Now that the first games of the Conference Finals are out of the way with the home teams coming up trumps in both, I would like to share an interesting thing that caught my attention regarding the teams that have come thus far. Celtics, Lakers, Spurs, and Pistons ...
The first two are the traditional powerhouses of NBA history with the most championships. The closest team are the Jordan-led Bulls with six championships - that is 9 less than how much Lakers won and 10 less than Celtics. Meanwhile, Spurs and Pistons are quite possibly the two dominant teams of the last 6 or 7 years. They have 5 championships and 9 Conference Finals combined under their belt. Of all the possible permutations for the Finals series, we have two rather scintillating options: Lakers vs. Celtics, in what would be the Ultimate Match-up of the Titans; or Spurs vs. Pistons, in what would be the Clash of the New Titans.
I would personally like to see the first match-up, not because I believe Lakers are an easier opponent than the Spurs - Lakers were the top team in the Western Conference this season and they have the sublimely talented Kobe - but because it would be a historic game. Lakers would try to catch up with Celtics in championship trophies, while Celtics would like to cement the notion that they are the most successful team in NBA history. Can't wait.
Go Green.
