The second round (semifinals) of the basketball playoffs are just getting underway this weekend. My first round predictions were not bad at all…I got 4 out of 8 correct. Just as I predicted, the Lakers knocked out the Nuggets in only 4 games and the Jazz eliminated the Rockets in 6. Their reward is having to face the Lakers in the second round. The Phoenix Suns and the Dallas Mavericks were eliminated quicker than I thought. The Pistons and the Magic made it to the second round, but unfortunately the Wizards did not. The most surprising first round match-up was between the Boston Celtics and the Atlanta Hawks. Most people predicted a sweep since the #1 seed Celtics were going against a team who only won 37 games in the regular season. Well, the Hawks fought, won all of their home games and pushed the series to a game 7. The Celtics came out on top of course, but showed their vulnerability.
Here are my second round predictions:
The Eastern Conference
Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: Even though the Celtics had to fight it out with the Hawks, I still predict the Celtics will beat the Cavaliers. Celtics will win series 4-2.
Detroit Pistons vs. Orlando Magic: Pistons win series 4-3.
The Western Conference
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Utah Jazz: This match-up will be tougher for the Lakers, but they will come out on top. Lakers win series 4-2.
New Orleans Hornets vs. San Antonio Spurs: This is a tough series to predict. I originally wanted to go with the Hornets because of their young team and they have home court advantage. However, in the end I will have to go with the defending NBA champions Spurs because of their experience. They will have to fight in this one though to the last game. Spurs win series 4-3.
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