predictions for the 2nd round - Finals

#1Boston(66-16) Boston(4-2)
#5Washington(43-39) Don't be fooled by the huge gap in wins. Washington has the firepower to keep up with Boston. In the regular season the Wizards won 3 out of 4 meetings. But, KG will not let the Wiz run wild with his MVP defense. Point guard play will be a huge factor too. But,KG has the last word.

#2Detroit(59-23) Detroit(4-2)
#3Orlando(52-30)Orlando has superman, but Detroit starting 5 have been through thick and thin. Detroit has a chip on their shoulder. This series will be a show and tell for what Orlando needs, in order to move to the next level.

#1Boston(66-16) Detroit(4-2)
#2Detroit(59-23)The match everyone saw coming in the east. Boston is making a historic run, while Detroit is doing what it does every year. Detroit has the quiet hunger this year.Boston is without a doubt on the a mission to the promise land. But will fall short due to the experience Detroit has as a unit, plus Detroit's bench is much deeper and younger.

#1Los Angeles(57-25) Los Angeles(4-2)
#4Utah(54-28)Utah is a sexy pick to upset the LA. But, the Lakers have the MVP of the league Kobe Bryant. I've never seen Kobe having this much fun playing ball. Kobe has a supporting cast. Utah is very talented, but Lakers have to much depth to handle.

#3 San Antonio(56-26) San Antonio(4-2)
#7Dallas(51-31)This could be a very easy series or hard one for the Spurs. It depends on their lackluster offense.Dallas has shown some signs of being dangerous. But, Dallas still seems out of sync since the Kidd trade. Spurs tempo and offense will determine this series. Dallas could be a sleeper.

#1Los Angeles(57-25) Los Angeles(4-3)
#3San Antonio(56-26)This series will go the distance. I'm favoring LA, because of home-court, Lamar Odom's play at the 3 and 4, and the fact Spurs must guard everyone. Which means Kobe can take over when needed. LA's trade for Gasol help them match better with the Spurs. Spurs have a chance but, I'm losing faith in their at times laid back approach. LA gets the kill.

#2 Detroit(59-23) Detroit(4-3)
#1Los Angeles(57-25) Rematch of 04 finals. Lakers are balanced and Detroit is business as usual. But, LA will be tired of playing the teams they played out west. While Detroit was only greatly challenged by Boston. Detriot matches well with this team, and will play the D necessary to win it all. LA will fall short in a exciting series. But, this won't be Kobe's last time in the finals. For LA to win Kobe must put up MJ like #'s which isn't hard to imagine. Kobe will be ready, will the rest of his team be ready? Because Detroit will be for sure.


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