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Figured we should have a thread for it:
EASTERN CONFERENCE
1. Toronto vs. 8. Washington
4. Cleveland vs. 5. Indiana
3. Philadelphia vs. 6. Miami
2. Boston vs. 7. Milwaukee
WESTERN CONFERENCE
1. Houston vs. 8. Minnesota
4. Oklahoma City vs. 5. Utah
3. Portland vs. 6. New Orleans
2. Golden State vs. 7. San Antonio
The West is depressing because literally everything broke Golden State's way on the final day. I'm of the opinion that avoiding OKC, Utah, Minnesota/Denver is massive, though it would still be tough for any of those teams to beat Golden State. The Warriors just aren't as likely to get pushed by any of the three teams on their side.
In the East, once Philly opened up a 100-point first quarter lead on Milwaukee locking up that three seed, this was best case scenario. Miami is probably the toughest first round opponent for Philly since they play the best defense of any of the three potential opponents, plus they have the best coach in Spo. And if Embiid is back, they're really the only team that has a big that can match him. Milwaukee has looked bad, but they can beat Boston. And even if they don't, Miami is a team that Boston can beat even without Kyrie and Hayward. However, if Philly gets past Miami, I think they're definitely getting to the ECF. Will be fun to watch unfold.
EASTERN CONFERENCE
1. Toronto vs. 8. Washington
4. Cleveland vs. 5. Indiana
3. Philadelphia vs. 6. Miami
2. Boston vs. 7. Milwaukee
WESTERN CONFERENCE
1. Houston vs. 8. Minnesota
4. Oklahoma City vs. 5. Utah
3. Portland vs. 6. New Orleans
2. Golden State vs. 7. San Antonio
The West is depressing because literally everything broke Golden State's way on the final day. I'm of the opinion that avoiding OKC, Utah, Minnesota/Denver is massive, though it would still be tough for any of those teams to beat Golden State. The Warriors just aren't as likely to get pushed by any of the three teams on their side.
In the East, once Philly opened up a 100-point first quarter lead on Milwaukee locking up that three seed, this was best case scenario. Miami is probably the toughest first round opponent for Philly since they play the best defense of any of the three potential opponents, plus they have the best coach in Spo. And if Embiid is back, they're really the only team that has a big that can match him. Milwaukee has looked bad, but they can beat Boston. And even if they don't, Miami is a team that Boston can beat even without Kyrie and Hayward. However, if Philly gets past Miami, I think they're definitely getting to the ECF. Will be fun to watch unfold.