<p><strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/boston-celtics-t101837" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Boston Celtics</a> and <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/toronto-raptors-t100208" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Toronto Raptors</a></strong>will face off again todayat 6:30 PM (ET) at HP Fieldhouse in Orlando for Game 2 of the<strong> 2020 <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> playoffs</strong>. Making a prediction is extremely difficult at this point in the season but the defending champions must bounce back immediately if they don’t want to fall to a 0-3 hole.</p>
<p>Led by J<strong>ayson</strong><strong> Tatum and Marcus Smart, </strong>the Boston Celtics were able to come back and hang on to a 102-99 win to get a 2-0 lead in the series. <strong>Nick Nurse, </strong>however, complained about the free-throw disparity and how the referees ‘took care of Tatum’.</p>
<p>The Toronto Raptors are in huge trouble if <strong>Pascal Siakam </strong>continues to underperform. He’s yet to shoot over 50% from the floor since the restart of the season and was only accountable for 17 points on 16 shots in his team’s loss in Game 2.</p>
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<h2>Head-To-Head:Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors</h2>
<p>This is the first time that the Boston Celtics and Toronto Raptors face off in the <a href="http://nba.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> playoffs. Obviously, that means that Brad Stevens’ side holds a<strong> 2-0 lead</strong> in their all-time rivalry. They also won 3 out of 4 in the regular season this year.</p>
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<h2>Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors: Match Information</h2>
<p><strong>Date:</strong>Thursday, Sep. 3<br> <strong>Time:</strong>6:30p.m. ET<br> <strong>Location:</strong>HP Fieldhouse, Orlando</p>
<h2>Injuries</h2>
<h3>Boston Celtics</h3>
<p><strong>Gordon Hayward:</strong>Ankle, Out indefinitely</p>
<p><strong>Javonte Green:</strong>Knee, Out for the season</p>
<h3>Toronto Raptors</h3>
<p><strong>Oshae Brissett:</strong>Knee, Out for the season</p>
<p><strong>Patrick McCaw:</strong>Knee, Out for the season</p>
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<h2>Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors: Odds And Predictions</h2>
<p>It seems like oddsmakers are expecting the defending champions to finally step up, as the Raptors enter the game as<strong> 1-point favorites</strong>. Moreover, they’re expecting another race to 100 points with the game total set at just 215.0 points.</p>
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<h2>How Can I Watch Or Live Stream Free Boston Celtics Vs Toronto Raptors Game 3?</h2>
<p><strong>Game 3: </strong>Thursday, Sep. 3, 6:30PM (ET) Boston Celtics at Toronto Raptors:<strong> ESPN, TSN,TSN Radio, CHUM, 1050 Toronto,98.5 The Sports Hub,and <a href="http://www.nba.com/watch/pricing" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA League Pass.</a></strong></p>

Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors Game 3: Predictions, odds and how to watch NBA playoffs today

Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors Game 3: Predictions, odds and how to watch NBA playoffs today - Bolavip US

<p><strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/toronto-raptors-t100208" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Toronto Raptors </a>and <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/boston-celtics-t101837" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Boston Celtics</a> </strong>will face off again today at 5:30 PM (ET) at HP Fieldhouse in Orlando for Game 2 of the <strong>2020 <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> playoffs.</strong>The reigning champions had a disappointing outing as the Celtics dominated them from start to finish, so we can expect them to be extra motivated for their second meeting.</p>
<p>Fueled by their suffocating defense, theCeltics upset the Raptors 112-94 in Game 1 of the series.<strong> Marcus Smart and Jayson Tatum</strong> combined for 42 points while <strong>Kemba Walker and</strong> <strong>Jaylen Brown</strong> chipped in with 18 and 17, respectively as 6 players scored double figures.</p>
<p>The Raptors struggled to get anything going in the offensive end.<strong> Pascal Siakam </strong>was -20 with 13 points on 16 shots and his recent performances are a huge concern since the restart of the season. Now, <strong>Nick Nurse </strong>must hit the drawing board again to try and bounce back for this matchup.</p>
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<h2>Head-To-Head:Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics</h2>
<p>Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics had never met in the <a href="http://nba.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a>playoffs prior to Game 1. Obviously, that means the Celtics <strong>hold a 1-0 lead in the all-time series. </strong>As for the regular season, Boston won 57 out of the 97 possible matchups, including 3 out of 4 this season.</p>
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<h2>Match Information:Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics</h2>
<p><strong>Date:</strong>Tuesday, Sep. 1<br> <strong>Time:</strong>5:30p.m. ET<br> <strong>Location:</strong>HP Fieldhouse, Orlando</p>
<h2>Injuries</h2>
<h3>Toronto Raptors</h3>
<p><strong>Oshae Brissett:</strong>Knee, Out for the season</p>
<p><strong>Patrick McCaw:</strong>Knee, Out for the season</p>
<h3>Boston Celtics</h3>
<p><strong>Gordon Hayward:</strong>Ankle, Out indefinitely</p>
<p><strong>Javonte Green:</strong>Knee, Out for the season</p>
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<h2>Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics: Odds And Predictions</h2>
<p>Apparently, oddsmakers expect the defending champions to bounce back and beat the Boston Celtics, as they enter the game as <strong>1.5-point favorites</strong>. They’re also expecting fewer scoring than in Game 1, as you can tell by the projected game total set at 216.0 points.</p>
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<h2>How Can I Watch Or Live Stream Free Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics Game 2?</h2>
<p><strong>Game 2: </strong>Tuesday, Sep. 1, 5:30PM (ET) Boston Celtics at Toronto Raptors:<strong> ESPN, TSN,TSN Radio, 1050 Toronto,98.5 The Sports Hub,and <a href="http://www.nba.com/watch/pricing" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA League Pass.</a></strong></p>

Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics Game 2: How to watch NBA playoffs today, predictions and odds

Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics Game 2: How to watch NBA playoffs today, predictions and odds - Bolavip US

<p>The<strong> <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/milwaukee-bucks-t100207" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Milwaukee Bucks</a></strong>decided to not play Game 5 of their first-round series of the NBA playoffs vs. the<strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/orlando-magic-t96006" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Orlando Magic</a></strong>That decision to boycott the <a href="https://nba.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a>season quickly spread around the league,<strong> with the following two games also being postponed.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Oklahoma City Thunder – Houston Rockets and <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/portland-trail-blazers-t102081" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Portland Trail Blazers</a> – Los Angeles Lakers </strong>stood by the Bucks and announced that <strong>they weren’t going to play</strong>, with the NBA claiming all games would be rescheduled.</p>
<p>The leaguealso announced that they wouldn’t enforce any kind of discipline or penalty and expressed their support to the teams and players that decided to voice their concerns in the aftermath of <strong>the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin.</strong></p>
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<h2>NBA Thursday Games Postponed</h2>
<p>Needless to say, that means today’s games <strong>are also postponed.</strong>The players, coaches, and referees held a meeting until late night yesterday and are reportedly set to meet again with team owners to determine a course of action.</p>
<p><strong>Denver Nuggets and Utah Jazz</strong>were scheduled to play today at 4:00 pm (ET), followed by <strong>Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors </strong>(6:30 pm ET), and <strong>Los Angeles Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks</strong> (9:00 pm ET).</p>
<p>And, according to multiple reports, the players and the league expect to resume play as soon as Friday. However, an official date or an updated schedule<strong> is yet to be announced by the Associatoin.</strong></p>
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<h1>NBA Players Meeting: They Want To Hold The Owners Accountable</h1>
<p>NBA players agreed to travel to Orlando and attend the bubble to continue the season as long as they felt like they were <strong>given a fair chance to voice their concerns</strong> regarding social injustice and police brutality in the United States.</p>
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<p>Most of them are feeling like, while they’re doing a great job of spreading awareness, they must do something different to inspire change. That’s why they’re trying to hold team owners accountable <strong>for not committing enough money and efforts to social justice initiatives.</strong></p>
<p>The <strong>NBA’s Board of Governors</strong> is also set to meet today at noon to decide which measures they’re willing to take to appease the situation but, as of now, the remainder of the season is in huge jeopardy.</p>
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NBA Thursday games postponed after second players meeting

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<p><strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/toronto-raptors-t100208" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Toronto Raptors</a> and<a href="https://us.bolavip.com/boston-celtics-t101837" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Boston Celtics</a> </strong>will meet tomorrow at 1pmET for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2020 <strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> playoffs.</strong>This game comes after a lot of back-and-forth and controversies regarding whether the season was going to be played or not.Here, you’ll find everything there is to know about this nail-biting matchup.</p>
<p>The Raptors are coming off sweeping the<strong> Brooklyn Nets</strong> in the first round, while the Celtics did the same to the <strong>Philadelphia 76ers</strong>. Both teams are fully rested ahead of what may be a defensive-oriented matchup.</p>
<p>The Celtics will be without All-Star forward<strong> Gordon Hayward,</strong> who recently left the bubble to nurse his ankle injury. The Raptors, on the other hand, could also be forced to be without an All-Star of their own as <strong>Kyle Lowry’s</strong> status for Game 1 is still up in the air.</p>
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<h2>Head-To-Head:Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics</h2>
<p>Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics have faced off 97 times thus far. However, this will be the first time they see each other in the playoffs. Thus far, the Celtics hold a<strong> 57-40 edge </strong>in the rivalry, including 3 wins in 4 games this season.</p>
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<h2>Match Information:Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics</h2>
<p><strong>Date:</strong>Thursday, Aug. 27<br> <strong>Time:</strong>6:30p.m. ET<br> <strong>Location:</strong>HP Fieldhouse, Orlando</p>
<h2>Injuries</h2>
<h3>Toronto Raptors</h3>
<p><strong>Kyle Lowry:</strong>Foot, Questionable</p>
<p><strong>Oshae Brissett:</strong>Knee, Out for the season</p>
<p><strong>Patrick McCaw:</strong>Knee, Out for the season</p>
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<h3><strong>Gordon Hayward:</strong>Ankle, Out indefinitely</h3>
<p><strong>Javonte Green:</strong>Knee, Out for the season</p>
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<h2>Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics: Odds And Predictions</h2>
<p>It looks like Las Vegas expects the Toronto Raptors to defend their crown in Game 1, as they enter the game as <strong>2-point favorites</strong>. Moreover, they’re expecting it to be a relatively low-scoring affair, as you can tell by the game total projected at 215.5 points.</p>
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<h2>How Can I Watch Or Live Stream Free Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics Game 1?</h2>
<p><strong>Game 1: </strong>Sunday, August 29, 1 PM (ET) Boston Celtics at Toronto Raptors:<strong>TSN, Sportsnet, 590 The Fan, and <a href="http://www.nba.com/watch/pricing" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA League Pass.</a></strong></p>

Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics Game 1: How to watch NBA playoffs tomorrow, preview and odds

Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics Game 1: How to watch NBA playoffs tomorrow, preview and odds - Bolavip US

<p><strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/toronto-raptors-t100208" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Toronto Raptors </a>and <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/boston-celtics-t101837" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Boston Celtics </a></strong>will inaugurate the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2020 <strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> playoffs </strong>and we couldn’t be more excited, considering the rest of the season was in jeopardy after the Milwaukee Bucks’ decision to boycott their game vs. the Orlando Magic.This is going to be one of the closest matchups we’ll see all year, so we’ll break down both teams to predict who’s going to win the series.</p>
<p>There has been some buzz around the <a href="http://nba.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA </a>recently. Raptors and Celtics were among the first two teams considering a boycott. Now, team owners and players <strong>have agreed on a course of action to continue the season.</strong></p>
<p>Both the Raptors and Celtics are two of the biggest powerhouses in the<strong>Eastern Conference</strong>right now, and while prediction who’s going to win is as tough as it gets, we definitely know this series is going the distance.</p>
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<h2>Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics: Storylines</h2>
<p>Celtics and Raptors have faced off <strong>97 times</strong> in the regular season, with Boston holding the edge in the all-time series with 57 wins, including three out of four meetings during the 2019-20 season.</p>
<p><strong>This will be the first time both teams face each other in the playoffs</strong>. The Raptors got the 2nd seed in the East and swept the <strong>Brooklyn Nets </strong>in the first round, while the Celtics also did their job in 4 games vs. the sixth-seeded<strong> Philadelphia 76ers.</strong></p>
<p>Both teams will be well-rested ahead of this series. They’re both pretty deep at all positions and rely on heavy contributions from their second units and their defensive energy, so it’s going to be <strong>the ultimate chess match between Nick Nurse and Brad Stevens.</strong></p>
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<h2>Toronto Raptors:Biggest Strengths And Concerns</h2>
<p>The Toronto Raptors are a<strong>rguably the deepest team in the league</strong>. Their bench scored a record 100 points vs. the Nets and it was the ultimate evidence of how much they can get from the second unit any given night.</p>
<p>The Raptors’ team defense is just suffocating.<strong> Kyle Lowry, Fred VanVleet, OG Anunoby, Serge Ibaka, Pascal Siakam, and Marc Gasol </strong>are all great stoppers. Moreover, they have six players averaging double-figures.</p>
<p>In the downside, you could argue that the Raptors’ balanced offense tends to struggle from time to time. The fact that no player is constantly asked to carry the load in the offensive end can make them a streaky-scoring team <strong>when their shot isn’t falling.</strong></p>
<p>Also, they lack a bonafide superstar. Lowry and Siakam are All-Stars and Ibaka and Gasol had a dominating past in the league but there are still <strong>some concerns regarding the Raptor’s ability to trust one player to close out games.</strong></p>
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<h2>Boston Celtics: Biggest Strengths And Concerns</h2>
<p>The Boston Celtics are also pretty deep. Their second unit gives them big minutes, especially elite defender <strong>Marcus Smart,</strong> one of the few players that can guard one through five in the league.</p>
<p>The Celtic’s three-headed monster of<strong> Kemba Walker, Jaylen Brown, and Jason Tatum</strong> has proven to be effective thus far. They can share the wealth with ease and any of them is capable of stepping up when the other is struggling, and even if <strong>Gordon Hayward</strong> is unable to play, their offense is in great hands.</p>
<p>Brad Stevens’ team’s defense has been the biggest story of the season for Boston all year long. Then again,<strong> the lack of size and a true center </strong>has hurt them in the offensive glass and when it comes to stopping dominating big men.</p>
<p><strong>Daniel Theis </strong>has done a solid job as a defender but is prone to getting in foul trouble, while <strong>Enes Kanter </strong>is one of the worst defensive big men in the league. Boston could have a tough time keeping Siakam, Gasol, and Ibaka in check.</p>
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<h2>Injuries</h2>
<h3>Boston Celtics</h3>
<p><strong>Gordon Hayward: </strong>Ankle, Out indefinitely</p>
<p><strong>Javonte Green:</strong> Knee, Out for the season</p>
<h3>Toronto Raptors</h3>
<p><strong>Kyle Lowry:</strong> Foot, Questionable</p>
<p><strong>Oshae Brissett: </strong>Knee, Out for the season</p>
<p><strong>Patrick McCaw: </strong>Knee, Out for the season</p>
<h2>Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics: Predictions And Odds</h2>
<p>Some people are sleeping on the Toronto Raptors. They’re the defending champions and Nick Nurse led this team to 50+ wins again despite the tough losses of<strong> Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green</strong> to free agency.</p>
<p>The Boston Celtics have a strong core but l<strong>ack the size to match up with the Raptors’ bigs. </strong>They’re definitely going to win more than one game out of their asphyxiating defense and timely shooting but it’s going to take a lot to count the defending champions out.</p>
<p>One thing we can be sure of is that this series is going to go the distance. In the end, we expect the Toronto Raptors to get the job done and defend their crownin seven games by <strong>beating the Boston Celtics 4-3.</strong></p>
<p>Oddsmakers are also expecting the Toronto Raptors to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals over the Boston Celtics, as you can see by the <strong>-143 odds</strong>. The Celtics, on the other hand, are given +115 odds to upset the defending champions.</p>
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<h2>How To Watch NBA Free Online Or Live Stream Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics?</h2>
<p>Game 1: Sunday, August 29, 1 PM (ET) Boston Celtics at Toronto Raptors:<strong>TSN, Sportsnet, 590 The Fan, and<a href="http://www.nba.com/watch/pricing" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> NBA League Pass.</a></strong></p>
<p>Games 2-4: TBD</p>

Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics: Predictions for the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the NBA playoffs

Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics: Predictions for the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the NBA playoffs - Bolavip US

<p>The moment we’ve all been waiting for is finally here. The <strong>NBA playoffs schedule </strong>for the first roundhas been released. Also, the two teams set to face off in the play-in tournament for the final seed in the Western Conference are also set.</p>
<p>Everything is different this time. Seeding doesn’t mean much and <strong>homecourt advantage doesn’t mean anythingat all</strong>. For the first time in <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/The-30-best-teams-in-NBA-history-20200701-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA history</a>, it feels like anything can happen and all teams have a legit shot at the championship.</p>
<p>The <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/Top-10-players-to-watch-in-the-NBAs-Orlando-bubble-20200713-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Orlando bubble</a> has been a massive success and it feels like every game is closer than ever. Players are fully rested and focused on the ultimate goal, so <strong>we’re definitely going to see some playoff matchups for the ages.</strong></p>
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<p>But, what has changed for this year’s playoffs? Who’s going to play who? When, where, and how are these games going to take place and more importantly, wheredo I watch them? Check out everything there is to know about the<strong> <a href="http://nba.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA </a>playoffs: all details, schedule, format, and how to watch.</strong></p>
<h2>What Teams Qualified For The Playoffs?</h2>
<h3>Western Conference:</h3>
<p>Los Angeles Lakers <strong>(1)</strong></p>
<p>Los Angeles Clippers <strong>(2)</strong></p>
<p>Denver Nuggets <strong>(3)</strong></p>
<p>Houston Rockets <strong>(4)</strong></p>
<p>Oklahoma City Thunder <strong>(5)</strong></p>
<p>Utah Jazz<strong> (6)</strong></p>
<p>Dallas Mavericks <strong>(7)</strong></p>
<p>Portland Trail Blazers<strong>(8)</strong></p>
<h3>Eastern Conference</h3>
<p>Milwaukee Bucks <strong>(1)</strong></p>
<p>Toronto Raptors <strong>(2)</strong></p>
<p>Boston Celtics <strong>(3)</strong></p>
<p>Indiana Pacers<strong>(4)</strong></p>
<p>Miami Heat<strong>(5)</strong></p>
<p>Philadelphia 76ers <strong>(6)</strong></p>
<p>Brooklyn Nets <strong>(7)</strong></p>
<p>Orlando Magic <strong>(8)</strong><span></span></p>
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<h2>What Are The Matchup For The First Round Of The NBA Playoffs?</h2>
<h3>Western Conference</h3>
<p>Los Angeles Lakers (1) vs. Portland Trail Blazers</p>
<p>Los Angeles Clippers (2) vs. Dallas Mavericks (7)</p>
<p>Denver Nuggets (3) vs. Utah Jazz (6)</p>
<p>Houston Rockets (4) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (5)</p>
<h3>Eastern Conference</h3>
<p>Milwaukee Bucks (1) vs. Orlando Magic (8)</p>
<p>Toronto Raptors (2) vs. Brooklyn Nets (7)</p>
<p>Boston Celtics (3) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (6)</p>
<p>Indiana Pacers(4) vs. Miami Heat(5)</p>
<h2>What Does A Team Need To Do To Advance In The NBA Playoffs?</h2>
<p>All playoff matchups will be best-of-seven series, so a team <strong>must win 4 games to advance</strong> to the second round. The same will go for the second round, the Conference Finals, and, eventually, the NBA Finals.</p>
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<h2>NBA Playoffs Schedule AndHow To Watch Or Stream Games</h2>
<h3>2020 NBA Western Conference First Round</h3>
<p><strong>Los Angeles Lakers (1) vs.Portland Trail Blazers (8)</strong></p>
<p><strong>Game 1:</strong>Tue, Aug 18 Portland at Los Angeles, 9 ET, TNT<br> <strong>Game 2:</strong>Thu, Aug 20 Portland at Los Angeles, 9 ET, ESPN<br> <strong>Game 3:</strong>Sat, Aug 22 Los Angeles at Portland, 8:30ET, ABC<br> <strong>Game 4:</strong>Mon, Aug 24 Los Angeles at Portland, 9ET, TNT<br> <strong>Game 5*:</strong>Wed, Aug 26 Portland at Los Angeles, TBD, TBD<br> <strong>Game 6*:</strong>Fri, Aug 28 Los Angeles at Portland, TBD, TBD<br> <strong>Game 7*:</strong>Sun, Aug 30 Portland at Los Angeles, TBD, TBD</p>
<p><em>* If necessary</em></p>
<p><strong>Los Angeles Clippers (2) vs. Dallas Mavericks (7)</strong></p>
<p><strong>Game 1:</strong>Mon, Aug 17 Dallas at LA, 9 ET, ESPN<br> <strong>Game 2:</strong>Wed, Aug 19 Dallas at LA, 9 ET, TNT<br> <strong>Game 3:</strong>Fri, Aug 21 LA at Dallas, 9 ET, TNT<br> <strong>Game 4:</strong>Sun, Aug 23 LA at Dallas, 3:30 ET, ABC<br> <strong>Game 5*:</strong>Tue, Aug 25 Dallas at LA, TBD, TBD<br> <strong>Game 6*:</strong>Thu, Aug 27 LA at Dallas, TBD, ESPN<br> <strong>Game 7*:</strong>Sat, Aug 29 Dallas at LA, TBD, TNT</p>
