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Simulating the NBA Playoffs If It Started Today

Who knows what the NBA playoffs will look like this summer, assuming we get any games to begin with. We could see shortened series’ and quarantined teams, and playoff rounds could be cut to five games or even single-elimination battles. With a large chunk of revenue on the line, the NBA will likely view canceling the season as a true last resort.

Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix detailed the potential playoff alterations on Thursday. Today, we’ll dive into the current slate of postseason matchups, rolling through the playoffs with the standings as they currently sit.