The Race is On

The race is on in the NBA Playoffs. Yesterday, the Pacers showed that they could hang with the Bulls, but in the end, Derrick Rose led his team to victory. The Heat got tested by the 76ers but came out on top. The Hawks redeemed themselves after they got swept by the Magic last year. The final score was 103-93. The Mavericks got a big win over the Trail Blazers. A lot of people thought that Portland could sneak up on them, of course it is only Game 1. At 1:00 is when the Spurs and Grizzlies tip. I actually have to go with Memphis in this one. Manu Ginobli may not play. I think Marc Gasol will step up for Memphis. At 3:30, I like the Lakers to escape with some help over the Hornets. The Knicks will square off with Boston. Chauncey Billups will be the key for New York. He will outplay Rondo, which will give them the edge over the defending Eastern Conference Champions. In the final game of the night, the Nuggets and Thunder will battle it out at the Oklahoma City Arena. The Thunder will get the win in the hard fought battle. Thabo Sefolosha will be the factor for the Thunder. The NBA Playoffs are in full swing!