| 11 April 2011
1) The San Antonio Spurs have had the league's best record all season long, yet you'd be hard pressed to find a pundit that is predicting them to win the NBA title (let alone beat the Lakers) – are the Spurs being underestimated?
Don: To an extent... maybe... but over the last few months, they've - at least at times - looked somewhat fragile. Additionally, Timmy and Manu - two of the guys they are going to rely on - aren't exactly "spring chicken" any more. Pop's there, and so are Timmy/Manu/Tony - so I wouldn't bet against them. But they don't fill me with confidence as to their ability to make the Finals.
If it all stays "as is", Memphis would be a tough match up round one, and the winner out of OKC/Denver would be a nightmare for whoever gets 'em.
2) The Knicks have won five straight – have they turned the corner after slumping immediately after adding Melo, and is there any chance they can make some noise in the playoffs?
Don: Quite possibly. I wouldn't pick 'em to make the Finals, but as far as "being noisy" goes... absolute chance of that.
As it is now, they'd face Boston. Honestly? Of all the teams ranked 5-8 in the East, the Knicks are the last team I'd want my team matched up against.
3) Chris Mullin – Hall of Famer – really?!
Don: Sheesh... if you only look at his NBA career, hell no. But the HoF is for his entire basketball career... and then, yeah: maybe. But it's a near thing. The two Olympic gold medals probably push him over. Just.
4) Game of the Week – pick the winner – Tues, Apr 12th – San Antonio @ Lakers.
Don: The Lakers. 11 point margin.
