The second round of the NBA playoffs is underway and the matchups in the East are highly anticipated. Since the departure of LeBron James, the East has been up for grabs. If you ask the final four teams, they would all tell you they should be the favorite to reach the NBA Finals. The Sixers have the best starting 5. Toronto has the best two-way player. The Celtics have the best closer and Milwaukee, well, they probably have the MVP. So this round is going to be good.
Embed from Getty Images(2) Raptors vs (3) Sixers
The Toronto Raptors and Philadelphia 76ers are a matchup sure to deliver offensive fireworks. Game 1 has already ensured us of that. Kawhi Leonard went off for 45 points and the Raptors took a 1-0 lead in their second round tilt. However, this thing is far from over. The Sixers have perhaps the second best starting 5 in basketball and have a great chance of advancing.
Prediction: Sixers in 7
Embed from Getty Images(1) Bucks vs (4) Celtics
The Bucks are looking to avenge a game 7 loss of a year ago and eliminate the Celtics. Boston is going to need everything they can get from Kyrie Irving if they want to avoid a second round exit. Milwaukee had the league’s best record and a first round sweep of the Pistons proves they are serious.