Winning ways! Free picks for playoffs!

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1st Pick: San Antonio Spurs -10.5

They're the best team in the league! In fact, they can win this one without their stars. So how much more with their stars, healthy and hungry (because of last year's 1st round exit) and at HOME. Utah's relatively a young team and also plays well. But Spurs is a veteran team, and they're well-rested. Utah will fight tomorrow but take the Spurs, here.

and for those thinking that last year might happen again, it won't. This is a different Spurs compared last year. Well-rested, Ginobili being healthy, and Parker having an "MVP season." And the fact that, Spurs has a great depth, great bench and of course, a great coach, they'll cruise in this series.

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2nd pick: Atlanta -1.5

Both clubs are playing at a high level lately. But Atlanta is a good home team and Boston has a tendency to be garbage at road. They're not in their perfect form while Atlanta is at its best (or should I say close to its perfect form). Some of you might think that Boston can steal this one, but with Ray Allen doubtful tomorrow, they won't. In fact, even if he'll play, Johnson and company will try to get this first 2 home games to get a chance of advancing in the 2nd round. All of there three games this season are close ones and I can't see this one any different. With this line close to being a PK, take the Atlanta here!