NBA Playoffs Predictions
NBA Playoffs Predictions
1st Round
Western Conference
Western Conference
Warriors vs Clippers: Way to much talent for the Clippers to handle. The Clippers show heart and hustle in the regular season as the best team in LA. However that will only get so far in the NBA Playoffs. Especially with a team as talented as the Warriors.
Warriors 4-0
Nuggets vs Spurs: The Nuggets are really good at home and are the biggest surprise in 2019-2020. Yes the Lakers missed the playoffs but the Nuggets missed the playoffs last year now are the second best team record wise in the West. They are really good at home and the Spurs are really bad on the road. The series will be close as the Spurs have talent and coach Pop. However home court will get it done for the Nuggets.
Nuggets 4-2
Trail Blazer vs Thunder: The Trail Blazers were having another season to show they deserve to be respected, but that third seed is hiding how good they are now. CJ McCollum is coming off an injury while Nurkic is out for the season. The Thunder will have Steven Adams against his former teammate Enes Kanter. If Paul George doesn’t have a drastic injury with his shoulder and Westbrook doesn’t play hero ball I don’t see the series lasting long. The Thunder win their first series since KD left.
Thunder 4-1
Rockets vs Jazz: The Rockets were a game away from beating the Warriors last year they certainly remember that. Everyone just hopes the Warriors slip up to beat them the Rockets know they can beat the Warriors. Yes the job Quinn Snyder has done a great job in Utah with no all stars in 2019-2020 on his team but like the Clippers heart and hustle will only get you so far. Mid season Houston was feeling the loss of Trevor Ariza. I don’t think that’s the case anymore the defense is there. The Rockets make quick work of Utah.
Rockets 4-0
2nd Round
Warriors vs Rockets: The showdown everyone wanted in the WCF but we will take it how we get it. If the Rockets have really got rid of the memory of missing 27 straight threes, and blowing the 3-2 lead to Golden State they will give the Warriors a problem. The Warriors defense hasn’t been that great in the regular season as well of four huge losses at Oracle. Maybe they were resting for the playoffs but they are telling losses. Golden State added Demarcus Cousins since they beat the Rockets which does make them better, but turmoil in the playoffs is always possible. It’ll be interesting to see how the Warriors respond when the going gets tough.
Warriors 4-3
Nuggets vs Thunder: A series that will be great but no one is talking about. The Nuggets get home court advantage which is huge for them as I said before being one of the best teams at home. The Thunder will make quick work of the Blazers and if the Spurs give the Nuggets problems then the Thunder will be well rested. Neither team really has been here but the Thunder have players that have. The Nuggets and Thunder will be in dog fights but if Westbrook doesn’t get away from himself the Nuggets can show his weakness. If Paul George plays how he did when he played with Indiana against Miami the series may be quicker than most think.
Thunder 4-2
Western Conference Finals
Warriors vs Thunder: The KD vs Westbrook showdown we all been waiting for. The Thunder matchup well against the Warriors they have PG who can keep up with KD since he may be a top 3 two way player in the league. Westbrook vs Curry which has been a battle for years. The Thunder are an athletic teams but the only way they can win is if Westbrook plays well and the bench players take over the Warriors bench. The Thunder starters can keep it close with the Warriors starters but can the bench make up that gap? Maybe. The Warriors are obviously still are the best assembled team of all time and it’s theirs to lose. However the Thunder bring emotion to the game, theirs an added pressure on KD against his former team, and pressure breaks pipes.
Warriors 4-3
Eastern Conference
1st Round
Bucks vs Pistons: The Bucks swept the regular season series playing the best basketball they have played since who knows when. The Bucks will miss Malcom Brogdon of course but not for the first round. Giannis Antetokounmpo is taking over the NBA with an MVP caliber season, now looks to prove how good he really is. The Pistons will run the Blake Griffin show but it won’t nearly be enough.
Bucks 4-0
Raptors vs Magic: The Raptors have been showing Kawhi Leonard they will do anything for him to stay. They let him rest when he wanted, they went and got Marc Gasol, they let him do Leonard which all he wants. Leonard it’s time to show that you can win without a Pop system. The Magic are one of the two teams with the best record from the All Star break so yes they are hot. However not hot enough to beat Toronto. The Raptors can play defense with Gasol, Leonard, and the surprise season Siakam. Also don’t forget about Kyle Lowry. Yes quick series for Toronto.
Raptors 4-1
76ers vs Nets: The 76ers may be without Joel Embiid for game one so the Nets do have a chance to steal one. If he missed anymore games the 76ers should be worried. The Nets are really good and are well coached. The Nets head coach Kenny Atkins can expose Ben Simmons weakness if Embiid isn’t there. With how D'Angelo Russell is playing the Nets have all the momentum to pull off the upset. The 76ers are very talented, and Jimmy Butler and Tobias Harris are both still really good. I can see the Nets making the series tough but that’s really it.
76ers 4-2
Celtics vs Pacers: The Celtics have had their struggles in the regular season and won’t have Marcus Smart for the first two rounds which is a huge deal. However the Pacers are without their best player Victor Oladipo. The question for the Celtics in this playoff is are they going to play last playoffs style; where they pass the ball, share it, and no hero? Or will they just ride Kyrie Irving to the finish. Irving is all about being clutch don’t see that changing. The Celtics are built for the playoffs.
