San Antonio (1) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (8)
I’ve heard a lot of upset talk with this one. But you really can’t pick against the Spurs, who’ve obviously been there before, and have a way better team than Memphis. OJ Mayo and his band of castoffs will not beat 4-time champion Tim Duncan. Next.
Los Angeles Lakers (2) vs. New Orleans Hornets (7)
There’s been so much talk around the sports world about what’s wrong with the Lakers throughout the regular season. They have gone on some major cold streaks, but overall they have the second seed in the better conference. It is still the same old Kobe, with the same Gasol-Odom-Artest supporting cast. The Hornets were a surprise to make the playoffs, but Chris Paul has been his old self as of late, and David West has had a resurgence. Regardless, the Lakers should cruise past them in this series.
Dallas Mavericks (3) vs. Portland Trailblazers (6)
The Mavs always choke in the playoffs. No matter how well they play during the season, Dirk and the boys can’t close. The Blazers will win this series in 7, because Brandon Roy is a better playmaker than Nowitski, and Dirk has way too much too prove this year with too little supporting cast.
Oklahoma City Thunder (4) vs. Denver Nuggets (5)
The Nugs got a bad draw this series. No one expected Denver to be better after trading Melo but that’s exactly what happened. But the Thunder have been tough to beat, and I see them going to the conference finals this year. It was a good run, but hit the showers Nuggets.
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