The first round of the NBA playoffs is over.
The 6-seed Milwaukee Bucks lost to the 3-seed Chicago Bulls, who were expected to sweep the Bucks but the series ended four games to two in favor of the bulls after a three games to zero start.
The 2-seed Cleveland Cavaliers defeat the Celtics four games to zero in a series. Although the Cavaliers swept the Celtics, the Cavaliers took a huge blow when they lost their starting power, forward Kevin Love, in the final game of the series. Love is not expected to return during the playoffs due to a dislocated left shoulder. The Cavaliers play the Bulls in a series that during the regular season the Cavaliers won three games to one. The Bulls have a size advantage now that Love is hurt. However, the Bulls didn’t perform as well as expected in the first round against the Bucks. “Cavs will win four games to two.” Junior Jordan Newton said.
The 1-seed Hawks played the 8-seed Nets in a series that was expected to be a quick sweep but has been far more interesting than many anticipated. The series ended four games to two in favor of the Hawks.
The 4-seed Raptors played the 5-seed Wizards in a series that was supposed to be a long series but ended as a quick four game sweep with the Wizards ending up on top. The Wizards will play the Hawks next. “Wizards will win four games to two.” Newton said.