After the Play-In challenges, which saw New Orleans and the Atlanta Hawks qualify for the finals, everything is ready for the start of the Playoff NBA of the 2021/22 season. Let’s go and see all the challenges that fans of the most beautiful basketball tournament in the world will be able to follow in the coming weeks.
The challenges of the Easter 2022 NBA Playoffs
Saturday 16
Dallas Mavericks-Utah Jazz
Great challenge between the fourth and fifth classified of the Western Conference, both with the desire to redeem themselves compared to last year. The Dallas Mavericks in fact, despite the Doncic phenomenon, in the last edition stopped in the first round, losing 4-3 in the series against the Los Angeles Clippers. The same Californians then overtook the Utah Jazz in the Conference semifinals, and now the two franchises need redemption by aiming at least for the final.
Memphis Grizzlies-Minnesota Timberwolves
After so many difficult years, the Memphis Grizzlies have had a dream season, finishing in second place in the Western Conference, behind only the most popular Phoenix Suns. Minnesota instead got the last available spot to avoid the Play-In, hoping to be the surprise of the year.
Philadelphia 76ers-Toronto Raptors
Great season for Philadelphia which, after being one of the least successful teams in recent years, has earned an excellent fourth place in the Eastern Conference. However, they will have to deal with the Toronto Raptors, title winners a few years ago, in a series that promises to be very close.
Golden State Warriors-Denver Nuggets
After a difficult start to the season, due to the absence of the phenomenon Steph Curry, the Golden State Warriors finished third in the West, thus challenging the Denver Nuggets. The Californians are looking for the fourth success, while the Nuggets hope to be able to stop the Warriors, despite the inferiority.
Sunday 17
Miami Heat-Atlanta Hawks
Solid season for the Miami Heat, who want to avenge the defeat in the final in 2020 at the hands of LeBron James’ Lakers. The Heat are in great shape and want to remain the favorites for the title, taking on the Atlanta Hawks who reached the finals after the victory in the Play In.
Boston Celtics-Brooklyn Nets
Two ambitious teams competing for a place in the semifinals. The Boston Celtics want to get back to being great, while the Brooklyn Nets are finally seeking consecration in the NBA. It will be a challenge fought by the final to be written.
Milwaukee Bucks-Chicago Bulls
After the Michael Jordan era, Chicago has had few joys. This year the Bulls finally seem to be competitive again and want to impress in the Play Offs after having already done so in the regular season. However, they will have to deal with the reigning Milwaukee Bucks champions, led by champion Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Phoenix Suns-New Orleans Pelicans
The runners-up of the Phoenix Suns want to confirm themselves in 2022, and will take the field against the New Orleans Pelicans. Pelicans who arrive at the Playoffs after the victory in the Play-In, and will have to give everything to try to get through the round.
