The best part of the NBA season is finally upon us.
There’s no more margin for error, and we’ve officially reached that stage where getting hot at the right time could literally lead to winning an NBA championship.
With the first set of first-round matchups already in the books, we’re going to take a look at Game 2 of three of the most exciting series.
Take a look at our analysis and the top selections for every game.
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Orlando Magic
The Orlando Magic shot an abysmal 32% from the field and 21% from beyond the arc in Game 1, yet they managed to make it a five-point game at some point.
The Cleveland Cavaliers defense was solid and Jarrett Allen was spectacular, but they should still fare better.
While the Cavs could still end up winning this game, it’s hard to envision the Magic shooting this poorly again, especially considering some of those misses were wide-open.
This should be a closer matchup.
Pick: Magic +5.5
New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers
The New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers starred in an epic battle in the first game of the series, with Joel Embiid leaving the game at some point with an injury before limping his way back to the court.
This is going to be a series that’ll likely go the distance, but the Knicks continue to have a slight edge over the visitors.
That’s why we believe they’re going to go up 2-0 and put the Sixers against the ropes before they some back.
Pick: Knicks ML
Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers
The Denver Nuggets absolutely own the Los Angeles Lakers.
Mike Malone’s team has dominated their opponents with nine consecutive wins dating back to last season, and it seems like there’s no deficit big enough for them not to come back and win.
The Lakers are poorly coached, and they don’t have someone else who could step up besides Anthony Davis and LeBron James.
Even if they manage to steal a game in this series, it won’t be at Mile High, and the Nuggets should cover the spread again.
Pick: Nuggets -7
