Celts/Heat have no chance in the Finals. They are playing for 2nd.

I'm hoping for a OKC vs Boston finals.

I wouldn't write Boston off yet (if they make it). I'd give them about a 40% chance of beating OKC.

OKC vs. Boston will be a good series but I don't see how the Celtics can run with the Thunder

I hope the OP didn't bet against the Thunder!

Brooks is still too dumb to realize that Harden is his second best player. Because of that, Boston or Miami will have a chance.

Garnett > Duncan
Rondo = Parker
Pierce > Ginobili
Allen > Jackson

OKC-Boston will be a great series.

Yup. Hard to root against OKC. Strong young team. Impressed me.

This is an awesome moment for OKC and their fans, but I still love last year when Dirk blew off the celebration and the team followed him to the locker room and they left the trophy on the laundry cart. Unfinished business.

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Boston is just salty. They shouldn't be in the position they are now, but they are one win away. I wouldn't write them off so easy.

we were up there a few weeks ago, looks like they've added quite a bit to their facade

Scotty Brooks proved me to be an idiot, yet again. Thought he was destined to be the next Doug Collins.

yeah it's totally different, tons of additions to the arena since that pic

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Yup. Hard to root against OKC. Strong young team. Impressed me.

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Well said.

3 seasons ago I predicted they would win the championship this year.....I hate that I'm always right.

i am impressed at the poise the thunder showed being down two zip to a seemingly unbeatable team....the thunder deserve a title, they have my support

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i am impressed at the poise the thunder showed being down two zip to a seemingly unbeatable team.

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they should've won game 1. not really shocked they won this series

A week ago everyone had already anointed SA as 2011-2012 champions. OKC has earned their chops. I wouldn't discount the Celtics or even the Heat just yet. Overconfidence can be a team's undoing.

OKC should be the clear favorite obviously.

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Hell yeah. The proved to be the better team. This isn't fun, but I'm happy the Spurs handed the torch over to a worthy group of young, good guys.

Go OKC!

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Mavs, Lakers and Spurs all handed the torch over.

LOL at including the Mavs in that list. Nice try.

And again, Congrats OKC. I hope you tear apart whoever comes out of the east.

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LOL at including the Mavs in that list. Nice try.

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Whoa. Ital seems mad.

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I hope the Thunder win as well, but remember:

Now if you want to crown them, then crown their ass.

haha i'm not mad. Just funny that he casually slips the Mavs in with the likes of multi-time champions.

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Well, ItalAggie, to hand a torch over, the Defending Champ would be the one to hand it wouldn't they? But enjoy your view from the high horse.

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haha i'm not mad. Just funny that he casually slips the Mavs in with the likes of multi-time champions.

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You seem pretty mad about it.

The Mavs are multi-time WC champions. That's kinda the point. Those 3 teams are the only 3 champions of the WC since '99.

The Mavs have won twice, Spurs x4, Lakers the rest. If the Mavs don't belong in the discussion with the mighty Spurs, the Spurs don't really belong in the discussion with the Lakers.

And as Rogue said, the Mavs are literally the ones passing the torch.

Which comes back to why you're so mad. The only real reason for exclusion is that you dislike the Mavs. Denying respect when it's due is just being a bitter hater.

No problem with including the Mavs on that list, 2 time Finals participant and defending champ.