All four lower seeds are up 2-1. This has been a very unpredictable playoff. The Warriors I would have thought a 3-0 lead. I didn't think Memphis was that tough.
* Jeff Green's gonna have to step up at least in spurts though if the Griz are going to close out the Warriors.
* The Rockets are pretenders; so no surprise they're laying their egg.
* Bulls aren't great, but they're deeper than the Cavs w/o Love.
* Hawks have a great system but lack the go to player in the playoffs. If they win Game 4, they're in good shape to make it to an ECF though.
Personally, I have a hard time watching with the best team (Spurs) out. I was thinking maybe GS deserved the ring in lieu. But they're just showing some glaring weaknesses, especially on the road. I wouldn't mind seeing a team like Memphis who has paid their dues advance. Probably more than anything, I'm just rooting for LBJ to not get another ring.