Celtics 4-1
Round 2
Bucks vs Celtics: The round where the Eastern Conference really starts to pick up. The Celtics beat the Bucks last year without Kyrie Irving last playoffs. It was in seven games but this is a totally different Bucks team. The Celtics will be without Marcus Smart but the Bucks may miss Brogdon for some games. Giannis Antetokounmpo is a amazing talent that is coming to form. Kyrie Irving’s half in half out will hurt him. The Bucks are the best defensive team in the game and will expose the Celtics. The under performance of Jayson Tatum and Jalen Brown will hurt them drastically. Brad Stevens system is not for talented team. Look at his track record small school at Butler, and every Celtics team he’s had doesn’t have many superstars. It’s a lot of role players or young players looking to prove something. The Bucks have all the goods. The Bucks get revenge.
Bucks 4-2
Raptors vs 76ers: The Raptors and 76ers series is an interesting matchup. The 76ers have a very talented starting lineup but an alright bench. The Raptors have a good starting lineup but it’s their bench that sets them away from these Eastern Conference teams. The 76ers have no one that will stop Kawhi Leonard and expect them to make Simmons shoot. If Joel Embiid doesn’t play his best ball they don’t have a chance. Kawhi Leonard knows how to win in the playoffs everyone else on the floor doesn’t. That is the X factor.
Raptors 4-2
Eastern Conference Championship
Bucks vs Raptors: The Bucks and Raptors are built on a very similar style, one superstar with a star and solid role players. The matchup is obviously Giannis Antetokounmpo vs Kawhi Leonard that everyone wants to see. It’s the matchup between Lowry v Bledsoe that is most interesting. They are the side show. If they match each other then it could come down to the battle of the benches. This series is a down to the wire series. Two top 3 defensive teams don’t expect a lot of scoring. It’s going to be a fun one.
Bucks 4-3
NBA Finals
Bucks vs Warriors
It seems that no knows this but the Bucks are the best team to beat the Warriors. Think about it. How do score against the Warriors? have an unstoppable player inside with shooters around him. The Bucks have that almost at the highest level. The Warriors defense is also not what it used to be. The Bucks are a one in defense rating and third in FG%. The Warriors are first in FG% but eleventh I’m defensive rating. The Bucks are also the “Trees”if you can take away space it’s harder to shoot the Bucks do they better than everybody. Of course the Warriors are the Warriors but the Finals will be a lot more interesting than people think. Wouldn’t be shocked if we saw an upset. Screw it let’s say we called it.
Bucks over Warriors 4-3
Warriors 4-0
Nuggets vs Spurs: The Nuggets are really good at home and are the biggest surprise in 2019-2020. Yes the Lakers missed the playoffs but the Nuggets missed the playoffs last year now are the second best team record wise in the West. They are really good at home and the Spurs are really bad on the road. The series will be close as the Spurs have talent and coach Pop. However home court will get it done for the Nuggets.
Nuggets 4-2
Trail Blazer vs Thunder: The Trail Blazers were having another season to show they deserve to be respected, but that third seed is hiding how good they are now. CJ McCollum is coming off an injury while Nurkic is out for the season. The Thunder will have Steven Adams against his former teammate Enes Kanter. If Paul George doesn’t have a drastic injury with his shoulder and Westbrook doesn’t play hero ball I don’t see the series lasting long. The Thunder win their first series since KD left.
Thunder 4-1
Rockets vs Jazz: The Rockets were a game away from beating the Warriors last year they certainly remember that. Everyone just hopes the Warriors slip up to beat them the Rockets know they can beat the Warriors. Yes the job Quinn Snyder has done a great job in Utah with no all stars in 2019-2020 on his team but like the Clippers heart and hustle will only get you so far. Mid season Houston was feeling the loss of Trevor Ariza. I don’t think that’s the case anymore the defense is there. The Rockets make quick work of Utah.
Rockets 4-0
2nd Round
Warriors vs Rockets: The showdown everyone wanted in the WCF but we will take it how we get it. If the Rockets have really got rid of the memory of missing 27 straight threes, and blowing the 3-2 lead to Golden State they will give the Warriors a problem. The Warriors defense hasn’t been that great in the regular season as well of four huge losses at Oracle. Maybe they were resting for the playoffs but they are telling losses. Golden State added Demarcus Cousins since they beat the Rockets which does make them better, but turmoil in the playoffs is always possible. It’ll be interesting to see how the Warriors respond when the going gets tough.
Warriors 4-3
Nuggets vs Thunder: A series that will be great but no one is talking about. The Nuggets get home court advantage which is huge for them as I said before being one of the best teams at home. The Thunder will make quick work of the Blazers and if the Spurs give the Nuggets problems then the Thunder will be well rested. Neither team really has been here but the Thunder have players that have. The Nuggets and Thunder will be in dog fights but if Westbrook doesn’t get away from himself the Nuggets can show his weakness. If Paul George plays how he did when he played with Indiana against Miami the series may be quicker than most think.
