Dez's NBA Playoff Predictions: First Round

After a very strange NBA season (I came in 2nd in my Fantasy League, which is the strangest thing of all), the playoffs are finally upon us. With the shortened season, it really is like a second season. My bold predictions for the first round...

The West

San Antonio Spurs (1) vs. Utah Jazz (8)
The Spurs shocked everyone this season. Most people in the know (and in this city) assumed that the window had closed for them, but they boldly grabbed the top seed in the West (for a second year in a row). But unlike last year, Ginobili is healthy, Duncan is playing like he is ten years younger, Parker is playing at an MVP level and they have the deepest team in recent memory, with a potent mix of solid verterans and exciting youngsters. Not only am I predicting they make it out of the first round (unlike last season), but I predict they make it to the Finals and possibly win it all.
Spurs in 5.

Oklahoma City Thunder (2) vs. Dallas Mavericks (7)
The Mavs don't look like repeat champions. OKC are the Spurs's biggest obstacle in the West.
OKC in 6.

L.A. Lakers (3) vs. Denver Nuggets (6)
Never underestimate a team with Kobe on it. Losing Metta World Peace (he looked more like Ron Artest last week when he clocked Harden) to a seven game suspension really hurts the Lakers.
Lakers in 6.

Memphis Grizzlies (4) vs. L.A. Clippers (5)
Never thought I'd say "Clippers" in discussing playoffs, and never thought the bastard step children Clippers would be more entertaining to watch than the Lakers. But they are. But the Grizz are tough.
Clippers in 7.

The East

Chicago Bulls (1) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (8)
I was impressed by The Bulls's play this season with last year's MVP Derrick Rose being injured for over 20 games.
Bulls in 4.

Miami Heat (2) vs. New York Knicks (7)
I hate Lebron and his Heatbitches. I never want him to win a title. But Carmelo Anthony ain't gonna stop them.
Heat in 4.

Indiana Pacers (3) vs. Orlando Magic (6)
Without the Dwightmare (and I don't mean that as a compliment to Howard), the Magic are almost a D-League team. They are the dream draw for any team in the First Round.
Pacers in 6.

Boston Celtics (4) vs. Atlanta Hawks (5)
Boston still has a lot of fight in them, and the Hawks always become wussies in the playoffs.
Boston in 6.

Your predictions?

Addendum: I posted this last night, and now in Game 1 Rose got injured and is out for the playoffs. I still think Chicago advances, but it probably won't be a sweep.