(1)Lakers vs. (8)Nuggets
(2)Hornets vs. (7)Mavericks
(3)Spurs vs. (6)Suns
(4)Jazz vs. (5)Rockets
(1)Celtics vs. (8)Hawks
(2)Pistons vs. (7)76ers
(3)Magic vs. (6)Raptors
(4)Cavs vs. (5)Wizards
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(1)Lakers vs. (4)Jazz
(2)Hornets vs. (6)Suns
(1)Celtics vs. (4)Cavs
(2)Pistons vs. (6)Raptors
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(1)Lakers vs. (6)Suns
(1)Celtics vs. (2)Pistons
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(1)Lakers vs. (1)Celtics
First round matchups are self explanatory, except I have the Raptors winning because Bosh is hungry to get out of the playoffs, and the Magic are their best matchup.
Second round matchups are the same, except I have the Suns winning over the Hornets because of playoff experience. Pretty much the entire core of the Suns has experience in the playoffs, when the Hornets do not. Suns will take this series.
Third round has Lakers and Celtics winning. Lakers have a too dominant team to allow the Suns to get past them. The only matchup the Lakers lack on is at centre with Shaq, but running the floor will kill that. Celtics have too much talent to loose to the Pistons. The Pistons have kept the same playstyle for years, and now teams have adapted to it. Pending injury on the Celtics, the Celtics will win this series.
In the finals, I have the Celtics ultimately taking it. Garnett and Allen are wayyyyy to hungry for a championship to loose this. Although Kobe has a lot to prove, the Celtics will take this series in 6 games.
If you want any explanation on my picks, feel free to ask. |