Based on what has happened this season, taking into account records and statistics, here are my predictions for the playoffs in both the Eastern and Western conferences.

Photo left: Tim Duncan looks for an open teammate as Utah's Matt Harpring and Mehmet Okur hassle the former Wake Forest Demon Deacon during a game at Utah.

 

 

West:

1. San Antonio Spurs

2. Dallas Mavericks

3. Phoenix Suns

4. New Orleans Hornets

5. Denver Nuggets

6. LA Lakers

7. Portland Trail Blazers

8. Utah Jazz

East:

1. Boston Celtics

2. Detroit Pistons

3. Orlando Magic

4. Toronto Raptors

5. Washington Wizards

6. Cleveland Cavaliers

7. New Jersey Nets

8. Atlanta Hawks

 

NBA Finals Pick: Detroit Pistons vs. San Antonio Spurs

NBA Champ Pick: Detroit Pistons (Seven Games)