NBA 2019 Playoffs

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[HisIceness]

If the Hornets make it then the Pistons and Heat should fold.

 

[Say Hey Kid]

If the Hornets make it then the Pistons and Heat should fold.

Agreed. If Brogdon was healthy, I'd pick the Bucks, but I'm still picking a non-Warriors team to win it all.

 

[Hadoop]

Since my Pistons are gonna get swept, rooting for the Raps to go deep for once #WeTheNorth #oVo #Drizzy.

And if Toronto get eliminated then anyone but the underdogs-turned-game-changers-turned-budding-dynasty-turned-spoiled-brats known as the Warriors.

 

[Avs_19]

Western Conference

1. Warriors vs. 8. Clippers
2. Nuggets vs. 7. Spurs
3. Blazers vs. 6. Thunder
4. Rockets vs. 5. Jazz

Eastern Conference

1. Bucks vs. 8. Pistons
2. Raptors vs. 7. Magic
3. Sixers vs. 6. Nets
4. Celtics vs. 5. Pacers

Who ya got?

 

[Say Hey Kid]

The Pacers and Thunder are the only underdogs I like.

 

[Ivan13]

Western Conference

1. Warriors vs. 8. Clippers (4-1)
2. Nuggets vs. 7. Spurs (3-4) - Nuggets are backing into the playoffs, instead of entering on a high, both teams suck on the road and do well at home, I think Spurs take game 2 and hold on to that break
3. Blazers vs. 6. Thunder (2-4)
4. Rockets vs. 5. Jazz (4-2) - love this matchup, so many great storylines, the Beard will prevail

Eastern Conference

1. Bucks vs. 8. Pistons (4-0) - Blake is hobbled, Bucks will run through them like a hot knife through butter
2. Raptors vs. 7. Magic (2-4) - I don't trust the Raps, Magic have something like the best or 2nd best record since the start of February and the best D in the league since then, would not be surprised if they knock off the Raps
3. Sixers vs. 6. Nets (4-1) - will look lopsided on the series score, but the 76ers will have lots of trouble here and games will be close
4. Celtics vs. 5. Pacers (4-1) - Pacers are reeling, they will play and fight hard, but the difference in talent is massive.

Who ya got?

Answer above.

 

[Howe Elbows 9]

Warriors in 4
Nuggets in 7
Thunder in 7
Rockets in 6

Bucks in 5
Raptors in 6
76ers in 5
Celtics in 7

 

[La Masse]

Warriors in 5
Nuggets in 7
Thunder in 7
Rockets in 6

Bucks in 6
Raps in 5
76ers in 5
Celtics in 7

 

[b1e9a8r5s]

Warriors in 5
Spurs in 6
Thunder in 6
Rockets in 6

Bucks in 5
Raps in 4
Phi in 5
Bos in 7

 

[Cassano]

Warriors in 4
Spurs in 7
Blazers in 6
Rockets in 5

Bucks in 6
Raptors in 4
Philly in 5
Pacers in 7

 

[Reality Check]

If the Hornets make it then the Pistons and Heat should fold.

Griffin getting hurt has all but derailed the Pistons season. They would have been interesting against Toronto or maybe win a game versus Philadelphia.

But they'll be swept by Milwaukee. Especially without Griffin at 100%.



Western Conference

1. Warriors vs. 8. Clippers
2. Nuggets vs. 7. Spurs
3. Blazers vs. 6. Thunder
4. Rockets vs. 5. Jazz

Eastern Conference

1. Bucks vs. 8. Pistons
2. Raptors vs. 7. Magic
3. Sixers vs. 6. Nets
4. Celtics vs. 5. Pacers

 

[tony d]

Warriors in 6
Nuggets in 7
Thunder in 6
Rockets in 6

Bucks in 6
Magic in 7
Sixers in 5
Pacers in 6

Bucks/Nuggets final for me.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Western Conference

1. Warriors vs. 8. Clippers
2. Nuggets vs. 7. Spurs
3. Blazers vs. 6. Thunder
4. Rockets vs. 5. Jazz

Eastern Conference

1. Bucks vs. 8. Pistons
2. Raptors vs. 7. Magic
3. Sixers vs. 6. Nets
4. Celtics vs. 5. Pacers

Who ya got?

