NBA Playoffs

Spurs-Mavs: Dallas leads 2-1

I pick this series to be Spurs in 6. The Duncan vs Dirk grudge match adds drama which will make this a tough series for the Spurs.

Thunder-Grizzles: Series tied 2-2

I  pick this series to be Thunder in 7. The Thunder don't match up well with the Grizzlies toughness. The Grizzlies drain every ounce of talent from the opponent and work the post. Ultimately I pick the Thunder because Westbrook will sit at some point and allow Durant to dominant like he did during the season. If he doesn't sit the Grizzles will win in 6.


Clippers-Warriors: Series tied 2-2

I pick this series to be Clippers in 6. However the recent scandal with owner Donald Sterling could become an Achilles heel for the Clips.  I have generally not been impressed with the Clippers during the playoffs in recent years but they proved in games 2 and 3 that they can play with the same spirit they play with in the regular season in the playoffs. Something the Clippers have to do is make a deep playoff run in order to show Donald Sterling that they will still play as a team and for each other rather than allow him to overshadow a great season they have had so far.

Rockets-Blazers: Portland lead 3-1

I pick this series to be  Blazers in 6. Lamarcus Aldridge completely owns Dwight Howard and the rest of the Rockets big men. To add to the Blazers favor the Rockets refuse to play with their play makers and run pick n' pops with Harden and Lin around the perimeter.



Pacers-Hawks: Atlanta lead 3-2

I pick this series to be Pacers in 7. We can only speculate as to why the Pacers suddenly collapsed the second half of the season, however Paul George still has the ability to take over a series. Larry needs to talk to his team if they want to have any chance of competing with Miami in the Eastern Conference.

Heat-Bobcats

Series Over: Miami 4-0


Raptors-Nets: Series tied 2-2

I pick this series to be Nets in 6. The Raptors have had a good run and will put up an effort all of Canada can be proud of but they won't make it out of the first round. The Nets are tough, spread out on Offense and have too much of a veteran presence for the young Raptors.

Bulls-Wizards: Washington lead 3-1

I pick this series to be Wizards in 6. Unless the Bulls start showering 5 hour energy's I serious see Nene and Gortat destroying them. I suggest coach T try to play more of his bench.

-Chris Schlierman