NBA playoffs down to eight contenders

NBA Playoffs


Brooklyn and the Miami Heat, the Pacers and the Wizards out East square up in the next round of the NBA playoffs, while out West the four survivors from Round 1, include the San Antonio Spurs and Portland along with the LA Clippers and Oklahoma City.

Pretty much the way I had it figured with the exception of Brooklyn. I didn't think the Nets would make it to the semi finals.

Now the story lines change. All eyes are on the Clippers to see what they do next. It was a STERLING performance last week, but this week they'll have to contend with a different overcast -- the THUNDER.

My guess is the Clippers will reach the West Finals and take on the SPURS, while the HEAT will cruise in five over the Nets and meet up with Indiana.