NBA Round Two
Bold Series Predictions
OK, I admit, I’m a little biased in this one. Well, I’ll always hate the Lakers, but that’s not exactly what I’m talking about. I’m going to make a bold prediction about each series in Round Two of the NBA Playoffs. Here’s the twist: At least three games in each series in this round have already been played. Let’s see how I do…
EASTERN CONFERENCE
(2) Miami Heat vs (3) Indiana Pacers
Series Tied 2-2
The Series So Far: Although Indiana is the third seed in the Eastern Conference, they’re kind of a dark horse, since sports journalists only focus on five-or-so of the big-market teams. Especially against the mighty Heat, the Pacers surprised everyone by going up in the series two to one. The Heat were led by 40 points from LeBron James to an away win in Game Four.
My Bold Prediction - Pacers in Seven: LeBron has been a monster so far in the series…which is why I think ...
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The time has come for another postseason of The Manliest Sport Ever Conceived by Man, otherwise known as the National Hockey League. Round two is already underway, leaving me the opportunity to analyze the good, the bad and the ugly. Not only have we already seen last year’s Stanley Cup Champions make an early exit, but we were also one game short of seeing both number one seeds fall the first round for the first time ever. So here are reasons why each team won their series, what players to watch for and why you should never bet against a Western Conference goaltender.
EASTERN CONFERENCE
(1) New York Rangers
Regular Season Record: 51-24-7 (109 Points)
Round 1: Beat (8) Ottawa Senators in seven games
How they won: The Rangers are physically tough and have a ridiculously good goalie in Henrik Lundqvist. Both teams saw multiple players suffer suspensions, which is part of the reason Ottawa was able to gain an advantage in the series. Despite great g...
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