What do you think now that first round pairs are set and first game almost over? My predictions
East
Bos - Mia: Boston in 4. They are just a much better team. Perhaps Miami steals one.
NY - Phi: Phi in 7. It all depends how ready Embiid is. If he can go full strength, I think Philly is a better team
Mil - Ind: Mil in 7. It all depends if Giannis can play, otherwise it will be an easy Ind victory. Although Milwaukee were really bad lately, I sort of still believe in them.
Cle - Orl: Cle in 6. Orlando had great regular season but they are young and inexperienced. Cleveland should be much better
West:
OKC-Pels: OKC in 5. I am just not a NO believer, really surprised they beat Sacramento.
Den-LAL: Denver in 6. I think LAL will give more of a fight than last season, but Denver is a much better team.
MIn-Pho: Phoenix in 5. Can't see Minny twin tower line-up defend Phoenix shooting.
LAC-Dal: Dallas in 6. This is me writing as if Kawhi will be playing, which seems less likely with every day, unless Clippers are bluffing full time. Clippers were very Jekyll and Hyde like through season and it is difficult to say who they really are. I am affraid they have a gear or two in reserve, especially in the first round.
East
Bos - Mia: Boston in 4. They are just a much better team. Perhaps Miami steals one.
NY - Phi: Phi in 7. It all depends how ready Embiid is. If he can go full strength, I think Philly is a better team
Mil - Ind: Mil in 7. It all depends if Giannis can play, otherwise it will be an easy Ind victory. Although Milwaukee were really bad lately, I sort of still believe in them.
Cle - Orl: Cle in 6. Orlando had great regular season but they are young and inexperienced. Cleveland should be much better
West:
OKC-Pels: OKC in 5. I am just not a NO believer, really surprised they beat Sacramento.
Den-LAL: Denver in 6. I think LAL will give more of a fight than last season, but Denver is a much better team.
MIn-Pho: Phoenix in 5. Can't see Minny twin tower line-up defend Phoenix shooting.
LAC-Dal: Dallas in 6. This is me writing as if Kawhi will be playing, which seems less likely with every day, unless Clippers are bluffing full time. Clippers were very Jekyll and Hyde like through season and it is difficult to say who they really are. I am affraid they have a gear or two in reserve, especially in the first round.