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First round predictions
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(04-20-2024, 02:47 PM)omahen Wrote: What do you think now that first round pairs are set and first game almost over? My predictions

East
Bos - Mia: Boston in 4. They are just a much better team. Perhaps Miami steals one.
NY - Phi: Phi in 7. It all depends how ready Embiid is. If he can go full strength, I think Philly is a better team
Mil - Ind: Mil in 7. It all depends if Giannis can play, otherwise it will be an easy Ind victory. Although Milwaukee were really bad lately, I sort of still believe in them.
Cle - Orl: Cle in 6. Orlando had great regular season but they are young and inexperienced. Cleveland should be much better

West:
OKC-Pels: OKC in 5. I am just not a NO believer, really surprised they beat Sacramento.
Den-LAL: Denver in 6. I think LAL will give more of a fight than last season, but Denver is a much better team. 
MIn-Pho: Phoenix in 5. Can't see Minny twin tower line-up defend Phoenix shooting. 
LAC-Dal: Dallas in 6. This is me writing as if Kawhi will be playing, which seems less likely with every day, unless Clippers are bluffing full time. Clippers were very Jekyll and Hyde like through season and it is difficult to say who they really are. I am affraid they have a gear or two in reserve, especially in the first round.

Boston in 5, because Spoelstra is a crazy good coach and will wring out a win.
NY in 6.
Ind in 5. Are you kidding me? Indiana beat them 4-0 in the regular season, has Rick coaching vs. the hapless Rivers on the other side, and Giannis is out to start the series? Milwaukee is dooooooooomed.
Cle in 5. Don't much care, because Orl is too young to make noise, and Cleveland's a lame duck team given Mitchell's proclaimed intention to leave.

OKC in 6. Pels seem to be tough for them, but no Zion.
Den in 6, presuming the refs don't completely take over, which should result in riots in every NBA city if it happens. 
Min in 6. I'm befuddled at everyone saying Pho is going to win this given how pathetic they've been this year vs. their talent level, but I would looooooove to be proven wrong. I know that some disagree, but to me, Minnesota is our toughest matchup outside the Celtics - even worse than Denver.
Dal in 6. 5 if Kawhi is out the whole series.
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First round predictions - by omahen - 04-20-2024, 02:47 PM
RE: First round predictions - by Smitty - 04-20-2024, 03:36 PM
RE: First round predictions - by DallasMaverick - 04-20-2024, 04:24 PM
RE: First round predictions - by fifteenth - 04-20-2024, 05:04 PM
RE: First round predictions - by Scott41theMavs - 04-20-2024, 03:37 PM
RE: First round predictions - by SleepingHero - 04-20-2024, 03:41 PM

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