2011 NBA Playoffs Predictions: Who’ll Win Every Series Through the NBA Finals

All eight of the NBA's first-round playoff matchups are officially set.  And with all 16 teams in place, it's time to predict how each will fare (not just in the first round, but all the way to the end).

Which teams can score an early upset?  Which teams have a legitimate shot at a title?

Does the recent play of the Lakers or Celtics mean anything?  Will LeBron James finally get the playoff monkey off his back?

These questions and many more will be answered over the next couple months.  

Here are predictions for each series from now through the finals... 

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