The West will look like this:
LA Lakers
San Antonio
Phoenix
Utah
New Orleans
Dallas
Houston
Golden state
First Round matchups will be like this:
LA Lakers (1) vs. Golden State (8)
Since Pau has arrived in LaLa land, the Lakers look to be the team to be beat in the
rugged Western Conference notwithstanding the pending return of Andrew Bynum,
the Lakers look invincible. The Warriors will give them fits in defense, but
ultimately, the Lakers poise and depth will get the best out of BD and Stephen Jax.
the Lakers can match the Warriors speed but the Warriors can't match the Lakers
height. Pau Gasol and a healthy Andrew Bynum will have a great series against the
small Warriors. Lakers will take this series 4-1.
San Antonio (2) vs. Houston (7)
Even though the Rockets are on a roll right now, winning 12 straight, this will not be
the year that Tracy McGrady will come out of the first round. They cannot beat a
battle tested Spurs team with Tony Parker back and Manu Ginobili hitting those
threes. It will be a competitive series but the biggest factor here is playoff
experience, which the Rockets are in need of and the Spurs have an abundance of. And
besides, Yao Ming is out for the season, so McGrady will have to wait again next year
to try and win a playoff series. Spurs take it in 6 games.
Phoenix (3) vs. Dallas (6)
Best friends Nashty and Diggler wll again meet in the postseason but with different
circumstances. Both have made major acquisitions with Jason Kidd and Shaquille
O'Neal. Both teams need to redeem themselves for them to be recognized. Kidd will
help in the leadership and heart department. O'Neal gives Amare a mentor and
someone to push him too. Too close to call. it all boils down on who wants in the
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