 Saturday, May 05, 2007
NBA Playoffs Round 1
The NBA Playoffs have been very unpredictable. The Tank's pre-season picks of the Dallas Mavericks beating the Miami Heat in a rematch of last year's Finals is disappointing from a prediction standpoint.
But haven't we been treated to some great basketball? The Golden State Warriors made history by becoming the first ever #8 seed to beat a #1 seed in the first round of a best of seven series. The Warriors fan enthusiasm was as infectious as was watching the Warriors up tempo style.
The Heat have too many questions, injuries, and veterans to get past the young and hungry Chicago Bulls. They will probably get rid of some of the veterans like Gary Payton and bring in new blood to support Dwayne Wade.
Congratulations to the New Jersey (Brooklyn) Nets for beating Toronto in the best first round Eastern Conference Series! The Tank remembers watching Toronto's Coach of the Year, Sam Mitchell, as a player. He was a good player and an even better coach.
Watch the Lakers and/or Mavericks go after disgruntled Timberwolves superstar Kevin Garnett who lives in LA in the off season. I give the edge to the Lakers if KG leaves Minnesota but you never know what Mavericks Owner Mark Cuban is capable of. Cuban could also go after Nets point guard Jason Kidd. Dirk Nowitzki needs all the emotional and professional help he can muster. Dirk's collapse maybe even be too much for the Tank's Healing powers.
The first round isn't fully complete until after Game 7 of the Rockets-Jazz series. Can Tracy McGrady overcome his demons and advance in the playoffs? How well will Yao Ming adjust to the Jazz defense? I give the edge to the Rockets at home but the Jazz have been tough.
More on these and other exciting storylines as the real season, the NBA Playoffs, continues. Enjoy!
Posted by the Tank in NY.
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