First-Round Matchups
No. 1 New Orleans vs. No. 8 Golden State: This time, it wouldn't be the stunner it was when Warriors beat Dallas.
No. 2 Phoenix vs. No. 7 Portland: Blazers would lose but gain playoff experience in pre-Oden season.
No. 3 Dallas vs. No. 6 LA Lakers: This would be a tasty matchup, but who wants to see Kobe Bryant in the first round?
No. 4 Denver vs. No. 5 San Antonio: Spurs would own home-court, which means plenty given their road woes.
No. 2 Phoenix vs. No. 7 Portland: Blazers would lose but gain playoff experience in pre-Oden season.
No. 3 Dallas vs. No. 6 LA Lakers: This would be a tasty matchup, but who wants to see Kobe Bryant in the first round?
No. 4 Denver vs. No. 5 San Antonio: Spurs would own home-court, which means plenty given their road woes.
Western Semi-Finals
San Antonio-New Orleans: The fairytale season that might save the Hornets' franchise in New Orleans comes to an end, but the Hornets' Chris Paul serves notice that he's next in line as the Spurs try to go after that elusive repeat.
Phoenix-Dallas: The Mavericks try everything, but it's another small, run-and-gun team (sound familiar?) that gets a huge showing from Amare Stoudemire, and Steve Nash hits another clutch shot to eliminate the Mavericks.
Phoenix-Dallas: The Mavericks try everything, but it's another small, run-and-gun team (sound familiar?) that gets a huge showing from Amare Stoudemire, and Steve Nash hits another clutch shot to eliminate the Mavericks.
Western Finals
Phoenix-San Antonio: Finally, Steve Nash sets foot on the NBA's biggest stage. He gets a helping hand from Amare Stoudemire, who dominates the Spurs, and the Suns prove that their breakneck pace can lead to the promised land.
NBA Finals
Phoenix-Boston: Boston breezes through the East, but the Suns know how to play Kevin Garnett. And two ex-Mavericks – Steve Nash and Raja Bell – join Michael Finley as NBA champions.
NOTE: This is not my weather prediction, but Eddie Sefko's prediction. I thought I would post it here, so when playoff time comes around, I can see how his pans out vs. mine. I will be a little smarter and post mine a little closer, maybe around the first part of March. Johnny Out.
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