2013 NBA Playoffs- First Round Predictions

It's the most wonderful time of the year! NBA Playoff basketball begins today, and my Rockets are actually in this year! Here are my first round predictions.
Western Conference
Thunder in 5 over Rockets: James Harden and my young Rockets against Kevin Durant and his former 'mates in OKC. Should be an up-tempo series between the two highest scoring teams in the league, but in the end, Thunder are just way too talented. I'd be thrilled if my Rockets win more than 1 game.
Clippers in 7 over Grizzlies: Here we go again. After last year's epic 7-game series, the Clippers and Grizzlies are at it again. And it should be the same type series, with Memphis trying to outgrind the Clippers with Zach Randolph and Marc Gasol, while the flashy Clippers will try to get out and run, using their superior depth to overwhelm Memphis. It comes down to Chris Paul and his duel with Mike Conley. Give the edge to CP3.
Nuggets in 6 over Warriors: Mark Jackson has done a great job with the Warriors this season, guiding them to playoffs for the first time since 2007. Stephen Curry, David Lee and Golden State have a bright future, but I don't see them keeping up with the more experienced run-and-gun Nuggets.
Spurs in 6 over Lakers: The Lakers kept it together to make the playoffs without Kobe Bryant, and have a favorable matchup against the banged up Spurs. If Pau Gasol and Dwight Howard can dominate inside consistently, and Steve Blake can continue his hot shooting, LA has a shot. In the end, though, I think Gregg Poppovich will guide ageless wonder Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, and company onward.

Eastern Conference
Heat in 4 over Bucks: Brandon Jennings and Milwaukee has played the Heat tough in the past, but LeBron, D-Wade and co. are on a mission to repeat. Should be a quick series.
Bulls in 6 over Nets: The Nets are clearly the more talented team, with three All-star caliber players in Brook Lopez, Deron Williams, and Joe Johnson. However, I think the defensive tenacity and heart of the short-handed Bulls, led by big series from Joakim Noah and Carlos Boozer will be enough to pull off the upset.
Pacers in 6 over Hawks: Great front court matchup with Roy Hibbert and David West going up against Al Horford and Josh Smith. In the end, though, I see Paul George and the smothering Pacers defense eliminating Atlanta.
Knicks in 6 over Celtics: An age-old rivalry pits New York against Boston in the first round. The aging Celtics are well-coached and play good enough defense that they'll win a game or two, but Carmelo Anthony, JR Smith and the Knicks just have too much firepower for the Celtics to pull off the upset minus Rajon Rondo.