Upon Playoffs Round 2

The Widening Geier

Bulls didn't win in 7, but the Pacers did, so I took a 50/50 on those predictions. Dallas took out Houston in a gigantic beatdown that embarassed the Rockets.

Second Round-

Miami vs Washington- Miami leads 1-0

Shaq and Wade are quiet, and you get blown out of the building? good luck winning one.

Heat in 5

Indiana vs Detroit- Not Started

Lets get ready to rummmmmmmmble! The match-up we have been looking for since the brawl at Auburn Hills. The Pacers are limping in from a 7-gamer, and the defending champs are coming off a lackluster defeat of the Sixers. Look for Detroit to take this one and for Steve Jackson to punch someone. He's crazier than Artest, trust me.

Pistons in 6



Seattle vs San Antonio- Spurs lead 1-0

You get blown out of the joint and Ray Allen and Radmanovich turn their ankles? I'll give the Sonics two games at home, and then the Spurs send them packing. The offense will click for Seattle twice, and they can 3-pointer their way to a win or two. Otherwise, the Spurs are too good, and they want their validation.

Spurs in 6



Dallas vs Phoenix- Series not started

The MVP (cough-bullshit-cough) leads the NBA's winningest team to face his old mates in Big D. A worst to first trip for Phoenix overshadowed that the Mavs were better this year without Nash. I like this series a lot, but must admit that I dont know how to call it. The suns were the best team in the NBA, and when they get rolling they are a force. However, the Mavs will have the best player in the series with Dirk, and they are no offensive slouches themselves. Lets go to the positions:

Center: Amare vs Eric Dampier
Lunch is served. The self-proclaimed "second most dominant big-man in the game" gets destroyed by the man-child. Edge- Suns

Power-forward: The Matrix vs Dirk
Shawn Marion is a two-way player whose rebounding and blocks went largely unnoticed though they were near the top of the NBA. Dirk is 7 feet tall and can shoot from anywhere. i think he is waiting to erupt, and people will remember how goos a player he is Edge- Mavs

Small Forward: Q-Rich vs Josh Howard
these players are a great matchup, as the athleticism of howard lets him defend Q. Edge to Q on three point range, and experience. Edge- Push

Shooting Guard:Joe Johnson vs Mike Finley
another good match-up. i figure on Finley to use his years to take the young gunner, provided he is healthy. However, Johnson thrives in his role in this offense. Edge- Push

Point Guard: Steve Nash vs Jason Terry
the MVP for 2005 (cough-no Defense-Cough) vs A capable PG for the Mavs. I do wonder what would happen if you let another player helm the Suns, but i will give it to Nash. Though he doesnt deserve the hardware, but he does outpoint Terry at his position.
edge-Suns


Coach: Mike D'Antoni vs Avery Johnson
For implementing his system so well, I give it to Mike over Avery and inexperience. Edge- Suns

Bench- Marquis Daniels, Alan Henderson, Devin Harris, Stackhouse, and gimpy Van Horn vs Steve Hunter, Jim Jackson, Walter McCarty, Bo Outlaw, Jake Vohskul, and Barbosa.

Stackhouse is the best of the bunch. Jim Jacks is second. Rest wont see many minutes. Turns on Van Horns health

Edge- Mavs


Prediction- Suns in 7?? Dont hold me to it.