J.Ross: NBA Playoff Predictions

Apr 12, 2018, 12:00 AM | Updated: Jan 4, 2019, 11:26 am

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I love to make predictions.  Most of the time they are wrong but here goes anyway.  The NBA playoffs begin on Saturday and we have some really good match ups in both the East and West.  Here is how I see it playing out.

#1 Toronto vs. #8 Washington- Toronto in 5

#4 Cleveland vs. #5 Indiana- Cavs in 5

#3 Philadelphia vs. #6 Miami- 76ers in 7

#2 Boston vs. #7 Milwaukee- Boston in 6

 

#1 Houston vs. #8 Minnesota- Houston in 4

#4 Oklahoma City vs. #5 Utah- Utah in 6

#3 Portland vs. #6 New Orleans- Portland in 5

#2 Golden State vs. #7 San Antonio- Golden State in 4

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