2008, April 13: ROSE REPORT – VOLUME #12
June 24, 2008
PLAYOFF PICKS:
Western Conference Picks:
Jazz vs. Rockets – Jazz in 6
Spurs vs. Suns – Spurs in 7
Lakers vs. Nuggets – Lakers in 6
Hornets vs. Mavs – Mavs in 6
Eastern Conference Picks:
Celtics vs. Hawks – Celtics in 6
Cavaliers vs. Wizards – Cavaliers in 7
Magic vs. Raptors – Magic in 6
Pistons vs. 76ers – Pistons in 5
Conference Finals:
EAST: Pistons vs. Celtics – Pistons in 7
WEST: Spurs vs. Lakers – Spurs in 6
Finals:
Pistons vs. Spurs – Pistons in 6
2007-08 AWARDS:
Rookie of the Year:
Kevin Durant (Sonics)… Had the biggest responsibility of any rook and delivered.
Most Improved Player:
Rajon Rondo (Celtics)… Point guard play was a question… not any more.
Sixth Man:
Manu Ginobili (Spurs)… The most versatile reserve in the game… team MVP.
Defensive Player of the Year:
Kevin Garnett (Celtics)… The Celts are the best defensive team in the league and KG is the anchor.
MVP:
Kobe (LA Lakers)… The best player in the game – will be 1st team All-NBA and 1st team All- Defense (so will Chris Paul).
Coach of the Year:
Byron Scott… who thought this team would contend for a title in the West?
