So we do all agree that the Western Conference Finals = NBA Finals this year?

[BigBoss]

The actual NBA finals just being a victory lap.

[Cocaine80s]

Why so many excuses when youre a laker fan?

They arent even making the playoffs

[Ball So Harden]

I'm confused, does this mean the West lottery is actually the East playoffs?

[BigBoss]

Why so many excuses when youre a laker fan?

They arent even making the playoffs

Would you like me to resize your avatar? You seem confused.

[oarabbus]

I'm confused, does this mean the West lottery is actually the East playoffs?

No.

[Lebronxrings]

damage control for the western conference already?

[SexSymbol]

It's pretty obvious that the champ this year will the from western conference.
Which one is a huge mystery though, anybody from 1-8 can win it.

And a huge mystery is who will get through the east. With the Bulls and the cavs sucking so much, my money would be on the Wizards, or maybe even ATL

[Real14]

damage control for the western conference already?

2/6 already?

[pastis]

It's pretty obvious that the champ this year will the from western conference.
Which one is a huge mystery though, anybody from 1-8 can win it.

And a huge mystery is who will get through the east. With the Bulls and the cavs sucking so much, my money would be on the Wizards, or maybe even ATL

Nah, dont think that anybody from 1-8 can win it. Mavs are not a contender, same with blazers and houston imo. the west is so stacked, every round is harder than the ECF. only teams deep enough and with an all around skillset (especially def.) are warriors, spurs, grizzlies and of course OKC with their ridiculous rwb and durant offense.

and i think you undervalue the cavs. in a 7 game series i SEE NO TEAM in the east winning against them. not in 7 game series.

[SouBeachTalents]

2/6 already?

5-22, second worst record in the NBA

[Real14]

5-22, second worst record in the NBA

I thought you were a heat fan

[SexSymbol]

Nah, dont think that anybody from 1-8 can win it. Mavs are not a contender, same with blazers and houston imo. the west is so stacked, every round is harder than the ECF. only teams deep enough and with an all around skillset (especially def.) are warriors, spurs, grizzlies and of course OKC with their ridiculous rwb and durant offense.

and i think you undervalue the cavs. in a 7 game series i SEE NO TEAM in the east winning against them. not in 7 game series.

Bulls would definitely outplay them, especially if rose steps up from his current play.
Wizards have a very good chance to outplay the cavs, based on their superior interior play and the improvement of Wall.
Toronto, when healthy, can definitely beat them, they're old enough, hungry enough, they can make the finals.
ATL is a dark horse of the East, given the hotness of the 3, they'd advance past the Cavs.
You overrate the Cavs, they completely suck on defense, and that's not gonna improve.

If Portland, Houston or Dallas get hot in the playoffs they can win it all, those teams have everything that is needed for a championship, at least two all-star level players, defense, potent offense, they're all good to great.

You know a conference is extremely strong when the Clippers or the Mavs are the dark horse of the conference

[Wally450]

The West is gonna be a blood bath.

San Antonio
OKC
Houston
Dallas
Golden State
Memphis
Portland
Phoenix
LA Clippers

Damn...

[SouBeachTalents]

The West is gonna be a blood bath.

San Antonio
OKC
Houston
Dallas
Golden State
Memphis
Portland
Phoenix
LA Clippers

Damn...

Phoenix isn't on par with those other teams

[JohnFreeman]

Whoever wins the ring is the champion