Eviction Prediction

 So we've made it to the end of this 66 game season, almost; and the fight for the championship is definitely not a formality. Though there are some to be more afraid of, we still have a playoff system until next year as the NBA is changing it's championship to be that of the BCS system.

^^Joke^^

EASTERN CONFERENCE

The fate of the Eastern generally lies in the arms of the top two seeds. With exception to the Boston Celtics of 2010 and the Orlando Magic of 2009. This year really doesn't shine to be any different. The Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls have been in fight with the OKC Thunder for the best team in the league all year. So to defeat not one, but both of them within the playoffs would surely be an upset. The only team I see having the gull to have a chance at doing that would be the Boston Celtics, and frankly the only reason I give them that is because of experience. They've pulled a run as of recently and that might be able to roll over into the playoffs, but I wouldn't put cash on it. 

However, I think there is another team that, maybe, maybe, maybe, http:maybe

There is a chance, be it injuries from the Heat and Bulls or sheer heart and miraculous convention, a certain team can break past....

Say what?

I've brought this up before, but I'm really not sure how this team is good; but they are. Granted they are in the Eastern conference, which, if you haven't picked up from this post so far, isn't the least bit dominating. But I think there is something that flows with their team that gives them a certain edge of true winning quality, yet have the under the radar approach.

       If things stay as they are, the Pacers will play the Hawks in the first round. Since Indiana's the three seed, and Atlanta is next to not newsworthy at all, this game wouldn't give them the hubbub that might throw them off as an underdog team. Then they lose to the Heat. But if there is something that sparks, something that molds, something that does something to pull them through 4 wins, even if it's a 7 gamer; then I see the Pacers having a really good shot at trying to work a match up against the Bulls.
      This is done by what I like to call "player cancelling" game days. If Nick Collison and Danny Granger can statistically calibrate against Derrick Rose than it would come down to the supporting cast. Frankly Indiana's already proven teamship could really outwit the work that Chicago would try to scrounge up.

It's a long shot, but if there wasn't that "maybe" team, then what would be the point of watching the playoffs? To see who has the longer series and will be more fatigued for the "true" matchup? Diane Sawyer might of needed Katie Couric, but I don't need that dismal mindset to get me by.


WESTERN CONFERENCE

The work of the Oklahoma City Thunder is truly a good one for the NBA. And being a southwest Missourian, it's nice seeing usual non-NBA viewers jump the Thunder bandwagon, since they are technically Missouri's closest team. However, it will be interesting once they show their dominant selves in the playoffs since they don't have a real "Celebrity" fan. And I'm not even talking on the Nicholson or Spike Lee prowess; I'm just saying some sense of Hollywood support. But then again that's kind of their rap that has got them to work in such a media free environment.

Nonetheless, the battle for the Western spot will not be as "predictable" as the opposite. Generally every team, even the currently 9th seed Phoenix Suns have a decent chance at getting to the finals. There is some sort of strong-suit that every team has that if risen to it's best capability, can take down another team.

      Unfortunately,(being a Mavericks fan and fan of entertaining teams) the San Antonio Spurs have a more than decent shot at blistering any team they see. They have true deep talent within the lineups and great experience in big time playoff games. Howbeit, with that experience comes great consequence: age. Keep in mind, they have been a successful team, but their true dominance has not shown until this past month where they have won 9 in a row. It's hard when you're gaining fatigue and have already won multiple championships to gather the same endurance as teams especially as young as the Thunder.

The Mavericks are one of those teams where they're seeding really isn't equivalent with the potential talent that can reside.As seen last year, they were a three seed that barely surpassed the lingering Blazers,and then came together to sweep the Lakers and oust a Championship. But I'll leave it at that.

With the Clippers, as long as you have a player that can do this...

Then you have a shot. Yes, that is my second Griffin video clip on my blog, but hey, it's blissful indulgence that the sport can be made of, and I love to flaunt. Frankly, I think whoever wins that 4-5 match up with the Clippers early; be it the Mavericks or the Grizzlies, can put an end to the Thunder fast and continue on to the championship. Because as the saying goes: get em' while they're fresh. 

The work of this seasons playoffs might be at the highest lottery level that it has been in a while. Many teams can win, but only one can take home the trophy. Blood may be drawn, but whoever shows the most heart, and gives there all can take blah blah blah blah.....

 Good luck professional basketball teams. You're going to need it this year.