Apr 14, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) is pressured by Chicago Bulls shooting guard Daequan Cook (14) during the second half at American Airlines Arena. Miami won 105-93. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

(1) Miami Heat versus (5) Chicago Bulls

• Game 1: Chicago at Miami on Monday, May 6 at 7 p.m. ET on TNT
• Game 2: Chicago at Miami on Wednesday, May 8 at 7 p.m. ET on TNT
• Game 3: Miami at Chicago on Friday, May 10 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN
• Game 4: Miami at Chicago, Time, Date and TV TBD
• Game 5*: Chicago at Miami, Time, Date and TV TBD
• Game 6*: Miami at Chicago, Time, Date and TV TBD
• Game 7*: Chicago at Miami, Time, Date and TV TBD

Apr 14, 2013; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks small forward Carmelo Anthony (7) begins to drive past Indiana Pacers small forward Sam Young (4) during the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. Knicks won 90-80. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

(2) New York Knicks versus (3) Indiana Pacers

• Game 1: Indiana at New York on Sunday, May 5 at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC
• Game 2: Indiana at New York on Tuesday, May 7 at 7 p.m. ET on TNT
• Game 3: New York at Indiana on Saturday, May 11 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC
• Game 4: New York at Indiana, Time, Date and TV TBD
• Game 5*: Indiana at New York, Time, Date and TV TBD
• Game 6*: New York at Indianapolis, Time, Date and TV TBD
• Game 7*: Indiana at New York, Time, Date and TV TBD

LMar 20, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook (0) sets up to guard Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley (11) during the game at FedEx Forum. Memphis Grizzlies defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder in overtime with a score of 90-89. Mandatory Credit: Spruce DerdenUSA TODAY Sports

(1) Oklahoma City Thunder versus (5) Memphis Grizzlies

• Game 1: Memphis at Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 5 at 1 p.m. ET on ABC
• Game 2: at Oklahoma City: Tuesday, May 7 at 9:30 p.m. ET on TNT
• Game 3: Oklahoma City at Memphis, Saturday, May 11 at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN
• Game 4: Oklahoma City at Memphis, Time, Date and TV TBD
• Game 5*: Memphis at Oklahoma City, Time, Date and TV TBD
• Game 6*: Oklahoma City at Memphis, Time, Date and TV TBD
• Game 7*: Memphis at Oklahoma City, Time, Date and TV TBD

Mar 20, 2013; San Antonio, TX, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) drives to the basket while guarded by San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) during the second half at the AT

(2) San Antonio Spurs versus (6) Golden State Warriors

• Game 1: Golden State at San Antonio on Monday, May 6 at 9:30 p.m. ET on TNT
• Game 2: Golden State at San Antonio on Wednesday, May 8 at 9:30 p.m. ET on TNT
• Game 3: San Antonio at Golden State on Friday, May 10 at 10:30 p.m. ET ESPN
• Game 4: San Antonio at Golden State, Time, Date and TV TBD
• Game 5*: Golden State at San Antonio, Time, Date and TV TBD
• Game 6*: San Antonio at Golden State, Time, Date and TV TBD
• Game 7*: Golden State at San Antonio, Time, Date and TV TBD

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Let’s take a look at how the West will end up.

1. Los Angeles Clippers – The Clippers have been on the losing end things dropping three straight with Chris Paul out of action. Whenever they are fully healthy, their depth and star power makes them the favorite in the conference.

February 4, 2013; Washington, DC, USA; Injured Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul (c) talks with Clippers power forward Blake Griffin (32) and Clippers small forward Grant Hill (33) on the bench against the Washington Wizards in the fourth quarter at Verizon Center. The Wizards won 98-90. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

2. San Antonio Spurs – The Tim Duncan injury isn’t as bad as it looked which is a sigh of a relief not just for Spurs fans, but NBA fans everywhere. Yes the team is old again. But they continue winning.

Feb 2, 2013; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich talks with San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker (9) during the first half against the Washington Wizards at the AT

3. Oklahoma City Thunder – James Harden who? Kevin Durant is showing why he’s the leagues best scoring threat and right up there with LeBron James in the MVP race. Durant and Russell Westbrook, along with a strong supporting cast, will have home court in the first round again.

Feb 4, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) reacts to a play in action against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at the Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

4. Denver Nuggets – The Nuggets have a relatively easy schedule the rest of February and a decent one in March. When April comes around however, the Nuggets will be challenged. It’s essential for Denver to dominate the rest of the month when it comes to position. The Nuggets will likely have a first round matchup against the Warriors or Grizzlies – both whom they fair well against.

January 30, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Ty Lawson (3) during the second half against the Houston Rockets at the Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 118-110. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

5. Golden State Warriors – Why couldn’t their owner make the playoff guarantee this year instead of last? A rejuvenated David Lee and a healthy Stephen Curry are making the difference for the Warriors this year. Look for an exciting first round matchup between the Warriors and Nuggets in the playoffs.

Jan 28, 2013; Toronto, ON, Canada; Golden State Warriors forward David Lee (10) against the Toronto Raptors at the Air Canada Centre. The Warriors beat the Raptors 114-102. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

6. Memphis Grizzlies – The Grizzlies traded away their top scorer in Rudy Gay and well, the return wasn’t great. While I feel Zach Randolph is the Grizzlies best player, a team can only get worse when losing its top scorer. Luckily for Memphis, they sit six games ahead of the Utah Jazz right now and should be able to hold them off for the No. 6 seed and a first round date with the Thunder.

Jan 18, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) during the game against the Sacramento Kings at the FedEx Forum. Memphis defeated Sacramento 85-69. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

7. Houston Rockets – This is simple for me because the Jazz can’t win on the road. They are 18-5 at home, but just 9-17 on the road. It will catch up to them as Harden and Jeremy Lin stop a late surge from the Jazz, Mavericks, Trail Blazers and Lakers to grab the No. 7 seed.

Feb 2, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden (13) taunts a ref after being called for a foul resulting in a technical against the Charlotte Bobcats during the second half at the Toyota Center. The Rockets won 109-95. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Campbell-USA TODAY Sports

8. Los Angeles Lakers – Trust me when I say I hope I’m wrong. If Dwight Howard is healthy though, the Lakers will make the final playoff spot. With Kobe Bryant looking like the best point guard (?) since Magic Johnson, the Lakers clinch the final playoff spot from the Blazers on the the final day of the season with a win over the Rockets. Look for an all Los Angeles first round battle to start things off in the playoffs.

December 26, 2012; Denver, CO, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 126-114. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports