NBA Conference Semis Predictions (Best of 7, higher seed has games 1,2,5, and 7 at home)
Posted: Sun, May 1st, 2011, 10:36 AM
#1) Chicago Bulls vs #5) Atlanta Hawks
Bulls PG Derrick Rose is playing like an MVP. The Hawks upset Orlando in round 1, but its hard to see them flying any further. The bulls in Pamplona are safer than the ones in Chicago right now.
Prediction: Bulls in 6
#2 Miami Heat vs #3 Boston Celtics
The Heat's LaBron James had to face the Celtics in the Conference semis in 2008 and 2010 when he was a Cleveland Cavalier. Boston won both times in route to the NBA finals. Could we see one last Shaq attack? Could it be the Big 3's last stand?
Prediction: Celtics in 6
Western Conference
#2 L.A. Lakers vs #3 Dallas Mavericks
The Lakers Kobe Bryant may have something to say about who wins the MVP. This is the first playoff meeting between these two teams since they both became western conference powers.
Prediction: Lakers in 6
#4 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #8 Memphis Grizzlies
Another league MVP candidate, OKC's Kevin Durant, led the Thunder to there 1st playoff series win since the franchise moved from Seattle. The Grizzlies upset the #1 San Antonio Spurs in the 1st round, giving Memphis their first playoff series victory in franchise history. Kevin Durant vs. the Grizzlies Zach Randolph is a matchup many fans drool over. Starting to like the in-state franchise, but I like home court advantage better
Prediction: Thunder in 7.