Thunder 4-2
Western Conference Finals
Warriors vs Thunder: The KD vs Westbrook showdown we all been waiting for. The Thunder matchup well against the Warriors they have PG who can keep up with KD since he may be a top 3 two way player in the league. Westbrook vs Curry which has been a battle for years. The Thunder are an athletic teams but the only way they can win is if Westbrook plays well and the bench players take over the Warriors bench. The Thunder starters can keep it close with the Warriors starters but can the bench make up that gap? Maybe. The Warriors are obviously still are the best assembled team of all time and it’s theirs to lose. However the Thunder bring emotion to the game, theirs an added pressure on KD against his former team, and pressure breaks pipes.
Warriors 4-3
Eastern Conference
1st Round
Bucks vs Pistons: The Bucks swept the regular season series playing the best basketball they have played since who knows when. The Bucks will miss Malcom Brogdon of course but not for the first round. Giannis Antetokounmpo is taking over the NBA with an MVP caliber season, now looks to prove how good he really is. The Pistons will run the Blake Griffin show but it won’t nearly be enough.
Bucks 4-0
Raptors vs Magic: The Raptors have been showing Kawhi Leonard they will do anything for him to stay. They let him rest when he wanted, they went and got Marc Gasol, they let him do Leonard which all he wants. Leonard it’s time to show that you can win without a Pop system. The Magic are one of the two teams with the best record from the All Star break so yes they are hot. However not hot enough to beat Toronto. The Raptors can play defense with Gasol, Leonard, and the surprise season Siakam. Also don’t forget about Kyle Lowry. Yes quick series for Toronto.
Raptors 4-1
76ers vs Nets: The 76ers may be without Joel Embiid for game one so the Nets do have a chance to steal one. If he missed anymore games the 76ers should be worried. The Nets are really good and are well coached. The Nets head coach Kenny Atkins can expose Ben Simmons weakness if Embiid isn’t there. With how D'Angelo Russell is playing the Nets have all the momentum to pull off the upset. The 76ers are very talented, and Jimmy Butler and Tobias Harris are both still really good. I can see the Nets making the series tough but that’s really it.
76ers 4-2
Celtics vs Pacers: The Celtics have had their struggles in the regular season and won’t have Marcus Smart for the first two rounds which is a huge deal. However the Pacers are without their best player Victor Oladipo. The question for the Celtics in this playoff is are they going to play last playoffs style; where they pass the ball, share it, and no hero? Or will they just ride Kyrie Irving to the finish. Irving is all about being clutch don’t see that changing. The Celtics are built for the playoffs.
Celtics 4-1
Round 2
Bucks vs Celtics: The round where the Eastern Conference really starts to pick up. The Celtics beat the Bucks last year without Kyrie Irving last playoffs. It was in seven games but this is a totally different Bucks team. The Celtics will be without Marcus Smart but the Bucks may miss Brogdon for some games. Giannis Antetokounmpo is a amazing talent that is coming to form. Kyrie Irving’s half in half out will hurt him. The Bucks are the best defensive team in the game and will expose the Celtics. The under performance of Jayson Tatum and Jalen Brown will hurt them drastically. Brad Stevens system is not for talented team. Look at his track record small school at Butler, and every Celtics team he’s had doesn’t have many superstars. It’s a lot of role players or young players looking to prove something. The Bucks have all the goods. The Bucks get revenge.
Bucks 4-2
Raptors vs 76ers: The Raptors and 76ers series is an interesting matchup. The 76ers have a very talented starting lineup but an alright bench. The Raptors have a good starting lineup but it’s their bench that sets them away from these Eastern Conference teams. The 76ers have no one that will stop Kawhi Leonard and expect them to make Simmons shoot. If Joel Embiid doesn’t play his best ball they don’t have a chance. Kawhi Leonard knows how to win in the playoffs everyone else on the floor doesn’t. That is the X factor.
Raptors 4-2
Eastern Conference Championship
Bucks vs Raptors: The Bucks and Raptors are built on a very similar style, one superstar with a star and solid role players. The matchup is obviously Giannis Antetokounmpo vs Kawhi Leonard that everyone wants to see. It’s the matchup between Lowry v Bledsoe that is most interesting. They are the side show. If they match each other then it could come down to the battle of the benches. This series is a down to the wire series. Two top 3 defensive teams don’t expect a lot of scoring. It’s going to be a fun one.
Bucks 4-3
NBA Finals
Bucks vs Warriors
It seems that no knows this but the Bucks are the best team to beat the Warriors. Think about it. How do score against the Warriors? have an unstoppable player inside with shooters around him. The Bucks have that almost at the highest level. The Warriors defense is also not what it used to be. The Bucks are a one in defense rating and third in FG%. The Warriors are first in FG% but eleventh I’m defensive rating. The Bucks are also the “Trees”if you can take away space it’s harder to shoot the Bucks do they better than everybody. Of course the Warriors are the Warriors but the Finals will be a lot more interesting than people think. Wouldn’t be shocked if we saw an upset. Screw it let’s say we called it.
Bucks over Warriors 4-3
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