1. Cleveland Cavaliers
With just a few tweaks, they’re poised to make another title run.
2. Milwaukee Bucks
Time for them to make their move in the wide open Eastern Conference.
3. Detroit Pistons
At best they’ll clinch a low seed in the playoffs.
4. Indiana Pacers
They’re starting over with Paul George gone, but they are in better shape than most thought they would be.
5. Chicago Bulls
It’s been a while since the Bulls were in a rebuilding mode. Continue reading
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
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
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
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