Now that the JV (NCAA) tournament is over, let the real games begin! Those of you who appreciate NBA basketball are in for a real treat this postseason, especially out West, where the action will be as heated as any time in recent memory. SO, without further ado, lets cut to the chase, and get to the predictions:

Eastern Conference

ROUND 1

Pistons Beat Philly in 5

Celtics Over Hawks in 4

Cavs Beat Wiz in 7 (Great series, by the way)

Magic Over Raptors in 6

SEMI-FINALS

Pistons Over Magic in 6

Celtics Over Cavs in 6

CONFERENCE FINALS

Here's where it gets tricky. I picked the Pistons earlier this season, but my gut tells me different. In a truly phenominal series (just like the good old days):

Celtics Over Pistons in 7

WESTERN CONFERENCE

ROUND 1

Lakers Beat Nuggets in 5

Jazz Over Rockets in 6

Spurs Over Suns in 7 (Fantastic Series too)

Mavs Over Hornets in 6

SEMI-FINALS

Lakers Beat Jazz in 7

Spurs Over Mavs in 6

CONFERENCE FINALS

Spurs Over Lakers in 7

NBA FINALS

CELTICS OVER SPURS in 7

There you have it. I know I'm gonna take some heat from you Pistons fans, but this is how I see it shaking down at this point. However, in the playoffs ANYTHING can happen, from injuries to upsets, so we shall see. Either way, enjoy the playoffs, it promises to be a great ride!!