I think so. They’ve gotten so close the last few seasons, which is great motivation to win.

Michelle Lerner, marketing, San Francisco

Yes. Year after year they have the talent and the desire. They just have to find a way to ‘grab the gold ring’

Gene Sunshine, security guard, Oakland

Yes, because they were in the conference finals 2 years ago.

Thoai Lu, administrative assistant, Oakland

Yes. They keep bringing in talent but have to prove they can get over the hump in the playoffs.

Paul Reimers, Optometry, Oakland