Western Conference

Los Angeles Lakers vs Utah Jazz

Utah in 6

San Antonio Spurs Vs New Orleans Hornets

Hornets in 6

Eastern Conference

Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons

Magic 7

Boston Celtics Vs Cleveland Cavaliers

Cavs in 7 the real MVP WILL SHINE

Well the first round is just about in the books and what a first round it was. The first round of the NBA Playoffs didn't go exactly as planned. So lets review my picks and see how i did

Western Conference- Lakers in 6, Mavs in 7 ,Suns in 7 , Utah 6

Well i guess its a good thing I'm not a betting man right. Lakers won in 4 in dominating fashion. Then you had the Mavs who were bounced in the first round of last years playoffs. You didn't think Avery Johnson and Dirk would allow that to happen again i mean Dallas got themselves an all star PG.  Well New Orleans has there own all star PG who used and abused Jason Kidd it was very hard to watch seeing Jason Kidd getting abused trying to guard Chris Paul. I really thought when it came to San Antonio Vs Phoenix I thought phoenix would put forth a little more effort of maybe we should have know what was gonna happen when Tim Duncan drained his first 3 point shot of the year to force double overtime. Utah in 6 was the most accurate prediction for the western conference i didn't see this series being as entertaining as it was i mean Utah wasn't gonna lose another game on there home floor.

Eastern Conference- Boston in 4, Detroit in 5, Magic in 7, Cavs in 7

OK well Boston isn't exactly who we all think they are i mean your playing the Atlanta hawks. Boston didn't sweep a matter a fact this is the only series that hasn't been decided and unless you are a homer Atlanta Fan then you had this series going a maximum of 5. The big question here is " Can the Hawks go into Boston and shock the world?....... HELL NO!!!!! But onto the other series Detroit made it a little scary for awhile it was like watching a David vs Goliath match up and David wasn't going down with out a fight but this time Goliath got the best of them. You gotta take your hat off to the 76ers they did everything they could but when you have a team that plays fundamental ball and does not make to many mistakes then that makes it very difficult. Orlando won the series in 5 Chris Bosh was going to have to get some kind of help and it just wasn't there this time. When you have Dwight Howard put 20+ points and 20+ rebs per game thats hard to overcome. Lebron James  well what more can you say he is half man and half amazing he is pulling this team together and making big plays when they need him too but lebron is gonna need help as they proceed through the playoffs.

The NBA playoffs are right around the corner and we have some fun and entertaining match ups to look forward to at least in the west. In the east not so much so let look at how they stand right now

Western Conference

1. Los Angles Lakers vs 8,Denver Nuggets/Golden State Warriors

I believe this will be a very entertaining match up whether its Golden state or Denver. Both of theses teams play the run and gun style ball so the Lakers don't have to worry about planning for 2 different teams because theses two teams are a lot alike. The one weakness i see for both Golden State and Denver is Pau Gasol he is a monster in the paint and Denver nor golden state have anyone who can counter it. I see this series going to the Los Angels Lakers. It really does not matter who they play with a championship caliber coach and arguably the best player in the game right now the Laker's should take this series in 6.

2, New Orleans Hornets vs Dallas Mavericks

Where to start with this one on one side you have Jason Kidd and on the other you have Chris Paul who is leading the charge for his team. When Dallas first made the trade for Kidd it didn't look all that good but as we are getting closer and closer to the playoffs it looks like thing are starting to look better.As far as the Hornets are concerned wow what a story these guys have. But will that be enough to push the past one of the western conferences biggest power house's only time will tell but i got Dallas in 7 they have too much experience in the playoffs and wanna make a statement after last years collapse.

3.San Antonio Spurs vs 6. Phoenix Suns

Well well they meet again last year the spurs dodged a bullet as the suns were coming on strong and then you had Robert Horry body check Steve Nash into the announcers table. While San Antonio's Robert Horry was suspend for his involvement so were to keys players for the phoenix suns  Amare Stoudemire,Boris Diaw and it may have very well been then suspension that cost the suns the series last year. Suns in 7

4.Utah Jazz vs Houston Rockets

The Utah jazz are quickly becoming one of the more dominant teams in the western conference with hard nose defense and a ground shaking offense. But When you look at the Houston Rockets you have a great coach in Rick Adelmen who has been to the playoffs many times and the western conference finals the one thing he is missing in a hall of fame coaches resume is a ring. Utah in 6

Eastern Conference

1. Boston Celtics vs 8.Atlanta Hawks

I honestly can't see this series be anything other than a sweep on one side you have a dominant power house team on the other you have a team that making their fist playoff appearance in a very long time. i don't see how Atlanta even has a chance unless Mike Bibby goes off but that still wont be enough. Boston in 4

2. Detroit Pistons vs Philadelphia 76ers

The Detroit Piston are a team that plays fundamental ball and has one championships with that style also playing lock down defense hasn't hurt, On the other side you have the 76ers who are a up and coming team in the eastern conference but they don't have the fire power on that team to deal with what Detroit will bring Detroit in 5

3. Orlando Magic Vs Toronto Raptors

Well in this match up you gotta start out with the two superstars Chris Bosh and Dwight Howard who are two of the most dominant big men in the game while Bosh has been for some time this year he is getting back to doing what he does best and thats being a play maker. On the other side you have Dwight Howard who is so good on both ends of the floor he is absolutely amazing he plays excellent defense and uses his size and speed in the most effective way possible. Magic in 7

4. Cleveland Cavaliers vs Washington Wizards

Where to start here the Washington Wizards have been with out their all star Gilbert Areanas for a good chunk of the season. So with his return to the line will there have to be a transition in order to make it work again or is he one of those players you can put back on the floor and he fits in perfectly. As far as the Cavs are concerned Lebron James is going to need some help in order for them to make any kind of serious run whether it be from Big Z or Daniel Gibson someone besides james must step up in order to make any type of run. Cavs in 7

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