Theo Bulzi

What If The Playoffs Were Tomorrow?

03:25 PM ET 02.17

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A week and a half ago or so, I posted a blog dealing with my predictions for the '08 playoffs. But I think it would be interesting to think about what if the playoffs started tomorrow, with the teams where they're at right now? I figured I'd set it up and put in my predictions on the outcomes. Let me know what you think.WEST Round 11) New Orleans Hornets vs. 8) Golden State WarriorsSorry, Golden State. The miraculous 8 beating 1 was last year. New Orleans in 5.2) Phoenix Suns vs. 7) Houston RocketsTough call. Pheonix has been a little iffy…

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A Kidd In Dallas

07:42 PM ET 02.13

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Every year for God knows how long now there've been rumors: Iverson's leaving Philly, Gasol's packing his bags, Garnett won't be a Timberwolf much longer, Jason Kidd's parting ways with the Nets, Kirilenko's moving away from Utah, Jermaine O'Neal won't be wearing that Pacers jersey anymore. And every year many have discarded these as the same rumors we got last year, and the same ones we'll get next year.But December of 2006 changed all that. A.I., KG, Pau Gasol, and now Kidd have all left their respective places since then. …

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Same Soul In Motown

11:11 PM ET 02.12

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The Detroit Pistons. That's a name you don't hear much of anymore. 38-13. Best record in their division. Second best record in the NBA. That sounds like someone that deserves at least a mention in the news.But they barely get attention. For a team that's one of the most consistent when it comes to the playoffs (five consecutive Eastern Conference Finals appearances), nobody seems to mention them among the league's elite. This is a team that just keeps rolling along.They were the first to beat the Celtics in Boston. They've got…

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