The NBA playoffs are set to begin. I would like to concentrate on the conference that is clearly the dominant one, the western conference. The East has some intriguing matchups however nothing will beat the 2008 western conference playoffs. It consists of 8 teams who have 50 or above wins. My opinion is that any of the 8 teams has a shot of making the finals, to play the Celtics (clear favorite in the East). We will see the best teams with the best players in the Wst. Also the two main MVP candidates are in the west, which are Kobe and Chris Paul. They happen to play for the top two seeds.
1st round matchups
1. Lakers Vs. 8. Nuggets- Kobe with probably the best team around him ever, against a team that consists of two of the best players; Carmelo and Allen Iverson.
2. Hornets Vs. 7. Mavericks- The suprprise of the league led by MVP chris paul, against the team that had one of the best regular seasons in history just a year ago.
3. Spurs vs. 6. Suns- Two of the preason favorites. Now that Suns have Shaq it only gets more intriquing
4. Jazz vs. 5. Rockets- Jazz are one of the most consistent teams and best home team, against a team which one 22 straight during the regular season( second all time)
My predictions
rd.1 rd.2 Western Finals
Lakers win 4-2
Mavericks win 4-3 Lakers defeat Jazz 4-3
Suns win 4-3 Suns defeat Lakers 4-3
Jazz win 4-3 Suns defeat Mavs 4-2
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