I think that I should’ve held off on my initial take on the NBA Playoffs, considering recent events, ie. the seeding, Kevin Garnett’s injury ... but anyhow, here are my 1st Round playoff predictions ...
Cleveland Cavaliers (1) vs. Detroit Pistons (8)
-when Detroit traded Chauncey Billups, they lost the heart and soul of their team ... just goes to show what Allen Iverson’s all about, if he actually knew how to play with great complimentary players, there’s no reason why this club shouldn’t be contending ... the Pistons’ time of Eastern Conference dominance has pretty much run out ... at most they’ll be able to get one win out of this series ... Cavs in 5
Boston Celtics (2) vs. Chicago Bulls (7)
-KG’s injury is a serious blow to the Celtics’ quest for a repeat ... but that being said, they still have enough talent to get by the Bulls ... Celtics in 5
Orlando Magic (3) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (6)
-the length of this series is predicated on how well Dwight Howard’s supporting cast is shooting the basketball ... if they come out cold, I can see this series going six games ... but as long as two of their other starters play to their season averages, it’s pretty much lights out for the Sixers ... and everyone knows that they don’t have any answers for “Superman” ... Magic in 5
Atlanta Hawks (4) vs. Miami Heat (5)
-the Hawks have really developed over the past couple years ... the addition of Mike Bibby has really stabilized the team ... and the Hawks are young and athletic and pose tons of matchup problems for the Heat ... but it’s hard to ignore what Dwyane Wade has done this year, he’s literally put his team on his back ... if D-Wade is playing like he did in the 2006 Finals, this is going to be a very competitive series ... but, I just get the feeling that the Hawks will have too much and will run the Heat out of the building eventually ... Hawks in 6
Los Angeles Lakers (1) vs. Utah Jazz (8)
-Kobe Bryant ... nuff said ... Lakers in 4
Denver Nuggets (2) vs. New Orleans Hornets (7)
-this is probably going to be the most competitive series out of all the first round matchups ... the Nuggets have a lot of offensive firepower, but Chris Paul is just unreal ... it’s gonna be a very enjoyable PG matchup to watch between him and Chauncey Billups ... but I’ve thought this for a couple years now, Paul is surrounded by a bunch of guys that have over-achieved ... for the Hornets to win, James Posey has to keep Carmelo Anthony in check ... but that’s easier said than done ... Nuggets in 6
San Antonio Spurs (3) vs. Dallas Mavericks (6)
-here’s a series I could care less about ... the Mavs’ run, just like the Pistons, is pretty much over ... but I’m sure Dirk Nowitzki and Jason Terry will get hot for at least one game ... Spurs in 5
Portland Trailblazers (4) vs. Houston Rockets (5) -The Blazers! ... My Squad! ... Houston, no T-Mac, no chance ... Blazers in 4
Let's see just how psychic J-Smooth is ...
Peace!
~J-Smooth~
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