Mini Synopsis of the 1st round of the NBA Playoffs

Since I'm dealing with an issue with my eye, I wasn't able to post my full analysis on the 1st round match-ups. With that being the case, here is a poorly formatted mini synopsis ahead of today's games.

I have GS in 5 or 6 (the match-up is actually somewhat decent for NO if they get certain contributions, and they do have the best player in the series). Then I have Houston in 6 (I personally would have gone with 5, but I don't like Houston's offensive style in the playoffs. I don't think they can score in the half court. Obviously, it can also be argued that Dallas isn't exactly the team they were before making a bad trade for Rajon Rondo). I have Memphis in 5 or 6 b/c of Portland's injuries, though if Portland can get anything from their bench, they have a shot to win the series). I have the Spurs in 5 or 6 as well. I just think the Clippers are missing another 3 and D wing player, a backup PG, and a rim protecting big off the bench (which they have, but don't play him). If they win the rebounding battle (both teams are poor rebounding teams), that gives them a shot, but they're going to need a big series out of Blake Griffin, DeAndre Jordan to knock down some foul shots, and obviously, they need CP3 to be CP3. In the East, I would say I don't like the fact that Atlanta lost Sefolosha, and I think they have an issue rebounding the ball, similarly to GS issue. That being said, they should beat Brooklyn in either a sweep or in 5 games, but if Brook Lopez and Joe Johnson go off, it could become interesting, at least if GS doesn't knock down shots. That Toronto-Washington series isn't the kind of series I would have thought it would be before the season. These are 2 very bad teams right now. Its a toss up, but I'm going with Washington in 6, as they are deeper. I've got the Cavs in 6 or 7 actually. I liked the Bucks or Heat match-up better, but Boston matches up well with them. I'm interested to see how the Celtics perimeter defenders effect Kyrie Irving. The Cavs are going to need to play through LeBron in the post A LOT, and they're going to have to take care of the ball. I'm really looking forward to that series to be honest. Finally, I have Chicago in 6 games, assuming they are healthy. I really like Milwaukee's length and athleticism, and they could end up being very disruptive, but I think that Chicago's bigs, and MCW being a poor shooter are going to be the difference in the series

Quick View: GS (5 or 6)
                      Houston (5)
                      Memphis (6)
                      Spurs (5)
                      Hawks (5)
                      Wizards (6)
                      Cavs (6 or 7)
                      Chicago  (6)

Despite the fact that some of the match-ups that I wanted to see wont be happening, it still looks like a potentially exciting 1st round. Definitely cant wait



Full analysis will be up at some point in the next couple of days, provided my eye recovering from removing the loose stitch I had in there for a couple of weeks, and unfortunately causing an infection

Revised win totals after trade pre opening day:

Revised win totals after trade pre opening day:

Atlanta Braves (78-84)
San Diego Padres (87-75)

2015 MLB ST Predictions (post injuries and pre opening day)

Revised 2015 MLB ST predictions (pre opening day):

AL EAST                                 AL CENTRAL                         AL WEST
1. Boston Red Sox(90-72)      1.Detroit Tigers  (89-73)            1.Seattle Mariners (92-70)
2. Baltimore Orioles (87-75)    2.Cleveland Indians (85-77)     2.Oakland A's (88-74)
3. New York Yankees (84-78) 3.Chicago White Sox (84-78)   3.Los Angeles Angels (87-75)
4. Toronto Blue Jays (83-79)   4.Kansas City Royals (83-79)  4.Houston Astros (76-86)
5. Tampa Bay Rays (78-82)   5.Minnesota Twins  (73-89)       5.Texas Rangers (74-88)

NL EAST                                         NL CENTRAL                       NL WEST
1. Washington Nationals (94-68)  1.Pittsburgh Pirates  (93-69)   1.Los Angeles Dodgers (90-72)
2. Miami Marlins   (89-73)           2.St Louis Cardinals (90-72)   2.San Francisco Giants (87-74)
3. New York Mets (85-77)            3.Cincinnati Reds (84-78)       3.San Diego Padres (86-76)
4. Atlanta Braves(81-81)              4.Milwaukee Brewers (83-79) 4.Arizona Diamondbacks (75-87)
5. Philadelphia Phillies(68-94)     5.Chicago Cubs     (82-80)       5.Colorado Rockies   (72-90)

AL Cy Young - Felix Hernandez
NL Cy Young - Clayton Kershaw
AL MVP - Mike Trout or Mookie Betts (obviously a bold prediction)
NL MVP - Bryce Harper or Andrew McCutchen