NBA Semifinals Preview

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

2017 NBA Playoffs Preview

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

NBA Finals and Award Projections

* – indicates playoffs

MVP – Russell Westbrook – Thunder

Rookie – Buddy Hield – Pelicans

Coach – Alvin Gentry – Pelicans

Defensive Player – DeAndre Jordan – Clippers

Most Improved – D’Angelo Russell – Lakers

Sixth Man – Brandon Knight – Suns

Executive – Danny Ainge – Celtics Continue reading →

Atlantic Division

1. Toronto Raptors

Bringing back DeRozan ensures they remain contenders atop the Eastern Conference.

2. Boston Celtics

Adding Al Horford puts them one step ahead of the pack.

3. New York Knicks

A lot roster changes, but overall they’re better than last year.

4. Brooklyn Nets

They’re starting over and trying to clear some necessary cap space.

5. Philadelphia 76ers

The youth movement has hit its climax with the addition of Ben Simmons. Continue reading →

NBA Conference Finals Preview

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