1st round predictions

[ambchang]

Can't believe we don't have a thread here, and I know I am a few days late for this, but below are my predictions.

Eastern Conference:
Miami vs. Hawks, currently Miami up 1-0
I originally had Miami in 5, still sticking with it

Celtics vs. Nets, currently Celtics up 1-0
I originally had Celtics in 6, now thinking it may be Celtics in 7 or maybe even Nets in 7. The Nets are undisciplined but just has overwhelming talent. If Irving is on fire they are tough to stop.

Bucks vs. Bulls, currently Bucks up 1-0
Originally Bucks in 4, sticking with it.

76ers vs. Toronto, currently 76ers up 1-0
Originally had 6ers in 6, now thinking a sweep

Western Conference:
Suns vs. Pels, currently Suns up 1-0
Originally had Suns sweep, sticking with it

Grizzlies vs. Wolves, currently Wolves up 1-0
Originally had Grizz in 5, no have Grizz in 7

Warriors vs. Nuggets, current Warriors up 1-0
Originally had Warriors in 6, now have Warriors in 5

Mavs vs Jazz, current Jazz up 1-0
Originally had Mavs in 5, but depends if Doncic is back. If yes, then Mavs in 6, otherwise, Jazz in 5.

[Robz4000]

Made mine in another thread but:

East:
Heat over Hawks in 4 (5 if ATL gets Collins or Capela back)
Celtics over Nets in 7
Bucks over Bulls in 5
Sixers over Raptors in 7 (5 now with all of TOR's injuries)

West:
Suns over Pels in 4
Grizz over T'Pups in 7 (now leaning T'Pups in 6)
Dubs over Nuggets in 5
Mavs over Jazz in 5 (now Jazz in 6 with Doncic out)

[Robz4000]

Also FWIW, calling the Suns to win their first title in June.

[ambchang]

For finals, if Celtics can get past the nets I think they can win it all. Eric Williams injury was a blow but the Celtics can make up for it with Horford and theis.

[Robz4000]

For finals, if Celtics can get past the nets I think they can win it all. Eric Williams injury was a blow but the Celtics can make up for it with Horford and theis.

You mean Robert Williams?

[ambchang]

You mean Robert Williams?

Yes. Robert.

[DMC]

I expect the Spurs to peak pretty soon tbh

[Dirks_Finale]

I expect the Spurs to peak pretty soon tbh

Top 5 team in the west.

https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=298630

[ambchang]

Can't believe we don't have a thread here, and I know I am a few days late for this, but below are my predictions.

Eastern Conference:
Miami vs. Hawks, currently Miami up 1-0
I originally had Miami in 5, still sticking with it

Nailed this.


Celtics vs. Nets, currently Celtics up 1-0
I originally had Celtics in 6, now thinking it may be Celtics in 7 or maybe even Nets in 7. The Nets are undisciplined but just has overwhelming talent. If Irving is on fire they are tough to stop.

So so wrong, so wrong. Never would I ever have guessed a sweep by Boston.


Bucks vs. Bulls, currently Bucks up 1-0
Originally Bucks in 4, sticking with it.

More or less, I am surprised Bulls had a game in them, with Derozan absolutely killing it to boot.


76ers vs. Toronto, currently 76ers up 1-0
Originally had 6ers in 6, now thinking a sweep
Should have stuck with the original ... oh well.


Western Conference:
Suns vs. Pels, currently Suns up 1-0
Originally had Suns sweep, sticking with it

Didn't see the Booker injury, obviously, but even if it wasn't for it, I was wrong.


Grizzlies vs. Wolves, currently Wolves up 1-0
Originally had Grizz in 5, no have Grizz in 7

We will see, original was already off, let's see if the Wolves have another game in them.


Warriors vs. Nuggets, current Warriors up 1-0
Originally had Warriors in 6, now have Warriors in 5

Didn't know what I was thinking originally with Denver taking two games.


Mavs vs Jazz, current Jazz up 1-0
Originally had Mavs in 5, but depends if Doncic is back. If yes, then Mavs in 6, otherwise, Jazz in 5.

I'd say pretty off, yeah, it was eventually Mavs in 6, but the Doncic injury didn't impact much.

[MultiTroll]

Just hope whomever it is, Memphis or Minn gives the Warriors hell.

[ambchang]

Warriors vs grizZlies. Warriors in 5, maybe 6. I think the grizzlies will play better than in the first round


Suns vs Mavs. I want to say Mavs in 6. But it’s probably suns in 7


Miami vs 6ers - heat in 7

Boston vs bucks. Boston jn 5.