Interesting playoffs in the West so far, it seems wide open. The Lakers and the Thunder's probable matchup should be a good one, looking forward to Bynum making Perkins his biotch. But the rest of the team will have issues with Durant/Hardin/Westbrook, although MWP is a big factor in that and he will be well rested. Gasol is turning into a beast of a defender and is leading the team in assists this year, perhaps trying to make up for wilting last time around. I'm really enjoying watching the bench grow up before my eyes, Jordan Hill is the perfect backup for Gasol/Bynum and Ebanks is great playing behind Kobe.
The Clippers had a great victory the other night, and have an opportunity tonight to take a commanding lead in that series. But I wouldn't be surprised if the Grizzlies even it up, it's been the best series so far. Lakers, Spurs, Thunder, Clippers, and Grizzlies, they could all go to the show. IMO there's no clear favorite but that's my ranking.
In the East it's a done deal, I hate to say it because I've become a closet Knicks fan since Linsanity but the Heat are as good as in with the injuries to Chicago and NY.
Scrappy victory last night though by the Knicks, with a third-string PG no less. And from what I understand there's an outside chance that Lin could play on Wednesday, so improbable as it sounds they could actually make a run at this series. Bummer about Baron Davis, he hasn't been himself for years and this could be it for him. I really enjoyed watching him when he was with the Warriors. The Knicks future looks bright for next year if they can keep the right players, and either Woodson or the Zenmeister leading them from the sidelines.