Just wondering what matchups people are looking forward to the most, not team but individual matchups.
Some that I think will be intriguing, including some obvious ones:
Lebron vs Carmelo - it will be great to finally see these two face off in the playoffs, both peaking individually. The Knicks are playing well and the Heat seem to be tailing off. Should be a great series.
Duncan vs Big Al - two guys I like as much as any non Celtic. The Spurs should win but I'll enjoy watching these two guys go at each other. I also wouldn't be stunned to see the Jazz upset the Spurs.
Durant vs Marion - people are writing off the Mavs but Marion had a lot to do with the Mavs beating the Thunder last year. If he can slow Durant down enough the Mavs could be back in the title picture.
Pierce vs Joe Johnson - in 2008 Johnson was matched up more with Ray and took Ray in the post a lot. With Atlanta starting Johnson at the 3 he matches up with Pierce, a tougher matchup for JJ. Look for Pietrus to take Johnson as well and for this to be a determining factor in the series.
Dwight Howard vs Roy Hibbert - D'oh! I would have enjoyed this if it happened. The two best centers in the East head to head would bring back memories of the 90s. The Pacers should crush the Magic who are fighting injuries at the wrong time.
Griffin vs Randolph - Not sure what to think of this matchup. Neither is a defensive demon but Griffin seems to have the athletic ability to raise his game. Z-Bo is coming off injury but should be able to hold his own enough against Griffin to allow the rest of his teammates to outshine the rest of the Clips. Gay has a chance to make a name for himself.
Kobe vs Afflalo - I expect the Lakers to rout the Nuggets but if Afflalo can somehow slow Kobe down and McGee and Faried outrun Gasol and Bynum it could make things intersting.
Deng vs Iguadala - about the only thing I find interesting about this series. I'm falling asleep thinking about the rest of the matchups. Boozer/Brand would have been great 4 years ago.
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