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Quote: Originally Posted by dfsJunkie

I think that Denver-OKC matchup is REALLY interesting.. I could see an upset easily in a 7-game series

That's my favorite first round matchup. I wish it was in a later round because both teams can win it, but definitely the best first round series. And I've adjusted the first round series to 5 games, something I think the NBA should do in real life, which only adds to the potential for an upset.

Quote: Originally Posted by trekfan

All caught up here, whew, what a finish to the 2025 season. Denver has a lot riding on these playoffs -- they have to get to the WCF and at least take that 6/7 games to have any chance of convincing Giannis this is the right place for him. Lots of great matchups across the board, I'm watching Denver, Utah, the Knicks, and the Hawks. Someone in those four will present a major challenge to Golden State -- assuming they don't suffer any more injuries.

Definitely the run to end the year helped their cause, and any success in the playoffs I think brings him back only because I don't know where he goes to get a better teammate than Jokic. A lot of teams have a ton of cap space this summer, like Atlanta for example, which will make for a compelling offseason considering all the trades last summer involving superstars in the last year of their deal.

Quote: Originally Posted by RolePlayer

I am super high on Wiseman in real life so I am hoping a certain team from the Bay area doesn't take him so that the Hornets can snag him up. Crazy to see Milwaukee do so well without Giannis, a finals matchup between the Nuggets and Bucks would be fun to watch. Michael Porter JR would also have a lot to win in this series. But I have a feeling the Warriors will crush that idea before it even happens.

I like Wiseman but IRL I'm concerned about his fit with the Warriors. I know people say they have a hole at the five, which is true, but they've never had a dominant center with Steph. If they do take him I'll be happy if proven wrong.

That's easily one of the best storylines this year, the success of Milwaukee. MPJ has really blossomed and that would be one of the best Finals in terms of storylines that I've ever seen.