Eastern Conference
Cavs vs Pistons:The Pistons always seem to lack motivation when they are a one or a two seed. Now that they are an eight seed going up against the one seed, I just don't see them being up for this series, and even if they are the Cavs are going to win this series easily. Cavs in 5.
Celtics vs Bulls:
I know everyone is sad that KG is out of the playoffs, which I agree takes a lot of the hype out of the Celts trying to repeat. The truth is that the Celts with a 75 % KG were not going to beat the Cavs so if the Celts lose in the second round to Orlando just pop in the championship dvd from last year and enjoy that. By the way there is another championship caliber team playing in the same building as the Celts play which should help get you through the spring. Celts in 7.
Magic vs Sixers:
I think if Jameer Nelson did not get hurt this season that the Magic would have reached the NBA Finals, but that is not the case. They are still a real solid team and should have no problem getting by the Sixers. Magic in 5.
Hawks vs Heat:
Should be a great series although it probably won't get the hype that it deserves. Dwyane Wade needs to put up about 40 every night for the Heat to have a chance.He's good enough to do so but I don't think he'll be able to pull it off which is why I'm taking the Hawks in 6.
Western Conference
Lakers vs Jazz:
The Lakers made the finals last year by defeating the Jazz on the way without Andrew Bynum. Even though thety're without Bynum again I see no reason for the Jazz to make this close. Lakers in 5.
Nuggets vs Hornets:
I'm really looking forward to this series, and I was really tempted to pick the Hornets just because I did pick them to win it all in my preseason picks. I'm taking the Nuggets though, because I don't see Carmelo never getting out of the first round. In years past I see why they were getting bounced on account of being 8 and 7 seeds, but this year they are the 2 seed with home court. Add a healthy Nene, a veteran PG who has won a ring in Chauncey Billups, and you've got a team that could give the Lakers a series if they get that far. Nuggets in 6.
Spurs vs Mavs:
A week ago I picked the Spurs in 4 or 5, but with Manu Ginobli out I'm picking the Mavs. I think Dirk is going to have a huge series as they try to advance in the playoffs for the first time since they made the finals in 2006. Mavs in 7.
Blazers vs Rockets:
Tough one to call as the Blazers are young and are making their first trip to the playoffs, but when you watch Brandon Roy play you tend to think the big stage won't bother him. I really want to take the Blazers but the way the Rockets play D, and when you think about Greg Oden and Joel Pryzbilla covering Yao (which means they will both be in foul trouble quickly against Ming), I'm left taking the Rockets in 7.
The Lakers made the finals last year by defeating the Jazz on the way without Andrew Bynum. Even though thety're without Bynum again I see no reason for the Jazz to make this close. Lakers in 5.
Nuggets vs Hornets:
I'm really looking forward to this series, and I was really tempted to pick the Hornets just because I did pick them to win it all in my preseason picks. I'm taking the Nuggets though, because I don't see Carmelo never getting out of the first round. In years past I see why they were getting bounced on account of being 8 and 7 seeds, but this year they are the 2 seed with home court. Add a healthy Nene, a veteran PG who has won a ring in Chauncey Billups, and you've got a team that could give the Lakers a series if they get that far. Nuggets in 6.
Spurs vs Mavs:
A week ago I picked the Spurs in 4 or 5, but with Manu Ginobli out I'm picking the Mavs. I think Dirk is going to have a huge series as they try to advance in the playoffs for the first time since they made the finals in 2006. Mavs in 7.
Blazers vs Rockets:
Tough one to call as the Blazers are young and are making their first trip to the playoffs, but when you watch Brandon Roy play you tend to think the big stage won't bother him. I really want to take the Blazers but the way the Rockets play D, and when you think about Greg Oden and Joel Pryzbilla covering Yao (which means they will both be in foul trouble quickly against Ming), I'm left taking the Rockets in 7.
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