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Doesn't really matter who they add. They won't get past the first round again and all the hoopla over 22 in a row will be mute. T-Mac can't get it done...he's shown that already.

EastCoastJessie | 03/19/08, 09:30 AM

Celtics................stop the streak..................Woo hooo!!!!

sday4x45 | 03/19/08, 09:32 AM

Davis and Woods? dang, they are desperate for a big guy.

I Like Turtles | 03/19/08, 09:59 AM

Hater-itis is a terriblle disease. The cure is to stop hating on Texas teams and jump on board.

The 2008 NBA Champions will be a TEXAS TEAM

So you all need to just come to terms with it and life will be a lot less stressful

Texasmade | 03/19/08, 10:13 AM

"Hater-itis is a terriblle disease..."

texasmade | 03/19/08, 10:13 AM
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True! But a necessary evil when it comes to Texas!

Curt Schilling's Ankle Brace | 03/19/08, 11:22 AM

Don't hold your breath Texas...you're all known for choking more than you're known for championships.

EastCoastJessie | 03/19/08, 11:30 AM

The Texans are traditionally strong overall, but it's not clear that one of them will end up as NBA champs. Don't forget that it's an EVEN year, which means that it's unlikely that the Spurs will win. You can never count out the Spurs, but they're not as dominant since it's not an odd year.
A more accurate statement:
"The NBA champion will come from a state that borders Mexico, or will be the Boston Celtics."
This statement leaves room for the LA Lakers, Phoenix Suns, and Celtics, as well as the three Texas teams.
I admit, earlier in the season, I did not think that the Celtics were strong enough to win the whole thing in the post-season. I thought that the Pistons were the best chance for the East. However, the trade for Cassell, plus the recent dominating play of KG and the Celtics, have convinced me that they have a chance. I guess in the East, it's a toss-up between the Pistons and Celtics.
- JL

Jay L. | 03/19/08, 11:49 AM

I agree Jay...I'm definitely not a Celtics fan even though I am a Bostonian but they have been strong on all fronts this year so I would definitely say Celtics and Pistons in the East finals, however anything can happen in a 7-game series. You have a group of guys in Detroit who have serious playoff/championship experience versus a Celtic team that's hungry but hasn't had much experience in the post season.

I'd hate to open an old wound but us Bostonians know a little about great regular seasons meaning nothing (ala Patriots). The Celtics are gonna have to battle a seasoned Detroit team.

The NBA needs an interesting finals this year. Last year they lost a ton of revenue because people weren't interested in watching a "boring" Spurs team playing a Cleveland team that got lucky and made it to the finals. I say a Celtics/Lakers Finals would do the trick. You'd have the highest raings in NBA history. Going back to teh good old rivalry days.

EastCoastJessie | 03/19/08, 12:22 PM

Dale Davis I think could be a good fit with the whole 41 year old Mutombo.

Joe drinks Dew | 03/19/08, 01:10 PM

With all the big games with the Red Sox, Patriots, and now the Celtics I don't think the ticker can take it anymore.........I swear these teams bring you from one extreme to the other. Phenomenal wins or losing the big games the good part is that these team are all making the post season lately. I give New York their credit but in the same breath Boston teams are playing quite well as of late.

sday4x45 | 03/19/08, 01:15 PM

Okay, I have an even better pattern-based rule to summarize the NBA championship contenders.
Interestingly, this rule applies very well this year, and it has applied for _most_ of the past few years as well (but not all).
Presenting... "The Rule of M"
"The NBA champion will come from a state bordering a country whose name starts with M OR from a state whose name starts with M."
The country is obviously Mexico, and Texas, Arizona, and California all border it, which encapsulates the Spurs, Rockets, Mavs, Lakers, and Suns.
The states whose names start with M are Massachusetts and Michigan, which encapsulates the Celtics and the Pistons.
Chances are, we will follow the Rule of M this year.
Cheers,
JL

Jay L. | 03/19/08, 01:56 PM

that dont mean they are going suck, they just played a team that was better than them.

Tommy333 | 03/19/08, 02:07 PM

I thought it would be the LAKERS or Spurs vs the Celtics. But, I am not so sure anymore and I a die hard LAKERS fan. The hornets can cause some problems and Phoenix appears to be getting it together as well. And I can no longer ignore Detroit or a possible Cleveland surge.

Jabril1217 | 03/19/08, 02:17 PM

Boston and Cleveland Beat each other up. Whoever is left in the West will be too tired for the Finals! Detroit in 6 in the Finals!!! Take it to the bank.

cruse1 | 03/19/08, 03:22 PM

Mitch Kupchak says, "IT'S LOVELY IN LAKERLAND!".

arejaydub Got moves? | 03/19/08, 03:23 PM

Attention to all Rockets Haters: Rockets will prevail

RocketsRed | 03/19/08, 03:26 PM

Hmmm JL
Since my username isTexasmade one would think there is a logical reason why I would be bias to Texas teams lol
I'm just messin with you man

Yeah if I wasnt from Texas I would support your border theory EXCEPT for LA Teams Winning championships. Probably one of the few times that I will succumb to Hater-itis

Texasmade | 03/19/08, 05:17 PM

Hey EastCoastJessie

According to the History books Texas teams do very well of not choking and of collecting Championships -- Stop with the Hate-crimes

San Antonio Spurs
Championships 4 (1999, 2003, 2005, 2007)

Conference titles 4 (1999, 2003, 2005, 2007)

Division titles 15 (1978, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1990, 1991, 1995, 1996, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006)



Houston Rockets
Championships 2 (1994, 1995)

Conference titles 4 (1981, 1986, 1994, 1995)

Division titles 4 (1977, 1986, 1993, 1994)



Dallas Mavericks
Conference titles 1 (2006)

Division titles 2 (1987, 2007)



Dallas Cowboys
Super Bowl Championships (5)
1971 (VI), 1977 (XII), 1992 (XXVII), 1993 (XXVIII), 1995 (XXX)

Conference Championships (10)
NFL Eastern: 1966, 1967
NFC: 1970, 1971, 1975, 1977, 1978, 1992, 1993, 1995

Division Championships (19)
NFL Capitol: 1967, 1968, 1969
NFC East: 1970, 1971, 1973, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1981, 1985, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2007

Houston Oilers
League Championships (7)
AFL Championships (2)
1960, 1961
Division Championships (10)
AFL East: 1960, 1961, 1962, 1967
AFC Central: 1991, 1993

Houston Astros
NL Pennants (1) 2005

Central Division titles (4) 2001 ??? 1999 ??? 1998 ??? 1997
West Division titles (2) 1986 ??? 1980

Texas Rangers
West Division titles (3) [1] 1999 ??? 1998 ??? 1996



Dallas Stars
Stanley Cups 1998-99

Conference Championships 1998-99, 1999-00

Division Championships 1996-97, 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-00, 2000-01, 2002-03, 2005-06

Texasmade | 03/19/08, 05:36 PM

NBA finals will be Cavs and Lakers. Lakers in 6. No I am not a Lakers fan. No I am not from Cleveland. No I do not hate Texas (I think apathetic is a better word) And I think if Rockets play Spurs first round the Spurs are going home early.

Twizlamic | 03/19/08, 05:46 PM

Texasmate,

You are correct about those Texas Teams.

Another one:

HOUSTON DYNAMOS (MLS CHAMPS back to back 2006 & 2007)
beat another team from the "M" state, that choked again.

UntilNextTime

UntilNextTime | 03/19/08, 06:53 PM