Published 5/18/2009
by Jabber Head
at Bleacher Report - NBA
And then there were four!
The NBA Playoffs has reached the conference finals. Though only one non-two-or-better seed advanced this far, these four squads comprise two "expecteds" and two quasi-surprises, pitting the Nuggets against the Lakers in the West and the Magic against the Cavaliers in the East.
What to expect in the Conference Finals? WESTERN CONFERENCE No. 1 Lakers v No. 2 Nuggets There will be FIRE in the West
The Lakers' have played inconsistent this postseason, and the Nuggets playing the second-best brand of basketball in the playoffs.
Denver is peaking at just the right time. Chauncey "Mr. Big Shot" Billups is leading this team—primarily via defensive guidance and example, but also with his nicknamesake. Carmelo Anthony has become the perfect side kick, complementing Billups with solid offense and (for Melo) decent defense. The Nuggets are deep and play with intense energy top to bottom. Key role players such as Nene and Chris ...
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