Western Conference
No. 1 Lakers over No. 8 Thunder in 6 games:
Most people seem to think that Phil Jackson's comments about Kevin Durant getting all the calls will help the Lakers. Well that guy is a pure scorer and he's only 21, so I think that what he said is just added fuel to the fire! Westbrook is the breakout star in this series though, taking advantage of the Laker PG's to win 2 games THIS YEAR. Next year they will win a series. I guarentee it!
No. 2 Mavericks over No. 7 Spurs in 7 games:
This series will be brutal and physical, and you will see some flashes of the Spurs team we have seen form a mini-dynasty over the past decade. But in the end, the Mavericks trade deadline acquistions of Caron Butler and Brendan Haywood will be a key factor in this series. I feel Spurs will either steal a game in Dallas in the first two or will win every game in San Antonio before losing a game 7 back in Dallas.
No. 3 Phoenix Suns over No. 6 Portland Trailblazers in 5 games:
A few weeks back, I thought that if this matchup happened, the Blazers would have a legit shot to pull off a first round upset. But Brandon Roy's i ...
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