Thunder vs Clippers
In a best of seven series between two star powered teams willing to do everything to advance to the conference finals, there is no telling which team has the clear advantage. The thunder are a star powered team that has the league MVP and an elite defender and rim protector in Serge Ibaka,While the Clippers are an elite defensive team theta showcases incredible depth and the leagues top frontcourt. But in the end of the day match ups are what makes the difference, and Ibaka and Westbrook can tire out- if not shut down completely- Blake Griffin and Chris Paul.
Prediction-Thunder in 7
Spurs Vs Trailblazers
This may be the least evenly matched second round matchup in this seasons playoffs. Spurs host elite offense and defense, experience, incredible depth, and star power . All the trailblazers have proved in this seasons playoffs is their ability to make three pointers against an average defensive team.If the spurs continue to play the way they did during the regular season, they should take this serious without too much effort.
Prediction-Spurs in 5
Heat Vs Nets
While it is true that the nets sweeped the heat during the regular season , it is also true that the Heat are a completely different team in the playoffs.The nets may have exceptional depth, high percentage shooting, and playoff experience, but they are an aged team that barely survived their first round matchup.The heat are well rested and have the elite defense and star power necessary to defeat the nets, while the nets are a team that has barely had any time to rest and will play in Miami for most of the series. The Nets are a good team, but fatigue is always a huge, series deciding factor, and it will eventually take its toll on the aged nets.
Prediction-Heat in 6
Pacers Vs Wizards
Who do you bid on: a young, inexperienced team that has exceeded all expectations in the playoffs, or a once elite team just beginning to recover from a 50 day slump? The turnout may have been different if the Wizards star studded backcourt had any playoff experience prior to this year, but expect the Pacers to use experience to their advantage and dominate the series from start to finish
Prediction-Pacers in 6
In a best of seven series between two star powered teams willing to do everything to advance to the conference finals, there is no telling which team has the clear advantage. The thunder are a star powered team that has the league MVP and an elite defender and rim protector in Serge Ibaka,While the Clippers are an elite defensive team theta showcases incredible depth and the leagues top frontcourt. But in the end of the day match ups are what makes the difference, and Ibaka and Westbrook can tire out- if not shut down completely- Blake Griffin and Chris Paul.
Prediction-Thunder in 7
Spurs Vs Trailblazers
This may be the least evenly matched second round matchup in this seasons playoffs. Spurs host elite offense and defense, experience, incredible depth, and star power . All the trailblazers have proved in this seasons playoffs is their ability to make three pointers against an average defensive team.If the spurs continue to play the way they did during the regular season, they should take this serious without too much effort.
Prediction-Spurs in 5
Heat Vs Nets
While it is true that the nets sweeped the heat during the regular season , it is also true that the Heat are a completely different team in the playoffs.The nets may have exceptional depth, high percentage shooting, and playoff experience, but they are an aged team that barely survived their first round matchup.The heat are well rested and have the elite defense and star power necessary to defeat the nets, while the nets are a team that has barely had any time to rest and will play in Miami for most of the series. The Nets are a good team, but fatigue is always a huge, series deciding factor, and it will eventually take its toll on the aged nets.
Prediction-Heat in 6
Pacers Vs Wizards
Who do you bid on: a young, inexperienced team that has exceeded all expectations in the playoffs, or a once elite team just beginning to recover from a 50 day slump? The turnout may have been different if the Wizards star studded backcourt had any playoff experience prior to this year, but expect the Pacers to use experience to their advantage and dominate the series from start to finish
Prediction-Pacers in 6