2017 NBA Playoffs: Rd. 1 Eastern Conference Predictions

The 82-game NBA regular season has concluded, and it is now finally playoff time. Personally, I look forward to the NBA Playoffs every year, as we get to watch the best players on the planet battle it out nightly for a whole month.

The Eastern Conference has become the LeBron James Invitational over the last six years, but with some formidable opponents presenting themselves in Boston, Washington, and Toronto, some believe this is the year the King finally falls.

Not so fast, if you ask me.

Anyway, let’s get into my first round predictions for the Eastern Conference.

Boston Celtics (1) Vs. Chicago Bulls (8)

This is my series to watch in terms of an almost unprecedented upset in the NBA Playoffs. Rarely do we see an 8,7, or even a 6 seed upset their opponents in a seven game series, but the Bulls have the makings to do it here.

With Jimmy Butler, the Bulls have the best player in this entire series. And while the Celtics enjoyed a ton of regular season success this year, they have yet to show that they can win even one playoff series under Brad Stevens.

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