<p><em>* If necessary</em></p>
<p><strong>(3) Denver Nuggets vs. (6) Utah Jazz</strong></p>
<p><strong>Game 1:</strong>Mon, Aug 17 Utah at Denver, 1:30 ET, ESPN<br> <strong>Game 2:</strong>Wed, Aug 19 Utah at Denver, 4 ET, TNT<br> <strong>Game 3:</strong>Fri, Aug 21 Denver at Utah, 4 ET, TNT<br> <strong>Game 4:</strong>Sun, Aug 23 Denver at Utah, 9 ET, TNT<br> <strong>Game 5*:</strong>Tue, Aug 25 Utah at Denver, TBD, TBD<br> <strong>Game 6*:</strong>Thu, Aug 27 Denver at Utah, TBD, ESPN<br> <strong>Game 7*:</strong>Sat, Aug 29 Utah at Denver, TBD, TNT</p>
<p><em>* If necessary</em></p>
<p><strong>Houston Rockets (4) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (5)</strong></p>
<p><strong>Game 1</strong>:Tue, Aug 18 Oklahoma City atHouston, 6:30 ET, TNT<br> <strong>Game 2:</strong>Thu, Aug 20 Oklahoma City at Houston, 3:30 ET, ESPN<br> <strong>Game 3:</strong>Sat, Aug 22 Houston at Oklahoma City, 6 ET, ESPN<br> <strong>Game 4:</strong>Mon, Aug 24 Houston at Oklahoma City, 4 ET, TNT<br> <strong>Game 5*:</strong>Wed, Aug 26 Oklahoma City atHouston, TBD, TBD<br> <strong>Game 6*:</strong>Fri, Aug 28 Oklahoma City atHouston, TBD, TBD<br> <strong>Game 7*:</strong>Sun, Aug 30 Houston at Oklahoma City, TBD, TBD</p>
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<h3>2020 NBA Eastern Conference First Round</h3>
<p><strong>Milwaukee Bucks (1) vs. Orlando Magic (8)</strong></p>
<p><strong>Game 1:</strong>Tue, Aug 18 Orlando at Milwaukee, 1:30 ET, TNT<br> <strong>Game 2:</strong>Thu, Aug 20 Orlando at Milwaukee, 6 ET, ESPN<br> <strong>Game 3:</strong>Sat, Aug 22 Milwaukee at Orlando, 1 ET, TNT<br> <strong>Game 4:</strong>Mon, Aug 24 Milwaukee at Orlando, 1:30 ET, NBATV<br> <strong>Game 5*:</strong>Wed, Aug 26 Orlando at Milwaukee, TBD, TBD<br> <strong>Game 6*:</strong>Fri, Aug 28 Milwaukee at Orlando, TBD, TBD<br> <strong>Game 7*:</strong>Sun, Aug 30 Orlando at Milwaukee, TBD, TBD</p>
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<p><strong>Toronto Raptors (2) vs.Brooklyn Nets (7)</strong></p>
<p><strong>Game 1:</strong>Mon, Aug 17 Brooklyn at Toronto, 4 ET, ESPN<br> <strong>Game 2:</strong>Wed, Aug 19 Brooklyn at Toronto, 1:30 ET, NBATV<br> <strong>Game 3:</strong>Fri, Aug 21 Toronto at Brooklyn, 1:30 ET, NBATV<br> <strong>Game 4:</strong>Sun, Aug 23 Toronto at Brooklyn, 6:30 ET, TNT<br> <strong>Game 5*:</strong>Tue, Aug 25 Brooklyn at Toronto, TBD, TBD<br> <strong>Game 6*</strong>:Thu, Aug 27 Toronto at Brooklyn, TBD, ESPN<br> <strong>Game 7*:</strong>Sat, Aug 29 Brooklyn at Toronto, TBD, TNT</p>
<p><em>* If necessary</em></p>
<p><strong>Boston Celtics (3) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (6)</strong></p>
<p><strong>Game 1:</strong>Mon, Aug 17 Philadelphia at Boston, 6:30 ET, ESPN<br> <strong>Game 2:</strong>Wed, Aug 19 Philadelphia at Boston, 6:30 ET, TNT<br> <strong>Game 3:</strong>Fri, Aug 21 Boston at Philadelphia, 6:30 ET, TNT<br> <strong>Game 4:</strong>Sun, Aug 23 Boston at Philadelphia, 1 ET, ABC<br> <strong>Game 5*:</strong>Tue, Aug 25 Philadelphia at Boston, TBD, TBD<br> <strong>Game 6*:</strong>Thu, Aug 27 Boston at Philadelphia, TBD, ESPN<br> <strong>Game 7*:</strong>Sun, Aug 29 Philadelphia at Boston, TBD, TNT</p>
<p><em>* If necessary</em></p>
<p><strong>Indiana Pacers (4) vs.Miami Heat(5)</strong></p>
<p><strong>Game 1:</strong>Tue, Aug 18 Miami vs. Indiana, 4 ET, TNT<br> <strong>Game 2:</strong>Thu, Aug 20 Miami vs. Indiana, 1 ET, ESPN<br> <strong>Game 3:</strong>Sat, Aug 22 Miami vs. Indiana, 3:30 ET, TNT<br> <strong>Game 4:</strong>Mon, Aug 24 Miami vs. Indiana, 6:30 ET, TNT<br> <strong>Game 5*:</strong>Wed, Aug 26 Miami vs. Indiana, TBD, TBD<br> <strong>Game 6*:</strong>Fri, Aug 28 Miami vs. Indiana, TBD, TBD<br> <strong>Game 7*:</strong>Sun, Aug 30 Miami vs. Indiana, TBD, TBD</p>
<p>Aug. 31-Sept. 13: <strong>Conference semifinals</strong></p>
<p>Sept. 15-Sept. 28: <strong>Conference Finals</strong></p>
<p>Sept. 30: <strong>NBA Finals begin</strong></p>
<p>Oct. 13: <strong>Last possible date for Game 7 of NBA Finals</strong></p>
<p><strong>ESPN, TNT, NBA TV, </strong>and <strong>ABC</strong>will air nationaly televised games throughout all their platforms. Also, all games will be aired on<a href="https://www.nba.com/watch/pricing" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBALeague Pass. </a>Annual subscriptions go from $19.99 to $39.99(NBA TV, League Pass, League Pass Premium).</p>
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<h2>NBA Playoffs Odds: Who’ll Win The NBA Championship?</h2>
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NBA playoffs 2020: schedule, format, odds and how to watch

