The first round games are set now for the Western Conference in the 2014 NBA Playoffs. What are they? Take a look below:
(1) San Antonio Spurs vs (8) Dallas Mavericks
(2) Oklahoma City Thunder vs (7) Memphis Grizzlies
(3) Los Angeles Clippers vs (6) Golden State Warriors
(4) Houston Rockets vs (5) Portland Trail Blazers
The Grizzlies clinched the No. 7 seed on the final day of the regular season, beating the Mavericks in overtime.
Memphis will not be a cakewalk at all for Kevin Durant and the Thunder. They suffered last season and will likely have a tough time again, I believe.
The Spurs and Mavs series looks to be a good one. The old playoff series were classics, but San Antonio has a good chance to steamroll in this one. The Rockets and Blazers one looks very evenly matched.
Of course, the most exciting looks to be the Warriors-Clippers series. It looks to be high-scoring and fun to watch. Splash Brothers vs Lob City? Sign me up!
Right now, I'd say Spurs, Thunder, Clippers and Rockets win the following series. What do you think?