The NBA playoffs formally kick off tomorrow with 4 video games. The primary recreation of the afternoon is between the 4th seed Indiana Pacers and their division rival Milwaukee Bucks who completed the season two video games behind nabbing the fifth seed.
The Pacers solely tie to the San Antonio Spurs is assistant coach Jim Boylen who was with the Spurs from 2013-2015, incomes a title in that 2014 Dynasty title run.
The Bucks tie to the Spurs is thru head coach Doc Rivers, who suited up for the Silver & Black from 1994-1996.
Ahead Taurean Prince additionally grew up in San Antonio, taking part in highschool ball for Earl Warren Excessive Faculty.
In any other case, the rooting on this one is intestine intuition.
I’m digging the Pacers. They’ve been constructing a a stable contender, enhancing their file annually since 2021-2022.
Two-time All-Star Tyrese Haliburton is an elite level guard and his star has been rise. This collection a “what was and what can be” really feel because the Milwaukee Bucks have been the 2021 NBA Champions. Their centerpiece remains to be Giannis Antetokounmpo, however they’ve continued to construct across the two-time MVP. That mentioned, the Bucks are the reigning NBA Cup Champions, relying on a lot weight you place into that competitors.
The addition of Damian Lillard was meant to up their recreation, however he not too long ago suffered deep vein thrombosis, identical affliction that sidelined Victor Wembanyama. Happily for the Bucks, Lillard has been cleared and is off the blood-thinning remedy, although he’ll nonetheless sit out Recreation 1. He might be again for Recreation 2.
Both approach, I see the Pacers taking the collection, however anticipate it to go the space. The Bucks beat the Pacers in three of the 4 matchups this season, and the video games have been shut.
Prediction: Pacers in 7.
Who am I rooting for: Pacers
Purpose: I like their model.
How about you? Who do like on this collection and the way far do you suppose it can go?
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