Toronto Raptors, Boston Celtics and Miami Heat all worked their way into the Eastern Conference semifinals, while the Milwaukee Bucks, after a hiccup in Game 1 against the Orlando Magic, went through the remainder of a five-game streak until the second round.
This is where the battle to win the East becomes interesting.
Can defending champions contain fledgling Jayson Tatum? How many players will the Heat throw against Giannis Antetokounmpo, the best defensive player of the year and MVP favorite?
Our NBA experts are making their predictions for Raptors-Celtics and Bucks-Heat.
Note: Expert Predictions for the Western Conference Semi-Finals will be added once matches are set up.
Eastern Conference Semifinals
Jerry Bembry: Celtics in 7
Nick DePaula: Celtics in 7
Nick Friedell: Raptors in 6
Andrew Han: Raptors in 6
Chris Herring: Celtics in 7
Andrew Lopez: Raptors in 7
Zach Lowe: Celtics in 7
Tim MacMahon: Raptors in 6
Bobby Marks: Raptors in 5
Dave McMenamin: Raptors in 7
Kevin Pelton: Raptors in 7
Jorge Celery: Raptors in 7
Ramona Shelburne: Raptors in 6
Other ‘Snellings: Raptors in 7
Marc Spears: Raptors in 7
Eric Woodyard: Celtics in 6
Royce Young: Raptors in 6
Ohm Youngmisuk: Raptors in 7
Final count: Raptors (13), Celtics (5).
Nick DePaula: Reheat in 6
Nick Friedell: Reheat in 6
Andrew Han: Reheat in 7
Chris Herring: Dollars in 6
Andrew Lopez: Dollars in 6
Tim MacMahon: Dollars in 6
Bobby Marks: Reheat in 7
Dave McMenamin: Reheat in 7
Kevin Pelton: Dollars in 6
Jorge Celery: Reheat in 7
Ramona Shelburne: Reheat in 7
Other ‘Snellings: Dollars in 5
Eric Woodyard: Dollars in 7
Royce Young: Dollars in 6
Ohm Youngmisuk: Dollars in 7
Final count: Bucks (8), Heat (7).
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