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My NBA Playoffs Bracket

Andrae Hawes | April 27, 2025

Photo: pga.com (no, that isn’t a typo)

We are a week into the NBA playoffs, and they have not disappointed by any means. Thrilling game after thrilling game, you just can’t get enough of it. With that being said — here are my predictions.

west first round

(1) OKC 4 - 0 MEM (8)

(4) DEN 3 - 4 LAC (5)

(3) LAL 4 - 3 MIN (6)

(2) HOU 2 - 4 GS (7)

east first round

(1) CLE 4 - 1 MIA (8)

(4) IND 4 - 3 MIL (5)

(3) NY 4 - 2 DET (6)

(2) BOS 4 - 1 ORL (7)

west second round

(1) OKC 4 - 1 LAC (5)

(6) MIN 4 - 2 GS (7)

east second round

(1) CLE 4 - 2 IND (4)

(3) NY 2 - 4 BOS (2)

western conference finals

(1) OKC 4 - 1 MIN (6)

eastern conference finals

(1) CLE 2 - 4 BOS (2)

finals

(1) OKC 4 - 2 BOS (2)

So there it is. I have the Thunder winning it all this year, taking down the C’s in 6 games. If you would like to read my standings and playoff predictions from the beginning of the year, click here.

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