Jake Yono

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4/27/23     

My Thoughts on the 2023 NBA Playoffs So Far

The NBA playoffs have been very intriguing, surprising, and exciting so far. In this article, I will be discussing the first-round results of the NBA Playoffs and my predictions for the rest of the NBA playoffs. I am intrigued by the L. A Lakers performance as they are down 3-2 to the Memphis Grizzlies, I’m surprised by Jimmy Butler and the 8-seed Miami Heat on defeating the 1-seed Milwaukee Bucks and his performances during these games, also I’m excited for the finish of this NBA season and who will be crowned NBA champion as there are many contenders for it. 

In the east the Miami Heat defeated the Milwaukee Bucks, The New York Knicks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers in 5 games, The 76ers swept the Nets in 4 games, And I think the Celtics will beat the Hawks in game 6 tomorrow night. So going into the second round of the east the Celtics are playing the 76ers, and the Heat are playing the New York Knicks. Both of these series should be awesome as I think in 5 or 6 games the Miami Heat Will win and go to the eastern conference finals. I believe that Jimmy Butler and the deep Bench of the Miami Heat will lead them past the Surprising New York Knicks who defeated the Cavaliers in 5 games. I think Joel Embid will lead the 76ers to the eastern conference finals with his leadership. And for this 2023 Eastern Conference Finals I do think it will go to 7 games and it will be a toss-up.

In the Western Conference, the Suns with KD (Kevin Durrant) beat the L. A Clippers in 5 Games, Also in 5 games the Denver Nuggets defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves, There are 2 series remaining to play. In both game sixes, the Warriors and Kings play and the Grizzlies and Lakers play. The Lakers are up 3-2 and the Kings are down 3-2 to Golden State. I believe both of the home teams in these game sixes will win as the Warriors are at Home and the L. The Lakers are also at home on friday night. Moving on with the rest of the Western Conference Playoffs I think the Suns and the Lakers will both come out of the West and show out in the western conference finals.

Thank you for reading my paper on my thoughts on the NBA Playoffs so far. Also, I would like to say a great job to the Detroit Lions for selecting Jahmyr Gibbs (RB) and Jack Campbell (LB) in the first round of the NFL draft last night.