From Jack Armstrong: Predictions for the first round of the NBA playoffs. MORE:
Hello! Here we go! The NBA playoffs have arrived and the next 10 weeks should be a lot of fun if you’re a hoops fan. Here are my amateur predictions for the first round. Blake Griffin#2 Toronto over #7 Orlando in five games
The Raptors must play terrific defence to get the pace of play increased dramatically or they’ll labour against Orlando’s half-court defence. The Magic, who went 22-9 in last 31 games of the regular season, have to play these games at a slower pace. They’re a well-coached and disciplined team that guards, rebounds and protects the ball, so they won’t be an easy out. If Raptors want to have a long playoff run, they can’t mess around and allow their opponent to dictate terms.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Canadian Barrett officially enters NBA Draft - TSN.caCanadian Duke star RJ Barrett is entering the 2019 NBA Draft. Barrett's lone season in the college ranks came to a close after Duke’s loss to Virginia Tech in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament.
Read more »
Siakam enjoying recognition from NBA peers - TSN.caPascal Siakam confidently launches shots he may not have dared attempt in previous seasons. He makes plays during times of the game when he would have been sitting on the bench.
Read more »
Canadian Shittu says he's entering NBA draft - TSN.caVanderbilt freshman Simisola Shittu is entering the NBA draft. Shittu wrote Wednesday on Twitter that 'for as long as I can remember, my dream was to someday play in the NBA.
Read more »
Canada's Brazdeikis declares for NBA Draft - TSN.caCanadian Ignas Brazdeikis is ready to take the next step in his basketball career. The freshman forward told ESPN on Tuesday that he intends to hire an agent and enter the NBA Draft set for June 20 in Brooklyn, foregoing his remaining three years of NCAA eligibility.
Read more »
Canadian Alexander-Walker entering NBA draft - TSN.caCanadian Nickeil Alexander-Walker, who has spent the last two seasons as member of Virginia Tech's basketball team, is leaving school to enter the 2019 NBA Draft.
Read more »
Raptors thrash Wolves, finish with second-best record in NBA - TSN.caKawhi Leonard scored 20 points and the Toronto Raptors closed their regular season with a 120-100 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night.
Read more »
Raptors set to face Magic in first round of NBA playoffsThe Toronto Raptors will face the Orlando Magic in the first round of the NBA playoffs.
Read more »
Toronto Raptors set to face Orlando Magic in first round of NBA playoffsThe best-of-seven Eastern Conference quarterfinal between the second-seeded Raptors and No. 7 Magic will start Saturday or Sunday in Toronto.
Read more »
Nowitzki announces retirement after final home game for Mavericks - Sportsnet.caDirk Nowitzki has announced that he is retiring from the NBA after his final home game with the Mavericks .
Read more »
Jerry Stackhouse says relationship, opportunity drew him to Vanderbilt coaching jobThe 18-year NBA veteran and two-time All-Star was considered in NBA coaching searches last year after his success with the Raptors 905
Read more »