Western Conference
1. LA Lakers vs. 8. OKC Thunder
I'm most excited about this series. I want to see how the youth and athleticism of the Thunder matches up with the experience of the Lakers, but I think the Lakers win in 7.
2. Dallas Mavericks vs. 7. San Antonio Spurs
The Mavs lead the season series with the Spurs 3-1. Even though Duncan and Ginobili sat the last game against the Mavs. This will be an exciting series and I think the Spurs win in 7.
3. Phoenix Suns vs. 6. Portland Trail Blazers
The winner of this series is kind of a no brainer. Nash and Stoudemire are on fire and the Blazer's Brandon Roy is out. Suns in 5.
4. Denver Nuggets vs. 5. Utah Jazz
Home court is going to mean a lot in this series. This series features 2 of the 7 teams with a single digit loss record at home. Neither team is all the good on the road, so I think this series will also go to 7 games in favor of Denver.
Eastern Conference
1. Cleveland Cavaliers vs. 8. Chicago Bulls
The season series between these 2 teams is tied at 2-2. You would think that would be an indicator that this series might be close, but in all fairness, Lebron sat out the last game. Cavs in 5.
2. Orlando Magic vs. 7. Charlotte Bobcats
The Magic lead the season series 3-1 and are one of the favorites to reach the NBA finals. They have the best Center in the country (maybe the world) Dwight Howard. This team is better than last year; no longer are they one dimensional. Magic for the sweep!
3. Atlanta Hawks vs. 6. Milwaukee Bucks
The Hawks beat the Bucks twice this season by a total of 12 points, so you can tell this series might be close. The Bucks did lose Andrew Bogut to injury, so that could be the difference. Atlanta in 6.
4. Boston Celtics vs. 5. Miami Heat
The Celtics swept the Heat this season, winning by an average of 6 points. One thing I do notice is that the Celtics are fading and fading fast. Another thing I noticed is that the Heat are surging. I want to see the match up between KG and Beasley. Heat in 6.
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