Eastern Conference
1. Chicago Bulls vs. 8. Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia got off to a good start at the beginning of the year and as the season progressed, they fizzled out and lost some of their intensity and focus. So they barely held on to the eighth playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Chicago’s had a solid season, even though Derrick Rose and Rip Hamilton have been injured a lot of the season. But the Bulls bench has played very well. So, I look for Chicago to jump on them early and sweep the series.
