(Alternate title to this post: NBA Playoffs: Who Gives A Shit?)

This is one of the more blatant "I am posting because I can, and I really don't have any good ideas as to what to post," but whatever.

So, who do you have in the NBA Playoffs? Here's mine:

Miami vs. New Jersey (Tied 1-1)--Miami is old, and seemingly does not have much resembling chemistry. Shaq is currently not only going down hill, but going downhill with his breaks out. That said, New Jersey isn't exaclty heads-and-shoulders above them. But they do have Vince "I play when it is convienient" Carter, who suddenly "found" his game after being traded to NJ. I've got the Nets in 7.

Phoenix vs. LA Clippers (Tied 1-1)
-There is no team more fun to watch than the Suns. That said, I don't think their limp-wristed Eruo-style play is going to keep up with LA the whole series. The Clippers (The Clippers!) take it in 6. The Bulls are reminded as to how great of an idea it was to trade Elton Brand while sitting at home watching The Clippers (The Clippers!) make it to the conference finals.

Detroit vs. Cleveland (Pistons lead 2-0)
-Uh, yeah. Detroit is really good. They have this Tayshaun guy that really kicks ass...Detroit in the sweep.

San Antonio vs. Dallas (Tied 1-1)
-Avery Johnson really has this Dallas team playing defense...Dirk seems like he is poised to truly make the leap...blah blah blah. San Antonio--with Tim Duncan finally coming on strong and healthy--will predictably win again against Dallas, who may never be good enough to make it to an NBA Final. Spurs win in 6.

Conference Finals

Eastern Conference: Detroit vs. New Jersey
-Again, Detroit is just too damn strong. The closest thing resembling a college basketball team in the NBA in years. Strength at every position, incredible team chemistry, focus on a *team* goal...versus Vince Carter. Yeah, I'll take the Pistons in 6.

Western Conference: San Antonio vs. Los Angeles (The Clippers!)
-The Clippers (The Clippers!) make it to heights unseen by their franchise, just to be completely bitch-slapped by the class of the West, San Antonio. Tony Parker then points out that he dates the hottest girl in LA, further adding insult to injury. Spurs in 5.

NBA Finals: San Antonio vs. Detroit
-Ahh, a NBA ad salesman's wet dream. Two teams that everyone hates except the citizens of San Antonio and Detroit (along with the 20 people left in America that appreciate fundamental basketball). You can hear David Stern jumping for joy in his giant office in New York City (jumping so much, in fact, he accidentally jumped out the window). Well, this blogger happens to be very excited for this series. It will be a knock-down, drag-out fight to the end. This time, Detroit comes out on top, with Tayshaun Prince as the Finals MVP, finally getting the credit he is due.

Pistons in 7.