Round 1 is in the books and there were only a few surprises. Remember when voting: You have to asses the coaches as they are right now, not as they were as players. In other words, guys like Phil Jackson who can barely walk would be a great disservice to thier teams. (of course, you could always park Phil under the hoop, he's like 6-7 still.) Without further ado, it's time to ratchet up round 2.
Portland Trailblazers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves:
Portland Trailblazers: Nate McMillan (coach) Brandon Roy Dante Cunningham
Wolves: Kurt Rambis (coach) Al Jefferson Jason Hart
MatchupNotes:Portland had a first round bye, and the Wolves narrowly escaped the closest of the 1st round matchups with a 53%-47% win over the Nuggets. This should be one of the best matchups of the 2nd round. Both coaches look like they could still scrap a bit, both teams have a solid star, and a bad 12th man. I wonder if Rambis would still rock goggles in a 3-on-3 tournament. I bet he would.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Orlando Magic:
Thunder: Scotty Brooks (coach) Kevin Durant Ryan Bowen
Magic: Stan Van Gundy (coach) Dwight Howard Anthony Johnson
Matchup Notes:Both teams had easy games in the first round. This is a classic matchup. Each team presents severe match-up problems for each other. Is Stan Van Gundy the size of the Goodyear Blimp? Almost. But that would help in the pick game. Too bad Howard and Johnson are not pick and pop or pick and roll players.
Miami Heat vs. New Orleans Hornets:
Heat: Erik Spoelstra (coach) Dwayne Wade Jamaal Magloire
Hornets: Jeff Bower (coach) Chris Paul Sean Marks
Matchup Notes:I was a little surprised by how easily the Heat won their first round match vs. the Spurs. I know that Spoelstra was no world beater on the court, but he has to be better than Bower. Bower is a tub-of-lard, frankly. Otherwise, a good matchup.
Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks:
Pacers: Jim O'brien (coach) Danny Granger Josh McRoberts
Bucks: Scott Skiles (coach) Brandon Jennings Fransisco Elson
Matchup Notes:Both teams won handily in round 1. I have the Bucks as my dark horse in this tourney, but I could be wrong and they could easily lose here. I think Skiles may be the best playing coach in the tournament, as he still looks to be in good shape, and you know he could bring some legendary intensity. Add to that the fact that Elson is a decent defender and could set picks for the Jennings and Skiles and I'm intrigued. That being said, Granger is by far the best player on the court, so it's a good debate.
Clevland Cavaliers vs. Los Angeles Clippers:
Cavaliers: Mike Brown (coach) LeBron James Daniel Green
Clippers: Mike Dunleavey, Sr. (coach) Chris Kaman Brian Skinner
Matchup Notes:The Cavs had the easiest road to round 2, and the Clipper manhandled the Nets as well. I know LeBron James is a world-beater, but have you seen Kaman this year? He looks pretty unstoppable. Brian Skinner has the greatest gold-tipped goatee I've ever seen on a man, which can only help the Clips. But then again, LeBron has the rotund Mike Brown to set picks for him. We'll see.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Utah Jazz:
Mavericks: Rick Carlisle (coach) Dirk Nowitzki Matt Carrol
Jazz: Jerry Sloan (coach) Deron Williams Kosta Koufos
Matchup Notes:The Mavs had an easy first round while the Jazz had a tougher than expected matchup vs. the Raptors. This should be a good game as well. Koufos is not a 12th man on most teams, and could at least provide decent defense on Nowitzki, especially without refs to bail out Dirk. Deron could get to the bucket at will against Carrol, like he does against everyone. I think the Carlisle-Sloan matchup would be the key. I know who I like. We'll see if I'm right.
Boston Celtics vs. Phoenix Suns:
Celtics Doc Rivers (coach) Paul Pierce J.R. Giddens
Suns: Alvin Gentry Steve Nash Taylor Griffin
Matchup Notes:Btoh teams coasted in round 1. Man, this one is good. I see Griffin-Giddens as a tie of suckiness. Rivers has a clear edge over Gentry. Pierce-Nash is a toss up. Who prevails, size and strength, or speed and craftiness?
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Sacramento Kings:
Lakers: Phil Jackson (coach) Kobe Bryant Adam Morrison
Sacramento Kings: Paul Westphal (coach) Kevin Martin Jon Brockman
Matchup Notes:The Lakers killed Memphis in round 1, while the Kings got a first round bye. Basically, this is 2 on 3, but you have to say that one of the 2 is Kobe Bryant. That being said, attacking Phil Jackson will not be difficult. Of course, attacking Adam Morrison would not be difficult either. I don't know who to pick on this one, honestly.
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