May 27, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker (9) drives past Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley (11) in the fourth quarter of game four of the Western Conference finals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at FedEx Forum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
8. Who will be in the Western Conference Finals this year?
Haslam – Western Conference Finals: Spurs vs Golden State
L. McDermott – My prediction is a Clippers – Thunder match up in the West this year. The Clippers are loaded and ready to rock and roll. A healthy Russell Westbrook is huge for the Thunder. I just have the feeling that this is the Thunder’s last chance with the team as constructed. If they don’t make the NBA Finals this year, it’s time for them to make a move. They miss Harden a lot, but the trio of Durant, Westbrook and Ibaka are good enough to get them back to the Conference Finals this year.
R. McDermott – Thunder over the Spurs
Newman – Clippers vs Thunder. Clips in 6.
Anderson – Spurs v. Clippers.
Powers – I really like the Clippers to be there. I think because of how they always prove everyone wrong, I think the Spurs will make it there too. I like the Clippers to win the West though and hopefully stop a Heat 3 peat.