NBA Week 26: Friday Match Predictions

This week, our focus is on Round 2 of the playoffs as all 4 teams of the Eastern Conference have qualified for the semifinals with teams from the Western Conference still playing Round 1 games. In the Round 2 series, we would have just 1 match every day as we wait for the first two teams to win 4 games to proceed to the Conference finals. Let us look at Predictions for Friday’s game.

On Friday, the Milwaukee Bucks would face Miami Heat in Game 3 of the Round 2 series. The last time both teams met at the playoffs was back in 2013 and Heat had no problem beating the Bucks in 4 games. But a lot has changed since then and it would not be fair to use that to judge the outcome of this game. Recent stats show the Bucks have the better hand, with a much stronger team led by reigning MVP, Giannis Antetokounmpo.

The Bucks maintained the record of the most wins this season and the will to end things on a high note is enough to push them as far as possible. That does not mean that the team from Miami is a pushover, after all, they won all 4 games against the Indiana Pacers in Round 1. With 2 games to play before Friday, it is clear to see that things may swing unexpectedly, based on the outcome of preceding games. Both teams would, no doubt, be a thorn on the other’s aide.