sixers looked hungry for a sweep in game 1

#SIXERS LOOKED HUNGRY FOR A SWEEP IN GAME 1 SERIES#

Verdict: Boston advances to the ECSF in four games. Matched up with a clearly inferior Hawks squad, look for the Celtics to net the first sweep of this year’s playoffs. Led by potentially the most talented duo in the league, wings Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, the perennial powerhouse actually underachieved a bit during the regular season, in my opinion. There is not too much to say about the Celtics that has not been said already. Verdict: Milwaukee advances to the Eastern Conference Semifinals (ECSF) in five games.Īgain, this is an easy pick. Unfortunately for Miami, it doesn’t really matter because Milwaukee is the clear top dog in the league right now and should prove it early and often in these playoffs. The Heat match up well with the Bucks using lengthy shot blockers to counter forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and a versatile defender in guard Jimmy Butler to defend Bucks guard Khris Middleton. Milwaukee is back the squad with the best record in the league is finally healthy again and ready for a deep playoff run. Unfortunately for NBA fans looking for an early upset to begin the playoffs, the Bucks are not to be bet against. Brooklyn Nets (6)Ĭleveland Cavaliers (4) vs. All stats are current as of April 9, 2023, the end of the NBA regular season.Įast: Milwaukee Bucks (1) vs. All stats’ abbreviations can be found here. All stats are courtesy of StatMuse, unless otherwise noted. Note: All team’s appearances in writing will be followed by a number in parentheses representing their seeding out of 10. As a result, NBA fans could see a very competitive playoff tournament.Īs March gives way to April, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) tournament gives way to the NBA playoffs. The 2022-23 season was filled with nearly unprecedented parity - no team achieved the 60 win mark for the first time since 2001.

#SIXERS LOOKED HUNGRY FOR A SWEEP IN GAME 1 SERIES#

The continuation of the series can be found at the bottom of each piece.Īs we enter the peak of spring, sports fans are once again blessed with the NBA playoffs.

Sixers looked hungry for a sweep in game 1