2011 NBA Playoffs Conference Semi-Finals

I know I already posted my full 2011 NBA Playoff predictions all the way to the NBA Finals, but I thought I would take it round by round as well.

WEST:
Thunder over Grizzlies
Lakers over Mavericks

EAST:
Bulls over Hawks
Celtics over Heat

The Memphis vs. Oklahoma City series should be an extremely exciting series between two young and talented teams. Also, tune into the Celtics vs. Heat series, this series should be one for the ages.

NHL Playoffs Round 2 Conference Semi-Finals

WEST
Canucks over Predators
Red Wings over Sharks

EAST
Lightning over Capitals
Flyers over Bruins

This would set up the following match ups if I predicted these correctly:
EAST:
Lightning vs. Flyers
WEST:
Canucks vs. Red Wings

2011 NFL Mock Draft 1st Round

These picks are what I think WILL happen, not who I think the teams should pick if I were GM.Also note that I am not projecting trades in my mock draft, but pick trading WILL happen.

1. Panthers- Cam Newton, QB- Auburn
2. Broncos- Von Miller, DE/OLB- Texas A&M
3. Bills- Marcell Dareus, DE/DT- Alabama
4. Bengals- A.J. Green, WR- Georgia
5. Cardinals- Patrick Peterson, CB- LSU
6. Browns- Julio Jones, WR- Alabama
7. 49ers- Blaine Gabbert, QB- Missouri
8. Titans- Nick Fairley, DT- Auburn
9. Cowboys- Tyron Smith, OT- USC
10. Redskins- Robert Quinn, DE/OLB- UNC
11. Texans- Aldon Smith, DE/OLB- Missouri
12. Vikings- Jake Locker, QB- Washington
13. Lions- Prince Amukamara, CB- Nebraska
14. Rams- Corey Liuget, DE/DT- Illinois
15. Dolphins- Mike Pouncey, G- Florida
16. Jaguars- Ryan Kerrigan, DE/OLB- Purdue
17. Patriots- Cameron Jordan, DE/DT- California
18. Chargers- J.J. Watt, DE/DT- Wisconsin
19. Giants- Anthony Castonzo, OT- Boston College
20. Buccaneers- DaQuan Bowers, DE- Clemson
21. Chiefs- Nate Solder, OT- Colorado
22. Colts- Gabe Carimi, OT- Wisconsin
23. Eagles- Jimmy Smith, CB- Colorado
24. Saints- Muhammad Wilkerson, DE/DT- Temple
25. Seahawks- Marvin Austin, DT- UNC
26. Ravens- Cameron Heyward, DE/DT- Ohio State
27. Falcons- Kyle Rudolph, TE- Notre Dame
28. Patriots- Mark Ingram, RB- Alabama
29. Bears- Derek Sherrod, OT- Mississippi State
30. Jets- Phil Taylor, NT- Baylor
31. Steelers- Aaron Williams, CB/FS- Texas
32. Packers- Brooks Reed, DE/OLB- Arizona


Best Available Players Left:
Jonathan Baldwin, WR- Pittsburgh
Ben Ijalana, OT/G- Villanova
Mikel Leshoure, RB- Illinois
Christian Ponder, QB- FSU
Ryan Mallett, QB- Arkansas
Andy Dalton, QB- TCU
Akeem Ayers, DE/OLB- UCLA
Justin Houston, DE/OLB- Georgia
Adrian Clayborn, DE- Iowa
Brandon Harris, CB- Miami


Biggest Faller:
DaQuan Bowers, DE- Clemson (#20 to Buccaneers)
Biggest Riser:
Jake Locker, QB- Washington (#12 to Vikings)

Notes:
Look for the Redskins to potentially move up in the draft and select Blaine Gabbert, that's a possibility.

The Falcons look like they will try to move up in the draft, along with the Eagles.

Look for Quarterback needy teams to trade into the second half of the 1st round from about picks 24-32 to draft their QB they want.

Lastly, I would be shocked if the Patriots didn't trade out of their second pick in the 1st round, #28.

2011 NBA Playoff Predictions

EAST
ROUND 1
Bulls(1) over Pacers(8)
Magic(4) over Hawks(5)
Celtics(3) over Knicks(6)
Heat(2) over 76ers(7)
CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS
Bulls(1) over Magic(4)
Celtics(3) over Heat(2)
CONFERENCE FINALS
Celtics(3) over Bulls(1)

WEST
ROUND 1
Spurs(1) over Grizzlies(8)
Thunder(4) over Nuggets(5)
Mavericks(3) over Trail Blazers(6)
Lakers(2) over Hornets(7)
CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS
Thunder(4) over Spurs(1)
Lakers(2) over Mavericks(3)
CONFERENCE FINALS
Lakers(2) over Thunder(4)

2011 NBA FINALS
Los Angeles Lakers over Boston Celtics in six games

Champion:
Los Angeles Lakers
Finals MVP: Kobe Bryant

2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Predictions: Round 1

EAST
Capitals(1) over Rangers(8)
Sabres(7) over Flyers(2)
Bruins(3) over Canadiens(6)
Penguins(4) over Lightning(5)

WEST
Canucks(1) over Blackhawks(8)
Sharks(2) over Kings(7)
Red Wings(3) over Coyotes(6)
Predators(5) over Ducks(4)