The NBA playoffs start today, and I’m excited.

My Chicago Bulls earned the top seed in the East, and will take on the Philadelphia 76ers.

The powerful Miami Heat have the #2 seed, and will take on the Knicks in an intriguing first round matchup — you never know which Knicks team is going to show up.

In the other two matchups, the Magic will take on the Pacers, and the Celtics will play the Hawks.

The ageless San Antonio Spurs earned the top seed in the West, and will take on the Utah Jazz.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are the #2 seed, and will play the defending champion Dallas Mavericks.

The other two series are going to be hard fought battles: Lakers vs the Nuggets, and Grizzlies vs the Clippers.

All first round game dates and times are included at this link.

What are your predictions for the playoffs? Some experts have the Heat winning it all, while others have the young and exciting Oklahoma City Thunder.

I can’t wait for it to get started!