The tip of the NBA season is quick approaching, and groups are nonetheless preventing for a spot within the playoffs. If the season ended immediately, there can be a number of surprises. That features at the very least one supposed title contender failing to make the postseason altogether.
After all, the groups in danger would nonetheless have time to show issues round, however time is rapidly working out. With that being stated, let’s check out the playoff matchups if the season ended immediately.
NBA playoff image: Japanese Convention:
Milwaukee BucksBoston CelticsPhiladelphia 76ersCleveland CavaliersNew York KnicksBrooklyn NetsMiami HeatAtlanta HawksToronto RaptorsChicago Bulls
Listed below are the first-round playoff matchups for the East as of now:
No. 1 Milwaukee Bucks vs. No. 7 Miami Warmth/No. 8 Atlanta HawksNo. 2 Boston Celtics vs. No. 7 Warmth, No. 8 Hawks, No. 9 Raptors, No. 10 BullsNo. 3 Philadelphia 76ers vs. No. 6 Brooklyn NetsNo. 4 Cleveland Cavaliers vs. No. 5 New York Knicks
Of the 2 conferences, the East’s playoff bracket has been way more secure. The highest 5 groups haven’t modified a lot, however the again half of the playoff bracket is in flux. If the season ended immediately, the Miami Warmth, Atlanta Hawks, Toronto Raptors, and Chicago Bulls can be within the play-in match. The Warmth and Hawks would battle it out, with the winner getting the seventh seed and the loser going through the winner of the Raptors-Bulls sport for eight within the East.
Assuming it’s the Warmth and Bulls, then they’d face Boston and Milwaukee, respectively. That would depart the three-six and four-five matchups. The Philadelphia 76ers would face the Brooklyn Nets, whereas the Cavaliers and the Knicks would sq. off.
NBA playoff image: Western Convention:
Denver NuggetsMemphis GrizzliesSacramento KingsPhoenix SunsLos Angeles ClippersGolden State WarriorsNew Orleans PelicansMinnesota TimberwolvesLos Angeles LakersOklahoma Metropolis Thunder
Listed below are the first-round playoff matchups for the West as of now:
No. 1 Denver Nuggets vs. No. 7 New Orleans Pelicans/No. 8 Minnesota TimberwolvesNo. 2 Memphis Grizzlies vs. No. 7 Pelicans, No. 8 Timberwolves, No. 9 Lakers, No. 10 ThunderNo. 3 Sacramento Kings vs. No. 6 Golden State WarriorsNo. 4 Phoenix Suns vs. No. 5 Los Angeles Clippers
The West is a multitude. Simply final week, the Dallas Mavericks had been sixth, however back-to-back losses to the unhealthy Charlotte Hornets make them unlikely to make the playoffs. Their loss, actually. The Pelicans and Wolves and the Lakers and Thunder can be within the play-in match, with the loser of the Pelicans-Wolves sport going through the winner of the Lakers and Thunder sport. Assuming that it’s the Pelicans and Lakers, they’d play Memphis and Denver within the first spherical of the playoffs.
The Kings and Warriors would face off within the three-six matchup whereas the Suns and Clippers would play each other. Each can be extremely aggressive collection, with the underdogs able to pulling off upsets.
Total, the standings, significantly within the West, are very a lot in flux. Nevertheless, as of immediately, we might be in for an thrilling first spherical of the playoffs.
