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Saturday, April 17, 2010

2010 NBA Playoff Preview

2010 NBA Preview


Eastern Conference
Cavaliers vs. Bulls
Cleveland has too much speed, size, athleticism and depth for the Chicago Bulls to hang with them. Chicago doesn’t have a “true” defender to keep James honest. The Bulls’ inconsistency shooting from the outside will hurt them the most.

Prediction: Cleveland in 5

TEAMS SPLIT SERIES 2-2
104.5 Off. Eff. 96.7
93.6 Pace 93.6
96.5 PPG 96.5
45.5 RPG 42.5
21.8 APG 22.0
.453 FG% .436
.350 3PT% .327
.680 FT% .716



Game Schedule/Result
Game 1 3:00 PM - Saturday, April 17 (Cleveland)
Game 2 8:00 PM - Monday, April 19 (Cleveland)
Game 3 7:00 PM - Thursday, April 22 (Chicago)
Game 4 3:30 PM - Sunday, April 25 (Chicago)
*Game 5 TBD - Tuesday, April 27 (Cleveland)
*Game 6 TBD - Thursday, April 29 (Chicago)
*Game 7 TBD - Saturday, May 1 (Cleveland)



Magic vs. Bobcats
Orlando’s inside-outside is going to be way too much for Charlotte to endure. Their 3-pointers better than all but three other teams, and if they shoot a high percentage, the other team is toast. Charlotte only has two really good players in Stephen Jackson and Gerald Wallace.
Prediction: Orlando in 5

MAGIC WON, 3-1
103.9 Off. Eff. 96.9
90.8 Pace 90.8
96.3 PPG 90.8
40.3 RPG 41.3
19.5 APG 18.0
.448 FG% .450
.352 3PT% .294
.636 FT% .716



Game Schedule/Result
Game 1 5:30 PM - Sunday, April 18 (Orlando)
Game 2 7:00 PM - Wednesday, April 21 (Orlando)
Game 3 2:00 PM - Saturday, April 24 (Charlotte)
Game 4 TBD - Monday, April 26 (Charlotte)
*Game 5 TBD - Wednesday, April 28 (Orlando)
*Game 6 TBD - Friday, April 30 (Charlotte)
*Game 7 TBD - Sunday, May 2 (Orlando)



Hawks vs. Bucks
It will be very difficult for Milwaukee to be victorious in this series without Andrew Bogut, but expect Milwaukee to put a supreme effort regardless. Atlanta has tremendous size and athleticism for Milwaukee’s will and determination.

HAWKS WON, 2-1
111.8 Off. Eff. 105.7
89.0 Pace 89.0
101.7 PPG 98.7
43.7 RPG 40.0
17.7 APG 20.7
.492 FG% .428
.370 3PT% .351
.714 FT% .847



Prediction: Atlanta in 6

Game Schedule/Result
Game 1 5:30 - Saturday, April 17 (Atlanta)
Game 2 7:00 - Tuesday, April 20 (Atlanta)
Game 3 7:00 PM - Saturday, April 24 (Milwaukee)
Game 4 TBD - Monday, April 26 (Milwaukee)
*Game 5 TBD - Wednesday, April 28 (Atlanta)
*Game 6 TBD - Friday, April 30 (Milwaukee)
*Game 7 TBD - Sunday, May 2 (Atlanta)



Celtics vs. Heat
This will not be as simple as it appears to be for the Boston Celtics. The aging Celtics is just that and some would be blinded by their remarkable talent. Just like everything else that slows down by aging, players slow down especially while running up and down the 94 foot floor for approximately two and a half hours. Expect Miami to turn up the “heat” by playing up tempo. However, like a solid team that Boston is, expect them to counter with their fourth best defense in the league.

Prediction: Boston in 6


Game Schedule/Result
Game 1 8:00 PM - Saturday, April 17 (Boston)
Game 2 8:00 PM - Tuesday, April 20 (Boston)
Game 3 7:00 PM - Friday, April 23 (Miami)
Game 4 1:00 PM - Sunday, April 25 (Miami)
*Game 5 TBD - Tuesday, April 27 (Boston)
*Game 6 TBD - Thursday, April 29 (Miami)
*Game 7 TBD - Saturday, May 1 (Boston)
*If necessary. All times ET.

