With a heated MVP race and plenty of drama surrounding the remaining teams, this year’s NBA playoffs are closer than ever. Resident self-proclaimed basketball expert and jump shot aficionado Dylan Brister, a sophomore economics and history major from Gulfport, took a stab at predicting the first round of the NBA playoffs.
Golden State Warriors versus Portland TrailBlazers
Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum have talent for days, but I just can’t see them competing with Golden State, especially in their recent form with Kevin Durant back. The Warriors won all four of their regular season meetings, and I don’t think that will change anytime soon.