You're kidding, right? We were one bad 30 seconds away from taking them out in Game 2 last year. The Big Ticket has never truly been the factor in why we lose to those guys--its usually Cassell, or Hoiberg, or Hassell, not KG. Of course this was "pre-C-Webb..."
I'd VERY much like to see Kobe Bryant (and the Lakers) in the 8 spot. Anyone who would rather see a former WCF in the playoffs is foolhardy. Don't let their record fool you. Minnesota in the playoffs would be TOUGH to beat--for anyone.