round 1 series play
denver+180 Bynum is the key to the Lakers winning, but despite having a good season he's never shown consistency to be a great player. If he has a couple games where he doesn't show up, could be the series. Just love Denver going all out running and gunning, every night.
atlanta+165 Hawks were better in the regular season and have home court. They're also hungrier. Think they have the horses to out hustle an older Boston team. Tremendous value.
lac+170 Another coin flip, IMO. Clippers were the better team in the regular season. This Grizz team might be well rounded and deep, but the two (perceived) best players in this series are on the Clippers. When the clock is winding down for a big shot, I'll take my chances with Chris Paul.
2012 championship play
heat+200
I don't really think Miami is that great more so than I think there isn't really a dominant team out there. A healthy Bulls team is my first choice, but the basketball gods haven't been kind to DRose and I can't see him not missing any games. IMO, age will show in a 7 game series with the Spurs, Celtics, Lakers, Mavs, etc...
And I think OKC is more reminiscent of last year's Heat team. If they go head to head, Miami has the experience and calm to pull it out.
denver+180 Bynum is the key to the Lakers winning, but despite having a good season he's never shown consistency to be a great player. If he has a couple games where he doesn't show up, could be the series. Just love Denver going all out running and gunning, every night.
atlanta+165 Hawks were better in the regular season and have home court. They're also hungrier. Think they have the horses to out hustle an older Boston team. Tremendous value.
lac+170 Another coin flip, IMO. Clippers were the better team in the regular season. This Grizz team might be well rounded and deep, but the two (perceived) best players in this series are on the Clippers. When the clock is winding down for a big shot, I'll take my chances with Chris Paul.
2012 championship play
heat+200
I don't really think Miami is that great more so than I think there isn't really a dominant team out there. A healthy Bulls team is my first choice, but the basketball gods haven't been kind to DRose and I can't see him not missing any games. IMO, age will show in a 7 game series with the Spurs, Celtics, Lakers, Mavs, etc...
And I think OKC is more reminiscent of last year's Heat team. If they go head to head, Miami has the experience and calm to pull it out.
