2009 NBA Playoffs

[One-Way]

Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs

I agree on all counts, ArmSurvival.

[ArmSurvival]

Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs

Its definitely their year. I would say their closest competition in the West is Denver or Portland, but Lakers are way too experienced to lose to them in a 7-game series. I'd put Spurs in this group, but without Manu, they are done.

Their only threat in the entire playoffs is Cleveland. Boston and Orlando are crippled by injuries, so Cleveland should cruise to the finals like the Lakers will in the west. Lakers need to steal one of the first two games in Cleveland, or it might be a repeat of last year's fiasco. But I'm pretty sure they will come back to LA tied 1-1.

Just for fun though, its going to be interesting to see Wade try to keep the Heat alive in the east.

[One-Way]

Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs

As always, I'll be rooting for Los Angeles Lakers. After all, they will be the champions!

[One-Way]

2009 NBA PLAYOFFS - FIRST ROUND

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Utah Jazz vs. Los Angeles Lakers

New Orleans Hornets vs. Denver Nuggets

Dallas Mavericks vs. San Antonio Spurs

Houston Rockets vs. Portland Trail Blazers

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Detroit Pistons vs. Cleveland Caveliers

Chicago Bulls vs. Boston Celtics

Philidelphia 76ers vs. Orlando Magic

Miami Heat vs. Atlanta Hawks