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pke33 said:

The Heat MUST reach the playoffs because if it is otherwise, it will be a tremendous fail. They now must learn to co-exist together and let to the old leader and (and the only one) former NBA Champion of the team Dwayne Wade be the leader.  

In my opinion the best center ever is Hakeem, but actually the best active center is by far Dwight Howard, he has taken personal classes from Hakeem (about footwork and hook shots) and also don´t forget Ewing is at the bench too.

In my opinion Orlando is being undestimated, but it will be the Black Horse these Playoffs due to the all experience gained recently in the playoffs and the team is basically the same.

I like Orlando, but their reliance on the three point game proves to ultimately be their demise in the playoffs.  Just ask Phoenix how many championships you can win when relying on 3's.  Also, they don't have enough "nasty" bigs that are tough guys.  LA has them.  Boston has them.  Detroit and San Antonio both had them.  Don't underestimate how much of a role "toughness" plays into being successful.