>Well, I'll agree on the age angle but as far as the dirty tactics go I think the playing field there is pretty even. <g> I think the first game against the Mavs was won by having experience but you have to credit the Mavs for being quick learners - that's for sure.

>Still, Malone is in great shape for his age. Stockton's knees are about gone.

>Personally, I'm not sure they have the will to win that's needed. Some of the younger players have some talent and I'll bet that they remain playoff contenders for some time.

>Who do you think will win this year? The Lakers again?


Stockton is cool. But Malone is getting cranky with age. Why the elbows and "bunching" a guy while in shooting motion? Player of his talent should'nt need resort to thing like that.

Jazz has been a regular playoff team too long without actually "winning it all" and I think that's taking its toll on the players and the fans - "always the bride's maid" syndrome.

I think the whole country would like to see the Mavs win it all because they are the "Cinderella" team this year, but I don't think they'll get past the Spurs.

I would hate to see the Lakers win again. I loved them when they had Magic, Kareem and Jamal Wilks, but now they're bunch of ....


GO MAVS!!!!