Lowest seed to advance to NBA 2nd round?

[Immanuel Kant]

My money's on Dallas (7) to get by NO (2) @ +134

[SniperSB23]

Denver over LA wouldn't surprise me in the least. Anything can happen in the west.

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

Denver over LA wouldn't surprise me in the least. Anything can happen in the west.

This would be the biggest suprise
to me in the West out of the 4 series.

Denver plays no D. The Lakers dont
play very good D, but they can play it.

For those that like scoring in the playoffs,
which almost always drops off because defensive
effort picks up, this is the series for you.

If you want a bang-up tough series you should
watch Utah-Houston. Although Houston has
been compromised with the loss of Rafer (I think
for the 1st two games) Alston is one guy who
really has played much better and learned to
run the team after Yao got hurt.

The only upset I see is the Suns over the Spurs. Maybe.

Originally Posted by Coach Pants

The only upset I see is the Suns over the Spurs. Maybe.

The way I read it, this would
not be an upset. I wonder what the
Vegas numbers are. ESPN "experts" are
on Phoenix big time.

[Cannon Shell]

East
Boston over Atlanta 4-0
Detroit over Philly 4-1
Raptors over Magic 4-3
Cavs over Wizards 4-3

West
Lakers over Nuggets 4-2
Hornets over Dallas 4-2
Spurs over Suns 4-3
Jazz over Rockets 4-1

[horseofcourse]

I also think Dallas is the most likely to advance seeded lower than 5. Only other below 5 seed with a shot is Phoenix. Both 5 seeds have good shots...(Utah and Washington...I know Utah is officially 4 but Houston has home court.).

[declansharbor]

Look out for the Sixers.

They are young, can run with anybody, and match up better with Detroit than they would have against Orlando. Andre Miller (one of the most underrated point gaurds playing) is the captain of the ship, and they all seem to be jelling around him. If my man Roscoe doesnt show up this series, the Pistons could be in REAL trouble. They definitely have the 6ers in the experience dept, which could prove costly.

Things are only going to get better for this team. Thaddeus Young and Rodney Carney have promising upsides. One more solid big man and they will be perennial post-seasoners.

Mo Cheeks turned this team around, a team that was expected to finish in the bottom percentile of the league. He'd be my candidate for Coach of teh Year if Byron Scott wasnt having so much success witht the Hornets. Big props to both of them.