I actually forecast the upsets of Houston and Dallas in the first round, but didn't register those picks here, so let's put it on the record. First, a final first-rounder: I forecast Atlanta to win, and with game 7 coming up, I'll stick with that if Horford plays. If Big Al can't go, I think Miami will squeeze out a win. It won't matter for the second round, as the Cleveland LeBrons resemble a juggernaut, though they will get more resistance this round than the basketball version of the disaster in Detroit put up in round 1. The Pistons and Hornets both were embarrassing, although at least no Hornets quit before the playoffs even began (thanks for helping your rep, AI). Cleveland over Atl (or Miami) in 5.
The Orlando Magic will miss Courtney Lee, but unless KG magically gets new knees, it won't matter; Orlando over Boston in 5. Out West, things remain more interesting. Denver got a lay-down from the Hornets and still lost a game, and I have a feeling J Kidd has one last playoff run left; Dallas in 6. And now the real shocker: I really like this Houston team, and despite the Lakers winning all 4 in the regular season, they were hardly blowouts. I see an epic battle, and with Bynum limping, Yao will be tough to stop for the Lakers. I see a 7th game and another 5-24 performance by Kobe as he sulks into the offseason yet again - Rockets in 7!
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