Eastern Conference Playoff Predictions for 2010

Bulls vs. Cavs – Cavs in 5

Bobcats vs. Magic – Magic in 6

Bucks vs. Hawks – Hawks in 6

Heat vs. Celtics – Celtics in 7

On paper, the East doesn’t look as enticing for the playoffs.  The Cavs will probably destroy the Bulls who could really use Ben Gordon about now.  The Bulls are resilient though so I have Vinny Del Negro winning one last game.

The Bobcats and Magic could get interesting.  The Bobcats actually have the big men to control Dwight Howard and the wing players to stage an upset.  Stephen Jackson is fearless and a champion.  Gerald Wallace is as athletic as there is.  It wouldn’t surprise me if the ‘Cats shocked the Magic.

The Hawks will put away the Bucks one way or another.  They’re too good – especially with silky Joe Johnson.

The Heat and Celtics should put on a back and forth show.  I don’t think the Heat are that good and the C’s are stumbling but I gave it to Bean Town because of the experience.