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The second round of the 2006 NBA playoffs has the likelihood to be one of the closest and ideal rounds in current history. Three of the 4 series ought to go at least six games, with the fourth such as King James and the powerhouse Detroit Pistons. Not to blow my personal horn, but only a Phoenix comeback against the Lakers kept my initial round predictions from going eight-. So right here we go, get the number of your nearby sportsbook handy, and lets check out the Conference Semifinals.
Western Conference
- 1 Spurs vs. #4 Mavericks
This is really #1 vs. #2, but by now we all know the storyline behind the division rule, so Ill skip that argument. This is truly a series to make some cash if you are looking to gamble. The Spurs pulled out of game 1 87-85, although getting favored by 5 points. If I were a gambling man, and that I am, I would totally take the team obtaining points in every game. This series is destined to go seven and in a close fashion. Dont feel Game 1 was a fluke. I would even be inclined to take Dallas straight up in Game Two. Tim Duncan looked like the old Timmy, scoring 31 points and grabbing 13 boards, but this type of play may not last with his recent injury difficulty. In summation, I still like the Spurs bench with Michael Finley, and I nevertheless like the Spurs to take the series in seven.
- 2 Suns vs. #6 Clippers
OK Phoenix. You ruined my bid for a best first round, but you guys are going down in round two. The Suns are favored by six points for Mondays Game One particular, which I feel is terribly inflated. The Clippers are a considerably more complete team than the Lakers. If Phoenix struggled with the one particular-man show of the Lakers, what are they going to do against Elton Brand and business, which includes veteran star Sam Cassell. Cassell was brought in for just this purpose: to win playoff games. Cassell averaged 15 points and five assists per game in the series against the Nuggets and is a verified winner. The Suns expelled way too significantly energy in the initial round, with their 3-game comeback against the Lakers. If you are about sports betting, do oneself a favor and put your money on the Clippers in game one. This series will be another nail biter Clippers in six.
Eastern Conference
- 1 Pistons vs. #four Cleveland
Here we have the only effortless series to predict. The Pistons are the overwhelming favorite to win it all, and they appear like it too. They blew out the Cavaliers in game 1, 113-86. This series could turn out to be a slaughter. Lebron was held to only 22 points and averaged less than 20 points per game for the duration of the typical season against the Pistons. You get the feeling that the only way the Cavaliers can win a game in this series is to have Lebron go completely nuts, which wont happen against a defense like Detroits. With this series, I dont care how numerous points the Pistons are favored by take the Pistons and they will cover the spread. They only covered the spread by 17 points on Sunday. This series will not be close, specifically if the pistons go 15 for 22 from 3 point land again. Pistons in five.
- 2 Heat vs. #3 Nets
This is an additional incredibly tough series to predict, but its what I get paid for. Each of these teams genuinely struggled in the first round against inferior opponents. Shaq showed flashes of brilliance in the Heat series but also showed his age. But Shaq is still Shaq and nevertheless leads the league in field objective percentage at 60%, which will aid the Heat to step up in this series. Shaq also upped his rebounds from 9.2 to 10.eight in the very first round, which need to continue to give Miami second likelihood points. Even with this, I consider the five points the Heat are giving up in Game A single may possibly be also many. Vince Carter improved his points typical by more than five in the first round all the way up to 29.two per, Game and I feel the Nets could shock the Heat with a Game A single victory. Take the points and take the Nets in this series. Nets in seven. article
