The play-in tournament is over, and the NBA playoffs are finally here. The field is set for 16 teams to compete for a chance to win the 2021 championship. As always, there are plenty of storylines to break down. Here’s a central question for every first-round matchup.
(1) Philadelphia vs. (8) Washington
Is this the year of The Process?
The Philadelphia 76ers will be heavy favorites against the Washington Wizards, who secured the final playoff spot in the East with a 142-115 victory over the Indiana Pacers in a single-elimination game on Thursday.