Alternative headline: "Games to pay attention to: Both Final Four match-ups, and anything that involves two possible Western Conference playoff teams." Yup. Better hope for rain this weekend.

San Antonio at Utah -- 8:00 p.m., Friday
The Spurs remind me of those Boo ghosts from Super Mario Bros. They refuse to look me in the face, but as soon as I turn my back to them, they sneak up from behind and reel off a seven or eight-game winning streak. I believe Manu Ginobili's also impervious to Fire Power.

Dallas at L.A. Lakers -- 10:30 p.m., Friday
Dirk Nowitzki has been a match-up nightmare for Los Angeles this season, averaging 30.3 points and 11.3 rebounds. Then again, Kobe Bryant has been a match-up nightmare for Dallas, too, dropping 29, 52 and 40 points on 'em. So, think happy thoughts, don't close your eyes and everything should be okay.

Golden State at New Orleans -- 1:00 p.m., Sunday
If you can only watch one game this weekend, I recommend this one. However, if you can only watch one game this weekend completely hung-over, TIVO this, put a piece of tape over the ticker and watch the Dallas-Phoenix action instead. Chris Paul deserves your full attention, and this is a huge game for the Dubs.

Dallas at Phoenix -- 3:30 p.m., Sunday
Barring any tweaked ankles or Friday night crowd diving, this game will mark the first time these two have met with Shaquille O'Neal and Jason Kidd in the line-up. This news makes me as happy as a grown woman who collects 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' memorabilia.

Enjoy the games, and embrace the weekend, people.

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