Predictions for NBA Playoffs: Nuggets Eliminate Lakers for Second Year in a Row, Pacers Shock Bucks

The 2024 NBA Playoffs are set to begin on Saturday, with the No. 2 seed New York Knicks taking on the No. 7 seed Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden at 1 p.m. ET. The top teams in each conference are coming off strong regular seasons, but this year’s playoffs feature a lot of star power in the lower-seeded teams, including LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Joel Embiid, Kevin Durant, and Devin Booker.

In the Western Conference, the predictions for the first round of the postseason are as follows:
– Oklahoma City Thunder vs. New Orleans Pelicans: Weitzman, Rohlin, and Bucher all predict Thunder in 5 games.
– Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Weitzman predicts Nuggets in 5, Rohlin predicts Nuggets in 6, and Bucher predicts Nuggets in 5.

In the Eastern Conference, the predictions for the first round of the playoffs are as follows:
– Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat: Weitzman, Rohlin, and Bucher all predict Celtics to win in 4 or 5 games.
– New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers: Weitzman predicts Knicks in 7, Rohlin predicts 76ers in 6, and Bucher predicts Knicks in 6.
– Milwaukee Bucks vs. Indiana Pacers: Weitzman, Rohlin, and Bucher all predict Pacers to win in 5 or 6 games.
– Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Orlando Magic: Weitzman predicts Cavaliers in 6, Rohlin predicts Magic in 6, and Bucher predicts Cavaliers in 6.

Overall, the predictions show a mix of opinions on each series, with some expecting dominant wins and others predicting closer matchups. Stay tuned for the exciting NBA Playoff action ahead.