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BlackNMild2k1:
They only needed the Hawks to shut down the Pacers, and the 8th seed was there's for the taking.
and it would have been so glorious as that would've put the Cavs vs the Bulls, and they haven't beat the Bulls all season long.

Warriors were looking in ACE condition tonight (outside of Klay) everyone was having a great game.

I find it so funny that everyone was saying that the Cavs were coasting... not caring about the regular season, etc etc etc.
Just because Lebron gave up at the end because he was frustrated that his team couldn't get it done, doesn't mean that he didn't lose twice the Hawks, playing FULL game minutes and still losing.

If he was coasting and not caring, he would have been sitting more and making his bench work w/o him win or lose. The narrative is such BS. And I honestly think he conceded 1st to the Celtics because he knew he didn't want to face the Bulls round 1. and if he could, I'm sure he would have conceded 2nd as well, as that would've eliminated any chance that he might have had to face the Heat too. But hopefully the Pacers give them a run for their money. and if they make it out of the 1st round, a playoff ready Raptors are waiting for them , then the finals could be challenging as well with a tested Hawks or Cavs ready Bulls.

BlackNMild2k1:
Playoffs 1st round are set... anyone care to predict the outcomes? best matchups? biggest upsets?

My personal belief is that Lebron tanked at the end, not only due to frustration, but to avoid the Bulls.
If it wasn't for the Hawks resting against the Pacers, the Cavs almost got the Bulls and the Celtics would have had to take the Heat. Might have had 2 major upsets in the 1st round LOL.

The Lineup look like this:

for the East
But I'm hoping that the TNT Bulls can give the Celtics a run for their money, if not an outright upset. Wade in playoff mode, Rondo in playoff mode, paired w/ Butler and boosted by the TNT broadcast in 3 of the first 4 games, 1 of which is in Chicago. You know this one has to go atleast 6.
I'm also hoping that the Pacers show up and give the Cavs more than they expected and at least take that series to 7. Lebron may be able to flip a switch, and Kyrie may be clutch as ****, but can the rest of the team keep up?
I expect Toronto to handle the Bucks and the The Wiz the handle the Hawks. nothing much to say on those 2 matchups.

for the West
Warrior sweep on Portland... maybe 5, but no more than 1 trip to Portland for sure.
Spurs v Grizz is surely gonna be a game of executed excellence, but an absolute BORE to watch. expecting scores to hit around 75-85 each. Spurs will come out on top.
Rockets v OKC is gonna be fun to watch, Battle of the "MVP's". All comes down to shots. If they hittin' Rockets win, otherwise Thunder moves forward. and a series to watch for sure will be the Clips v the Jazz.
I know we all want the Clips to fail yet again, but wouldn't be even better if they finally make it out of the 1st round, only to look up and see the Warriors waiting for them on the home court. Such the bitter sweet ending for the Clips. I look forward to it.

BlackNMild2k1:
We better not get 4 games of Cavs v Pacers like this one. Pacers could have and should have won this 1st encounter.they only needed to get it inside and draw a foul, hit some freethrows and that was game.

or if PG had just hit 1 more freethrow at the end, it would be in OT right now.

nickmitch:
I think it was a good defensively play. You don't let the best player shoot the game winner. That's a solid strategy.

BlackNMild2k1:
Bucks with the first upset over the Raptors.
Giannis in beast mode.

And the Grizz doing all the can to keep the Spurs at bay.
I'm not expecting an upset here, regardless of how well the Grizz control the scoring flow of the game.

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