I did some predictions last week and will be keeping the predictions of the match ups are the same.I will change the predictions of the seeds that have changed.
Eastern Conference
1.Toronto Raptors 59-23 4
8.Washington Wizards 43-39 2
DeMar DeRozan will be too much for John Wall and the Wizards.I could definitley see a six game series between these two,but the Raptors have been too good this year.Predicted Series Score:4-2
4.Cleveland Cavaliers 50-32 4
5.Indiana Pacers 48-34 1
LeBron James.James and the Cavs did lose to Philadelphia last night but if Philadelphia loses out then the Cleveland will get the three seed.If this series will lock in,which is likely,LeBron James will overpower Victor Oladipo and the Pacers in five games.Predicted Series Score:4-1
3.Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 4
6.Miami Heat 44-38 2
Ben Simmons has been on a terror these last sixteen,leading them to those victories while putting up a triple-double in each one,breaking Oscar Robertson’s record.Simmons and if Joel Embiid comes back could dominate the Heat.I will give the Heat two wins,though.Predicted Series Score:4-2
2.Boston Celtics 55-27 3
7.Milwaukee Bucks 44-38 4
My first upset of the first round goes to the Milwaukee Bucks.Giannis Antetoukoumpo has been playing great,averaging twenty-seven points and ten boards for them,as well.While the Celtics have been playing well,its going to be tough for them to get out of the first round without star Kyrie Irving.Predicted Series Score:4-3
Western Conference
1.Houston Rockets 65-17 4
8.Minnesota Timberwolves 47-35 1
It sucks that Minnesota,led by a trio of great young players, have to play the most dominant team in the NBA during the NBA season during the first round of the playoffs.James Harden and the Rockets will only give one game up to the T-Wolves and will roll into the second round.Predicted Series Score:4-1
4.Oklahoma City Thunder 48-34 4
5.Utah Jazz 48-34 3
If Russell Westbook keeps stat padding and Paul George playing well,Oklahoma City can win in five games.The Utah Jazz will push the Thunder to seven games,though.Thunder move on to the second round.Series Score:4-3
3.Portland Trail Blazers 48-31 4
6.New Orleans Pelicans 3
Blazers Point Guard Damian Lillard has been great this season as usual,but has taken this Trail Blazers team to different heights.Anthony Davis has also been on a terror for the Pelicans but has lost all four of his NBA playoff games,so I’m giving Damian Lillard and his playoff experience a game seven win over the Pelicans.Predicted Series Score:4-3
2.Golden State Warriors 58-24 4
7.San Antonio 47-35 2
If the Spurs had Kawhi Leonard off the injury list and playing, I would pick San Antonio.Stephen Curry,who was ruled out for game one,they still have Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green,a good team.I’m picking the Warriors in six.Predicted Series Score:4-2
