It's going to be the Spurs against either the Pistons or Pacers in the finals this year. Either way, it'll be a great series. I'm leaning toward the Pistons, but I'm also well aware of my own local bias (and subsequent dislike of #s 1 and 15 on that
other Central Division team.
).
IMO, the Heat actually made themselves worse this offseason by bringing in a bunch of big names who will only serve to keep the ball out of Shaq and D-Wade's hands (which were the times when they were most successful last season). This is a team that was a game (and an unfortunate injury) away from the Finals last year, and they neutered it.