so far the teams that continue in the second round were the expected top seeded teams. I am in sorrow with the Suns, Mavericks and Rockets for losing when we all know that all the teams in the West that entered the playoffs were definitely great. It is a loss to see the Jason Kidd and Shaq although traded wasn’t enough to keep them alive for the next round. But What was surprising was the Boston and Atlanta game7 story. However, Atlanta wasn’t really getting close to a win at Boston home, luck just didn’t last for the Hawks but it did make a commotion in the NBA… Now the second round is continuing and now any team can win from the other. They all have equal chances in getting to the semifinals and i’ll be expecting 2 out of 4 series to play up to game7 namely
NO and SA
and
BOS and CLE
Cleveland has it chances, and i’ve realized this by their performance in game3. Lebron James can do the impossible and is not intimidated whatsoever, they did it last year with the Piston, and it wouldn’t be a surprise if they did it with the Celtics.While the young Hornets with Chris Paul didn’t get to be 2nd in the west for nothing. They have it in them.
Almost all teams are 2-2 in the regular season except for the Pistons and Magic. Every home game would be a crucial one. Kobe won the MVP, there will definitely give a positive impact in his game.
My bet that will advance for the next round would be the Lakers, Hornets, Cavs and Pistons.
Boo Kobe! Ballhog forever! There is no way the Lakers could have ranked first in the Western Conf if Pau Gasol was not with them. Poor Kobe, he really needs some strong center to assist him in order to be successful (unlike LBJ). I really think CP3 and (especially) KG were more deserving for the award.
Regarding your prediction of Cleveland advancing in the conference finals: I can’t disagree more Erin. I’m pretty sure you’re well aware of how talented and dominant the C’s have been although the season. In accomplishing the greatest turnaround ever, they had the 2nd best home record (behind the Jazz). They are currently UNBEATEN (7-0) at home in the playoffs. Game 7 is at Boston. Last time, the ate the Hawks alive. I won’t be surprised if they do the same to the lucky bastards from Cleveland. The Chosen One will at last have his rest.
This is how I see it:
2nd round:
*San Antonio beats New Orleans in Game 7
*Boston trashes Cleveland in Game 7
Conference Finals:
Boston-Detroit: C’s in 6, tops
Lakers-San Antonio: Spurs in 7
Finals:
Boston-San Antonio: Boston in 6
(KG – finals MVP)
BOSTON CELTICS
NBA Champions
2007-2008
By: Alvin Oliver Glova on May 17, 2008
at 11:09 pm