The rumors are true: ONE37pm loves the NBA. And though the internet is awash with playoff predictions right now, we’re tossing a few of our own onto the pile, with a side of spice.
Regular season narratives are one thing. But the playoff period is a different season in and of itself, where team matchups take on an outsized importance. For instance, the Rockets falling from the No. 3 spot in the West to the No. 4 spot on the last day of the regular season could spell doom. Instead of facing a more friendly matchup with Oklahoma City, who have been kind of up and down since Paul George injured his shoulder, they’ll face a defensively strict and underappreciated Jazz team, with the Warriors waiting for them in the second round. Some lower seeds are also entering [[?]]the playoffs with a little juice; the Nets have gone 10-7 since Rodions Kurucs entered the starting lineup for good. It’s all happening.
Below, you’ll find our predictions for the most outrageous, league-altering possibilities for the NBA playoffs, which begin Saturday, April 13.
