I forgot to post my NBA Playoff picks here yesterday sorry I'm a little late. I'm not going to change my mind based on the few games that have been played today.
In the east:
Chicago over Philadelphia. Obviously with Derek Rose this would have been completely different, but I still like Chicago to prevail despite Rose's ACL tear.
Miami over New York. The Knicks have as good a chance as anyone to knock of the Heat, but they rely so heavily on the Three that most games are going to be blowouts in either victory or defeat.
Indiana over Orlando. Orlando doesn't have much of a chance without Dwight Howard against a very deep Indiana team despite their lack of a go to guy.
Atlanta of Boston. Boston is really banged up right now, and lack the depth to really challenge the Hawks in this series.
In the West:
San Antonio over Utah. Utah is going to have to get monster performances from Al Jefferson to have a chance at knocking off San Antonio. Last season Memphis exposed their interior with Zach Randolph, does Jefferson have that big game potential?
Dallas over Oklahoma City. Yes this is a big stretch taking Dallas over OKC, however the Mavericks actually match up well with Kevin Durant and company. Dallas is needing monster performances from Dirk Nowitzki, but over the last decade when have they not? Just another day at the office for Dirk pulling off a second round birth a long hard fought series is my guess.
Lakers over Denver. Denver has a good match up with the Lakers, but it is too hard to count out the black mamba Kobe Bryant. If Andrew Bynum can continue to own the paint the Lakers will be very tough to beat.
Memphis over Clippers. Memphis will over power this defensively challenged Clippers team. The Clippers will struggle in the 4th quarter without a legitimate go to guy other than Chris Paul. Blake Griffin isn't capable of being counted on down the stretch because of horrific free throw shooting and a lack of offensive versatility.
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