NBA Playoffs Round 1 Recap
First, a recap of my picks from last round. Bold means I consider it a win.
(4) Suns vs (5) Clippers
My pick: Suns in 5 or 6
Actual: Suns in 5
Analysis: I think I was spot on on this. I also think Kawhi staying healthy would’ve mean the Suns winning in 6 instead of 5. Why? Because there are no independent outcomes in sports. Westbrook couldn’t have played as well as he did without having so many opportunities with the ball in his hands.
(1) Nuggets vs (8) TBD
My pick: Nuggets in 4 or 5
Actual: Nuggets in 5
Analysis: Again, pretty spot on here. I don’t like this T-Wolves team at all, but at least they didn’t get swept.
(2) Grizzlies vs (7) Lakers
My pick: N/A
Actual: Lakers in 6
Analysis: I got to celebrate the Grizzlies running their mouths before getting absolutely punked out. Good times!
(3) Kings vs (6) Warriors
My pick: N/A
Actual: TBD
Bonus pick for game 7: LIGHT THE BEAM
(1) Bucks vs (8) TBD
My pick: Bucks in 4, 5, or 6
Actual: Heat in 5
Analysis: Way off! Obviously I didn’t foresee Giannis getting hurt, but even considering the injury, I’m still surprised they lost in 5. Credit to Miami on this one. Side note of whining: Where the hell was that 10-23 free throw performance in the Finals 2 years ago?!?
(2) Celtics vs (7) Hawks
My pick: Celtics in 4 or 5
Actual: Celtics in 6
Analysis: I got the winner right, but the Hawks’ 2nd win suprised me. I was at Game 1 of this series, and it was one of the biggest disparities I’ve ever seen in person. Like I said in my preview, this Celtics team is way too inconsistent. On paper, they should be a heavy title favorite with the Bucks out, but I don’t fully believe in them.
(3) 76ers vs (6) Nets
My pick: 76ers in 5
Actual: 76ers in 4
Analysis: Off by 1 game, but no surprises here.
(4) Cavaliers vs (5) Knicks
My pick: Go Knicks!
Actual: Go Knicks!
