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The NBA Playoffs Round 1 Update

So did anybody catch that great game 5 between the Nets and the Pacers? The shots made by Reggie Miller were unbelievable, especially that impossible 3-pointer to send it into overtime. Does anybody still doubt Miller’s place as one of the league’s best-ever clutch players? Not me. Unfortunately though, despite his heroics, New Jersey outlasted them in the second OT session to go on to the second round (as expected). Indiana certainly has nothing to be ashamed of, nobody expected anything from them. Most people actually thought that they were lucky to make it into the playoffs at all. They’re also a very young team (with the exception of Reggie Miller) and if anything, this series will only prepare them for a better year next season.

In other news, the Pistons overcame the Raptors – barely. This Raptor team really had a lot of heart, and even thought they lost the series, they should still be treated like winners. After all, who really gave them a chance to go this far after their franchise player, Vince Carter, got injured and couldn’t play for the rest of the season?

For tonight, I strongly believe that the 76ers will be victors against the Celtics. They’ve regained their winning ways after coming home to Philly and the momentum has cretainly swung to their side. With everybody playing their best, I think the boys from Philly will be playing the Pistons in the next round. Also, do you even need to ask? The Spurs will handily beat the Sonics in their own deciding game.