The NBA is down to its final four teams. There were no surprises in the East but a very capable underdog has emerged in the western conference. Tuesday begins the last step to reaching the NBA Finals and its anybody’s guess as to who is going to come out on top. NBA playoffs are reaching their conclusion and the drama is only beginning.
Embed from Getty Images(2) Toronto Raptors vs (1) Milwaukee Bucks
The Raptors, fresh off a heart-stopping win over Sixers in Game 7 will take on the Bucks with a birth in the Finals on the line. Toronto is lead by Kawhi Leonard who has been on a historic run in these playoffs. However, he will have his hands full with the NBA’s best team and their MVP Giannis Antentokounmpo. Milwaukee is a forced to be reckoned with and fully rested as they have only lost one game since the playoffs began.
Prediction: Bucks in 6
Embed from Getty Images(3) Portland Trail Blazers vs (1) Golden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors are in the Western Conference finals once again to no one’s surprise. They have been the best team in the West all season. However, a calf injury to Kevin Durant has them hobbled going into the next round. Their opponent, the Portland Trail Blazers are up to the challenge and are fresh on the heels of a dramatic game 7 win against the Nuggets. Damian Lillard is ready to make his mark on these playoffs, and prove his name should be mentioned among the elite.