BRACKETOLOGY PART 2

Ok the pairings are here, it's time for predictions and a short reason why.

1 LAL vs 8 UTA - LAL in 5
Utah is not the team they were last year. They're bigs are perimeter shooters and undersized. If we go down low and keep 24's shots to a minimum it should be a surprisingly easy series

2 DEN vs 7 NOH - DEN in 7
Yes, Melo wins a series. CP3 will be awesome, and the pickup of Posey will help. But this team lacks depth. I believe the home team could win all 7 games.

3 SAS vs 6 DAL - SAS in 6
Spurs' experience is a factor. Dampier's lack of layup making ability is a factor. J Kidd's problem keeping Parker in front of him a factor.

4 POR vs 5 HOU - POR in 6
They may be young, but here they come. Yao can only do so much. And Battier's poke you-in-the-face defense will not deter Brandon Roy


1 CLE vs 8 DET - CLE in 4
Only question here is how many different dance/skit routines will the Cavs implement before each game? Detroit, it was nice knowing you...

2 BOS vs 7 CHI - BOS in 5
No KG no problem for this round. Rose will shine and Salmons will show the country what Sacramento and Chicago already know, he's not bad. That being said, too many vets and too many calls will go the Celts way.

3 ORL vs 6 PHI - ORL in 7
I actually like Philly in this series. They just lack an identity. I think Orlando is extremely overrated and has NOTHING down low besides Dwight. It's going to be closer than people think.

4 ATL vs 5 MIA - MIA in 6
Wade is a superstar. Joe Johnson has taken a step back this year. Their hangover from taking Boston to 7 last year will not allow them to win a series. I actually think Miami can give Cleveland a little scare in the next round as well....

Coming soon: Five reasons the Lakers will and five reasons they won't win the NBA title