Tell me this isn't the coolest football uniform you've seen in a long time. Too bad I don't care about Arizona State, because I love the uni.
The Eastern Conference Playoffs are set. Here's a preview.
Why Chicago can win: The Bulls have the best defense in the NBA and the likely league MVP in Derrick Rose. Joakim Noah makes winning plays. Carlos Boozer brings much needed playoff experience.
Why Indiana can win: They don't have anything to lose. The Pacers are one of the younger teams in the post season and they do bring young legs and a high effort level. Tyler Hansbrough and Josh McRoberts can be frustrating players to play against. Roy Hibbert could give Noah trouble.
What will happen: Indiana will keep one of the games in Chicago close and one of the games in Indianapolis close. At some point the Bulls will turn on the "care" and sweep the series. Bulls in 4.
#2 Miami Heat vs #7 Philadelphia 76ers (Heat won season series 3-0)
Why Miami can win: They have the three best players in the series. Philadelphia likes to run and gun which plays into Miami's hands.
Why Philly can win: Doug Collins brings a ton of experience to the table as a coach. I have to imagine Eric Spoelstra is going to be feeling pressure should the Heat get down in a series. Mike Bibby can't guard Lou Williams. He could have a big series. Thaddeus Young is also a very tough matchup for the Heat.
What will happen: Lebron is going to anniahalate Andre Iguadola. The only shot the 76ers have is a huge series out of Elton Brand which gets Chris Bosh in foul trouble and turns the Heat into an exclusive jump shooting team. Heat in 5.
#3 Boston Celtics vs #6 NY Knicks (Boston won season series 3-0)
Why Boston can win: Championship experience, the Celtics have it by the barrel. Rajon Rondo should be able to blow by Chauncey Billups at will despite his poor play of late. Kevin Garnett is healthy giving Boston a defensive presence the Knicks don't have.
Why NY can win: If Shaq is not healthy, the Celtics are shorthanded down low and could have trouble handling Amare Stoudamire. Madison Square Garden will be off the chain with the Knicks 1st playoff appearence in 7 seasons.
What will happen: The Knicks don't play any defense. Unless Paul Pierce or Ray Allen have a horrific shooting series, Boston is going to score when they need a bucket. Celtics in 5
#4 Orlando Magic vs #5 Atlanta Hawks (Hawks won the season series 3-1)
Why Orlando can win: Dwight Howard...and that's about it. The Magic are a train wreck outside of the league's most dominant big man. Jason Richardson has been inconsistent all season long, and Gilbert Arenas is a shell of his former self.
Why Atlanta can win: The Magic aren't nearly as good a shooting team as last year's squad. The Hawks can defend when they are not at each other's throats.
What will happen: I have a feeling that Josh Smith and Larry Drew are just about sick of one another. The Magic win a largely unwatchable series. Magic in 6.
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