ESPN's 2023 ECF, WCF and NBA Finals Predictions

Post #1 » by **bisme37** » Wed Aug 10, 2022 7:46 pm

Who will win the Eastern Conference finals?

1. Boston Celtics: 67 points (42.1% of first-place votes)
2. Milwaukee Bucks: 55 points (36.8%)
3. Philadelphia 76ers: 28 points (10.5%)
4. Miami Heat: 19 points (10.5%)
T-5. Cleveland Cavaliers: 1 point
T-5. Toronto Raptors: 1 point

Who will win the Western Conference finals?

1. Golden State Warriors: 75 points (52.6% of first-place votes)
2. LA Clippers: 44 points (31.6%)
3. Phoenix Suns: 20 points
4. Dallas Mavericks: 12 points (5.3%)
5. Denver Nuggets: 10 points (5.3%)
6. Minnesota Timberwolves: 6 points (5.3%)
7. Memphis Grizzlies: 4 points

Who will win the NBA title?

1. Golden State Warriors: 52 points (36.8% of first-place votes)
2. LA Clippers: 35 points (26.3%)
3. Boston Celtics: 30 points (10.5%)
4. Milwaukee Bucks: 21 points (10.5%)
5. Miami Heat: 11 points (5.3%)
6. Phoenix Suns: 8 points
T-7. Denver Nuggets: 5 points (5.3%)
T-7. Minnesota Timberwolves: 5 points (5.3%)
9. Philadelphia 76ers: 3 points
10. Dallas Mavericks: 1 point

https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/34375209/nba-projections-2022-23-our-picks-eastern-conference-western-conference-nba-champions

Thoughts?

Tor_Raps · Post #2 » by **Tor_Raps** » Wed Aug 10, 2022 7:53 pm

Who the hell voted for Toronto and Cleveland? Both teams are good but come on now lol.

If healthy, Denver vs Clippers is my conference finals with Denver winning it all. Now that can change if Klay returns fully back into his old form.

GSWFan1994 · Post #3 » by **GSWFan1994** » Wed Aug 10, 2022 7:55 pm

I voted for my beloved Warriors, but once again, it's very surprising to see the Bucks get disrespected once again.

Johnny Bball · Post #4 » by **Johnny Bball** » Wed Aug 10, 2022 7:55 pm

Nuggets vs Bucks. Bucks.

Dino353 · Post #5 » by **Dino353** » Wed Aug 10, 2022 11:56 pm

Lakers vs Sixers, Lakers in 7.

HumbleRen · Post #6 » by **HumbleRen** » Thu Aug 11, 2022 12:02 am

Nuggets vs Bucks, Bucks in 7.

Franco · Post #7 » by **Franco** » Thu Aug 11, 2022 12:03 am

I'm surprised people are picking the Nuggets, but that's my choice too. Nuggets Vs Bucks, Nuggets in 7.

DaFan334 · Post #8 » by **DaFan334** » Thu Aug 11, 2022 12:47 am

I'm biased, so I like the way this thread is heading so far. If healthy, it's gonna be hard for teams to deal with the offense. If just Jamal is back and MPJ has any issues, I still think we have the defensive pieces to compete for a title around Jokic and Murray.

Out of the East, I think the Celtics are still the team to beat, but Durant being traded could affect that, even if he is traded to Boston.

MemphisX · Post #9 » by **MemphisX** » Thu Aug 11, 2022 12:54 am

Memphis vs Milwaukee

Ballerhogger · Post #10 » by **Ballerhogger** » Thu Aug 11, 2022 1:05 am

bisme37 wrote:Who will win the Eastern Conference finals?

1. Boston Celtics: 67 points (42.1% of first-place votes)
2. Milwaukee Bucks: 55 points (36.8%)
3. Philadelphia 76ers: 28 points (10.5%)
4. Miami Heat: 19 points (10.5%)
T-5. Cleveland Cavaliers: 1 point
T-5. Toronto Raptors: 1 point

Who will win the Western Conference finals?

1. Golden State Warriors: 75 points (52.6% of first-place votes)
2. LA Clippers: 44 points (31.6%)
3. Phoenix Suns: 20 points
4. Dallas Mavericks: 12 points (5.3%)
5. Denver Nuggets: 10 points (5.3%)
6. Minnesota Timberwolves: 6 points (5.3%)
7. Memphis Grizzlies: 4 points

Who will win the NBA title?

