My NBA First Round Playoff Predictions

1. Chicago vs 8. Philadelphia
2. Miami vs 7. New York
3. Indiana vs 6. Orlando
4. Boston vs 5. Atlanta

1. San Antonio vs 8. Utah
2. Oklahoma City vs 7. Dallas
3. LA Lakers vs 6. Denver
4. Memphis vs 5. LA Clippers



1. Chicago vs 8. Philadelphia

The Bulls finished the season with the best record and Philadelphia have been on a big slide. 2 excellent defensive teams but the Bulls should go through easy. Bulls in a sweep.

2. Miami vs 7. New York

The Heat have seemed to be bored with the season and were waiting for the playoffs. The Knicks have improved big time since they sacked their coach with Carmelo on a tear. Still the Heat have too much weapons and should win a competitive series. Heat in 6.

3. Indiana vs 6. Orlando

No Howard, no hope for the Magic. Pacers in a sweep.

4. Boston vs 5. Atlanta

This should be a close, great series. The Celtics have been on a tear since the all-star break while the Hawks are a young and talented team. This series could go either way but I see Boston pulling it out. Celtics in 7.


1. San Antonio vs 8. Utah

The Spurs finished with the best record in the West and have the deepest team in the league. They are on a mission after their first round exit last season and wont let the same thing happen again. The Jazz exceeded expectations to make the playoffs and have a loaded front court. That is where they should attack the Spurs just like Memphis did last season. I see the Spurs though as too talented and too experienced. Spurs in 5.

2. Oklahoma City vs 7. Dallas

The Thunder are a puzzle. They have 2 excellent defensive big men and 3 talented perimeter scorers. When they are on they can beat any team but struggle if Durant and Westbrook have a bad shooting game. Against Dallas the defending champs I see them being too good though. Dallas have been disappointing this season with Dirk having a shocker by his standards and losing Chandler being a massive blow. Thunder in 6.

3. LA Lakers vs 6. Denver

The question is has Kobe evolved? he sat out the last game of the season instead of trying to win the scoring title. He has seen Bynum and Gasol evolve without him there and must have liked what he saw. There is no greater competitor in the NBA and he would love to match MJ with 6 rings. Even without WMP I see the Lakers having way too much for the Nuggets. Lakers in 5.

4. Memphis vs 5. LA Clippers

The best series in the West. Memphis had a great run last year but can they repeat it? The Clippers are back in the playoffs after a long dry run but will their stay be a short one? The Clippers have the best pure PG in the NBA in Chris Paul. He knows what to do in the playoffs and would love another long run. The match up that will decide the series though is Griffin vs Randolph. 2 talented PF's who are crucial for their teams. I see Chris Paul helping Griffin get the better of that match up and the Clippers taking out a great series. Clippers in 6.

1. Chicago vs 8. Philadelphia- Bulls in 5, but Philly will flirt with taking it to 6.
2. Miami vs 7. New York- Miami in 6, Melo will get 2 at home.
3. Indiana vs 6. Orlando- Indy in 5. Magic are a shell right now.
4. Boston vs 5. Atlanta- Boston in 6. Atl can be tough.

1. San Antonio vs 8. Utah- Spurs in 6. Utah ain't no bitch, glad we didn't draw them.
2. Oklahoma City vs 7. Dallas- OKC in 5.OKC is angry from last season.Dallas lost the fire.
3. LA Lakers vs 6. Denver- LA in 6. Denver can run you to death at home.
4. Memphis vs 5. LA Clippers- my favorite series. Memphis in 7. But CP3 could will his way past LA.

Memphis all the way

1. Chicago vs 8. Philadelphia
2. Miami vs 7. New York
3. Indiana vs 6. Orlando
4. Boston vs 5. Atlanta

1. San Antonio vs 8. Utah
2. Oklahoma City vs 7. Dallas
3. LA Lakers vs 6. Denver
4. Memphis vs 5. LA Clippers

i thought ATL had home court?

1. Chicago vs 8. Philadelphia
2. Miami vs 7. New York
3. Indiana vs 6. Orlando
4. Boston vs 5. Atlanta

1. San Antonio vs 8. Utah
2. Oklahoma City vs 7. Dallas
3. LA Lakers vs 6. Denver
4. Memphis vs 5. LA Clippers

killerofchicken wrote:

i thought ATL had home court?

