EASTERN CONFERENCE:
No. 1 Celtics vs. No. 8 Hawks
-- Picking against Boston in round one would be like picking a 16 seed to beat a one seed in the NCAA's.
My Pick: Boston in 4
No. 2 Pistons vs. No. 7 Sixers
-- The aging Pistons might have their hands full with the young gunning Sixers, but I don't see an upset happening.
My Pick: Detroit in 6
No. 3 Magic vs. No. 6 Raptors
-- Toronto fell off in March and has struggled with injuries all season, Orlando should be able to get past round one rather easily.
My Pick: Orlando in 5
No. 4 Cavaliers vs. No. 5 Wizards
-- In what should turn out to be one of the tightest first round match-ups, last year's defending Eastern conference champions will go down in six games to the now healthy and surging Wizards.
My Pick: Washington in 6
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
No. 1 Lakers vs. No. 8 Nuggets
-- Denver will try to bring back the Mutombo magic, but I think Los Angeles is too tough and there shouldn't be a Sonic-meltdown for the Lakers.
My Pick: Los Angeles in 6
No. 2 Hornets vs. No. 7 Mavericks
-- New Orleans is the second seed, but seen as one of the easiest match-ups in the Western conference first round. Dallas surprises and rolls in five games.
My Pick: Dallas in 5
No. 3 Spurs vs. No. 6 Suns
-- Anyone who doesn't want this series to go seven games is not a real fan of quality NBA basketball. As old as the Suns are, I have Amare outlasting Timmy in game seven in San Antonio.
My Pick: Phoenix in 7
No. 4 Jazz vs. No. 5 Rockets
-- Utah lucked out and drew Houston instead of San Antonio or Phoenix. This first round series will allow D-Will and Boozer to get started and once the ball is rolling, look out for Utah.
My Pick: Utah in 6
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