Ugh! I hate to say it, but I'm giving in! After watching the second half last night, I'm convinced that the Spurs are not winning this series now because they are not going to win in the Big Easy. I believe they will roll in Game 6 at home, but I just don't see how they can win in New Orleans (Chris Paul is too good!). Let's hope I can get to a Game 7 so I can hedge my way out of that series! I still can't believe that the home teams continue to win in this round of serious contenders for the title. Mental toughness: not enough of it from all of these teams (except maybe the Pistons). If I had to pick a champion right now, I would take the Pistons. They have been dialed in since they fell down 1-2 to the Sixers.

Opinions:

BOSTON -8.5

L.A. LAKERS -8.5

(It's tough to go against the home teams at this point, and it seems easy to just roll with all of them, but I think I will stay away from these two games and wait for Game 6 opportunities)

PC, great job with the Hornets! I really like this team as well! I just didn't think they were going to oust the defending champs. It's not over yet, but I can't see the Spurs winning this series now.