2008, April 20: ROSE REPORT VOLUME #13 – Playoff Edition

EAST:

CELTICS/HAWKS: The hawks are in trouble... too much Celtics focus and defense - Celtics in 5.
PISTONS/76'ERS: Sixers sent a strong message to Pistons in game 1 - Detroit in 6.
MAGIC/RAPTORS: Magic could not have picked a better team to face in the 1st round - Magic in 6.
CAVALIERS/WIZARDS: Wizards have a lot to say in the media... Lebron does not care - Cavaliers in 6. 

WEST:

LAKERS/NUGGETS: Denver fought their way into the playoffs... will they fight elimination? - Lakers in 5.
HORNETS/MAVERICKS: Chris Paul is the absolute truth... Mavs sent packing - Hornets in 6. 
SPURS/SUNS: The suns have every possible edge except mental toughness - Spurs in 6.
JAZZ/ROCKETS: No Yao? no chance - Jazz in 5.