WARRIORS vs TRAIL BLAZERS – Warriors in 5
The Warriors are obviously looking ahead to bigger and tougher matchups, so it will be difficult to keep focus on the games at hand. That’s why I’m giving Portland a game, well… that and Damian Lillard who is one of the best young talents in the game. However, we all know the Warriors are headed to the Finals for a trilogy rematch with the Cavs so let’s just skip right ahead.
SPURS vs GRIZZLIES – Spurs in 4
The Spurs should make quick work of the Grizzlies who just barely made it over .500 this season. Kawhi Leonard has been overshadowed for MVP this season, with the Westbrook and Harden battle all year long. Leonard is guaranteed to make a huge impact. And if there’s one constant in all of sports, it’s that the Spurs will go deep into the playoffs.
ROCKETS vs THUNDER – Rockets in 7
This is a sexy matchup for obvious reasons – Westbrook vs Harden. Yes the MVP award is decided in the regular season but I wish this year they would extend it into the playoffs for this very reason. This should be the best series and an exciting one at that, although probably predictable. The Rockets are focused on winning, and Russell is focused on his stats, despite whatever he says otherwise. It should go back and forth with the better team pulling out, especially at home.
CLIPPERS vs JAZZ – CLIPPERS in 7
So long as everyone on the Clippers stay healthy, then LA should come out the victors here. Bu that is a huge asterisks on the phrase, “so long.” Lob City always seem to suffer injuries to their integral players at this time of the year for whatever reason. If Griffin and Paul and battle through, then look for the Clippers to advance to the next round….where they will probably lose to whoever they’re facing at that point.