If the Grizzlies win on Sunday

[lazarus]

I think they go to the Finals. They match up very well with the Mavs.

If the Thunder win, the Mavs go to the Finals.

I think the Bulls win the East, but it'll be close and could go either way.

[Bluzmann57]

1. The Bulls may be the least respected #1 seed ever

The national media is slobbering all over themselves about the Heat and Vegas has installed them as favorites. But it is fairly obvious that the national people have rarely watched the Bulls so I think they will win it all. Derrick Rose is a great one, but do not underestimate Boozer and especially Luol Deng. And does any team left have a center as good as Joakim Noah? Nope. He is a rebounding machine. Bench strength also goes to thge Bulls without a doubt.

[lazarus]

2. Gasol

I'd take Gasol over Noah, to be honest. Noah is more a power forward type playing center, Gasol is a rare true center.

Chicago is underestimated, though. They beat the Heat all three times in the regular season.

[Bluzmann57]

3. Ok maybe you're correct about Gasol

But Noah has been a pleasant surprise, at least to me. I thought he was going to basically a guy who just ran around and clapped a lot. He actually has been productive.

[lazarus]

4. Noah is a good player

You're right, surprisingly productive. I just think he'd be overmatched by Gasol.