[Barzillal]

Yes, I do not want Kevin Garnet to end up like those big names retired without any championship ring (Barkley, Ewing, Malone, Stockton etc). However commentators and sport analyst do say that playoff final experience is a factor too in winning and facing the overwhelming pressure of the finals. There are a many good teams in the season who cowered against the team who has more playoff experience... It can be compensated though with the three fire powers of the team (Pierce, Allen and KG) they have good back up too, their coach is experienced as well. They are the most probable team who will get into the finals in the East side as they are clearly dominating there (of course I am not undermining the record of Pistons, Cavs and the Magics).
Come the west division (I tend to enjoy the games in the west more than the east) I am rather I would want the Lakers to get another shot. Kobe has changed alot this season, he is more like the main playmaker now. A true leader of the team. He was like just an offensive force but now with his records and stats he has assists... he makes huge plays in crucial moments. Leads and rallies the team when they are behind. Shares the ball often now as much as he used to. With the addition of Gasol and the up coming return of Bynum I would say that their team is quite prominent (however they would have to face many obstacles there with San Antonio, Portland, Suns, is New Orleans in the east or west?) or probably I am just a Lakers fan lol