This is what i think what will happen in the western nba playoffs...

EVERYONE that lost YESTERDAY will win the this series meaning the suns, Nuggets ,Warriors and (even though they didnt play yesterday) Jazz will go fishing while Lakers, Spurs, Rockets and Dallas will advance. I garrentee you this will happen.

The Lakers just aren't good enough even with Kobe at his best, they're one of the weakest teams in the playoffs along with the Wizards and Magic - they can't beat the Suns this year. And I agree with you on all your other picks, but there seems to be some real parity this season so who knows. I'd be down for some upsets, makes things more exciting.

I think something like 75% of teams that win game 1 of the first round went on to win the series, at least since the NBA returned to a 7 game format. Just some food for thought.