Playoff Time

The NBA playoffs are set and for the first time in a long time I actually have some interest in paying attention this year. One thing that intrigues me is my favorite team, the Chicago Bulls, playing the Boston Celtics in the first round. With Kevin Garnett expected to miss the entire postseason the Bulls have a realistic chance in knocking the Celtics off in the first round. I don't think it will happen, but I think it will be a good series.

Here are my predictions:

Eastern Conference

(1) Cleveland v. (8) Detroit - Cleveland

(2) Boston v. (7) Chicago - Boston

(3) Orlando v. (6) Philadelphia - Orlando

(4) Atlanta v. (5) Miami - Miami

Cleveland v. Miami - Cleveland

Boston v. Orlando - Boston

Cleveland v. Boston - Cleveland

Western Conference

(1) LA Lakers v. (8) Utah Jazz - LA

(2) Denver v. (7) New Orleans - New Orleans

(3) San Antonio v. (6) Dallas - Dallas

(4) Portland v. (5) Houston - Portland

LA v. New Orleans - LA

Dallas v. Portland - Portland

LA v. Portland - LA

Finals

Cleveland v. LA - LA (unfortunately)