Dirty Bird 2010 NBA Eastern Divisional Playoff Hot Picks: Atlanta Hawks (4) - Milwaukee Bucks (2)

The Atlanta Hawks will use their defensive talents to make big plays happen when they need them most. This series will not be an easy playoff run for the Atlanta Hawks; the team will need to play their best basketball if they will advance to the next round.

NBA rookie Brandon Jennings of the Milwaukee Bucks will give the Hawks all they can handle, and if the Hawks can contain Jennings from making big plays, then they will dominate the series. The Hawks two players who will contribute to the overall win will be Mike Bibby and Joe Johnson, their athleticism and fast-break points will also give the Hawks the edge over the Bucks.

If the Milwaukee Bucks are to have a chance to possibly win the 1^st round of the playoffs will depend on their defensive plays that could change the outcome of the series. If Jerry Stackhouse and Carlos Delfino can gets their 3 point grove production rolling - this will give the Bucks a chance to shut down the Hawks defensive fire power.

Without a doubt, the Atlanta Hawks have the edge over the bucks, point guard Jamal Crawford will also be a pivotal contributor in helping the Hawks wins the series.

My projection is that the Atlanta Hawks will dominate this 1^st round of the playoffs, and in return this will give their team the momentum on a possible advancement in the second round of the playoffs.