Upset Odds: 8:1
I didn't give the Celtics enough credit in the first round (or did I giuve the Heat too much...no, too little to Celtics). Will I gave them too much here? The Celtics match up with the Cavs pretty well. Pierce will do a solid job on LeBron defensively, as good as anyone can. He may even get LeBron in foul trouble with a few flops. Garnett has slowed because of his injury, but his tenacity and experience will aid him against Jamison. If Rondo plays well, he can hang with Mo Williams. The Perkins-O'Neal matchup will be interesting. O'Neal's veteran guile may be the difference. On the other hand, LeBron is playing out of his mind, somehow improving on his already ridiculous regular season stats. He has had some offensive duds (maybe just one, I don't remember) this post-season, which gives the Celtics hope. But LeBron could prematurely end this series with big game or two in Boston. Also, the Celtics bench is weak sauce, esp. compared to the Cavs bench. If the series stretches on, big minutes may catch up with the "big three".
Prediction: Cavs in 6
The Celtics hold serve in games three and four and then drop two straight after the Cavs get it together. Or, the Celtics steal one and then the Cavs steal one back. Either way, a 2-2 series after 4 games, then the Cavs take charge.
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