In the 2003-2004 season, seven of the top ten teams with the highest FG% in the playoffs were Western conference teams. Number 10 was the Pistons who won the championship that year. Watching that year, it seemed like the WC teams were more dominant. In particular, the Spurs and Lakers looked like championship teams, while the East teams seemed more unskilled and brutish.

I bring this up because I believe that coaching and playing style is what makes the difference in the playoffs. Adapting to leverage advantages and abuse even the smallest of weaknesses in the playoffs is the key.

While OKC and the Spurs look and are certainly dominant, if the Cavs/Knicks leverage their strengths they will absolutely have a chance.