NBA Playoffs. Round 2. Fight.

We'll make this simple. Embellishment is the cement that holds bloggers together so it's tough to be succinct.

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Orlando over Detroit (7 Games)

• Detroit might say that they got "woke up" by Philly, but the Sixers took something out of them and exposed a few flaws.
• Orlando has the deadly shooters that Philly did not
• As unguardable as 'Sheed can be, Dwight Howard is flat out unstoppable when motivated
• I just don't see Detroit getting it done
• If you told me Detroit won I wouldn't be surprised but what the hell

Boston over Cleveland (5 Games)

• I like Boston's bench a lot better, especially if Sam-I-Am gets going. Nobody on the Cav's bench really does anything for me.
• Don't underestimate Kendrick Perkins. He's been playing very well thus far in the playoffs.
• LeBron can't do it alone. Unless he's shooting 60% from the floor and 50% from 3 for the series, he's in trouble. The Celtics play excellent team D
• Unlike Detroit, I think Atlanta pushing Boston will be beneficial. Wining the first two games in blowout fashion gave the Celtics a false sense of confidence.
• Do you really think Wally World is gonna get it done? And don't you think KG will take just a little bit of pleasure in knocking out his former second banana?
  

WESTERN CONFERENCE

San Antonio over New Orleans (7 Games)

• Chris Paul is that good.
  
• David West is severely underrated. That always makes for excellent motivation in the playoffs. If he forces the Spurs to guard him with Duncan and he can get Duncan in foul trouble, all bets are off.
• That being said, San Antonio has been here, done that. Do you really think that they can be shaken easily?
  
• Tim Duncan hitting that 3 in Game 1 against the Suns. That changed everything. Call it an omen.
• Experience will win out in the end, but the Spurs will be running on empty heading into the conference finals.
• And just for old times sake, mark Big Shot Bob Horry to hit a huge one before this series is over.
  

Utah over Los Angeles (7 Games)

• This isn't a trendy pick. I've liked Utah all year and the might be the most balanced team in the league. They can play any style and they play Jerry Sloane's trademark good D
• Lamar Odom. He is the x-factor. He's always been supremely talented although injury prone. He's the third option here and he needs to thrive.
• No Andrew Bynum. His presence in the post would help Gasol and in turn Odom out immensely. He's also the Lakers main shot blocking presence.
• Kobe needs a year with these guys. Chemistry is not created overnight for a basketball team. No matter who wins the Finals this year mark the Lakers down as the favorite as the season begins next year.
• Deron Williams is also scary good. There will be some legendary battles between him and Chris Paul before their careers are over.
• Watch out for Kyle Korver, the Utah fans love him and the boy can shoot the lights out.

See that's wasn't that long winded at all.