Fay: Clippers in six. Enter your email address to get a new one. The Crossover makes offseason predictions. However, while the young talent did average 19.7 points, 10.3 rebounds and three blocks in his college career, he did so in only three games. Fay: Heat in seven. Tampa Bay's Brett Phillips delivered the walk-off single for one of the wildest finishes ever to a World Series game. From winning their third ring of this decade in 2018 to losing to the Raptors in the 2019 Finals, to not even making the playoffs this year, the team is desperately looking to amplify their core lineup. In game-clinching opportunities, this mentality could easily hurt the Sixers. But, the 6' 10" point guard has been putting up more numbers in the paint than out on the perimeter. Houston is unsure of his availability in round one, but does hope to have him back at some point in the series with the Thunder. While Hardaway was not yet a coach for the Tigers during this time, he was considered to be a booster for the program after donating money to the school in 2008. 0 of 7. Expect him to show up with an entirely orange body by the end of this weekend. Do you agree? The NBA is on an indefinite pause, and it's possible this campaign never resumes. That being said, if Chris Paul departs from the team, as he very well could, the Thunder could also hold onto Adams and renew his contract. Steven Loung, NBA editor: Bucks in four. But as for production, both players have had remarkable seasons. Adams has been with the Thunder since 2013, when the team drafted him in the first round. The only thing we know about the 2020 NBA free-agency period is that we don't know anything. Now entering the season with just three centers on the roster and a No. We've sent an email with instructions to create a new password. Customize your lineup with your favourite leagues and teams. In what has been an exciting playoffs so far, we're all intrigued to see who will be playing for it all. Bennett: Raptors in seven. Donnovan Bennett and JD Bunkis don’t agree on much, but you’ll agree this is the best Toronto Raptors podcast going. Privacy Act, please use the links below to visit each company’s privacy center. Those players give the team added dimensions offensively and keep the slower-footed Hassan Whiteside on the bench. The Warriors have a lot of youth in the post, but perhaps a veteran with great court vision to match that of Bogut is what they need. Fay: Lakers in six. Do Not Sell My Personal Information | 2 pick. Adding a playmaker and outside shooter like Paul to the roster will help spread the Philadelphia offense, and the 35-year-old veteran brings a wealth of experience, as well. It's another opportunity for Kemba to rise on the national stage, and he'll help Boston find a way - CELTICS IN 7, No. Los Angeles currently owns the best net rating amongst all playoff teams (9.0) with its ability to execute efficiently on both ends of the floor the ultimate difference maker in this Western Conference Finals matchup -, 2020 Draft Central presented by LendingTree, New Association and Icon Edition Uniforms. How the Nuggets matchup with Donovan Mitchell is also pivotal in the series. Kyle Lowry. Prediction: These teams are fairly evenly matched, and both short-handed. Bunkis: Celtics in five. Sam: Boston emerges victorious in a back-and-forth, dramatic seven-game series. Bennett: Raptors in four. Fay: Flip a coin who wins (yes, I’m copping out). It won’t be hard to miss the key matchup in the Denver Nuggets and Utah Jazz series – it will be the two biggest men on the court. Alex Caruso has spent the last two-plus months under the Orlando sun and, during some games, he appears to have a farmer's tan. Expect Joe Ingles to also get plenty of looks. Oct 12, 2020. With one of the more "memorable" seasons in league history winding down, the quest to crown the 2020 NBA Champion is officially underway with the NBA Playoffs finally tipping off. Accessibility and Closed Caption |, Led by the extraordinary play of LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the Lakers look to be firing on all cylinders after a 4-1 second-round series win over Houston. They'll set up a classic Celtics vs Lakers matchup to cap the 2019-20 season - LAKERS IN 5, Copyright © 2020 NBA Media Ventures, LLC. Portland might have three of the best five players on the court in the series, but those top two for the Lakers are as formidable as it gets. Bol has earned minutes as a versatile scorer and shot blocker off the bench. Jokic is one of the most skilled offensive players in the league, serving as the hub of Denver’s offense. The Clippers are much deeper, with guard Reggie Jackson also capable of having big scoring games off the bench. Aldridge is just that. After a … Porter had a breakout performance in the bubble, averaging nearly 20 points per game and making the All-Bubble second team. The NBA Playoffs have moved to the Conference Finals, with Boston already having fallen down one game to Miami in the Eastern Conference, and the Los Angeles Lakers matching up with upstart Denver in the Western Conference. Subscribe now and stay on top of the latest odds, tips, and deals. In what has been an exciting playoffs so far, we're all intrigued to see who will be playing for it all. Clinching a No. LeBron James and Anthony Davis were brought to the Lakers to bring Los Angeles back to a championship level. Gordon Hayward should also be returning to the Boston lineup at some point after suffering an ankle sprain in the opening round against the 76ers - CELTICS IN 7, Matt: Bam Adebayo somehow swatted away Jayson Tatum's late-game attempt in overtime to seal Miami's win in Game 1, but expect Boston to bounce back and take control of this series. Similar to the Warriors, the Celtics are looking for a center to fit their starting lineup mold. Starting with a full slate of four games Monday, including the defending champion Toronto Raptors getting things going against the Brooklyn Nets at 4:00 p.m. Bunkis: Clippers in six. After an unconventional end to the 2020 season due to COVID-19, eyes have already turned toward free agency and the draft. With his lack of court vision and limited game experience past the high school level, Wiseman could easily be deemed overrated and fall out of the top five. All … I'm not saying that's what is really happening, but it would be a major scandal that could rock the entire team if it is. Now he's being escorted to the edge of the Disney property and told not to come back. Los Angeles currently owns the best net rating amongst all playoff teams (9.0) with its ability to execute efficiently on both ends of the floor the ultimate difference maker in this Western Conference Finals matchup - LAKERS IN 6, Matt: I want so badly to take Denver here. You can change your selection at any time. There are plenty of incredible play-by-play calls of the Rays' Game 4 walk-off. Terms of Use | With Kevon Looney plagued by injuries and Klay Thompson returning from a torn ACL to give any team trouble in three-point range, the Warriors are looking to complete their roster with a center. More often than not, Simmons will shy away from the outside shot. 1 Los Angeles Lakers vs. No. They’re surrounded by players who set up shop on the perimeter and bomb three-pointers. We didn't recognize that password reset code. {* traditionalSignIn_signInButton *}, Comment and participate in our online community. This is where Steven Adams could come into play. We don't have a start date. Where will James Wiseman land in the NBA draft? Here is a sampling: Westbrook’s absence is obviously the biggest issue in the series. Bunkis: Nuggets in five. He does a little bit of everything for the Mavs and has also emerged as one of the league’s best clutch players. Leonard only played in the last two of those three games, but he was virtually unguardable in both, scoring 29 and 35 points respectively. WarnerMedia Privacy Center | 2020 NBA Conference Finals Playoff Predictions Posted: Sep 16, 2020 By Sam Perley and Matt Rochinski The NBA Playoffs have moved to the Conference Finals, …