Playoff Predictions, Take 2

EAST

FIRST ROUND

No. 1 CELTICS over No. 8 PACERS Overachieving Indiana provides a good test for Boston.

No. 2 PISTONS over No. 7 BULLS Detroit sets the tone for its playoff run with a series sweep.

No. 3 CAVALIERS over No. 6 WIZARDS The return of a healthy Gilbert Arenas will help force the James Gang to seven games.

No. 4 MAGIC over No. 5 RAPTORS In a tight matchup, Dwight Howard proves the decisive star.

SECOND ROUND

CELTICS over MAGIC Boston in six as Kevin Garnett flourishes in the high post.

PISTONS over CAVALIERS Detroit clamps down on LeBron, avenging last year's playoff loss.

CONFERENCE FINALS