There’s nothing quite like the intensity and importance of playoff basketball. We’re all craving for it all to begin after having to watch a countless number of meaningless games over the last couple of weeks, where teams decide to sit their main players to rest for postseason action.
Unfortunately, we’re still a couple of days away from seeing any of it, as the first set of games don’t start until Saturday afternoon. If you’re wondering how things will play out in the first round and what teams need to do to be successful, you’re at the right spot. Sheridan Hoops has the five factors of each series and predictions on which teams will move onto the second round. Check them out below:
- Rockets vs. Thunder Preview: Five Key Factors
- Pacers vs. Hawks Preview: Five Key Factors
- Knicks vs. Celtics Preview: Five Key Factors
- Nets vs. Bulls Preview: Five Key Factors
- Nuggets vs. Warriors Preview: Five Key Factors
- Clippers vs. Grizzlies Preview: Five Key Factors
- Heat vs. Bucks Preview: Five Key Factors
- Lakers vs. Spurs: Five Key Factors
