2015 NBA Playoffs Preview

Eastern Conference

1. Atlanta Hawks vs. 8. Brooklyn Nets

Players to Watch: G Jeff Teague and G Deron Williams

Who Wins: Hawks in 5 games

2. Cleveland Cavaliers vs. 7. Boston Celtics

Players to Watch: F Kevin Love and G Isaiah Thomas

Who Wins: Cavaliers in 5 games

3. Chicago Bulls vs. 6. Milwaukee Bucks

Players to Watch: G Derrick Rose and F Giannis Antetokounmpo

Who Wins: Bulls in 6 games

4. Toronto Raptors vs. 5. Washington Wizards

Players to Watch: G Kyle Lowry and G John Wall

Who Wins: Raptors in 7 games

Western Conference

1. Golden State Warriors vs. 8. New Orleans Pelicans

Players to Watch: G Klay Thompson and F Anthony Davis

Who Wins: Warriors in 5 games

2. Houston Rockets vs. 7. Dallas Mavericks

Players to Watch: C Dwight Howard and F Dirk Nowitzki

Who Wins: Rockets in 6 games

3. Los Angeles Clippers vs. 6. San Antonio Spurs

Players to Watch: F Blake Griffin and F Kawhi Leonard

Who Wins: Clippers in 7 games

4. Portland Trail Blazers vs. 5. Memphis Grizzlies

Players to Watch: G Damian Lillard and C Marc Gasol

Who Wins: Grizzlies in 6 games

NBA Finals and Awards Projections

* – indicates playoffs

MVP – Chris Paul – Clippers

Rookie – Jabari Parker – Bucks

Coach – Randy Wittman – Wizards

Defensive Player – Andre Drummond – Pistons

Most Improved – Chris Bosh – Heat

Sixth Man – Isaiah Thomas – Suns

Executive – David Griffin – Cavaliers Continue reading →

Pacific Division

1. Los Angeles Clippers

With Donald Sterling ousted the path is clear for a title run.

2. Golden State Warriors

Some front office bickering could lead to their downfall.

3. Phoenix Suns

They have the best guard rotation in the division.

4. Los Angeles Lakers

Byron Scott is the right and only choice for this team after spurning Phil Jackson.

5. Sacramento Kings

Lots of talent, but is there a direction for this team? Continue reading →

NBA Semifinals Preview

Eastern Conference

5. Washington Wizards vs. 1. Indiana Pacers

Players to Watch: F Nene Wizards and C Roy Hibbert Pacers

Who Wins: Pacers in 6 games

6. Brooklyn Nets vs. 2. Miami Heat

Players to Watch: F Joe Johnson Nets and F LeBron James Heat

Who Wins: Heat in 6 games

Western Conference

5. Portland Trail Blazers vs. 1. San Antonio Spurs

Players to Watch: G Damian Lillard Trail Blazers and G Tony Parker Spurs

Who Wins: Spurs in 7 games

3. Los Angeles Clippers vs. 2. Oklahoma City Thunder

Players to Watch: F Blake Griffin Clippers and F Kevin Durant Thunder

Who Wins: Clippers in 7 games

Stupid Is As Stupid Does

I would rather talk about something pertaining to sports and the action happening on the court, ice or field of play. I can’t do that yet as there is another story that is dominating the sports world. Before I proceed with my opinion of Donald Sterling I want to state that this is of Mr. Sterling’s own doing and he will have to live with it and has probably been living with it for a long time. It can best be summed up with a quote from Forrest Gump, “stupid is as stupid does.” Continue reading →