EAST
1) Chicago vs. 8) Philadelphia
Chicago in 6. Philadelphia has looked horrible lately but I think they can take 2 games in the series. Could easily be Chicago in 5.
4) Boston vs. 5) Atlanta (ATL has home court)
Boston in 6. Great news that Horford is out for the series and Pachulia out for a couple of games. Atlanta is a team that does not bang down low and is a jump shooting team. I don't think they can beat Boston at their own game. Josh Smith also has not shown up vs. Boston most of his career. Could also easily be 5, Atlanta is not really a threat.
3) Indiana vs. 6) Orlando
Indiana in 4. Orlando without Howard is the worst team in the playoffs. It is too bad Indiana is on Miami's side of the bracket, cause they match up great with Chicago.
2) Miami vs. 7) New York
Miami in 5. Miami can handle New York easily. The Knicks MVP, Tyson Chandler, can only do so much. Miami is much better at every position from 1-4.
WEST
1) San Antonio vs. 8) Utah
San Antonio in 5. Utah is playing their best basketball of the season, but I just don't think they can keep up with San Antonio. Especially when Millsap is not %100.
4) Memphis vs. 5) Los Angelos Clippers
Memphis in 6. I have Memphis or San Antonio coming out the West. They are by far the most complete team in NBA right now. CP3 in playoffs is always scary though, he can almost win a series by himself. Being the only playmaker on the team is just to much to weight on one shoulders vs. a team like Memphis though.
3) Los Angelos Lakers vs. 6) Denver Nuggets
Lakers in 5. Bynum has been crazier then ever, but also playing the best basketball of his career. Looks like Kobe finally does trust him, which matters much more then if Mike Brown does or doesn't. Him and Gasol should be able to take care of Nuggets.
2) Oklahoma City vs. 7) Dallas
Oklahoma City in 7. Although Chandler leaving was huge for Dallas, they still create some of the same match up problems from last year. Oklahoma City has no one to cover Dirk and Marion has great defense for Durant. Westbrook going to be asked to do a lot this series. I think Oklahoma youth and energy will win it for them, but could easily go either way.
I have Memphis vs. Miami in the finals. If Memphis not coming out West I think it will be Spurs. Oklahoma City is too much 1-1 and long jumpers in half court sets, which there is much more of in playoffs. Most of the blame is on Scott Brooks shoulders. If not Miami in finals it should be Boston. That is not just a homer pick either. In 2nd round Chicago should beat Boston, but they do not have a shot vs. Miami in ECF while Boston actually have a good one.
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