NBA Western Conference 1st Round Playoff Predictions

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(1) Golden State Warriors vs (8) Portland Trail Blazers

Mitry Johnson: Golden State in 4
Trell Austin: Golden State in 5

Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum can match any backcourt in the league point for point but with Kevin Durant back for the Warriors that's the only positive coming in to this series for Portland. Making the playoffs is a step in the right directing for the Trail Blazers but the Warriors are on a mission and this series is just a speed bump. 

(2) San Antonio Spurs vs (7) Memphis Grizzlies

MJ: San Antonio in 4
TA: San Antonio in 4

With Tony Allen on the floor for the Grizzlies they might have had a chance at containing Kawhi Leonard. Allen will miss the playoff with a strained calf so expect this series to be over very quick. 

(3) Houston Rockets vs (6) Oklahoma City Thunder

MJ: Houston in 7
TA: Houston in 6

The most exciting 1st round match up in the playoffs. The two top MVP candidates will face off in what we expect to be a high scoring affair every night. Westbrook is everything for the Thunder and that will keep them competitive but the Rockets have too many shooters. Eric Gordon, Trevor Ariza and Lou Williams will provide an ample about of scoring that the Thunder can't match.

(4) Los Angeles Clippers vs (5) Utah Jazz

MJ: Jazz in 7
TA: Clippers in 7

The most competitive series in the 1st round. Doc Rivers job and the direction of the Clippers franchise in on the line. Losing to Utah in the 1st round should start the rebuilding process for the Clippers. Utah is talented and can play well on both ends of the floor but their lack of playoff experience could be a huge factor in the outcome of the series. If Chris Paul can stay healthy the Clippers should pull this out. 

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