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2011 NBA Playoff first-Round Predictions (odds) part 2

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Second part of 2011-nba-playoff-first-round The 2011 NBA playoffs have several teams in both conferences that feel like this is their year. The Chicago Bulls, Boston Celtics, Miami Heat and Orlando Magic are all confident of winning the Eastern Conference, while the Los Angeles Lakers, San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder are set to make deep runs in the West.The playoffs have many intriguing story lines, more so than any year in a long time. Oklahoma City Will Sweep Denver (4 games) Oklahoma City has destroyed Denver this season, and the playoffs will be no different. While the Nuggets have played well in the post-Carmelo Anthony era, they lack the   offensive firepower or defensive abilities to hang with the explosive Thunder.Denver has no one to guard Kevin Durant or Russell Westbrook, and the duo will carry the Thunder to the second round without breaking a sweat. The Boston Celtics Will Beat the New York Knicks (5 games) The Boston Celtics and New York Knick...