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.
-Heat/76ers- Series is tied 2-2, This series is up for grabs. Joel Embiid missed 2 games, the Sixers lost both games, Joel Embiid comes back in game 3 dealing with other injuries and one that involves surgery in the offseason. Nonetheless, Joel's presence has helped the 76ers knot up the series at 2-2, but James Harden seemed to really become an offensive scoring threat last game which was really encouraging to see. This is a really tough call, but I see the 76er's wanting it more than the Heat, and I would think Joel deserves the round victory. I don't believe the Heat have enough consistent offense to keep up with the 76ers with Joel Embiid. Why hasn't Duncan Robinson had more minutes?!
-Celtics/Bucks- Series is tied 2-2, This series is tight and seems to rely solely on runs. Both the teams are excellent and are better in different ways, but if their entire team is rolling, that team is going to win. Game four, the Celtics had a lot of contribution especially from Al Horford who is putting a lot more pressure on the Bucks' defense. The Bucks have won with Giannis dominating but he even closed out game 3 which he used to be shamed for.(Not being a great closer for his team) I think the Celtics will take this series and it would look great for them.
-Suns/Mavericks- Series is tied 2-2, This series is chippy, there's some drama, and there's no clear cut winner. Chris Paul hasn't been consistent this series, Luka has been dominating defenders in the post and he's just been playing great overall. Dorian Finney-Smith having a career night helped the Mavericks take a game, but it's more likely to me that the Suns will take advantage of their size and Devin Booker needs to continue to be a factor for the Suns. I think the Suns will take the next two games and will be facing someone else in the conference finals.
-Warriors/Grizzlies- *Sigh. Injuries are the worst. I'm not going to comment on whether or not the injury was nobody's fault, or if it was Jordan Poole's fault because that doesn't matter. All that matters is that Ja Morant is injured and was listed doubtful for game 4(He didn't end up playing). Injuries are the worst, but there's no stopping them. The Grizzlies actually put up a really good fight without Morant but the Warriors just came up clutch and closed their home game out to give them a 3-1 series lead. I think this series will end in the next game they play whether or not Ja Morant returns.
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