1. Cleveland Cavaliers vs. 8. TBD
2. Boston Celtics vs. 7. Orlando Magic
3. New York Knicks vs. 6. Detroit Pistons
4. Indiana Pacers vs. 5. Milwaukee Bucks
While all four Eastern Conference series could provide fireworks with the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers looking to prove themselves, the reigning champion Boston Celtics taking the floor and the upstart Detroit Pistons attempting to challenge the New York Knicks, the showdown between the Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks stands out.
After all, it was the Pacers who eliminated the Bucks in the first round last season.
Injuries were a storyline in that one, as Giannis Antetokounmpo was sidelined for the entire series. Damian Lillard also missed some time, and Milwaukee was unable to keep pace without its two stars together.
Unfortunately for the Bucks, injuries are again a concern. They announced Lillard will not be available for the start of the playoffs because of deep vein thrombosis in his right calf that has sidelined him since March 18.
But they will have Antetokounmpo as they look for revenge against an Indiana team that has its eyes on another deep run after advancing to last season’s Eastern Conference Finals.
Look for plenty of points as the two sides battle in what promises to be a thrilling series.
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