If you haven't watched any NBA playoffs, this post is meant for you. It's still early in the postseason, a lot of things are being said about players, but we have to talk whether or not it's too early or too late. I also have made an NBA Bracket for the playoffs but that will be shown in a separate blog post after the playoffs are over, or at least after the first round is over.
-Suns/Pelicans- Series is tied 1-1, Chris Paul needs to lead Deandre Ayton and 6th man of the year finalist without Devin Booker as they're facing the ultimate underdog team led by Brandon Ingram and C.J McCollum. I ultimately think the Suns will pull this series off and win.
-Grizzlies/Timberwolves- Grizzlies are up 2-1, Anthony Edwards, D'Angelo Russell, and Patrick Beverly, need some help taking down the Grizzlies and Desmond Bane. Karl Anthony Towns has to dominate, which he hasn't done, the Timberwolves are capable of winning this series but I don't think they will.
-Warriors/Nuggets- Warriors are up 3-0, Jordan Poole has earned himself a lot more trust by playing well when they need him, he's been scoring and helping the Warriors win. The entire Warriors team is able to help each other and pick up some slack, which the Nuggets aren't doing as Nikola Jokic is the only one making a huge difference for them but it won't capitalize into wins. The Nuggets will get swept most likely.
-Mavericks/Jazz- Mavs are up 2-1, This is unreal. The Mavericks have Spencer Dinwiddie and Jalen Brunson, but no Luka Doncic, and they are somehow up 2-1 on Donovan Mitchell, Rudy Gobert, and the Jazz. I think Mike Conley having 0 points makes a good reason for the Jazz to lose game 2, but then they went on to lose game 3. I don't think the Jazz will win this series whether Luka plays or if he sits.
-Heat/Hawks- Heat are up 2-0, I simply think the Heat have more weapons on both ends of the court to beat the Hawks. P.J Tucker helps the team a lot as they can switch and still make it tough for Trae Young. I think the Heat will win this series in 4 or 5 games.
-Celtics/Nets- Celtics up 2-0, Both games have been very close, and I think will continue to be close but Ben Simmons is returning in game 4. With that being said, I think the Celtics will win in 5 or 6 games. Kevin Durant struggled last game, and may struggle a bit more which can also dictate how the team plays.
-Bucks/Bulls- Series is tied 1-1, I think this series will go 6 games or 7 games and the Bucks will win. Brook Lopez will have to help Giannis, but their experience should be enough to hold the Bulls to less points.
-76er's/Raptors- 76er's are up 3-0, Whether or not James Harden is playing great or mediocre, he seems to be doing what he has to do to get his team to win. He is a threat on the court at all times, he has great court vision for Maxey, Harris and Green. The Raptors' game to win was game 3 but they couldn't hold on and I think the 76er's will win the series in four.
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