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[Kirobaito]

Yeah, I know the West isn't decided yet, but I'll make this thread before I go to bed.

I know the Mavs aren't going anywhere in the Playoffs. But ain't Marquis Daniels one awesome son of a gun? If the NBA fans here have seen him, admit it: this guy could be better than LeBron James. He went undrafted out of Auburn this year, and signed a 1-year free agent deal with the Mavericks. He didn't play for most of the year, but over the past 20 games or so, starting with an injury to Steve Nash, he has done incredibly. In his first career start at Point Guard, he had 14 points, 9 rebounds, and 9 assists. Since entering the starting lineup 11 games ago, he's averaged 18 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. He's averaged 26 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists over the past 4 games. This guy could be wonderful. You ask why he wasn't drafted? Don Nelson suggests it's because the way he looks - he looks lazy all the time, almost like he doesn't care about playing. But he cares. That's just the way he looks. He's also humble. Watch out for him in the playoffs, and in the free agent market next year. Alright, enough with the Marquis lovin'.

Bold means they win.

WEST
#1 Minnesota vs. #8 Denver
#2 LA Lakers vs. #7 Houston
#3 San Antonio vs. #6 Memphis
#4 Sacramento vs. #5 Dallas

EAST
#1 Indiana vs. #8 Boston
#2 New Jersey vs. #7 New York
#3 Detroit vs. #6 Bucks
#4 Miami vs. #5 Hornets

I'll do the later rounds after this round is over.

League MVP - Kevin Garnett
Defensive MVP - Ben Wallace
Sixth Man of the Year - Antawn Jamison
Most Improved Player - Carlos Boozer
Rookie of the Year - LeBron James
Coach of the Year - Rick Carlisle

I think that's all the individual awards.

1st Team:
F Kevin Garnett
F Tim Duncan
C Shaquille O'Neal
G Ray Allen
G Steve Nash

2nd Team:
F Jermaine O'Neal
F Peja Stojakovic
C Yao Ming
G Tracy McGrady
G Stephon Marbury

3rd Team:
F Dirk Nowitzki
F LeBron James
C Ben Wallace
G Michael Redd
G Jason Kidd

Nash for first team? You may be wondering why. Marbury's been great this year, but Nash's play lately has propelled him. Screw stats, he's a better point guard. And Kidd has missed too many games.
Honorable Mentions: Baron Davis, Paul Pierce, Carmelo Anthony, Corey Maggette

All Rookie 1st Team (regardless of position, mind you)
LeBron James
Carmelo Anthony
Dwyane Wade
Kirk Hinrich
Chris Bosh

All Rookie 2nd Team
Marquis Daniels
Jarvis Hayes
Udonis Haslem
Leandro Barbosa
T.J. Ford (without injury)

Players I excluded due to missing games: Kobe Bryant, Allen Iverson

[Dingo Jellybean]

As far as Playoffs go, I have all Top 4 west teams advancing before San Antonio and Minnesota meet in the Conference finals, where I have San Antonio advancing.

I wouldn't be surprised with Sacramento losing. The way they limped into the post-season is pathetic...in fact, I hope Sacramento loses...they pretty much had their division wrapped up before handing it over to LA on a silver platter by losing to Golden State. In the east(like it matters), I like Indiana or Detroit.

Tim Duncan will be finals MVP once again and collect his third trophy for a franchise that deserves it.

[Flying Mullet]

I'm from Denver and all I can say is that I am rooting against Devner. I watched them play a year a go and they were a clean team. This year they play dirty and now that they are doing good everyone is jumping on the bandwagon. But at the games the crowd is rude and constantly booing and doesn't understand how basketball works. So I want Denver to lose so all of these people will jump off of the Nuggets bandwagon.

[Kirobaito]

I don't think that you rooting against them will make them lose to Minnesota. I'm pretty sure that that's all worked out by itself.

[Flying Mullet]

Very true.

I just like reminding people around here that the Nuggets suck.

[muchacho]

i think carmelo is going to get the rookie of the year, he had just about the same numbers as lebron, but the nuggets are in the playoff, and the cavs arent.

[Kirobaito]

I once used that reasoning, muchacho, but then I realized something: if Carmelo Anthony played for the Cleveland Cavaliers, would they be in the playoffs?

[Del Murder]

The Kings have looked terrible theese past months. If they think they can win a championship with the method they're using now they're crazy. Webber obviously isn't 100% so why is he still the number 1 scoring option? Jeez, how many losses does it take before you realize Webb should be used to set up the pass to Peja or Bibby. Anyway, beating Dallas in the first round is no easy task. Any further would be a miracle, but miracles can happen. The team that torched LA a few nights ago needs to show up for at least 3 more games.

I wouldn't mind seeing Minnesota win, SA and LA are boring because they always win. The East is a joke even though Indiana would be a decent team in the West, like a 5 or 6 seed. Only 2-3 months left until we have a new champion.

At least these games between Sac and Dallas will be action packed.