NBA Playoffs 2008: classifieds.

We know all qualified for the 2008 playoffs. Not only that, in the East already know the draw. Let's look at the classifieds.

Golden State Warriors and Indiana Pacers, eliminated

Although both teams can be proud of having fought to the end, the truth is that nothing will take away the bitter taste of not being among 8 chosen for his lecture. Special mention for Golden State Warriors to be in the East would be in fourth place but this is what is the classification system in the NBA. In the West fighting among high-powered equipment while in the East teams with losing record fall.

In fact, the three top finishers in the West playoffs come into play in the East with that brand.

But now to the actual data. Golden State lost to Phoenix Suns after going to win in the fourth quarter by 10 points, and Indiana lost to Washington Wizards 110-117 in a game where Gilbert Arenas sat on the bench as a precaution.

The playoffs in the Eastern Conference

In the West there is nothing decided on the crossings (except Dallas and Denver occupy the last two posts), it could be a tie at 55 wins five times (Hornets, Spurs, Rockets, Jazz and Suns), triple tie 56 (Hornets, Lakers and Spurs), double tie at 57 (Lakers and Hornets), three-way tie at 54 (Jazz, Rockets and Suns) and even a tie at 50 wins in the last two posts (Mavericks, Nuggets) ...

In the East we have all decided. The crosses for the playoffs 2008 are as follows:

Boston Celtics (1) - Atlanta Hawks (8)
Cleveland Cavaliers (4) - Washington Wizards (5)

Orlando Magic (3) - Toronto Raptors (6)
Detroit Pistons (2) - Philadelphia Sixers (7)

The first teams have home court advantage (2-2-1-1-1). The series are the best of 7 games. The playoffs are split according to crossing Conference semifinals.

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