It is a shame the Kings are so banged up because they have a fun team to watch. I think if they are healthy with the same roster next year they will be the team. I like the Spurs because they have guys who make big plays (Duncan, Ginoblili, Parker, Horry, Bowen) and they play tight "D". I think their defense will mess with any team and their offense is not bad either. Plus they can play half court ball against the Lakers. Lakers defense lacks against pick & roll and Shaq is not the force as far as block shots like he used to be. Plus San Antonio will go at Shaq which no other team seems to want to do. If Detroits offense continues to be ok then I think they'll upset the Pacers. Though Jermaine O'neil and Ron Artest will cause problems for Detroit. Rasheed Wallace will be the key to Detroit advancing. If Yao would go to the post instead of settling for fade aways and long range jumpers then Houston would have a chance to upset Lakers because they also kill them with the pick & roll. But he's too timid right now. Whatever team plays Lakers, go a Shaq, that's the key.