RAD Playoff Thoughts

• In a NBA world where a team needs 3 all star level players to contend for a championship, do the Rockets already have 2 of the 3 in Harden and Parsons? Harden is one for sure. After watching Parsons this season and two games in the playoffs, I think he is really special. If he was selected 8th instead of 38th, would we view him differently?

• I really thought the Lakers would beat SA. It's still early, but the Lakers look bad. Plus, both Parker and Ginobili are playing well. Still, the Lakers size presents problems for the Spurs. If either Gasol or Howard can raise their game then they become very dangerous. The Lakers need to win both games in LA or they can start planning their offseason golf trips.

• The Celtics/Knicks series is playing out exactly how I predicted. The Cs can’t keep up with the Knicks offensively in the second half of their games. I expect Boston to win a game at home, but the series should be over after game 5.

• I wish the Golden State/Denver series was the best of 15.

• I wish the Brooklyn/Chicago series was the best of 3.

• The Bucks play hard and are scrappy. With their size, they match up well against the Heat. However, the Heat’s D seems to be able to shutdown both Monta and Jennings at will.

• The Clippers are taking care of business. Stealing a game in Memphis would likely turn a 7 game dog fight into an easy 5 game series.

• The Pacers are a much better team than Atlanta. It’s nice to see former Celtics draft pick and slam dunk champ G$ (Gerald Green) come up big during the playoffs.