NBA 2006-07

[Matt]

I don't follow pro basketball the way you guys do, so please forgive the weird/stupid question:

Which two (or three) of these teams would you rather see in person?  Just based on how good they are, and how big the marquee players are, or whatever:

Atlanta Hawks
Utah Jazz
New Jersey Nets
Boston Celtics
Los Angeles Lakers
Houston Rockets
Dallas Mavericks
New York Knicks
Seattle SuperSonics
Phoenix Suns
Los Angeles Clippers
Denver Nuggets

I'm thinking the Lakers, Rockets, Mavericks, Suns, and Nuggets might be the best ones to see, but any other thoughts or opinions would be appreciated.  I'm trying to catch at least a game or two before the Hornets leave town.

Thanks a lot.

[Morgbug]

Suns would be #1 on my list because they're just fun to watch. 

I'm a long time Celtics fan but they're at the bottom right now, sadly   Knicks kinda suck too.

The Mavs could be cool, but defensive basketball isn't always that much fun to watch.  It's kind of 50/50 whether it would be a good game with them.

Rockets if Yao is back, not so much if he's not there.

Jazz should be pretty damn cool too, a high scoring affair there I'd imagine.

For me I'd take, in order: Suns, Jazz, Mavericks.

[Neal]

I'd narrow it down from these teams:

Los Angeles Lakers - Kobe's one of the best.  You never know when he may decide to drop 60 on a team.

Dallas Mavericks - They're the best team in the League, and they're on a roll.  They're playing some really special ball this year.  Catch them, if you can.

Phoenix Suns - There's no other team in the League besides the Heat (if Wade's playing) that I'd rather watch.

Denver Nuggets - They aren't playing that well, but a lot of exciting things can happen when AI and Melo are on the court.

[Matt]

Los Angeles Lakers - Kobe's one of the best.  You never know when he may decide to drop 60 on a team.

 

Yeah, I mentioned the Lakers originally, apparently forgetting that:

A.  I saw 'em in an exhibition game here a few years ago,

and

B.  I hate Kobe.

So the Lakers are out (and looking more-closely at the schedule, it looks like that game's actually in New Orleans, anyway, unless we're gonna have a Hornets/Lakers game/Who concert doubleheader that night--which really would be something). 

But I do appreciate the suggestions.  Looks like you guys are agreed upon the Suns and the Mavericks, and I was already kind of leaning toward them, too.

The Rockets game is March 25--is Yao supposed to be back by then?

I might consider seeing the Jazz--but only if Mark Eaton's still playing for them.  He is, right?

The Nuggets might be a good one--besides A.I. and Anthony (sorry, I refuse to say "Melo"), it's also the last Hornets home game of the regular season, and if they don't make the playoffs, that'll be their last game in OKC ever.  So that could be a special evening.

Anyway, thanks again for the suggestions.  Any more would be welcome.

[Morgbug]

Sadly Mark Eaton has returned to being the world's tallest mechanic.  I did have the good fortune of seeing him play against the Timberwolves back in their inaugural season in the HHH Metrodome.  We were only about 12 rows behind the Jazz bench and boy he was huge even amongst basketball players.  And yes, I know you were being facetious.  The Jazz just have a really good team and you can't go wrong with a guy named Boozer.

Yao is supposed to be back by the 25th, but with injuries...

Give my regards to Chris Paul and David West

[JayDouble]

Suns top my list.  Just watching them run and push the ball is fun.

Second on my list is the Jazz.  They're back to running the offense like it was with Malone and Stockton.  I think it's a thing of beauty, to me they have the best half court offense. 

[john todd]

i would have to agree that the suns play the funnest basketball in the league right now.

the mavs are still pretty fun to watch too, but if you are rooting for the other team you might skip them.

if you are looking for a particularly spectacular player, you might check out gilbert arenas and the wizards when they come thru town.

[Matt]

Thanks guys for all the advice.

Think I'm gonna shoot for the Mavericks and Suns.  Nuggets are out due to a scheduling conflict.

NBA action:  It's fan-tastic.

[Dressel Rebel]

Ron Artest wrongfully arrested for domestic violence

[Matt]

Thanks guys for all the advice.

Think I'm gonna shoot for the Mavericks and Suns.  Nuggets are out due to a scheduling conflict.

NBA action:  It's fan-tastic.

Seeing the Mavericks tonight!

(Are they any good?)   

[Neal]

Seeing the Mavericks tonight!

(Are they any good?)   

They're currently the best team in the league and the favorites to win the championship.  You should enjoy seeing them play.

[john todd]

and... they are looking to extend the leagues longest current winning streak to 7.   

the rest of the season is sold out in dallas.  i actually considered driving up to watch tonights game.

[Dressel Rebel]

the favorites to win the championship

Phoenix.

[Neal]

the favorites to win the championship

Phoenix.

You may see it that way, but most do not.

[JayDouble]

Spurs box score this morning.  Check out why Robert Horry didn't play.  It's now changed back to "Coach's Decision."