Cleveland (1) vs. Orlando (3)
Like Republicans seeking the presidential nomination, NBA superstars need to wait patiently for their turn at a shot at the championship. Shaquille O’Neal had to wait, Michael Jordan had to wait, and LeBron James has had to wait. But now everyone in the Association agrees that James’s time has come.
#4 Atlanta Hawks (47-35, 4-3.) vs. #1 Cleveland Cavaliers (66-16, 4-0)
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#3 Orlando Magic vs. #2 Boston Celtics
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Cleveland (1) vs. Detroit (8)
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Key to series: Neither team attacks the boards too hard. If Detroit can talk Rasheed Wallace into joining Antonio McDyess inside every now and then, the Pistons could make it mildly interesting in what might be the final go-around for this group of veterans before the team is blown up.
Boston (2) vs. Chicago (7)
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Key to series: First Tom Brady, and now this? Garnett’s injury takes title No. 18 out of play, but the Celtics should have enough juice to get by the Bulls. The battle at point guard should be ferocious, with Rose and Rajon Rondo both at full throttle.
Orlando (3) vs. Philadelphia (6)
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Key to series: Orlando needs decent play from its perimeter players to clean things out a bit for Howard. Andre Miller is a smart point guard who should outplay Rafer Alston.
Atlanta (4) vs. Miami (5)
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Key to series: Someone, perhaps improving-by-the-minute Michael Beasley, has to step up and take heat off Wade. If that happens, the Heat move on. Hard to see Miami getting beyond Round 2, though.
