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From Phoenix to foul play, lots of playoff surprises so far

By John Hollinger
ESPN.com

Monday, April 28, 2008

As always, it's been a surprising NBA postseason. Not always in an exciting way, though -- our supposedly awesome first round might see seven of the eight series end in five games or fewer. But that isn't the only surprise. With the Mavs and Suns being down big in series that are referenda on blockbuster midseason trades, the Sixers giving the heavily favored Pistons fits, and the sight of snowflakes outside my hotel window Sunday afternoon in Denver, we've had plenty of unexpected events. H ...

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