Some very interesting matchups. Both, in the East and in the West. Let start with the
EASTERN CONFERENCE;1. Raptors
8. BucksClean sweep and most predictable first round matchup. The Bucks might steal a game which could be a big succes for them, considering they're were one of the worst teams in the league last year.
2. Nets
7. WizardsWith AI out for the whole series, the Wizards really don't have a chance. Nets in 4.
3. Hornets
6. SixersNot even Timmy boy will help the Sixers to pass the red hot Hornets. I consider the Hornets the best team in the East and maybe the 2nd best team overall. Hornets in 5 or 6 the most.
4. Pacers
5. MagicThe most unpredictable matchup in the first round. Major injuries striked both the Pacers as well as Magic, with main stars Jermaine O'Neal and Ray Allen out for the entire series. Tough call, but cause of Indy's great bench i'd say Pacers in 7.
WESTERN CONFERENCE;1. LA Clippers
8. WolvesI don't see anyone stopping the Clips this year. They're young, they're healthy, they have everything. Inside, outside, you name it. Clips in 5.
2. Mavs
7. SunsCould Mavs face another earlie exit? The surging Suns finished the season with 6-0 sim and are curently the hotest team around. Very interesting matchup with several big names like Shaq, Nowitzki, Lebron, Magloire facing each other head to head. Hm...hard to tell, but i say Mavs in 6.
3. Kings
6. Golden StateMighty Kings (
) facing Hoffa - less Wariorrs. I don't want to jinx anything so i'm not going to analize this matchup.
4. Nuggets
5. JazzStrugling champs facing one of the best teams in the league the Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets are very like the Clips. They have no holes and have great ballanced starting five, capable of both, defending and scoring at will. Nuggets in 6.