NBA playoffs 2020: schedule, format, odds and how to watch - Bolavip US

<p>When it comes to the <a href="http://nba.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a>, entertainment is always a top priority for the league and the franchises. It’s not enough to have the best players on earth hooping right in front of you, you also need to have one of the funniest NBA mascots <strong>to provide a top-notch experience for the fans.</strong></p>
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<p>Notably,there are a couple of teams who don’t have any kind of mascot, like the<strong> <a href="https://www.nba.com/lakers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles </a><a href="https://www.nba.com/lakers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lakers</a>or New York Knicks. </strong>Instead, they rely on their iconic fans and celebrities to get the job done. So, if you were looking around for all NBA teams and wondered what’s the Lakers mascot, the answer most likely would be<strong> Snoop Dogg or Jack Nicholson.</strong></p>
<p>But, when we talk about cheering the people up, goofing around, or simply mocking the rival, there’s no one that could beat the guy we’re about to mention. <strong>Check out the top 10 funniest NBA mascots.</strong></p>
<p><strong>NBA teams without mascot: </strong>Out of the 30 <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/The-30-best-teams-in-NBA-history-20200701-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">teams</a> in the league, the<strong>Brooklyn Nets, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, and New York Knicks</strong> don’t have a mascot.</p>
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<h2>10. Clutch the Bear, Houston Rockets</h2>
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<p><strong>Clutch the Bear</strong> may not be the most entertaining among the mascots we’re about to mention. But, among all NBA mascots, he’s the only one who really thinks of the kids. He’s freaking adorable, and that’s why the <strong>Houston Rockets</strong> love him that much.</p>
<p>Kids just love Clutch the Bear, and even if he may seem kind of corny to some older fans, he was recently inducted into the<strong>Mascot Hall of Fame </strong>(yes, that’s a thing). His name comes from ‘Clutch City’, Houston’s nickname.</p>
<h2>9. Hooperthe Horse, Detroit Pistons</h2>
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<p>The <strong>Detroit Pistons</strong> have one of the biggest, most loyal fanbases in the world, so they should be treated accordingly. That’s why the team introduced <strong>Hooper the Horse</strong> as their mascot in 1996.</p>
<p>Hooper stands outamong most basketball mascots because, as his name says, he actually hoops. He’s out there with the <strong>Flight Crew Dunking</strong> Teamat halftimeand always puts on a show. You wouldn’t expect those impressive dunks from such a goofy-looking mascot.</p>
<h2>8. Boomer, Indiana Pacers</h2>
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<p>The<strong> Indiana Pacers </strong>have always been stuck in time. The aesthetics of the franchise has always favored an old-school, classic look, and Boomer is the prime example of it. Still, make no mistake, he’s not old-fashioned at all.</p>
<p><strong>Boomer</strong>is pretty much a dunking cat with Kawhi Leonard-ish hands(which is ironic considering the Pacers originally drafted Kawhi). He’s clumsy and goofy until it comes to flying high and doing a back-flip. Then, it can be kind of intimidating.</p>
<h2>7. Harry the Hawk, Atlanta Hawks</h2>
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<p><strong>Harry the Hawk</strong> may be one of the most intimidating mascots in the league. I mean, he literally looks like he’s about to start a fight and it just gets worse when he takes flight to dunk the ball at halftime.</p>
<p>The <strong>Atlanta Hawks </strong>haven’t had many things to brag about over the past couple of years but now, they can always count on Trae Young and Harry the Hawk to put on a show. Hopefully, that’ll bring more fans to their games.</p>
<h2>6. Jazz Bear, Utah Jazz</h2>
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<p>Picture yourself wandering around the mountains in Utah and then coming across with a 7-foot bear. Don’t worry, don’t be scared, it’s just <strong>JazzBear</strong>, the <strong>Utah Jazz</strong> mascot for over 26 years.</p>
<p>Jazz Bear is one of the most iconic basketball mascots of all time. <strong>He’s performed in over 800 home games</strong> and has been named NBA mascot of the year five times. Sadly, he’s also suffered a couple of injuries while performing.</p>
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<h2>5. Go the Gorilla, Phoenix Suns</h2>
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<p>Well, there aren’t many gorillas in Arizona, so, at first,<strong> Go the Gorilla </strong>makes absolutely no sense at all as the <strong>Phoenix Suns’</strong> mascot. Then again, it’s a mascot, it doesn’t have to make sense.</p>
<p>This gorilla is a never-ending source of energy and spark. He’s constantly goofing around, riding a bike, or posterizing imaginary enemies with his emphatic dunks. <strong>There’s nothing not to like about him.</strong></p>
<h2>4. Champ the Horse, Dallas Mavericks</h2>
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<p>No one lives up to the name ‘Champ’ more than the <strong>Dallas Mavericks </strong>mascot. He constantly put on a show during the Mavericks’ <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/the-top-10-nba-teams-of-the-last-decade-20200722-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">1</a>.52. and hasn’t missed a beat ever since, becoming one of the most popular basketball mascots in the world.</p>
<p><strong>Champ</strong>is an anthropomorphic horse (obviously, they’re the Mavericks) who dunks on people and wants everybody to get loud on their seats. Halftime shows arealways full of entertainment with him and <strong>Mavs Man.</strong></p>
<h2>3. The Raptor, Toronto Raptors</h2>
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<p>I mean, what’s cooler than a dinosaur? <strong>The Raptor </strong>brings out that kid inside us andthat’s just great. He’s a bit of a badass but he’s also adorable, especially when kids are around. Also, <strong>TorontoRaptors</strong> fans are just great.</p>
<p>He’s widely popular for his ‘eating people’ skits and,of course, his beef with <strong>Robin Lopez.</strong> On a not-so-positive note, he tore his Achilles tendon while performing a backflip during a preseason game, so he was in crutches for most of the 2013-14 season.</p>
<h2>2. Bango, Milwaukee Bucks</h2>
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<p><strong>Bango</strong> is one of the funniest mascots in all sports. This Deer has been around the league for over 40 years, making him one of the most recognizable figures in all basketball. He’s been there longer than several franchises.</p>
<p>This mascot was born to ‘replace’ <strong>Kareem Abdul-Jabbar</strong> following his departure to the Los Angeles Lakers, and while <strong>Milwaukee Bucks </strong>fans would much rather keep Kareem, he’s become an integral part of their culture.</p>
<h2>1. Benny the Bull, Chicago Bulls</h2>
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<p>And, obviously, <strong>Benny the Bull </strong>has to be the ultimate mascot. He takes place on pretty much every single major event in Chicago, is constantly shouting out other teams and mascots, gets into fights with the<strong> Chicago Bulls’</strong> rivals, and is the goofiest guy ever.</p>
<p>Benny is constantly giving away presents after <strong>spilling giants bags of popcorn</strong>. He’s also quite the dunker and can often be seen putting on a show in halftime. He became famous during <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/The-25-greatest-players-in-Chicago-Bulls-history-20200703-0003.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the <strong>Michael Jordan </strong>era</a> and continues to lead all NBA mascots.</p>

