Washington @ Cleveland

 

The only series in the East that features some bad blood between the 2 teams. With Arenas coming back from injury the Wizards sure feel confident, but Lebron will be on a mission. Add to that the fact that DeShawn Stevenson pissed him off with his comments, so he might just average 45 points and 15 rebounds by himself against the Wizards.

 

The Cavs, on the other hand, have nothing but Lebron. And that might not be enough. The more I look at that team and Danny Ferry’s track record, the more it seems Lebron will end-up requesting a trade or just signing with someone else when he becomes an UFA in 2010. And who can blame him ? He’s been carrying his team more than anyother superstar in the league. Kobe might complain about Kwame and Smush, but he had Phil Jackson and Odom. Lebron has Mike “what is that an offense ?” Brown and Ben “I used to be good, you know” Wallace.

 

Back to the WIzards-Cavs series, it may be the best and most memorable of Lebron’s career, but everything looks like it will end up bad for the Cavs. If I’m a GM in the NBA, I’m putting money aside for some tampering fines, cause I’d make absolutely sure that Lebron KNOWS that if he asks for a trade, I am willing to do anything to bring him in AND surround him with players and coaches that will help him win not one, but multiple titles. I am looking at you, John Paxson.

 

Oh, almost forgot about it: Wizards in 7.

 

 

Toronto @ Orlando

 

The backcourt has been Orlando’s major problem this season. And TJ Ford and Calderon could combine to give the Magic fits. But Dwight Howard will be too much for the Raptors to handle, even if Bosh is a difficult matchup for him. Superman has to prove he has made the leap to superstar by leading his team out of the 1st round. Magic in 6.

 

 

Philadelphia @ Detroit

 

Flip Saunders actually developed his bench this season. But he’ll still suck in the playoffs. And his players remain a bunch of whining bitches with a sense of entitlement, who’ll just choke in the playoffs. Too bad for the 76ers that they won’t choke in the 1st round. Well, at least Iguodala and Thaddeus Young will have the opportunity to see what the playoffs are all about and get some experience, which is what matters for them at this point. Detroit in 5.

 

 

Atlanta @ Boston

 

Hawks: please be gentle; PLEEEAAASE !!
Celtics: just be quiet; this won’t take long, anyway;
Celtics in 4.

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