Post by jahallstar on Feb 5, 2007 1:10:07 GMT -5
#1 Detroit Pistons vs #8 Chicago Bulls
Injuries : Ervin Johnson Bulls
Season Series : 2-2
BULLS 91, Pistons 88
PISTONS 109, Bulls 84
BULLS 106, Pistons 105
PISTONS 122, Bulls 87
Summary :
The Pistons come into the playoffs red hot while the Bulls are struggling. The big 3 of Shaq, Dyess and Kidd have been tearing up the league recently. Look for the Pistons to throw the ball inside to the big men a lot early on. The Bulls will counter with their go to guy Elton Brand. Brand should be able to put up huge numbers this sim but the question is if he will get any help or not. Youngster Manu Ginobili will look to add the outside punch to get the team past the heavlily favored Pistons.
Series Prediction : Pistons in 6
#2 Orlando Magic vs #7 New Orleans Hornets
Injuries : None
Season Series : 3-1 Hornets
MAGIC 115, Hornets 91
HORNETS 86, Magic 84
Hornets 107, MAGIC 101.
HORNETS 101, Magic 89
Summary :
When you look on paper the Magic should win this series in 4 games. The pesky Hornets have given the Magic fits so far this season though. Look for Iverson to try and take over the series early on. I expect him to average more than the 23.6 he put up in the regular season. The Hornets will have to rely on Brandon to get their offense going. They will have major problems scoring inside against the two ex Hoyas that are in the middle for Orlando. The Hornets will snag a game or two but...
Series Prediction : Magic in 6
#3 Philadelphia 76ers vs #6 Boston Celtics
Injuries : None
Season Series : 2-2
CELTICS 102, 76ers 95
76ers 104, CELTICS 100
Celtics 96, 76ERS 77
76ERS 98, Celtics 90
Summary :
The 76ers are peoples bandwaggon choice to win it all this year. And tell you the truth everyone might be right. The Celtics really have no momentum going into this series. They were around the top all season but have fallen apart recently. Dirk and Marbs will probably get off and running early on this series. Karl Malone has been here many times before though. Look for the savy vet to boost the moral of his struggling team. He knows when to turn it on. I think the Celtics will give the 76ers everything they can handle.
Series Prediction : 76ers in 7
#4 New Jersey Nets vs #5 Washington Wizards
Injuries : Greg Ostertag, Wizards
Season Series : 4-0 Nets
Nets 119, WIZARDS 78
Nets 110, WIZARDS 85
NETS 118, Wizards 91
NETS 115, Wizards 94
Summary :
The Wizards and Nets both come into this series with something to prove. The Nets want to prove they are legit title contenders with Hakeem and Duncan down low. The Wizards want to prove the regular season was a fluke. Look for the Wizards to attack the perimeter defense of the Nets and on the other side look for the Nets to pound it inside to Duncan and Dream. I think this playoff series will be a lot closer than the regular season matchup.
Series Prediction : Nets in 7
Injuries : Ervin Johnson Bulls
Season Series : 2-2
BULLS 91, Pistons 88
PISTONS 109, Bulls 84
BULLS 106, Pistons 105
PISTONS 122, Bulls 87
Summary :
The Pistons come into the playoffs red hot while the Bulls are struggling. The big 3 of Shaq, Dyess and Kidd have been tearing up the league recently. Look for the Pistons to throw the ball inside to the big men a lot early on. The Bulls will counter with their go to guy Elton Brand. Brand should be able to put up huge numbers this sim but the question is if he will get any help or not. Youngster Manu Ginobili will look to add the outside punch to get the team past the heavlily favored Pistons.
Series Prediction : Pistons in 6
#2 Orlando Magic vs #7 New Orleans Hornets
Injuries : None
Season Series : 3-1 Hornets
MAGIC 115, Hornets 91
HORNETS 86, Magic 84
Hornets 107, MAGIC 101.
HORNETS 101, Magic 89
Summary :
When you look on paper the Magic should win this series in 4 games. The pesky Hornets have given the Magic fits so far this season though. Look for Iverson to try and take over the series early on. I expect him to average more than the 23.6 he put up in the regular season. The Hornets will have to rely on Brandon to get their offense going. They will have major problems scoring inside against the two ex Hoyas that are in the middle for Orlando. The Hornets will snag a game or two but...
Series Prediction : Magic in 6
#3 Philadelphia 76ers vs #6 Boston Celtics
Injuries : None
Season Series : 2-2
CELTICS 102, 76ers 95
76ers 104, CELTICS 100
Celtics 96, 76ERS 77
76ERS 98, Celtics 90
Summary :
The 76ers are peoples bandwaggon choice to win it all this year. And tell you the truth everyone might be right. The Celtics really have no momentum going into this series. They were around the top all season but have fallen apart recently. Dirk and Marbs will probably get off and running early on this series. Karl Malone has been here many times before though. Look for the savy vet to boost the moral of his struggling team. He knows when to turn it on. I think the Celtics will give the 76ers everything they can handle.
Series Prediction : 76ers in 7
#4 New Jersey Nets vs #5 Washington Wizards
Injuries : Greg Ostertag, Wizards
Season Series : 4-0 Nets
Nets 119, WIZARDS 78
Nets 110, WIZARDS 85
NETS 118, Wizards 91
NETS 115, Wizards 94
Summary :
The Wizards and Nets both come into this series with something to prove. The Nets want to prove they are legit title contenders with Hakeem and Duncan down low. The Wizards want to prove the regular season was a fluke. Look for the Wizards to attack the perimeter defense of the Nets and on the other side look for the Nets to pound it inside to Duncan and Dream. I think this playoff series will be a lot closer than the regular season matchup.
Series Prediction : Nets in 7