winner=New York Knicks
Why= I'm going out on a limb on this one but I have complete faith the Knicks will get the job done. The firing of Head Coach Mike D'Antoni has been heaven sent to the Knicks recent success, and with Mike Woodson running the ship the team has become more defensive minded ranking No. 1 in the NBA in team defense since replacing D'Antoni. Tyson Chandler is the NBA's Defensive MVP along with Rookie Iman Shumpert the two have led a defensive revival in NYC. With Carmelo playing as well as he is and continuing to mesh with Amare Stoudemire, you just can't count this team out. Knicks in 7 Final Answer, this will be the most entertaining 1st round matchup we've seen in a whilePhiladelphia 76ers vs. Chicago Bulls
Winner=Bulls
Why= The 76ers stumbled into the playoffs, with many glaring post weaknesses being the focal point of their recent struggles look for the Bulls to just dominate them. Having sat out the last few games of the regular season Derrick Rose should be healthier, and to be honest in this matchup it really doesn't matter, the Bulls are just way too deep for the 76ers.Bulls in 5, Philly will sneak one at home
Boston Celtics vs. Atlanta Hawks
Winner=Celtics
Why= I'm going to keep this short and sweet. The Celtics are playing some of the best basketball in the NBA going into the playoffs and the Hawks can never be trusted. Celtics in 6, Joe Johnson will make at least two of these games interesting Indiana Pacers vs. Orlando Magic
Winner=Pacers
Why=No Dwight Howard, no playoff advance. Pacers in 6
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