Bodog Beat

Chris Paul has been destroying the Mavericks thus far. (AP Images)

As exciting as the 2008 playoffs have been, much of what we expected has transpired thus far.

The Atlanta Hawks have no business calling themselves a playoff team. The Houston Rockets are as mediocre as we said they were during their 22-game winning streak. The Denver Nuggets need to do some high school defensive drills, and the San Antonio Spurs still have the Phoenix Suns' number.

The only first-round series that should come as a shock is the New Orleans Hornets' dominance of the Dallas Mavericks. If the MVP award included the playoffs, Chris Paul would have the award locked up.

To keep you betting on the NBA's hot wagers, here are our power rankings for Week 2 of the NBA playoffs.