1) How does it feel to be back in the playoffs again?

It's a lot better than tanking, getting the worst record in the NBA, and winding up with the #5 pick.

2) Nellie did a lot to start the foundation for this Mavs team, but what does he mean to the Warriors team, fans, and organization?

He gives the W's credibility. He is a great game planner and gives the team and fans hope that they can succeed vs. the Mavs. His success has taken away some of the blight of the Cohan ownership.

3) What?s the mood with Warrior fans when it comes to the Mavs and this series? a) I am happy we made the playoffs but we will lose to the Mavs even though we have beaten them this season. b) It should be a close series that
could go either way. c) We have dominated the Mavs the past two seasons and should be able to beat them in 5-6 games.

Somewhere between a) and b). There is every possiblity the Mavs come out loaded for bear and take it in 4 or 5 games. Gimmick defenses vs. Nowitski won't work in a series; talent wins out and the Mavs definitely have an edge there. However, the W's have been hot the last 20+ games, so fans are wondering which W's squad is real. I think it's Mavs in 6, but I don't think I'd have the guts to bet that way.

4) The key to this series for Golden State to win is??

Get out on the break, deny the ball to Nowitski, crash the boards, and shoot well from 3 pt. territory.

5) The key to this series for Dallas to win is?

Use their height to get the rebounding, inside scoring and interior defense advantage, stop the W's break, try to slow down the tempo.

6) Who will be the ?X-factor? in this series? Don't know on the Mavs side.

On the W's, I'd go with a well rested Biedrins. He can be an offensive rebounding machine, can change shots in the paint defensively, and has great quickness.

7) When it is all said and done, who wins and in how many games? Mavs, 6