Here are the predicted first round matchups\n\nEAST\nDetroit vs. Philedelphia\nMiami vs. Chicago\nNew Jersey vs. Indiana\nCleveland vs. Washington\n\nWEST\nSan Antonio vs. Sacremento\nPhoenix vs. Lakers\nDenver vs. Clippers\nDallas vs. Memphis\n\nNOW\nhere are my predictions\n\nEAST\n\nfirst round\nDetroit Beat Philly in 5\nMiami Sweep Chicago\nIndiana Beat New Jersey in 7\nCleveland Beat Washington in 6\n\nsecond round\nDetroit Beats Cleveland in 5\nMiami Beats Indiana in 5\n\nthird round\nDetroit Beats Miami in 6\n\nWEST\n\nfirst round\nSan Antonio Beat Sacremento in 6\nLakers Beat Suns in 7\nDenver beats Clippers in 5\nDallas Sweeps Memphis\n\nSan Antonio Beat Dallas in 7\nLakers Beat Denver in 5\n\nLakers Beat San Antonio in 7\n\nFINALS\nLakers Beat Detroit in 6\n\nI know its a crazy prediction, but what do you think?
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LAKERS WILL BOUNCE BACK NO DOUTH, KOBE WILL PUT ON THE SUPERHERO SHOW ,EVENTUALLY BECOMING THE MVP AND STUNNING THE WHOLE NBA WITH A CHAMPIONSHIP WIN...
272314
the suns are going to win this series..the clippers played a great first game..but look anytime any 1 player like kobe or elton brand try to hold the team on their own...the suns run right over them...the suns have way to much fire power..and they will hit the 3 pointer at will and will not be stopped by the clippers...suns in 5..i will almost guarantee it
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I think they will advance to the 2nd round.  They are a team on the rise, but I don't see them defeating the Suns this year.
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As much as I like Phoenix this year in the playoffs for beating LA twice, they have almost no chance against the Dallas Mavericks.\n\nThese guys almost lost the opening round to the Lakers. And they got taken to seven games by two of the three worst playoff teams in the Western Conference (the other being the Nuggets.) Had they been in the other bracket in the West, the Suns don't even make it out of the first round.  It doesn't matter who they play.  Yes, that means they would have even lost to the Grizzlies.\n\nDallas, meanwhile, knocked off the best Grizzlies team in franchise history, in a SWEEP.  Then they defeated the reigning NBA champions in a seven game series, closing out on the road, in an overtime game, overcoming rowdy fans, nearly the best game 7 comeback of all time, strong Spurs momentum from the previous two games and refs whistles getting rid of three of their best defensive players.\n\nThey MADE the Spurs play small ball against them. They dictated the pace of the games and won. They overcame falling just short in game 5, which they should have won (in which case I would be talking about how they knocked off the Spurs in FIVE).  They have the best individual player, the better defense, the better coach, home-field advantage, the more intimidating owner, better overall playmaking ability and offense (check out shot percentage), better free-throw shooting, better team colors, superior half-time show, I could go on and on...\n\nThis won't even go five games.  Mavs in 4.
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I have a bracket that is going to win, big time. The teams to look for are Syracuse, Boston College, Wis-Milwaukee and Pitt. These teams are destined to upset this year and are going to be big time bracket busters unless you pick the game going in their favor.\n\nWis-Milwaukee and Boston College are in the horrible Minneapolis bracket and should be surprises in the Tourney. Oklahoma always finds a way to choke in the tournament and don't think this year is going to be very different. Wis-Milwaukee is a highly underrated team going into the tournament and should come away with a first round victory.\n\nBoston College is also playing in that bracket. But, I expect bigger things from them. They are the most underranked team in the whole Tourney. They way they played against Duke shows me that they don't want to go out like that. I see BC winning the weak Minneapolis bracket beating the Hoyas by 4 pts.\n\nSyracuse and Pitt are both strong teams and should make it to the second round of their brackets. Gerry McNamara is taking his team on a magical journey that might finally meet its match when they face Duke in the Regionals.
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They are arguably the best team in the Western Conference. Their only competition in that conference are the Mavs, but SA should get past them. I predict the Pistons to win it all, but as long as the Spurs do not decline in the standings, I will not be surprised at all to see them repeat.
