Playoffs 2000:Aldridge's Daily Playoff Nugget, May 2

Aldridge's Daily Playoff Nugget, May 2
By David Aldridge
Special to ESPN.com

David Aldridge was named NBA reporter for ESPN in Feb. 1996, and since then he has been an integral part of the network's coverage of the league.
Aldridge writes a weekly column for ESPN.com, chats every Wednesday and here for the playoffs he unearths his daily playoff nugget -- a list of things that are on his mind. Look for a new nugget every day dealing with anything in the playoffs.

TOP FIVE TEAMS THAT CAN BEAT L.A. (East or West)
San Antonio	Never, ever, ever underestimate the heart of a champion. (Thanks, Rudy.)
Portland	Still deep, still capable, but have to wake up from two-month nap.
Indiana	Only if Rik Smits stays healthy and can possibly stay out of foul trouble against Shaq.
Utah	Old guys that still know how to play. Don't sleep on Salt Lake.
Philadelphia	Not that they'll be there, but can defend almost all of Lakers' weapons.

More Nuggets

Guys you want taking the final shot | Benches

Home-court advantages | Home-court disadvantages

Underrated players | Guys who are playing hurt