What’s next, the Cubs winning?
So can anyone chase the Nets down? The Detroit Pistons are the NBA’s Anaheim Angels. Quick, name a Pistons starter. Two? Gotcha! But they’ll win a lot of games playing defense and playing unselfishly.
Don’t count out the Philadelphia 76ers either. It would be easy after a season of injuries led to an early playoff exit. But if Allen Iverson goes to practice and Larry Brown remembers he is there, they could make a run.
From there it is a lot of ifs. If the Pacers can make a trade for a point guard (Gary Payton?) ? if the Magic can magically rebound the ball ? if the Hornets can keep Jamal Mashburn healthy (and stay off of Bourbon Street) ? if the Celtics can again get the magic from Paul Pierce and Antoine Walker ? if Vince Carter plays like Michael Jordan ? if Michael Jordan plays like Vince Carter …
Yes, it’s an iffy conference.
