EAST
Celtics over 76ers in six games (Key match-up: Andre Igoudala v. Paul Pierce)
---The Celtics experience and defense will overcome the Sixers' youth and athleticism.
Heat over Pacers in six games (Key match-up: Roy Hibbert vs Miami's front line)
---Paul George is a great defender, Granger is a pure scorer, and Hibbert will give Miami problems, but in the end, LeBron is a man on a mission, and the Heat are just too good.
WEST
Spurs over Clippers in five games (Key match-up: Chris Paul vs. Tony Parker)
---The Clippers match-up pretty well with the Spurs, actually. But the Clippers struggle offensively, and the Spurs were the league's highest scoring team, and are solid defensively. The Spurs' experience, and overall team play will be the difference in a pretty easy series.
Thunder over Lakers in seven games (Key match-up: Bynum/Gasol vs Thunder bigs)
---It's hard to ever doubt Kobe. And Bynum/Gasol COULD dominate this series. The key to this match-up is in the hands of Serge Ibaka and Kendrick Perkins. We know what we're going to get from Durant, Harden, and Westbrook/ But if Perkins/Ibaka can rebound, stay OUT of foul trouble, and Ibaka can block shots, they will win. Thabo Sefolosha will play a big role in shutting down Kobe. Do not underestimate this young Thunder team; they have what it takes to win it all.
***BEST series: Thunder vs. Lakers.
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