The Villanovan

Issue date: 4/24/08 Section: Sports

Media Credit: Internet Photo Kobe Bryant looks to lead the Lakers, one of the favorites to come out of the West, to another title.

For the past 82 games, each NBA team has been scratching and clawing its way into playoff position. Finally, April is here, and each player is now given the chance to make this either the best season of their lives or one that is "Superbad." With a little help from the movie, here is a breakdown of this year's participants in the NBA playoffs.



ATLANTA HAWKS (16)

"You know, home ec. is a joke. Everyone takes it to just get an A."

The joke of the NBA this season is the bottom of the Eastern Conference. The Hawks have taken advantage of that joke by making the playoffs with a losing record. Atlanta has a lot of young talent, and just being in the postseason is an accomplishment, but the Hawks will find themselves gone very soon.



PHILADELPHIA 76ERS (15)

"I gotta catch a glimpse of these warlocks. Let's make a move."

The 76ers could be the most unexpected participant in the playoffs this season. As a result, a lot of the Philadelphia faithful know very little about this team except that they have Andre Iguodala. However, with a matchup against the Pistons, fans should tune in quickly before the 76ers are gone.



TORONTO RAPTORS (14)

"Muhammed is the most commonly used name on Earth. Read a book for once."

This quote could only apply to the Raptors, who are composed of Chris Bosh and several foreign-born players that the casual NBA fan knows nothing about. Don't worry though, Toronto's poor play down the stretch means there is no reason to get to know these guys for more than a week.



DENVER NUGGETS (13)

"We could be that mistake!"

Last year we saw the No.8 seeded Golden State Warriors became the nation's media darlings as they knocked off the No.1 seed Dallas Mavericks. Denver would love to make it two years in a row, but there's a major difference between going against Dirk Nowitzki and a cold-blooded Kobe Bryant.



WASHINGTON WIZARDS (12)

"And take off that vest. You look like Aladdin."

This quote is more a statement on their terrible shiny gold jerseys that belong in... well, "Aladdin." As for the team itself, it is the third year in a row that the Wizards take on the Cavaliers in the first round, and while everyone in Washington is confident that they will win, a third-straight series loss seems more likely.

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