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<p>We’ve seen countless dominant <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/The-30-best-teams-in-NBA-history-20200701-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA teams</a> throughout the course of history. The 1986 Boston Celtics, the 1988 Detroit Pistons, the 1996 Chicago Bulls, or the 1987 Los Angeles Lakers. <strong>The league has seen it all.</strong></p>
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<h2>10. 2011-12 Miami Heat</h2>
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<p><strong>Record:</strong> 46-20, 16-7 Playoffs</p>
<p>The <strong>2011-12 Miami Heat</strong> were coming off a heartbreaking defeat in the Finals at the hands of Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks, so they made sure that they got the job done during the upcoming shortened season.</p>
<p>LeBron James had an MVP campaign and it seemed like he finally learned how to coexist with Dwyane Wade. <strong>The Heat’s Big 3</strong> dominated from the jump and then beat the Knicks, Pacers, and Celtics in the East, later taking down the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Finals to give the King <strong>his first NBA Championship.</strong></p>
<h2>9. 2010-11 Dallas Mavericks</h2>
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<p><strong>Record:</strong>57-25, 16-5 Playoffs</p>
<p>The<strong> 2010-11 Dallas Mavericks</strong> are one of the biggest underdogs in sports history. This team had personality, grit, grind, and a huge heart. That’s what led them along the way, as well as the lack of confidence so-called experts had on their ability to upset the best teams in the league.</p>
<p>Dirk and the Mavericks got past the Blazers, then swept Kobe and the Lakers, and then beat the Thunder in the WCF. They finished the job by coming back to <strong>spoil LeBron James’ welcome to the Miami Heat</strong> <strong>and won their first-ever Championship.</strong></p>
<h2>8. 2014-15 Golden State Warriors</h2>
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<p><strong>Record:</strong>67-15, 16-5 Playoffs</p>
<p>The <strong>2014-15 Golden State Warriors </strong>were coming off disappointing performances in the playoffs until Steve Kerr came along and Stephen Curry’s ankles were fully healed. This team took the league by storm and they just never knew what hit them. The Splash Brothers finally introduced themselves to the world.</p>
<p>Draymond Green also slid to the starting lineup and gave this team another playmaker and versatile defender and the rest is history. They beat the Pelicans, Grizzlies, and Rockets in the playoffs and <strong>then spoiled LeBron James’ homecoming by beating him in 6 games in the Finals.</strong></p>
<h2>7. 2017-18 Golden State Warriors</h2>
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<p><strong>Record: </strong>58-24, 16-5 Playoffs</p>
<p>The <strong>Golden State Warriors entered the 2017-18 season </strong>as the team to beat. They were equally loved and hated around the league and there just wasn’t a way to stop that three-headed monster of Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and Klay Thompson. Especially with Andre Iguodala and Draymond Green also locking down in defense.</p>
<p>The Warriors even took some nights off as they were only focused on the playoffs. Their stars were barely needed in 4th quarters throughout the season and it showed later on. They beat the Spurs, Pelicans, and Rockets, and later swept LeBron James in the Finals, <strong>putting an end to his second stint with the Cavaliers.</strong></p>
<h2>6. 2018-19 Toronto Raptors</h2>
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<p><strong>Record:</strong> 58-24, 16-8 Playoffs</p>
<p>The <strong>2018-19 Toronto Raptors </strong>entered the season as a dark horse. They pulled off one of the riskiest moves in NBA history by trading away<strong> DeMar DeRozan</strong> for a one-year rental on<strong> Danny Green and Kawhi Leonard,</strong> who was coming off two injury-riddled seasons and openly admitted his desire to play in Los Angeles.</p>
<p>Needless to say, that move paid off big time. Kawhi proved his doubters wrong and demonstrated that he was the best two-way player on earth, leading them to their first Finals appearance ever. They beat the Magic, Sixers, and Bucks in the playoffs <strong>and then put an end to the Warriors dynasty in the Finals.</strong></p>
