2010 NBA Playoffs

It is that time already? Yup. NBA playoffs. Here are my predictions:

Western Conference-First Round

(1) L.A. Lakers
Lakers win 4-2
(8) Oklahoma City Thunder


(4) Denver Nuggets
Nuggets win 4-2
(5) Utah Jazz


(3) Phoenix Suns
Suns win 4-1 (Brandon Roy being out will hurt the Blazers)
(6) Portland Trailblazers


(2) Dallas Mavericks
Mavericks win 4-2
(7) San Antonio Spurs



Eastern Conference- First Round

(1) Cleveland Cavaliers
Cavaliers win 4-1
(8) Chicago Bulls


(4) Boston Celtics
Celtics win 4-3 (Dwayne Wade can win a game by himself though).
(5)Miami Heat


(3) Atlanta Hawks
Hawks win 4-2
(6)Milwaukee Bucks


(2) Orlando Magic

Magic wins 4-2
(7) Charlotte Bobcats


Western Conference Semifinals

(1) L.A. Lakers
Lakers win 4-2
(4) Denver Nuggets


(2) Dallas Mavericks
Mavericks win 4-3
(3)Phoenix Suns



Eastern Conference Semifinals

(1) Cleveland Cavaliers
Cavaliers win 4-3 (Though I wouldn’t be surprised if the Celtics pull out an upset)
(4)Boston Celtics


(2) Orlando Magic
Magic wins 4-2
(3)Atlanta Hawks



Western Conference Finals

(1) L.A. Lakers
Lakers win 4-3
(2) Dallas Mavericks



Eastern Conference Finals

(1) Cleveland Cavaliers
Cavaliers win 4-3
(2)Orlando Magic

Now on to my NBA Finals prediction. I believe this could be the year we finally see a Kobe vs. LeBron championship round. Though people said that last year and the Cavs choked against Orlando. Now this entire prediction depends on the health of the Lakers. If they still have injuries and are not 100%, the hurdle may be too much to overcome. If the Lakers are healthy, and even without home court advantage, I believe the Lakers are a better overall team than the Cavaliers and will win the title again.

FINALS

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. L.A. Lakers:

Champion: L.A. Lakers win series 4-2 and repeat as champions.