The NBA Playoffs begin today and we’ve assembled a panel of Raptors Insiders to take a shot at predicting the always unpredictable four-round tournament.
Our panelists have shared their picks for first-round winners, Eastern and Western Conference champions, NBA Finals MVP and the NBA Finals winner.
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EASTERN CONFERENCE
(No. 1) vs. 
(No. 8)
Michael Grange: Milwaukee in 4
Paul Jones: Milwuakee 5
Donnovan Bennett: Milwaukee in 5
Eric Smith: Milwaukee in 5
Arden Zwelling: Milwaukee in 5
Brad Fay: Milwaukee in 6
Dave Zarum: Milwaukee in 5
Steven Loung: Milwaukee in 4
(No. 2) vs. 
(No. 7)
G1 Sat., April 13, Orlando @ Toronto, 5 p.m. ET, Sportsnet ONE
G2 Tues., April 16, Orlando @ Toronto, 8 p.m. ET
G3 Fri., April 19, Toronto @ Orlando, 7 p.m. ET, Sportsnet ONE
G4 Sun., April 21, Toronto @ Orlando, 7 p.m. ET
G5* Tues., April 23, Orlando @ Toronto, TBD
G6* Thurs., April 25, Toronto @ Orlando, TBD, Sportsnet ONE
G7* Sun., April 27, Orlando @ Toronto, TBD
* if necessary
Michael Grange: Toronto in 5
Paul Jones: Toronto in 5
Donnovan Bennett: Toronto in 4
Eric Smith: Toronto in 6
Arden Zwelling: Toronto in 5
Brad Fay: Toronto in 5
Dave Zarum: Toronto in 4
Steven Loung: Toronto in 4
(No. 3) vs. 
(No. 6)
Michael Grange: Philadelphia in 6
Paul Jones: Philadelphia in 6
Donnovan Bennett: Philadelphia in 6
Eric Smith: Philadelphia in 5
Arden Zwelling: Philadelphia in 5
Brad Fay: Philadelphia in 7
Dave Zarum: Philadelphia in 6
Steven Loung: Philadelphia in 5
(No. 4) vs. 
(No. 5)
Michael Grange: Boston in 5
Paul Jones: Boston in 7
Donnovan Bennett: Indiana in 7
Eric Smith: Boston in 6
Arden Zwelling: Boston in 7
Brad Fay: Boston in 5
Dave Zarum: Boston in 6
Steven Loung: Indiana in 7
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WESTERN CONFERENCE
(No. 1) vs. 
(No. 8)
Michael Grange: Golden State in 5
Paul Jones: Golden State in 5
Donnovan Bennett: Golden State in 4
Eric Smith: Golden State in 5
Arden Zwelling: Golden State in 4
Brad Fay: Golden State in 4
Dave Zarum: Golden State in 5
Steven Loung: Golden State in 5
(No. 2) vs. 
(No. 7)
Michael Grange: San Antonio in 7
Paul Jones: San Antonio in 6
Donnovan Bennett: San Antonio in 7
Eric Smith: San Antonio in 7
Arden Zwelling: San Antonio in 7
Brad Fay: Denver in 7
Dave Zarum: Denver in 6
Steven Loung: Denver in 6
(No. 3) vs. 
(No. 6)
Michael Grange: Oklahoma City in 6
Paul Jones: Oklahoma City in 6
Donnovan Bennett: Portland in 7
Eric Smith: Oklahoma City in 6
Arden Zwelling: Oklahoma City in 6
Brad Fay: Portland in 7
Dave Zarum: Oklahoma City in 6
Steven Loung: Oklahoma City in 6
(No. 4) vs. 
(No. 5)
Michael Grange: Houston in 6
Paul Jones: Houston in 6
Donnovan Bennett: Houston in 4
Eric Smith: Houston in 5
Arden Zwelling: Houston in 7
Brad Fay: Houston in 6
Dave Zarum: Houston in 7
Steven Loung: Houston in 7
| East Champion | West Champion | NBA Champion | FInals MVP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Grange | Toronto | Houston | Houston | Harden |
| Paul Jones | Toronto | Golden State | Golden State | Durant |
| Donnovan Bennett | Toronto | Golden State | Golden State | Curry |
| Eric Smith | Milwaukee | Golden State | Golden State | Curry |
| Arden Zwelling | Toronto | Golden State | Golden State | Durant |
| Brad Fay | Toronto | Golden State | Golden State | Durant |
| Dave Zarum | Milwaukee | Golden State | Golden State | Curry |
| Steven Loung | Toronto | Golden State | Toronto | Leonard |
