I think the Mavs will pull it out in 7. I'd like the Blazers to win, though, because I think they'd be the slightly tougher matchup for the Lakers in round 2.
I could never root for Dallas over anybody, but I think they will win in either 6 or 7 games. I hope I am wrong though.
Portland seems to be the trendy pick for a rare first round upset, but they really aren't that great. They only have one PG and he's slow. Mavs in 5.
The Mavs sure don't look good. They are lucky Wesley Matthews and Gerald Wallace are both laying eggs so far. Doesn't look like Brandon Roy will be a factor in the post-season. He had a couple of good games after his surgery but that was very temporary relief. He's done.