2007 playoffs first round, a look back

Time to see how my first-round predictions came out:

WEST

Dallas vs Golden State - I said: Dallas in 6 Reality: Golden State in 6

Phoenix vs Los Angeles Lakers - I said: Phoenix in 5 Reality: Phoenix in 5

San Antonio vs Denver - I said: San Antonio in 5 Reality: San Antonio in 5

Utah vs Houston - I said: Houston in 7 Reality: Utah in 7

EAST

Detroit vs Orlando - I said: Detroit in 5 Reality: Detroit in 4

Cleveland vs Washington - I said: Cleveland in 4 (who didn't?) Reality: Cleveland in 4

Toronto vs New Jersey - I said: Toronto in 6 Reality: New Jersey in 6

Miami vs Chicago - I said: Chicago in 7 Reality: Chicago in 4

I'll grade myself by giving each semi-correct prediction one point and each completely correct prediction two points (semi-correct being that I picked the team that won or the number of games, completely correct being that I picked both the correct team and number of games).

Grade: 11/16 = 69% D+ One point extra credit should be given for the suggestive final score. So final grade C- aka I sucked.

I'll give myself a handicap on calling the second-round winners (the handicap being that the second-round has already begun).

WEST

Pheonix (2) vs San Antonio (3): For some reason I just can't picture Pheonix's high octane anti-defense strategy making it to the Finals. Call me old fashioned, but defense wins games. San Antonio's got it, Pheonix doesn't. San Antonio in 5.

Utah (5) vs Golden State (8): After upsetting Dallas, Golden State could very well steamroll over Utah. Maybe steamroll is a little harsh. Golden State in 6.

EAST

Detroit (1) vs Chicago (5): Well Chicago is already down 2-0 but that doesn't mean anything until after they return home. I would give the Bulls all of their home games in this series but Detroit is one of the best team at winning on the road. I'll be ballsey and say Detroit in 5.

Cleveland (2) vs New Jersey (6): New Jersey really isn't that great of a team. Sure, Mikki Moore is an unstoppable big man and all, but what else they got? Two washed up superstars and Richard Jefferson. Cleveland in 7.