By Round 2 of the NBA playoffs started this weekend and this maybe the most exciting round. Hopefully each series is entertaining and here are my predictions.
Eastern Conference
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Boston Celtics- A lot of people believe the winner of this series will be in the NBA finals. The highly talented Celtics have the tough task to defeat the conference’s best team the Bucks, who have a ton of momentum coming off their 1st round sweep of the Pistons.
This will be an amazing series with a lot of it coming down to the final minute or shot some games, my prediction is that the Bucks redeemed themselves from their performance last postseason against the Celtics and win this series in 6 game advancing to the conference finals.
Toronto Raptors vs. Philadelphia 76ers- This series will be intriguing, from the match ups to the personalities involved Raptors vs. 76ers is going to be a test of each team’s composure.
On paper the 76ers have the more talented roster but the Raptors have better chemistry.
Both teams made “win now” moves to their rosters this season for a title, but the Raptors will come out victorious winning this series in 6 games. Now to the western conference.
Western Conference
Portland Trailblazers vs. Denver Nuggets- Coming off an exciting game winner and series clinching shot Damian Lillard and the Blazers will face the young upstart Denver Nuggets who won their tightly tested series against the San Antonio Spurs.
Both teams are out to prove their legitimate contenders in the west and should be a great series, but you can’t ignore the confidence and momentum Lillard and the Blazers have so I have the Trailblazers winning this series in 7 games.
Golden State Warriors vs. Houston Rockets- Now here’s the main event the rematch of last year’s western conference final as the warriors and rockets meet again.
This is going to be another epic battle between these teams and the winner of this series may go to the finals. As good of a run this Warrior’s team has had over the past few years all good things must come to an end unfortunately, so I have the Rockets redeeming themselves from last year winning the series in 7 games.
