It’s been 52 years since the city of Cleveland won a major sports championship. We all expected the Indians or the Browns to do it, although the Browns aren’t expected to do much in the near future. But since LeBron James was drafted in 2003 by the Cleveland Cavaliers, suddenly the Cavs were expected to accomplish the task.
Eastern Conference
1. Cleveland Cavaliers vs. 2. Toronto Raptors
Players to Watch: G Kyrie Irving and G Kyle Lowry
Who Wins: Cavaliers in 5 games
Western Conference
1. Golden State Warriors vs. 3. Oklahoma City Thunder
Players to Watch: G Klay Thompson and G Russell Westbrook
Who Wins: Warriors in 6 games
Eastern Conference
1. Cleveland Cavaliers vs. 4. Atlanta Hawks
Players to Watch: G Kyrie Irving and F Paul Millsap
Who Wins: Cavaliers in 6 games
3. Miami Heat vs. 2. Toronto Raptors
Players to Watch: G Goran Dragic and G DeMar DeRozan
Who Wins: Raptors in 6 games
Western Conference
1. Golden State Warriors vs. 5 Portland Trail Blazers
Players to Watch: G Klay Thompson and G C.J. McCollum
Who Wins: Warriors in 5 games
2. San Antonio Spurs vs. 3. Oklahoma City Thunder
Players to Watch: F LaMarcus Aldridge and G Russell Westbrook
Who Wins: Spurs in 6 games
Eastern Conference
1. Cleveland Cavaliers vs. 8. Detroit Pistons
Players to Watch: G Kyrie Irving and G Reggie Jackson
Who Wins: Cavaliers in 5 games
2. Toronto Raptors vs. 7. Indiana Pacers
Players to Watch: G DeMar DeRozan and F Paul George
Who Wins: Raptors in 6 games
3. Miami Heat vs. 6. Charlotte Hornets
Players to Watch: C Hassan Whiteside and G Kemba Walker
Who Wins: Hornets in 7 games
4. Atlanta Hawks vs. 5. Boston Celtics
Players to Watch: F Al Horford and G Isaiah Thomas
Who Wins: Hawks in 7 games
Western Conference
1. Golden State Warriors vs. 8. Houston Rockets
Players to Watch: F Draymond Green and C Dwight Howard
Who Wins: Warriors in 4 games
2. San Antonio Spurs vs. 7. Memphis Grizzlies
Players to Watch: F Kawhi Leonard and F Zach Randolph
Who Wins: Spurs in 5 games
3. Oklahoma City Thunder vs. 6. Dallas Mavericks
Players to Watch: F Kevin Durant and F Dirk Nowitzki
Who Wins: Thunder in 6 games
4. Los Angeles Clippers vs. 5. Portland Trail Blazers
Players to Watch: G Chris Paul and G Damian Lillard
Who Wins: Clippers in 7 games
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