2012 Eastern Conference Playoff Pick em'

NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference

With the NBA Playoffs already shaped up in the East. I decided to have a little fun and a do a pick em’. While doing the picking process, I couldn’t really find any upsets that I really felt a good gut feeling with. So without further a due, here is my 2012 NBA Play offs Pick em’.

#1 Chicago vs. #8 Philadelphia

            Philly has played well this year behind the veteran leadership of veteran PF Elton Brand. Chicago has been behind the 2011 MVP Derrick Rose who has put together good guard play when healthy. I think Rose will be healthy for this series against the 76ers ,but he may appear to be rusty. I don’t believe that’s going to be trouble with Joakim Noah and Carlos Boozer crashing the boards. I pick the Bulls to win this series in five games.

#4 Boston vs. #5 Atlanta

            Boston’s last year with the Big 3 and Rondo. I expect them to make a run. Atlanta is not going to be an easy matter though with Joe Johnson and gang. I think Rondo’s guard play is going to be the difference in this one. I pick Boston to win in six.

#3 Indiana vs. #6 Orlando

            These two teams went head-to-head a few times this season. I like Indiana’s scrappy style of play. Orlando with Howard I think could take this series, but without Howard, I don’t see it happening. I pick Indiana in six.

#2 Miami vs. #7 New York

            Jeremy Lin’s February run put him on the cover of Time magazine. Miami was the team that put the definite end to their run (after New Jersey). New York has something to prove here ,but I don’t think it will be enough to overcome a rested Miami team. Maybe next year. I pick Miami in four.

#1 Chicago vs. #4 Boston

            This is going to be a fun series to watch (if it happens). These two teams had a very physical series in 2009. I believe the key match-up has to be Rondo vs. Rose, and I think it will be a fun one to watch. I gotta go with the Bulls here ,as I think they will dominate the paint. I pick Bulls in six.

#2 Miami vs. #3 Indiana

            Will be interesting to see this series. I don’t think Indiana has the star power to run with Miami. I pick Miami in four.

EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS

#1 Chicago vs. #2 Miami

            I know you’re saying, “Wow way to be creative with #1 and #2 teams playing each other.” I just believe we are going to see a rematch of last year’s conference final. I think Derrick Rose goes off in this series, ending it with a different result. I pick Chicago in six.

And there you have it, my Eastern Conference playoff picture. I will have the West as soon as we get a concrete picture with the Jazz, Suns, and Rockets all looking for that #8 seed. Thanks for reading and as always feel free to email me at JCGriffin13@yahoo.com or shoot me a tweet @griffaldo.