Western Conference
Utah Jazz vs. Los Angeles Lakers
The Jazz had little trouble disposing of the Alston-less, Yao-less Rockets in the first round, winning in 6 games. But the Lakers are coming off a sweep of the Nuggets, and the Jazz will have trouble stopping the Kobe-Odom-Gasol trio as well as scoring enough points to win this series. Deron Williams can't do it alone.
Lakers in 7
San Antonio Spurs vs. New Orleans Hornets
The Spurs turned it on against the Suns, winning the series easily in 5 games. The Hornets did the same to the Mavericks, setting up this exciting series. In the end, I don't see anyone on the Spurs slowing down Chris Paul.
Hornets in 7
Eastern Conference
Orlando Magic vs. Detroit Pistons
The Magic dumped the Raptors in 5, while the Pistons played around with the 76ers for a while before winning in 6. I don't see Detroit playing around against the Magic. The experience of Detroit will have them prepared to slow down Dwight Howard and the Magic.
Pistons in 7
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics
The Cavs proved me wrong in round one, beating the Arenas-less Wizards in 6. Meanwhile, the Celtics got a huge wake-up call by taking the Hawks to 7 games before eliminating them. I think the Atlanta series woke Boston up, and they should play better and eliminate LeBron's defending Eastern Conference Champs.
Celtics in 7
My First Round Record: 4-4
