Second round predictions

[omahen]

While we are still waiting for a final team to enter the second round, first game begins today. So, what do you think about the 3 series that are already known? We can update for the fourth one, after we know if Cle or Orl wins game 7. 

Den-Min: Champs are battling some nagging injuries while Minny looks stronger than ever. If Gobert is a true DPOY level player, he should at least limit Jokic. This might be a very tough and even series and it could go either way. Still, my bet is on the reigning champs, as long as Murray is able to play. Denver in 6

Pacers-Knicks: Two young and up and coming teams. NY showed they are huge fighters against Philly and Brunson became a true star, one of the best in the league. Indy on the other hand plays fast and their offense is difficult to stop. I think lack of depth will show for NY. Indy in 6

Dal-OKC: A more experienced team vs a young team that has nothing to lose. OKC had perhaps the easiest first round series and difficult to say who they really are. They have great shooters all around the roster and strategy to leave Giddey wide open might backfire these days as he was shooting it well lately. Mavs were playing their centers on Giddey in the two serious games between the two teams after all star break (last game has zero significance). Will they continue with the strategy or put centers on Chet? Luka wasn't great in series one but he showed his best play in the perhaps most difficult game 5. OKC plays fast and can punish every mistake on offense. Will Mavs be able to impose their type of play or OKC theirs. Will Mavs be able to punish physically weaker OKC guys or did they spend too much of energy against Clippers. I think it will be Mavs in 6 with a similar scenario as against Clippers. Teams will split both games in OKC and in Dallas, then Mavs win critical game 5 and finish with game 6. Luka will show he is a better player than SGA. At least for this season.