San Antonio over Memphis in 5
(Don't be surprised if an upset in six happens!)
Grizzles simply look like they want this series more. The Spurs look sluggish and the Grizzlies look quick and have shown a swarming defense that ranks high in the league, shutting their opponents down to approximately 42% per game. While Parker stepped up early for the Spurs, it wasn't enough to hold off the run the Grizzles had at the beginning of the second half, which simply put the Spurs away, probably for the series. The youthful energy of the Grizzlies has overpowered the experience of the Spurs once again. Looks like I'll take my secondary prediction, Memphis in six.
Portland over Dallas in 6
(Portland has what it needs to pull off this upset.)
Portland went cold and did not play their game in the second half against a team who plays well in the second half, the Mavericks. The combination led to the Mavericks taking a 3-2 lead and blowing my prediction. Portland will come fighting back in game six, but taking game seven in Dallas may be asking too much.
Denver over OKC in 6 ---> OKC over Denver in 5
(Why does this have to be a first round match up?)
Looks like the Nuggets did not want the series to end and finally stepped up with some emotion during the game. While they are facing the team playing the best in the west at this point, the Nuggets could have had a chance against OKC, even at their best. Unfortunately, it's a little too late for the Nuggets. This win was good for the fans in Denver and hope for the future in their post-Carmelo stage, however, the road will end in OKC.
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