Play in Prediction

Hawks +170

Snyder will show why he was the right man for the job. I expect the Hawks to find ways to keep Trae out of the Bam double that he cant pass out of. Maybe more guard to guard screens. Hawks like to set screens high for Trae so he has more space to operate going down hill but they should probably just set the screens much lower so he has more space to retreat when doubled and take the advantage. Personally think they should also initiate more offense through Bogdanovic and have both Trae and Dejounte off ball. Whatever the right adjustment is I believe Snyder will make it.

Twolves +275

Losing Gobert doesn't matter much here imo and they might be better off.  Jaden McDaniel's hurts but they will slot in Taurean who is a fine poor mans version. Towns back at center makes me like AD and Towns props in the battle of Kentucky bigs.  Not much else analysis except I think Towns will have a big game and lead the Wolves to victory. I also think Lebron would much prefer to play the Nuggets than the Grizzlies 

Look out people.. We have a real CAPPER in the BUILDING!!

Why would Lakers rather play grizzlies over Nuggets when Steven Adams is out for the grizzlies AD would have a big series. 
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I do not think the Lakers want to play Grizzlies or Nuggets because they are not beating either team in a 7 game series. 

HAWKS WIN EASY.

@DeezyAZ81

 I think you might be in shock I see them as a third best team in the West and their best chances are playing grizzlies first round.

I'd have a hard time disagreeing with either statement.

There are 3 teams in the West that look like they can come out of the Western Conference... the Nuggets and Grizzlies are not among those teams.

I realize there are some Nugget-lovers who will disagree with this. Get back to me after the Nuggets get bounced... by either the Suns or Warriors.

@Everyman

GL