NBA Playoffs Round 2 Schedule and Predictions

Round 2 of the NBA playoffs tipped off Sunday. Both the Warriors and Wizards won Sunday, continuung their unbeaten playoff streak this year.

EASTERN CONFERENCE

(1) Atlanta Hawks vs. (5) Washington Wizards

Game 1 — Sun. May 3, Washington at Atlanta, 1:00 PM, ABC
Game 2 — Tue. May 5, Washington at Atlanta, 8:00 PM, TNT
Game 3 — Sat. May 9, Atlanta at Washington, 5:00 PM, ESPN
Game 4 — Mon. May 11, Atlanta at Washington, 7:00 PM, TNT
Game 5 * — Wed. May 13, Washington at Atlanta, TBD, TNT
Game 6 * — Fri. May 15, Atlanta at Washington, TBD, ESPN
Game 7 * — Mon. May 18, Washington at Atlanta, 8:00 PM, TNT

::Gasp:: I’m rolling with the Wizards. Paul Pierce, or “The Truth” as he’s better known as, has had such a positive influence on this team

(2) Cleveland Cavaliers vs. (3) Chicago Bulls

Game 1 — Mon. May 4, Chicago at Cleveland, 7:00 PM, TNT
Game 2 — Wed. May 6, Chicago at Cleveland, 7:00 PM, TNT
Game 3 — Fri. May 8, Cleveland at Chicago, 8:00 PM, ESPN
Game 4 — Sun. May 10, Cleveland at Chicago, 3:30 PM, ABC/R
Game 5 * — Tue. May 12, Chicago at Cleveland, TBD, TNT
Game 6 * — Thu. May 14, Cleveland at Chicago, TBD, ESPN
Game 7 * — Sun. May 17, Chicago at Cleveland, TBD, TNT

This one is tricky. Obviously the Cavs have the best player in the NBA in LeBron James. Kyrie Irving is showing that he’s got the juice now, as King James; number two in command. But the loss of Kevin Love, and JR Smith being suspended two games is a problem.

My head says the Cavs, but my heart says the Bulls might pull this off. I’ll have a better sense after Game 1 tonight. For now, I’ll just say its going 6 games. :shrug:

WESTERN CONFERENCE

(1) Golden State Warriors vs. (5) Memphis Grizzlies

Game 1 — Sun. May 3, Memphis at Golden State, 3:30 PM, ABC/R
Game 2 — Tue. May 5, Memphis at Golden State, 10:30 PM, TNT
Game 3 — Sat. May 9, Golden State at Memphis, 8:00 PM, ABC/R
Game 4 — Mon. May 11, Golden State at Memphis, 9:30 PM, TNT
Game 5 * — Wed. May 13, Memphis at Golden State, TBD, TNT
Game 6 * — Fri. May 15, Golden State at Memphis, TBD, ESPN
Game 7 * — Sun. May 17, Memphis at Golden State, TBD, TBD

WARRIORS… The MVP Steph Curry is cooking. The inside-outside game is flowing for the dubs. Two different styles of play, old-school-bully ball with the Griz, and the new with the Warriors. But without leading scorer, and point guard, Mike Conley- out due to injury – the Griz look overmatched.

(2) Houston Rockets vs. (3) L.A. Clippers

Game 1 — Mon. May 4, L.A. Clippers at Houston, 9:30 PM, TNT
Game 2 — Wed. May 6, L.A. Clippers at Houston, 9:30 PM, TNT
Game 3 — Fri. May 8, Houston at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 PM, ESPN
Game 4 — Sun. May 10, Houston at L.A. Clippers, 8:30 PM, TNT
Game 5 * — Tue. May 12, L.A. Clippers at Houston, TBD, TNT
Game 6 * — Thu. May 14, Houston at L.A. Clippers, TBD, ESPN
Game 7 * — Sun. May 17, L.A. Clippers at Houston, TBD, TBD

You already know what it is with me, Clippers/Lakers – again, don’t question me about these things. There’s a video if you’re really curious about my fandom. Anyway, Clippers in 6

Fun fact, this is the first time an NBA finals won’t have Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan or Dwyane Wade since 1998.

Welcome to the new era!