It’s NBA Playoff Time Again! Who Do You Have To Win It All? (Written April 8, 2013)

Denmark, S.C. – With the playoffs 12 days away and playoff berths being solidified, there are as in every year many playoff expectations and predictions. Many people are scrambling to see the playoff brackets and make their assumptions of what team is going to put up or shut up after a season that has been no less than a thriller. With just as many ups that there have been downs, teams are gearing up for what seems to be an “up for grabs” opportunity for the National Basketball Association’s number one spot, NBA Champions.

A team that loves the chance that earned for the playoffs is the Los Angeles Clippers. Defeating and completing the sweep of their home town rivals the Los Angeles Lakers yesterday and clinching the Pacific Division Championship, they are on track to make some noise in the playoffs this year. Just as the Miami Heat or the Los Angeles Lakers, last year the Clippers had problems finding the identity of the newly acquired pieces to their puzzle. (Chris Paul, Jamaal Crawford, and their bench) Feeling the effect of a total domination losing the series 4 game to none to the San Antonia Spurs, the Clippers are handling business early so that it is all downhill to the championship in the playoffs.

Another team that has been red hot heading into the playoff has been the New York Knicks. Beating the Oklahoma City Thunder yesterday 125 – 120, they are showing no signs of cooling off. Carmelo Anthony and his band of offensive gurus put up many shots but in a games where Anthony scores 36 points, J.R. Smith scores 22 points and three players off the bench are in double digit scoring against the defensive OKC there are many who can complain. And they also did very well on the boards as they also out rebounded the Thunder 41 – 37. With them being able to adjust and beat a heavily defensive team at their own game shows that with the playoffs right around the corner, they are making the necessary moves to make sure that this year’s playoffs doesn’t end like last year’s lost the Miami Heat in the second round four games to one.

As but definitely not least are the reigning NBA champs, the Miami Heat. With their record at 60-16, they are sitting in total control as they are one of the teams picked to dominate the playoffs once again and be right back in the NBA Champion. Improving the allocation of the ball between their three superstars and adding role playing pieces the sky is the limit for the Miami Heat. The Heat made history recording the second longest winning streak of all team 27 and are set for the playoffs with the mission of securing another NBA Championship.

As the season draws to a close, the NBA playoffs are shaping to not only be a very interesting one but also a history making one. Many new faces and many of the same but as it seems it is guaranteed to be a shocker. I’ve made mine. Have you made your picks yet? Check out that bracket and make your own predictions.