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The flaw in the Pacers' lineup will be Reggie Miller. If Indy puts Artest on Hamilton, Prince and Williamson will run all over Reggie... plus, Artest will spend most of the series out of rebounding position and an outnumbered Jermaine O'Neal will give up too many offensive rebounds. If Reggie covers Hamilton (and the refs call his clutching and grabbing excuse for defense), Rip will wear the Pacers out and the inside games will negate each other.
Detroit totally outclasses Indy at guard... starters and bench... at both ends of the floor. Now that they have an answer to Jermaine inside, they will win. 6 games. (Al Harrington has the potential to be the "X" factor and change this outcome... but I doubt that he will)
LA has woken up. Pity the T'wolves. Somebody has to put the smack-down on Karl Malone. His physicallity is the key to the Lakers right now. When he asserts himself, Kobe and Shaq can operate. And Kobe has to avoid playing selfish. When Kobe shares the ball with Shaq, Shaq works harder on defense. 'Wolves last 6 games... if they are lucky.
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