It’s one of the best times of the year in the NBA with playoff action galore.
Hello folks. Here is going to be your first round discussion for all the teams not named the Lakers.
First round matchups
West
1 seed Thunder versus the 8 seed Grizzlies. Series is tied 0-0
2 seed Rockets versus the 7 seed Warriors. Series is tied 0-0
3 seed Lakers vs 6 seed Timberwolves . Series is tied up 0-0
4 seed Denver versus 5 seed Clippers. Series is tied up 0-0
East
1 seed Cavaliers versus the 8 seed Heat. Series is tied up 0-0
2 seed Celtics vs the 7 seed Magic. Series is tied up 0-0
3 seed Knicks versus the 6 seeded Pistons. Series is tied up 0-0
4 seed Pacers versus the 5 seed Bucks. Pacers are up 1-0
My predictions
West
Thunder will win the series in six games against the Grizzlies
Warriors will win the series in seven games versus the Rockets
Lakers in five versus the Timberwolves
Clippers will beat the Nuggets in five
East
Cavs in five against the Heat
Magic in seven versus the Celtics
Pistons in six against the Knicks
Bucks beat Pacers in seven
I will update this thread as the first round progresses. Have at it in the comments below.
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