2003 NBA PLAYOFF PREDICTIONS First Round |
Spurs in 5 The Spurs are poised for a big run after ending the season on a strong note to capture home court through out the playoffs. |
Kings in 5 The Kings real season begins now, its Finals or bust and they will breeze past the first round, as the aging Jazz sing their swan song winning just 1 game if they are lucky. |
Mavericks in 7 The Mavericks did not end the season on a winning note losing their division lead. However, in the playoffs they should be able to slip by the Trailblazers. |
Lakers in 6 The Timberwolves have to be wondering if they are cursed finally earning home court but facing the Lakers. The Wolves may keep it close, but the Lakers will win. |
Magic in 7 With a hobbled Ben Wallace the Pistons are ripe for the upset, as the Magic have a go to scorer in Tracy McGrady, while the Pistons don't. |
Nets in 6 The Nets ended the season on the wrong note, after a shaky second half, but get a break in playing the Bucks who don't match up well with Nets defensively. |
Pacers in 7 The physical Pacers against the long range Celtics. Look for this to be battle of contrast as the Pacers slip by in 7 games, in a battle of teams who struggled down the stretch. |
76ers in 7 In what may be the best series of the first round look for the 76ers to slip by the Hornets with Game 7 at Philadlphia being the difference. |
