Playoff picks before the opening tip
The NBA playoffs are about to commence with Chicago at Boston. Before the opening playoff tip, it’s time to share who will win and why:
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Cleveland vs. Detroit: Cavaliers in five. The Cavs were ready to go, but became even more ready when Garnett went down.
Boston vs. Chicago: Celtics in six. Even without Kevin Garnett, Boston is better than Chicago. Entering this series, the Bulls were 0-10 in the playoffs against the Celtics.
Orlando vs. Philadelphia: Magic in six. It all depends on Orlando’s health. If Rashard Lewis and Hedo Turkoglu are good to go, then so is the Magic.
Atlanta vs. Miami: Heat in seven. The Hawks have some good balance, but Miami has a one-man wrecking crew in Dwyane Wade.
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Los Angeles vs. Utah: Lakers in five. The Lakers are too good, too deep, too determined and they’re back at full strength.
Denver vs. New Orleans: Nuggets in six. Denver has been eliminated in the first round five straight years, but it didn’t have Chauncey Billups.
San Antonio vs. Dallas: Spurs in seven. An intriguing Texas shootout between two teams whose windows opportunities are closing
Portland vs. Houston: Trail Blazers in six. The Rockets are playing well without Tracy McGrady, the Blazers are on fire.
SECOND ROUND
Cleveland vs. Miami: Cavaliers in five. Try as he might, Wade can’t beat Cleveland all by himself.
Boston vs. Orlando: Celtics in seven. The Celts stun some folks, but not themselves, showing they’re still pretty good without Garnett.
Los Angeles vs. Portland: Lakers in six. Los Angeles will be fully tested by the young gun Blazers, a team of the future.
Denver vs. San Antonio: Nuggets in seven. The Spurs are beat up with no Manu Ginobili, but Denver still has to claw to advance.
EASTERN FINALS
Cleveland vs. Boston: Cavaliers in six. Boston puts up a fight, but LeBron and Co. simply have too much. Had Garnett played, things would have been different.
WESTERN FINALS
Los Angeles vs. Denver: Lakers in five. Los Angeles will make quick work of Denver, and will get a couple extra days rest before the finals.
CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS
Cleveland vs. Los Angeles: Lakers in six. Kobe Bryant gets a fourth ring, his first without Shaq. Lakers are so good, they even win at Cleveland.
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