We're getting a little baseball heavy on this blog, which is fine by me. It is far and away the most popular sport in New York. But, anyway, for some balance, here's my NBA playoff predictions. Yes, games have already been played. Oh well.
EASTERN CONFERENCE
First round
Celtics over Hawks in four
Pistons over 76ers in five
Magic over Raptors in four
Cavs over Bullets, er, Wizards in six
Second round
Celtics over Cavs in five
Magic over Pistons in six
Conference finals
Celtics over Magic in six
WESTERN CONFERENCE
First round
Lakers over Nuggets in five
Hornets over Mavericks in five
Suns over Spurs in seven
Rockets over Jazz in six
Second round
Suns over Lakers in six
Hornets over Rockets in five
Conference finals
Hornets over Suns in seven
NBA FINALS
Celtics over Hornets in six