2017 NBA Playoff Projections

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Eastern Conference

1. Cleveland Cavaliers

2. Indiana Pacers

3. Toronto Raptors

4. Boston Celtics

5. Detroit Pistons

6. Atlanta Hawks

7. Chicago Bulls

8. Washington Wizards

Eastern Conference Quarterfinals

(8) Washington Wizards vs. (1) Cleveland Cavaliers (Cavaliers win series 4-0)

The Washington Wizards won’t be able to derail the express that is the defending NBA Champions.

(7) Chicago Bulls vs. (2) Indiana Pacers (Pacers win series 4-2)

The Chicago Bulls will spend most of this NBA season not being on the same page which will finally catch up to them against the Indiana Pacers.

(6) Atlanta Hawks vs. (3) Toronto Raptors (Raptors win series 4-2)

The Atlanta Hawks will be tough, but the Toronto Raptors are looking to build off of their momentum from making the Eastern Conference Finals last season.

(5) Detroit Pistons vs. (4) Boston Celtics (Pistons win series (4-2)

The size advantage of the Detroit Pistons will be on display in this one as the Boston Celtics are still unable to win a playoff series under head coach Brad Stevens.

Eastern Conference Semifinals

Detroit Pistons vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (Cavaliers win series 4-2)

The Pistons are an improving team under head coach Stan Van Gundy, but they are still not on the level of the Cavaliers.

Toronto Raptors vs Indiana Pacers (Pacers win series 4-2)

This is a rematch of a gritty first-round series from last spring, but this time around, Pacers small forward Paul George has more help around him which should be the difference.

Eastern Conference Finals

Indiana Pacers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (Cavaliers win series 4-2)

Pacers small forward Paul George still will be unable to solve the riddle that is Cavaliers small forward LeBron James.

Western Conference

1. Golden State Warriors

2. San Antonio Spurs

3. Los Angeles Clippers

4. Portland Trailblazers

5. Oklahoma City Thunder

6. Dallas Mavericks

7. Memphis Grizzlies

8. Utah Jazz

Western Conference Quarterfinals

(8) Utah Jazz vs. (1) Golden State Warriors (Warriors win series 4-0)

The Utah Jazz won’t be a match for the Golden State Warriors as they will merely be happy to have their first postseason appearance since 2012.

(7) Memphis Grizzlies vs. (2) San Antonio Spurs (Spurs win series 4-1)

It’s that time of the year when you have to be weary of the San Antonio Spurs as they are simply laying in the weeds for another title run.

(6) Dallas Mavericks vs. (3) Los Angeles Clippers (Clippers wins 4-3)

The Dallas Mavericks have the heart and determination, but it won’t be enough to overtake the Los Angeles Clippers.

(5) Oklahoma City Thunder vs. (4) Portland Trailblazers (Trail Blazers win series 4-3)

Hands down this will be the toughest first round series in the playoffs as it can go either way.

Western Conference Semifinals

Portland Trail Blazers vs. Golden State Warriors (Warriors win series 4-2)

The Blazers are an improving club, but they still aren’t on the level of the Warriors.

Los Angeles Clippers vs. San Antonio Spurs Spurs (Spurs win series 4-1)

The Clippers are a good team, but right now they have to take a backseat to the Warriors and Spurs who are clearly the two best teams in the Western Conference.

Western Conference Finals

San Antonio Spurs vs. Golden State Warriors (Warriors win series 4-3)

The Spurs defense will slow down the Warriors, but it won’t be enough to stop them.

NBA Finals

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Golden State Warriors (Warriors win 4-3)

The hunger of losing the NBA Finals last summer to the Cavaliers will be enough for the Warriors to get back to the top of the mountain.

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