LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers will certainly be a team to watch in the Eastern Conference Playoffs. (PHOTO CREDIT: Sports Illustrated)
By Matt Noonan (@MattNoonan11)
The 2018 N.B.A. Playoffs officially begin tomorrow – yes, welcome to the postseason, basketball fans!
This is one of my favorite postseasons to follow – I do also enjoy playoff hockey as well, but playoff basketball is something I could watch all the time. So, without further ado, here are my predictions for the upcoming N.B.A. playoffs, enjoy!
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First Round (Eastern Conference)
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No. 1 Toronto vs. No. 8 Washington |
Prediction: Toronto (Six Games) |
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No. 2 Boston vs. No. 7 Milwaukee |
Prediction: Boston (Seven Games) |
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No. 3 Philadelphia vs. No. 6 Mami |
Prediction: Philadelphia (Six Games) |
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No. 4 Cleveland vs. No. 5 Indiana |
Prediction: Cleveland (Six Games) |
First Round (Western Conference)
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No. 1 Houston vs. No. 8 Minnesota |
Prediction: Houston (Five Games) |
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No. 2 Golden State vs. No. 7 San Antonio |
Prediction: Golden State (Six Games) |
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No. 3 Portland vs. No. 6 New Orleans |
Prediction: Portland (Six Games) |
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No. 4 Oklahoma City vs. No. 5 Utah |
Prediction: Oklahoma City (Six Games) |
Semifinals (Eastern Conference)
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No. 1 Toronto vs. No. 4 Cleveland |
Prediction: No. 4 Cleveland (Six Games) |
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No. 2 Boston vs. No. 3 Philadelphia |
Prediction: No. 3 Philadelphia (Six Games) |
Semifinals (Western Conference
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No. 1 Houston vs. No. 4 Oklahoma City |
Prediction: No. 1 Houston (Six Games) |
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No. 2 Golden State vs. No. 3 Portland |
Prediction: No. 3 Portland (Seven Games) |
Eastern Conference Finals
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No. 3 Philadelphia vs. No. 4 Cleveland |
Prediction: No. 4 Cleveland (Seven Games) |
Western Conference Finals
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No. 1 Houston vs. No. 3 Portland |
Prediction: No. 1 Houston (Six Games) |
N.B.A. Finals
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No. 1 Houston vs. No. 4 Cleveland |
No. 4 Cleveland (Seven Games) |
