WILL T-MAC BE BROUGHT TO TEARS ONCE AGAIN?

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It’s déjà vu as we head back to Houston for Round 1 of the playoffs.  Things definitely are different between the two years.  Last year we didn’t know what to expect from the Jazz and many so-called experts (including your’s truly) predicted them to lose to Houston.  Obviously the Jazz grew up quick, got a break in the 2nd round and found their way to the Western Conference Finals.  This year it’s obviously much different.  It’s a team that is expected to win and that in itself could be dangerous.  Despite having home court the Rockets are the dark horse which could take the pressure off.  They have overcome adversity all season long evident by the 22-game winning streak.  With that said though the Jazz are the more talented team and typically that plays out in a 7-game series.  Now for the Key’s and playoff predictions for entertainment purposes only of course…

WESTERN CONFERENCE:
JAZZ vs. ROCKETS…JAZZ IN 6
-Keys for Jazz: Feed the ball to Boozer to take advantage of undersized Houston front line…Hassle McGrady with various looks and match-ups…Win one of the 1st two games.
-Key for Rockets: It’s all on Tracy McGrady.  If he’s on his game, involving his teammates and hitting his shots he can finally get out of the 1st round but most likely he’ll be crying again.

1) LAKERS vs. 8) NUGGETS…LA in 5
2) HORNETS vs. 7) MAVS…NO in 7
3) SPURS vs. 6) SUNS…Spurs in 7

EASTERN CONFERENCE (Might as well just skip these games and let Boston & Detroit play now for the Finals):
1) CELTICS vs. 8) HAWKS…Boston in 4
2) PISTONS vs. 7) SIXERS…Detroit in 5
3) MAGIC vs. 6) RAPTORS…Orlando in 6
4) CAVS vs. 5) WIZARDS…Cleveland in 7