Road to the Finals..for/against

Just thought I'd rant a little about the remaining teams, and their chances of making the finals...


Detroit

Pros

- If defense wins championships, then give the Pistons the trophy.
- Have to play the Nets, who they beat constantly in the regular season.
- They have the team concept down to a 't'.
- Ben Wallace. He needs to pull down 15 boards a night. Which he's been doing.

Cons
- Need to outscore their opposition, NJ, which may be difficult.
- Not much finals experience, except for Cliff Robinson.
- Sometimes can fall into a hole, a la round 1.

New Jersey

Pros

- Run, run, run. One of the best running games in the league.
- Having swept the Celtics, they've had a good time to rest, and get rid of small injuries.
- Been to the finals before, and having been swept, they may come out with more fire.
- Jason Kidd. Enough said.

Cons

- Were slaughtered by the Pistons in the regular season.
- Been to the finals before, and having been swept, may have lost some confidence.
- Coming off a long rest, they have need some time to get themselves together on the court.

Prediction: Detroit 4-2


San Antonio

Pros

- They've won it before, and know what has to be done.
- The Admirals last year will give them a boost.
- Tim Duncan. MVP. Already proved he doesn't have to score 30 a game for the Spurs to win. Now a tripple double threat.
- It's all about the team.

Cons

- When Tony Parker sometimes goes missing, usually the Spurs lose.
- They'll struggle against a running team. See Phoenix series.


Dallas

Pros

- Their offense. Last six games: 113, 132, 141, 83, 112, 109.
- Big guns, Dirk, Nash, Finley, Van Exel. All can go off for 40 any night.
- The best 3 point shooting team remaining.
- Playing an injured Sacramento team.

Cons

- Their D stinks.
- Been constantly labled as 'soft'.
- Live by the 3, die by the 3.
- Still have to beat out the Kings and Spurs.

Sacramento

Pros

- Run a great offense.
- One of the better 'teams' in the league.
- Defence isn't bad either.
- May see this year as a 'once only' opportunity, with the Lakers out.

Cons

- No Chris Webber.
- Bibby has to play like he was in last years playoffs.
- Need constant production from bench players.

Semi-final prediction: Mavs in 7

WC Final prediction: Spurs in 6

Finals prediction: Spurs in 6


Feel free to tear apart, add, or whatever.