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Apr 17, 2022 · Which teams will advance? Which stars won't make it out of the first round? Our NBA experts share their predictions.
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(1) Heat vs. (8) Hawks
One stat to know:The Heat are one of the best defensive teams in the entire league. Miami has the fourth-best defensive rating in the NBA at 108.4 and is also third in the NBA in points allowed. Led by Defensive Player of the Year candidate Bam Adebayo, Miami's defense can be smothering at times, as the Heat switch on what seems like almost every action. — Nick Metallinos Odds (via DraftKings): Heat -370, Hawks +300 Metallinos' prediction:Heat win, 4-2 *if necessary
(2) Celtics vs. (7) Nets
The key storyline:After a slow start to the season, Boston morphed into a defensive powerhouse, smothering teams with its length, speed, versatility and toughness. "It's [Celtics defense] suffocating [our opponents] at times, with our size and versatility," Celtics coach Ime Udoka said in February. "We've got big wings, our bigs, and obviously a pitbull [Marcus Smart] for a point guard. There's no real weakness out there, nobody to pick on, which is the case with other teams sometimes." Defen...
(3) Bucks vs. (6) Bulls
The key storyline: It's been a struggle for the Bulls since the All-Star break. Not only did they finish the regular season with an 8-15 record, but the only teams that had a worse net ratingduring that stretch were the tanking Thunder and Trail Blazers. Injuries played a role in that. Most notably, the Bulls have been without starting point guard Lonzo Ball since Jan. 15 after he tore his meniscus in his left knee. Following a setback, he's been ruled out for the season. After stumbling thei...
(1) Suns vs. (8) Pelicans
One stat to know:The Suns were at their best when it mattered most this season. According to NBA.com, 42 of Phoenix's games were decided in the clutch (last five minutes of a five-point game). Its record in those situations? 33-9. It's the best winning percentage a team has posted in those situations since the 2015-16 Warriors, who set a single-season NBA record with 73 wins. The leaders of Phoenix's crunch-time heroics were — who else? — Chris Paul and Devin Booker. — Scott Rafferty Odds (vi...
(2) Grizzlies vs. (7) Timberwolves
The key storyline:Lightning quick and almost impossible to guard, Ja Morant is a defender's worst nightmare. He can knife through an entire defense, breaking down perimeter defenders with an Allen Iverson-like crossover, and then zoom down the lane for a devastating attack on the rim. He is a true must-watch player, who at any given moment could legitimately make you jump out of your seat with OMG-eliciting plays. Clearly, the Timberwolves will have their hands full trying to stop Morant from...
(3) Warriors vs. (6) Nuggets
The key player:Nikola Jokic is on another level. Jokic made quite the case to repeat as MVP this season with averages of 27.1 points, 13.8 rebounds and 7.9 assists per game, including splits of 28.0 points, 15.8 rebounds and 8.8 assists over four games against the Warriors. With an undefeated first-round record (3-0), Jokic always elevates his game in the postseason. The same should hold true against the Warriors this year. — Gilbert McGregor Odds (via DraftKings): Warriors -250, Nuggets +210...
Eastern Conference champion:Bucks Western Conference champion:Suns NBA Finals:Suns win, 4-2 NBA Finals MVP:Devin Booker — Jordan Greer
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