A shortage of early drama in the NBA playoffs
Published 4/24/2008 at FOXSports.com News for NBA
The Sixers are giving the Pistons fits, the Celts are barely sweating, and the Suns can't hold a lead. Mike Kahn picks apart the first round.
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