The championship round is getting closer and closer. The Western and Eastern conference finals have finally been decided. I predicted two out of two correct on my semifinals predictions (the Western conference semifinals). The Lakers second round series against the Utah Jazz was indeed tougher for the Lakers, but they still won the series in six games making their first conference finals appearance since 2004.
The New Orleans Hornets gave the defending champions San Antonio Spurs a run for their money pushing the series to a final and seventh game. However, I was correct when I said the Spurs’ experience will help win game seven and lead them to the Western Conference finals once again.
Over in the other conference, the Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic but quicker than I expected. The Boston Celtics beat the Cleveland Cavaliers as I predicted, but they had to do it in seven games considering the fact that they still could not win any road games.
Here are my Western and Eastern Conference finals predictions:
The Eastern Conference
Boston Celtics vs. Detroit Pistons: I know that everyone wants to see a repeat of the 1980’s with a Celtics and Lakers Finals match-up, but I have doubts that it will happen this year. The Boston Celtics have shown that they cannot win on the road during the playoffs and the Detroit Pistons are more than capable of going into Boston’s building and winning a game. I may be going out on a limb here but I predict the Pistons will upset the Celtics. Pistons win series 4-2.
The Western Conference
Los Angeles Lakers vs. San Antonio Spurs: This will be a tough series for both teams. The Lakers and Spurs both have a lot of talent and advantages. However, I think the aging Spurs (and tired from the Hornets series) will not be able to overcome Kobe Bryant and the much improved Lakers team. The Lakers will dethrone the defending champions in seven games. Lakers will win series 4-3.
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