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<h2>5. 2012-13 Miami Heat</h2>
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<p><strong>Record:</strong>66-16, 16-7 Playoffs</p>
<p>LeBron James had finally won his first ring but he was nowhere near satisfied. He was determined to take the <strong>2012-13 Miami Heat</strong> back to the ultimate stage and their Big 3 never took their feet off the gas during the regular season, posting the second-best offense in the world.</p>
<p>Miami was just too overpowered with three superstars in their prime. They beat the Bucks, Bulls, and Pacers and a heroic three from Ray Allen helped them overcome a 3-2 hole in the Finals vs. the <a href="https://www.nba.com/spurs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">San Antonio Spurs.</a><strong> Some claim that shot salvaged LeBron’s legacy forever</strong>, as he would have been 1-3 in the Finals.</p>
<h2>4. 2015-16 Cleveland Cavaliers</h2>
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<p><strong>Record:</strong>57-25, 16-5</p>
<p>The <strong>2015-16 Cleveland Cavaliers </strong>were the team to beat in the Eastern Conference, now that Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love were healthy once again. They were fresh off a loss to the Golden State Warriors in the Finals and even though they weren’t favored to beat them this time, they weren’t going down without a fight.</p>
<p>The Cavaliers didn’t sweat in the playoffs by sweepingthe Pistons and Hawks in the first two rounds. They later beat the Raptors and had the tough task to beat the 73-9 Warriors in the Finals. Kyrie and LeBron brought their A-Game and led them to 3 straight wins after falling 3-1 <strong>and beat the most unstoppable team in NBA history.</strong></p>
<h2>3. 2015-16 Golden State Warriors</h2>
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<p><strong>Record:</strong>73-9, 15-9 Playoffs</p>
<p><strong>The 2015-16 Golden State Warriors were one win away from becoming the greatest team in basketball history. </strong>They broke the regular-season record of the 1996 Chicago Bulls and looked poised to win back-to-back Championships behind Stephen Curry’s second-straight MVP season. But hey, it doesn’t mean a thing without the ring.</p>
<p>The Warriors just crushed their rivals. They were merciless and had the best offense and the fifth-best defense in the league. They beat the Rockets, Blazers, and Thunder in the West, and were up 3-1 in the Finals vs. the Cavaliers. That was until LeBron James unleashed the Kraken and Cleveland<strong> became the first team to overcome that deficit in NBA Finals history.</strong></p>
<h2>2. 2013-14 San Antonio Spurs</h2>
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<p><strong>Record:</strong>62-20, 16-7 Playoffs</p>
<p><strong>The San Antonio Spurs let their 5th ring slip right through their fingers in the 2012-13 Finals. </strong>They weren’t going to let that happen again next year and played with a chip on their shoulder all season long, dominating their way through the regular season.</p>
<p>The Spurs’ Big 3 was clearly aging but they turned back the clock in the playoffs, beating the Mavericks, Blazers, and Thunder to get a shot at revenge vs. the Miami Heat. Then, Kawhi Leonard introduced himself to the world by guarding LeBron James in the Finals <strong>and</strong> <strong>they put an end to their Big 3 era with a dominating 4-1 series win.</strong></p>
<h2>1. 2016-17 Golden State Warriors</h2>
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<p><strong>Record:</strong>67-15, 16-1 Playoffs</p>
<p>All things considered, the<strong> 2016-17 Golden State Warriors</strong> should be the best team of the past decade. They signed Kevin Durant in the offseason and turned their offensive juggernaut into a two-way monster. They had the best offense and second-best defense in the league.</p>
<p>There was just no stopping the Dubs in 2017. They didn’t even sweat in the playoffs as the Cavaliers were the only team to take one game away in the Finals after sweeping the Blazers, Jazz, and Spurs. Durant proved that he wasn’t getting a free ride to the Finals <strong>and won his first-ever championship.</strong></p>

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