NBA Playoffs Breakdown
 

So, now that the defending champs are out of the picture, let's look at some storylines.

Timberpups are looking to go even further in their first venture out of the first round. The Kings look to head them off at the pass, seeking vengeance against the Lakers in the WCF.

The Nets are determined to prove their place as the reigning Eastern champion. I for one have always been rooting them on. I love Kidd, Jefferson and Martin and the whole Nets style of play. The Pistons definately deserve to go far with their amazing defense, but they are boring.

The Heat are a great story and I kinda hope they recover from Indiana and actually manage to win on the road. The Pacers are boring, but the Heat are all about "Woah.. I didn't know they could do that"

Minnesota is going to close out their series the next game. Sacramento isn't that great of a team without Peja, and he has always been inconsistent in the playoffs. The LA/Minn series will be a great one.

I'm a huge pistons fan, but i'm *really* worried about tonight's game 6 in NJ. The nets have been playing really well, and richard jefferson has been the reason. With the injuries plaguing billups and sheed... well, i'm not going to say they're going to lose, I refuse, but its going to be rough to get to the next round.

I want so bad for Miami to beat Indiana. It would crack me up. I think they'll take their game at home, but lose in game 7 on the road. They just aren't that good on the road, and you have to play your best to beat the pacers.

Rooting for the T-Wolves because I think a MN vs LA series would be nice!

NJ all the way because Im originally from there. And if they dont win this year I think Kidd will leave. But I hope Kidd stops running down the clock and just getting a shot clock violation!

I hope the Pacers loose so the Miller will retire. and when i watch the pacers i feel like its 1995, something about them.

Please Heat Please... just win baby! They have a legitimate shot. If they win at home and force game 7, it should be VERY interesting...