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The Golden State Warriors weren’t going to let it happen to them two years in a row. Have a significant lead in the NBA Finals, only to see it disappear. Last year they were up 3-1 in the series and lost. This year they were up 3-0 and were able to finish the job on home court in Game 5. Continue reading “2017 NBA Champions”
2. Cleveland Cavaliers vs. 1. Golden State Warriors
It’s hard to believe, but this is the first time in NBA history that the same two teams have met in the NBA Finals for three consecutive years. Even the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers never met three years in a row. Continue reading “2017 NBA Finals Preview”
Eastern Conference
1. Boston Celtics vs. 2. Cleveland Cavaliers
Players to Watch: G Isaiah Thomas and F LeBron James
Who Wins: Cavaliers in 6 games
Western Conference
1. Golden State Warriors vs. 2. San Antonio Spurs
Players to Watch: F Draymond Green and F Kawhi Leonard
Who Wins: Warriors in 6 games
Eastern Conference
1. Boston Celtics vs. 4. Washington Wizards
Players to Watch: G Isaiah Thomas and G John Wall
Who Wins: Celtics in 7 games
2. Cleveland Cavaliers vs. 3. Toronto Raptors
Players to Watch: F LeBron James and F DeMar DeRozan
Who Wins: Cavaliers in 6 games
Western Conference
1. Golden State Warriors vs. 5. Utah Jazz
Players to Watch: F Kevin Durant and F Joe Johnson
Who Wins: Warriors in 5 games
2. San Antonio Spurs vs. 3. Houston Rockets
Players to Watch: F Kawhi Leonard and G James Harden
Who Wins: Spurs in 7 games
Eastern Conference
1. Boston Celtics vs. 8. Chicago Bulls
Players to Watch: G Isaiah Thomas and G Jimmy Butler
Who Wins: Celtics in 5 games
2. Cleveland Cavaliers vs. 7. Indiana Pacers
Players to Watch: G Kyrie Irving and G Paul George
Who Wins: Cavaliers in 6 games
3. Toronto Raptors vs. 6. Milwaukee Bucks
Players to Watch: G Kyle Lowry and F Giannis Antetokounmpo
Who Wins: Raptors in 6 games
4. Washington Wizards vs. 5. Atlanta Hawks
Players to Watch: G John Wall and F Paul Millsap
Who Wins: Wizards in 6 games
Western Conference
1. Golden State Warriors vs. 8. Portland Trail Blazers
Players to Watch: F Draymond Green and G Damian Lillard
Who Wins: Warriors in 5 games
2. San Antonio Spurs vs. 7. Memphis Grizzlies
Players to Watch: F Kawhi Leonard and G Mike Conley
Who Wins: Spurs in 5 games
3. Houston Rockets vs. 6. Oklahoma City Thunder
Players to Watch: G James Harden and G Russell Westbrook
Who Wins: Rockets in 6 games
4. Los Angeles Clippers vs. 5. Utah Jazz
Players to Watch: G Chris Paul and G Gordon Hayward
Who Wins: Clippers in 7 games