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I think Spurs have the biggest chance. I think you are right about Amare but they have to get that chemistry back and i dont know if they can do it with less than half a season. I think it will Pistons and Spurs and it is close and Spurs take it in 7. \n\n     Pistons556 why do you say that Detroit sucks you Answers name is Pistons 556.
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yes. and i think they will beat chicago. they will only be there if my main man LT is healthy.
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i think the pistons, mavs, and suns will win!!
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I think they will both be 7 game series but \n\n    I think Nets will take heat. I know it is a shocking prediction but Nets have been playing well in the second half of the season and would have been second seed instead of 3rd seed if they started out great. They proved that they can beat any team they want to when the won 14 games straight in the season. If heat is going to win they are going to have to keep Shaq out of foul trouble which he had problems in the Chicago series. But when all 3 greats of Nets play in sync no one can stop them. \n\n         I like the mavs but I think the Spurs will take it in 7. I think that mavs will lead 3-1 or 2-1. Because of their bigger rest. I also believe if Jason Terry and Dirk play great they could beat the Spurs. But if Manu doesent have 2 really bad games like he had in both losses to the Kings Spurs should win this series.
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HECK YEAH it's gonna be fun! For the first time in a long time the playoffs are actually proving to be ENTERTAINING ( if only the refs would let the players decide the game more, though)! There is no SURE THING this year, which I think only adds to the fascination! Personally I see it being Spurs and Heat in the finals, but who knows?! All I do know, is that it is going to be a great race to the end....! =)
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I think that Detroit has too much experience and pride to let Lebron win on their home court in a Game 7, so Pistons win in that series. In the Spurs/Mavs series, the Spurs definitely have the upper hand and confidence going into Game 7 at home. After being down 3-1 and practically being hailed as an "upset" they came back and did the unexpected--and you have to think that might be in Dallas' head a little after such an emotionally blow. I pick San Antonio to advance...As far as Suns and Clippers, I think it's a toss up! Both teams have laid it all down, and if I HAD to pick--I'd choose Phoenix. All in all? I see Spurs and Heat *(upset against Detroit)* in the finals, with the Spurs winning a back-to-back! We shall see though..! =)
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Haha, that was me about an hour ago (only I used language not as nice as yours). LoL. I think that the quality of play in this series has been badly tampered because of the whistles being blown during the games. Neither team has been able to play to their full potential, and I would've liked to see STRAIGHT UP BALL instead of a free throw bonanza. The Spurs have played as well as they could under the circumstances (give or take a turnover/missed shot here or there) and I am a firm believer that they could come back just like the Suns did the last round.  One thing is for sure: Dallas is LUCKY. This series could easily be 3-1 Spurs, and if they think Game 5 is going to be a cake walk, they are sorely mistaken! Spurs are the defending champs, and they CERTAINLY won't go down without a fight..! How great that fight actually is...? We'll just have to see Wednesday! =)
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I think the pistions will dominate! they r the best team in the WORLD!!!! My luck is as much as yours when it comes to the pistons~!
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Hopefully the Mavericks will beat Miami in 6 games, maybe less.\n\nI can't stand those Miami fans saying "Mavs sucks, Dirk sucks, blah blah blah."\n\nThe Mavericks obviously don't suck.\n\nFirst they beat the Spurs, and then the Suns.Two of the elite teams in the NBA.\n\nThen, they beat Miami in game 1, and they're about to do the same tonight in game 2.\n\nDirk has the ability to play any position ranging from center to point guard. He can shoot, he can pass, and he plays good defense.\n\n!!!!!GO MAVS!!!!
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If the Clippers DON'T win--I'm hoping they give those cocky jerks (wow, that was phrasing it nicely...!) a run for their money...! Between Raja Bell and Steve Nash, I'm actually getting ILL from watching them! Clippers have come back with a "bang" this year, and it would be a true Cinderella story to see them beat the "Mvp's" team and earn a chance to go to the Conference Finals!!! I guess you can say I'm partial to the Clippers winning (and who'd of thought--someone from San Antonio being PARTIAL to an L.A team..?)!
221998
I see the Miami Heat winning tomorrow and the series in 6 games. I predicted this already from the start of the season. I said its gonna be the Heat against the Suns in the finals but I had a change of heart when the Clips came into the picture. Its now going to be the Heat against the Clips in the Finals.