Warriors in 5
Nuggets in 6
Blazers in 6
Jazz in 6

Bucks in 5
Raptors in 6
Sixers in 5
Celtics in 7

 

[chaosrevolver]

I always find it weird when people say they don’t trust Toronto due to past series...despite the fact that Derozan was replaced with an actual clutch player and they don’t run into Lebron

 

[chaosrevolver]

New

Western Conference

1. Warriors in 5
2. Nuggets in 7
3. Thunder in 7
4. Rockets in 5

Eastern Conference

1. Bucks in 6
2. Raptors in 5
3. Sixers in 7
4. Pacers in 6​

 

[Hadoop]

2018-19 NBA Predictions

According to 538 the Raps are favoured to win the East over Milwaukee.

Discuss.

 

[Duke33]

Milwaukee in 5.
Toronto in 6.
Philadelphia in 7.
Indiana in 6.
Golden State in 5.
Denver in 6.
Portland in 7.
Houston in 6.

 

[John Price]

I always find it weird when people say they don’t trust Toronto due to past series...despite the fact that Derozan was replaced with an actual clutch player and they don’t run into Lebron

still don't see them over milwaukee

they got nobody on giannis level

 

[Ajacied]

Western Conference

1. Warriors vs. 8. Clippers
2. Nuggets vs. 7. Spurs
3. Blazers vs. 6. Thunder
4. Rockets vs. 5. Jazz

Eastern Conference

1. Bucks vs. 8. Pistons
2. Raptors vs. 7. Magic
3. Sixers vs. 6. Nets
4. Celtics vs. 5. Pacers

Who ya got?

Warriors vs. Clippers - Warriors in 4
Warriors will shift into a gear we all know they are capable off. Clippers overachieved getting into the playoffs. Hats off to Doc Rivers, but their story ends quickly.

Nuggets vs. Spurs - Nuggets in 7
Nuggets are just too deep from top to bottom. The Spurs and Popovich are never to be taken lightly in the playoffs, but they don't have the guns to beat Denver here unless Derozan shakes off his playoff chocker image.

Blazers vs. Thunder - Thunder in 7
Will be another close series. I think George will be huge for the Thunder here. I think George, Westbrook, Adams and Schröder will outperform Lillard, McCollum and Nurkic when it's all said and done.

Rockets vs. Jazz - Rockets in 6
Jazz are a stingy defensive side, but the Rockets are hard to stop when they are playing up to their potential. I think this will be another year the Rockets will meet the Warriors in the conference final and with their momentum could have a serious chance of de-throning the Warriors.

Eastern Conference

Bucks vs. Pistons - Bucks in 4
Bucks are just too strong. Giannis will go absolutely beast mode from the get go.

Raptors vs. Magic - Raptors in 4
Easy peasy. Raptors might drop a game when they are up 3-0, but they'll deal with the Magic quickly.

Sixers vs. Nets - Sixers in 5
The Nets will steal one, but they have no depth or scoring to compete with the big four of the sixers.

Celtics vs. Pacers - Celtics in 6
I think the Celtics have been a huge disappointment this season, but I do feel they'll find the right gear and beat the Pacers. If they get their 2018 mojo back, they could be a serious contender to come out on top of the East, but I doubt it There's something dysfunctional going on in that team and I can't quite put my finger on it.

 

[Avs_19]

Western Conference

1. Warriors vs. 8. Clippers - Warriors in 4
2. Nuggets vs. 7. Spurs - Nuggets in 6
3. Blazers vs. 6. Thunder - Thunder in 7
4. Rockets vs. 5. Jazz - Rockets in 5

Eastern Conference

1. Bucks vs. 8. Pistons - Bucks in 4
2. Raptors vs. 7. Magic - Raptors in 4
3. Sixers vs. 6. Nets - Sixers in 6
4. Celtics vs. 5. Pacers - Celtics in 6

 

[InjuredChoker]

Blazers vs. Thunder - Thunder in 7
Will be another close series. I think George will be huge for the Thunder here. I think George, Westbrook, Adams and Schröder will outperform Lillard, McCollum and Nurkic when it's all said and done.

no need to outperform nurkic since he won't be playing.

i think with his injury, OKC will be the only lower to win the series.

 

[Avs_19]

Not ideal situations heading into the playoffs. Embiid is by far the most important player on the Sixers and the Thunder really struggled when George's shoulder wasn't right.

 

[Ajacied]

no need to outperform nurkic since he won't be playing.

i think with his injury, OKC will be the only lower to win the series.

Right, forgot about his nasty injury. Kanter need to step up then.

 

[Jack Straw]

Eastern conference:
76ers in 6
Raptors in 4
Celtics in 6
Bucks in 5

Western conference:
Warriors in 5
Rockets in 7
Thunder in 7
Nuggets in 6