Page 1 of 2
ESPN's 2023 ECF, WCF and NBA Finals Predictions
Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2022 7:46 pm
by bisme37
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-championsThoughts?
Re: ESPN's 2023 ECF, WCF and NBA Finals Predictions
Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2022 7:53 pm
by Tor_Raps
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.
Re: ESPN's 2023 ECF, WCF and NBA Finals Predictions
Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2022 7:55 pm
by GSWFan1994
I voted for my beloved Warriors, but once again, it's very surprising to see the Bucks get disrespected once again.
Re: ESPN's 2023 ECF, WCF and NBA Finals Predictions
Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2022 7:55 pm
by Johnny Bball
Nuggets vs Bucks. Bucks.
Re: ESPN's 2023 ECF, WCF and NBA Finals Predictions
Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2022 11:56 pm
by Dino353
Lakers vs Sixers, Lakers in 7.
Re: ESPN's 2023 ECF, WCF and NBA Finals Predictions
Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2022 12:02 am
by HumbleRen
Nuggets vs Bucks, Bucks in 7.
Re: ESPN's 2023 ECF, WCF and NBA Finals Predictions
Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2022 12:03 am
by Franco
I'm surprised people are picking the Nuggets, but that's my choice too. Nuggets Vs Bucks, Nuggets in 7.
Re: ESPN's 2023 ECF, WCF and NBA Finals Predictions
Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2022 12:47 am
by DaFan334
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.
Re: ESPN's 2023 ECF, WCF and NBA Finals Predictions
Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2022 12:54 am
by MemphisX
Memphis vs Milwaukee
Re: ESPN's 2023 ECF, WCF and NBA Finals Predictions
Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2022 1:05 am
by Ballerhogger
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-championsThoughts?
Seems reasonable and safe bets.
Re: ESPN's 2023 ECF, WCF and NBA Finals Predictions
Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2022 1:13 am
by Ballerhogger
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.
Re: ESPN's 2023 ECF, WCF and NBA Finals Predictions
Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2022 1:14 am
by Ballerhogger
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...
Re: ESPN's 2023 ECF, WCF and NBA Finals Predictions
Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2022 1:42 am
by SK21209
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.
Re: ESPN's 2023 ECF, WCF and NBA Finals Predictions
Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2022 2:31 am
by Ballerhogger
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 .
Re: ESPN's 2023 ECF, WCF and NBA Finals Predictions
Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2022 2:35 am
by GiannisAnte34
The East will be extremely competitive again this year barring major injuries to stars
Re: ESPN's 2023 ECF, WCF and NBA Finals Predictions
Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2022 3:31 am
by theFireBlanket
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.
Re: ESPN's 2023 ECF, WCF and NBA Finals Predictions
Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2022 6:31 am
by SinceGatlingWasARookie
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.
Re: ESPN's 2023 ECF, WCF and NBA Finals Predictions
Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2022 6:42 am
by deadfeather
Easily still the Lakers. This season will be healthy.
Re: ESPN's 2023 ECF, WCF and NBA Finals Predictions
Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2022 7:31 am
by Ballerhogger
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 …..
Re: ESPN's 2023 ECF, WCF and NBA Finals Predictions
Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2022 8:56 am
by winforlose
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.