(1) 53-29

vs
(8) 42-40

- HOU - James Harden / Jeremy Lin - 47.2 points, 13.4 assists and 9.7 rebounds per game
- MIN - Paul Pierce - 18.2 points per game in 28 games with T'Wolves
- MIN - Kevin Love - 22.3 points, 11 rebounds per game
- T'Wolves were the #1 Seed last year... Made the Deadline Deal for Paul Pierce but, I'm not sure if they have the firepower, even with Pierce to handle the high scoring Rockets


(4) 45-37

vs
(5) 45-37

- PHX - SF Michael Beasley finally living up to expectations... Averaging 18 and 8 for the 2nd straight season for the Suns
- PHX - PG Goran Dragic 16.9 points and 10.1 assists per game
- POR - PF LaMarcus Aldridge 19.9 points and 8.1 rebounds per game
- POR - PG Damian Lillard 16.1 points, 7.9 assists and 4.4 rebounds per game
- The Suns are good but I don't think they are the favorite here... This series is a toss up as both teams are equally talented.


(3) 46-36

vs
(6) 43-39

- SAC - Best young team in the league? C DeMarcus Cousins, SF Tyreke Evans, SG Marcus Thornton all average over 17 points per game.
- GSW - PG Stephen Curry - 24.5 points, 7.7 assists, 5.4 rebounds and 2.3 steals per game
- GSW - SG Clay Thompson - 21 points per game - .479% 3pt shooter
- I look for the Kings to take care of the Warriors... Too much size inside and they will slow down that uptempo Warrior Offense and force them into a half court game

(2) 48-34

vs
(7) 42-10

- OKC - Westbrook / Durant - 48.6 points per game... Durant 2nd worst Season of Career only shooting .437% from the field and only .348% from 3pt range
- DEN - Likes to Run, Run, Run.. PG Ty Lawson leads the way 17.6 points per game and 8.7 assists per game
- DEN - PG Kenneth Faried - 14.5 points, 9.1 rebounds and 1.8 blocks per game.
- OKC has the two best players on the court... That's always a good thing... I don't think Denver, although very deep, can hang with the Thunder.






(1) 62-20

vs
(8) 41-41

- PHI - Best record in NBA... Great Defense plus Double figure scoring from all 5 starters
- NYK - SF Carmelo Anthony - 26.9 points, 7.8 rebounds per game
- NYK - PF Amare Stoudemire - 20.0 points, 7.1 rebounds per game
- Stop Melo, Stop the Knicks, Philly will do just that and take care of the Knicks quickly

(4) 48-34

vs
(5) 45-37

- WAS - PG John Wall - 23.9 points, 8.3 assists per game
- CLE - PG Kyrie Irving - 24.0 points, 8.3 assists, 5.0 rebounds per game
- CLE - SF Shabazz Muhammad - 16.5 points, 5.0 assists, 5.0 rebounds per game
- John Wall vs Kyrie Irving will be fun to watch... I fear that Washington has more of an inside presence with Nene and Okafor... However, during the Season the Cavaliers were the #1 rebounding team in the league so, this Series could go either way... Whoever rebounds better will win the Series...

(3) 49-33

vs
(6) 44-38

- MIA - SF LeBron James - 5 time League MVP, 25.8 points, 8.6 rebounds, 6.1 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.3 blocks per game this year
- MIA - SG Dwayne Wade - 22.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists per game.
- IND - Danny Granger leads the team with 20 points per game.
Very tough defensive team (IND) will need to play their best series ever to knock off the Heat... Granger, Georger and Green can fill it up and play great defense but I don't think they pull off the upset.

(2) 52-30

vs
(7) 44-38

- CHI - Derick Rose, NBA Scoring Champion with 28.8 points per game.
- BKN - 16-11 since Pau Gasol trade.
- Should be a physical defensive series with Chicago coming out on top.