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2017 NBA Playoff Predictions: Breaking down each series

By Keith Rivas

Oct 17, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard JJ Redick (4) dribbles up the court during the first half against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena. The Jazz won 104-78. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard JJ Redick (4) dribbles up the court during the first half against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena. The Jazz won 104-78. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 6, 2017; New York, NY, USA; Washington Wizards point guard John Wall (2) and Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal (3) celebrate after defeating the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2017; New York, NY, USA; Washington Wizards point guard John Wall (2) and Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal (3) celebrate after defeating the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

Eastern Conference Finals

(2) Cleveland vs. (4) Washington

At long last, we’ll see if this season is where the gas runs out for the defending champs. After being pushed to the max in the first two rounds, Wall and Beal will take care of Cleveland.

It won’t be easy, but we won’t see LeBron James in the Finals for the first time in his last seven playoff appearances. It’ll end an incredible streak, but the series could be the best seven game showdown of the entire post-season.

Similar to last year’s championship bout with Golden State, Washington will establish a 3-1 series lead. In response, the Cavs will make a push all the way to a Game 7 but fall short in front of their home fans.

Heart break for Cleveland, but home run for D.C.

Prediction: Wizards in seven

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