Naw I know Boston won their division.

1. Chicago vs 8. Philadelphia-In 6
2. Miami vs 7. New York-In 6
3. Indiana vs 6. Orlando-In 6
4. Boston vs 5. Atlanta-In 6

1. San Antonio vs 8. Utah-In 5
2. Oklahoma City vs 7. Dallas-In 6
3. LA Lakers vs 6. Denver-In 5
4. Memphis vs 5. LA Clippers-In 7

Farmer1906 wrote:

1. Chicago vs 8. Philadelphia
2. Miami vs 7. New York
3. Indiana vs 6. Orlando
4. Boston vs 5. Atlanta

1. San Antonio vs 8. Utah
2. Oklahoma City vs 7. Dallas
3. LA Lakers vs 6. Denver
4. Memphis vs 5. LA Clippers

damn, Utah over SA?

Memphis was somewhat understandable last year. They had way more depth, good size and more size, and just the right guys to slow down Ginobili..plus the Spurs werent healthy. Utah causes no such matchup problems for the Spurs.

Note: i didnt neg your post

Its easy to pick all the favorites.

Utah has length and athleticism in the paint with Jefferson, Favors, and Evans. They'll shove Ginobili's shit back in his face. Plus they're playing well now and been playing like it been the playoffs for the last 3 weeks. Kind of like NYG did at the end of last year.

killerofchicken wrote:

i thought ATL had home court?

they do

1. Chicago vs 8. Philadelphia - Bulls in 6
2. Miami vs 7. New York - Heat in 5
3. Indiana vs 6. Orlando - Pacers in 5
4. Boston vs 5. Atlanta - Celts in 6

1. San Antonio vs 8. Utah - SA in 5
2. Oklahoma City vs 7. Dallas - OKC in 5
3. LA Lakers vs 6. Denver - Lakers in 6
4. Memphis vs 5. LA Clippers - Memphis in 5

OU wrote:

1. Chicago vs 8. Philadelphia- Bulls in 5, but Philly will flirt with taking it to 6.
2. Miami vs 7. New York- Miami in 6, Melo will get 2 at home.
3. Indiana vs 6. Orlando- Indy in 5. Magic are a shell right now.
4. Boston vs 5. Atlanta- Boston in 6. Atl can be tough.

1. San Antonio vs 8. Utah- Spurs in 6. Utah ain't no bitch, glad we didn't draw them.
2. Oklahoma City vs 7. Dallas- OKC in 5.OKC is angry from last season.Dallas lost the fire.
3. LA Lakers vs 6. Denver- LA in 6. Denver can run you to death at home.
4. Memphis vs 5. LA Clippers- my favorite series. Memphis in 7. But CP3 could will his way past LA.

I got the Indy in 5 and Boston in 6, still have a chance with Memphis in 7 but I doubt that happens. Was close on the OKC series.

KingsOwn19 wrote:

Farmer1906 wrote:

1. Chicago vs 8. Philadelphia
2. Miami vs 7. New York
3. Indiana vs 6. Orlando
4. Boston vs 5. Atlanta

1. San Antonio vs 8. Utah
2. Oklahoma City vs 7. Dallas
3. LA Lakers vs 6. Denver
4. Memphis vs 5. LA Clippers

damn, Utah over SA?

Memphis was somewhat understandable last year. They had way more depth, good size and more size, and just the right guys to slow down Ginobili..plus the Spurs werent healthy. Utah causes no such matchup problems for the Spurs.

Note: i didnt neg your post

was right

2nd round Predictions......Spurs in 6 over Clippers
OKC in 7 over Lakers
Celtics in 6 over Philly
Heat in 5 over Pacers

2nd round Predictions-

Spurs in 5 over Clippers
OKC in 5 over Lakers
Celtics in 4 over Philly
Heat in 5 over Pacers

Lakers in 3

killerofchicken wrote:

Lakers in 3

OKC in 4
SA in 7

Boston in 6
Heat in 6

OKC in 6
LAC in 7

Boston in 5
Heat in 5

Spurs in 4
Lakers in 7

Celtics in 6
Heat in 5

lol at the Lakers having any shot vs OKC. You silly.

bobbitt, I fucking love your sig. It cracks me up every time.