2017 NBA Playoffs: Rd. 1 Western Conference Predictions

Often referred to as the better of the two NBA conferences, the West possesses some of the best and most fun to watch teams in the entire league.

At the top, teams like the Golden State Warriors and San Antonio Spurs are looking to continue their recent dominance of the conference during these playoffs, while newcomers like the Houston Rockets and Utah Jazz are ready to challenge for the throne.

Here are my predictions for the first round of Western Conference Playoff action.

Golden State Warriors (1) Vs. Portland Trail Blazers (8)

I mean, what else needs to be said?

The Warriors have two of the top ten players in the world, and arguably the second best player in all of basketball. Kevin Durant is getting healthy again, Steph Curry has returned to his 2015/16 form, and the team is clicking on all cylinders.

I think Damian Lillard is going to go absolutely off during one of Portland’s home games to steal one, but the Warriors should not have any trouble getting by their first round match-up.

I got the Warriors advancing in 5 games, and a sweep would not surprise me whatsoever.

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