Win It All

Yea, it's been a while. I know.

Where to begin...well, the Mavs are in the Finals. Definitely one of those things where you know it's going to happen, but when it does, it's hard to believe. When they got past San Antonio, I knew they were going to make it. When they beat Phoenix in Game 6, it was like a dream. Such is the reward for a true fan.

Miami is a good team and all, but they have many weaknesses. In fact, the only two positive things about Miami are Shaq and Wade. I've read plenty of articles about how Dallas won't be able to stop either. Poppycock. Shaq is pretty much guaranteed 20 points and 8 rebounds. Wade will get his 16-6-6, possibly more. But the other guys are going to get shut out.

Sure, Miami is going to focus on Dirk. Obviously. But we have proven shooters in Jason Terry, Josh Howard, Jerry Stackhouse, and Devin Harris. Three of those guys can knock down the three-ball. All four can drive to the basket.

During the two regular season matchups, Dwayne Wade shot a combined 13 of 32. Antoine Walker shot 3 out of 19. Miami as a combined team shot 2 of 20 from the arc. In the one game Shaq played in, he got 23 and 8. The Mavs' three-headed center went for a combined 17 and 17.

Sure, you can say that the Miami team we see today isn't the same as the one that got pounded by 36. But you can also say that the Mavs have improved as well. They have learned a few more styles of play, their defense is more consistent, and their offense is better than before.

Dallas in 6.

I expect the Mavs to hold their court for the first two games. I also expect them to win once in Miami. They'll come back to Dallas up 3 to 2, and get the trophy in their gym. Mark Cuban will cry like a baby.