1. Golden State Warriors: 52 points (36.8% of first-place votes)
2. LA Clippers: 35 points (26.3%)
3. Boston Celtics: 30 points (10.5%)
4. Milwaukee Bucks: 21 points (10.5%)
5. Miami Heat: 11 points (5.3%)
6. Phoenix Suns: 8 points
T-7. Denver Nuggets: 5 points (5.3%)
T-7. Minnesota Timberwolves: 5 points (5.3%)
9. Philadelphia 76ers: 3 points
10. Dallas Mavericks: 1 point

https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/34375209/nba-projections-2022-23-our-picks-eastern-conference-western-conference-nba-champions

Thoughts?

Seems reasonable and safe bets.

Ballerhogger · Post #11 » by **Ballerhogger** » Thu Aug 11, 2022 1:13 am

GSWFan1994 wrote:I voted for my beloved Warriors, but once again, it's very surprising to see the Bucks get disrespected once again.

not really. They didnt improve their front court Brook lopez is older... They didnt do much in the off season at all. Just re signed bobby.

Ballerhogger · Post #12 » by **Ballerhogger** » Thu Aug 11, 2022 1:14 am

I know im going get heat for this but this is the Clippers year. If they dont win it now , THEY NEVER WILL. Mavericks were fluke, warriors will be tired no faith in wisemen. Draymond will be tired and disgruntled. Suns are older but hopefully they can mend some fences...

SK21209 · Post #13 » by **SK21209** » Thu Aug 11, 2022 1:42 am

Ballerhogger wrote:I know im going get heat for this but this is the Clippers year. If they dont win it now , THEY NEVER WILL. Mavericks were fluke, warriors will be tired no faith in wisemen. Draymond will be tired and disgruntled. Suns are older but hopefully they can mend some fences...

With the currently constructed rosters, I'd also predict the Clippers in the West and Celtics in the East.

Ballerhogger · Post #14 » by **Ballerhogger** » Thu Aug 11, 2022 2:31 am

SK21209 wrote:
Ballerhogger wrote:I know im going get heat for this but this is the Clippers year. If they dont win it now , THEY NEVER WILL. Mavericks were fluke, warriors will be tired no faith in wisemen. Draymond will be tired and disgruntled. Suns are older but hopefully they can mend some fences...

With the currently constructed rosters, I'd also predict the Clippers in the West and Celtics in the East.

It’s all their from them to take it .. I don’t know about Cs…. The heat were really close and I want see brogdon can stay healthy .

GiannisAnte34 · Post #15 » by **GiannisAnte34** » Thu Aug 11, 2022 2:35 am

The East will be extremely competitive again this year barring major injuries to stars

theFireBlanket · Post #16 » by **theFireBlanket** » Thu Aug 11, 2022 3:31 am

Ballerhogger wrote:
GSWFan1994 wrote:I voted for my beloved Warriors, but once again, it's very surprising to see the Bucks get disrespected once again.

not really. They didnt improve their front court Brook lopez is older... They didnt do much in the off season at all. Just re signed bobby.

SinceGatlingWasARookie · Post #17 » by **SinceGatlingWasARookie** » Thu Aug 11, 2022 6:31 am

Fans still not understanding the Warriors.
No love the Grizzlies but the Grizzlies will be the 2nd best team in the NBA after the Warriors.

deadfeather · Post #18 » by **deadfeather** » Thu Aug 11, 2022 6:42 am

Easily still the Lakers. This season will be healthy.

Ballerhogger · Post #19 » by **Ballerhogger** » Thu Aug 11, 2022 7:31 am

theFireBlanket wrote:
Ballerhogger wrote:
GSWFan1994 wrote:I voted for my beloved Warriors, but once again, it's very surprising to see the Bucks get disrespected once again.

not really. They didnt improve their front court Brook lopez is older... They didnt do much in the off season at all. Just re signed bobby.

A rookie and guy coming off big injury who will be slower …..

winforlose · Post #20 » by **winforlose** » Thu Aug 11, 2022 8:56 am

I know people are skeptical about the Towns/Gobert fit, but I am legitimately surprised to see so little Wolves love. Does anyone think the Jazz with Gobert are better than the Wolves with Gobert? Wolves have more offensive and defensive talent than the Jazz ever had. Assuming they stay healthy how does Denver guard KAT, Gobert, and Edwards. How does GSW? The size and rebounding will be overpowering, and the bench depth is solid. Wolves are likely a top 4 team in the regular season and a legit contender in the postseason.

Who is your (very early) pick for the 2023 NBA Championship?