Warriors do look weak, but do like them in that 1st round vs SAS. Alderidge has been great this season... but his game is very predictable and GSW will shut down his effectiveness after 1 or 2 matchups. See that going 5 games to GS.
Think the OKC -
Jazz matchup is gonna be a great one to watch. Gobert is gonna give Westbrook lots of problems, and might even render him ineffective. Paul George seemed to forget how to play defense ever since the All-Star Break, and Carmelo... well... he will be Carmelo. Adams is the unsung hero of this team, and I could see things getting physical in the paint. Mitchell is a baller, and a gem to watch.
Philly and Miami is the must watch in the east, despite the fact that most of that side of the bracket holds upset potential. The Heat just have so many ways to come at you, and a young Philly team might not be able to make the adjustments to match up with them well. Miami also holds a massive coaching edge. Embiid's could see an upset Whiteside take to the floor.. and is anyone showing anymore confidence at the moment that Ben Simmons? Hard to pull against Philly, but this could be the must watch battle of the first round.
As for who will win the title? Houston might be the easiest answer, with Philly and Portland as fun longshot options. Things keep coming up roses for the 76ers (despite Joel's face).
I just cant see anyone in the field who can contain both Harden and CP3 for 7 games.
