ESPN’s Mike & Mike discusses the Western Conference playoff picture:
Of the eight teams – Hornets, Lakers, Spurs, Jazz, Rockets, Suns, Mavs and Nuggets – I’d be stunned the most if the Rockets made the Finals. Considering they’re without Yao Ming and the fact that T-Mac has never advanced to the second round, it would be a huge surprise if they were able to win three playoff series in the brutal West. It would also be stunning if the Nuggets made the Finals.
The other six teams have a legitimate shot. With the West’s balance and Boston potentially coming out of the East, this year’s playoffs should be pretty compelling.
