Don't Buy Endicott Steel With Those Spurs Winnings Just Yet

Spurs fans, surely you remember the LeBron's-sac-flavored breath mint that Fundamental got in November, but just in case, here's a refresher.

We've been saying since Saturday night that the Cavs match up well with the Spurs and certainly have a puncher's chance in these Finals. Being that we are not particularly smart or articulate, allow us to point you to our friend Henry Abbott's initial thoughts on the series at TrueHoop, and his analysis of the 2 games that the Spurs and Cavs played this year. (note: we've never met Henry Abbott, he knows not of us, but he likes LeBron, says nice things about the Cavs, and gives the wine and gold a chance--hence, he is now going in our Fave 5)

Granted, 2 games in late '06 don't mean a whole hell of a lot in the Finals, but he's onto something about this LeBron guy, and we've thought all along the Cavs have more of a chance against the Spurs than any of the other top Western Conference teams. Z and Gooden ought to keep Duncan away from the rim when the Cavs have the ball, and Bruce Bowen should get himself owned with the way LeBron is playing. Remember, the Cavs had the best record in the East against West teams this year. Plus, they have the best player on the court, who is playing at a monumental level.

Stay tuned for our actual prediction soon...