Denver as Western Conference champs???  You're right, that is bold.  Though I'll admit, since getting rid of Iverson and picking up Billups, they've been looking better.  Watching a bit of their series vs. Dallas, I was pleasantly surprised to see actual defense.  I guess that sweep by the Lakers last year had an impact on Carmelo and Coach Karl.
I will agree that Cleveland will be Eastern Conference champs with very little resistance.  I will also say that I think that the if the Lakers win the series against Houston, they're going to the finals.  As for who will win the finals, I honestly don't know who will prevail, but I know I'd like to see Lakers in 7.