NBA Playoffs 2012 Running thread

Here's the schedule and the first round match-ups.

http://www.nba.com/2012/news/04/26/playoffs-schedule/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt1

Some interesting match-ups in the first round. I'm really looking forward to some of these series.

 

Agree. I'm really looking forward to the Anthony vs. LeBron match-up.

Also, should be interesting to see if Tyson Chandler will give the Heat some fits once again in the Playoffs.

 

I lost a lot of interest when the Suns were eliminated. I'll still watch sporadically, but it probably won't be must-see stuff for me with the NHL playoffs still going. I'll probably get into it by the conference finals.

Indiana/Orlando is the Florida/New Jersey of these playoffs.

 

San Antonio in 5
OKC in 5
Lakers in 6
Memphis in 7
Bulls in 6
Heat in 5
Indiana in 4
Boston in 6

 

Long as OKC/LAL square off in Round 2, I'm good.

 

I can't express how much I would love to see the Spurs get bounced in Round 1 again.

 

An annual rite of spring ... the Bucks playing golf during the playoffs.

 

And Warriors planning their draft and lottery parties!!

 

I have OKC beating Miami in 7 in the Finals.

As far as the first round:

EAST

Chicago over Philly in 5
Miami over Knicks in 6
Indiana over Magic in 6
Boston over Hawks in 5

WEST

Utah over Spurs in 7 (my upset)
OKC over Mavs in 5
Lakers over Nuggets in 6
Memphis over Clippers in 6

 

I grew up a Sonics fan and root for the Thunder still, but I still think they're the too-trendy pick. I'd love nothing more than to see them win it all, but I fear an early upset, meaning either Dallas in round 1 or the Lakers in 2.

 

Derrick Rose with some sort of knee injury with 1:10 to play in a double-digit victory. Helped off the floor after spending a few minutes down for the count. Hurt it going up for a shot in the lane.

Uh, oh.

 

Derrick Rose hurt? Unpossible.