Birdsong once called the three certainties of life: "Death

Birdsong once called the three certainties of life: "Death, taxes and my jump shot." I'd like to add high-gas prices and the inevitability of an NBA lockout come this summer but let's keep it simple and just say the top teams in the league are all likely going to be left standing when the conference semifinals kick in Fendi Sunglasses. With that in mind, let's take a closer look at this year's opening round matchups with the help of TNT's Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith along with current NBA TV analysts Kevin McHale and Greg Anthony... EASTERN CONFERENCE (1) CHICAGO vs. (8) INDIANA Usually a one-eight matchup isn't all that intriguing and this series doesn't figure to change that line of thinking Roberto Cavalli Sunglasses. The Bulls top four of presumptive MVP Derrick Rose, Carlos Boozer, Luol Deng and Joakim Noah figures to be tough for anyone to deal with and expecting a team that didn't even finish .500 in the regular season to make any noise is folly. The Pacers shot just 38.0 percent against the Bulls during the season and things only figure to get tougher now as the intensity ratchets up. Chicago has been virtually unbeatable at the United Center this season and Indiana doesn't look like much of a hurdle Ferragamo Sunglasses.