Western Conference
Lakers vs. Thunder
When they tip-off this series, it will be business as usual for Los Angeles. Experience wins this alone.
Prediction: Los Angeles in 5

LAKERS WON, 3-1
97.9 Off. Eff. 96.7
96.4 Pace 96.4
97.0 PPG 95.5
42.8 RPG 42.5
17.8 APG 21.0
.437 FG% .433
.276 3PT% .218
.768 FT% .821



Game Schedule/Result
Game 1 3:00 PM - Sunday, April 18 (Los Angeles)
Game 2 10:30 PM - Tuesday, April 20 (Los Angeles)
Game 3 9:30 PM - Thursday, April 22 (Oklahoma City)
Game 4 9:30 PM - Saturday, April 24 (Oklahoma City)
*Game 5 TBD - Tuesday, April 27 (Los Angeles)
*Game 6 TBD - Friday, April 30 (Oklahoma City)
*Game 7 TBD - Sunday, May 2 (Los Angeles)



Mavericks vs. Spurs
This will be a very intriguing series to say the least. The Mavericks have a revamped line-up since the trading for Heywood and Butler. However, the lack of continuity sometimes slows the team up and that maybe their Achilles heal in this series. In stark contrast, San Antonio is back at full strength after sustaining injuries all season long as they played their best ball at the end of the season.

Prediction: San Antonio in 7

MAVERICKS WON, 3-1
102.3 Off. Eff. 98.7
93.1 Pace 93.1
97.5 PPG 94.5
45.5 RPG 45.3
19.3 APG 20.8
.416 FG% .446
.344 3PT% .349
.781 FT% .690


Game Schedule/Result
Game 1 8:00 PM - Sunday, April 18 (Dallas)
Game 2 9:30 PM - Wednesday, April 21 (Dallas)
Game 3 9:30 PM - Friday, April 23 (San Antonio)
Game 4 7:00 PM - Sunday, April 25 (San Antonio)
*Game 5 TBD - Tuesday, April 27 (Dallas)
*Game 6 TBD - Thursday, April 29 (San Antonio)
*Game 7 TBD - Saturday, May 1 (Dallas)



Suns vs. Trail Blazers
The Phoenix Suns have been playing championship brand of ball since the All-Star break not just because of their offense but due to their drastically improved defense and outstanding play by their second unit. Injuries and the lack of depth spells trouble for Portland in this series.
Prediction: Phoenix in 6
BLAZERS WON, 2-1
104.4 Off. Eff. 109.7
92.8 Pace 92.8
98.7 PPG 100.0
39.7 RPG 40.3
19.7 APG 18.7
.446 FG% .461
.379 3PT% .326
.821 FT% .735



Game Schedule/Result
Game 1 10:30 PM - Sunday, April 18 (Phoenix)
Game 2 10:00 PM - Tuesday, April 20 (Phoenix)
Game 3 10:00 PM - Thursday, April 22 (Portland)
Game 4 4:30 PM - Saturday, April 24 (Portland)
*Game 5 TBD - Monday, April 26 (Phoenix)
*Game 6 TBD - Thursday, April 29 (Portland)
*Game 7 TBD - Saturday, May 1 (Phoenix)



Nuggets vs. Jazz
Both teams had “jekle and hyde” season. Due to the unclear status of Kirilenko and especially Boozer, it's tough to project who will win this series.

Prediction: Denver in 6

Game Schedule/Result
Game 1 10:30 PM - Saturday, April 17 (Denver)
Game 2 10:30 PM - Monday, April 19 (Denver)
Game 3 10:30 PM - Friday, April, 23 (Utah)
Game 4 9:30 PM - Sunday, April 25 (Utah)
*Game 5 TBD - Wednesday, April 28 (Denver)
*Game 6 TBD - Friday, April 30 (Utah)
*Game 7 TBD - Sunday, May 2 (Denver)


Projected Finals: Phoenix at Cleveland

Prediction: Phoenix in 7

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