Rockets-Thunder top our first-round matchup rankings
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1. (3) Rockets vs. (6) Thunder
This has to be the most exciting matchup in the first round. James Harden,
the calm and calculating clinician, vs. Russell Westbrook, the determined
ball of fury. Each has been a one-man show this season, and each has an
incredible case for the MVP award. While the votes will already have been
cast, these two will want to prove themselves against their opponent.
Plus, while the Rockets will be favored, and rightfully so, this is a series
that the Thunder can win. It's hard to imagine the Thunder not getting at
least a couple wins and, if we're lucky enough get it, what a Game 7 Harden
vs. Westbrook would be. And the potential is there. The skill on the court
plus the MVP talk off it makes Rockets vs. Thunder the most intriguing
first-round matchup.
Top1: 火箭vs雷霆
这会是首轮最刺激的对战组合; 冷静又善于计算的胡子 vs 狂暴的绝对控球者西河, 两
个人本季都是个人秀, 也双双缴出难以置信的完美来竞逐本季MVP; 当MVP投票即将开始
之际, 他们两人都将会想要在首轮对战中来证明自己. 此外, 火箭在首轮较被看好之下
雷霆仍有机会赢下这系列赛, 因为很难去想像雷霆无法在从火箭手上拿下至少两胜, 假
使我们够幸运, 就能看到胡子跟西河厮杀到第七战, 这是可能的; 胡子西河在首轮球场
上的竞技也将会增添MVP话题, 以上种种都让火箭雷霆之战成为首轮最吸引人的系列赛
2. (4) Clippers vs. (5) Jazz
This is also a fascinating matchup, as it features an up-and-coming Utah
squad in its first playoff appearance since 2012, against a veteran Clippers
bunch hoping to finally live up to expectations. Between Chris Paul, Gordon
Hayward, Blake Griffin, Rudy Gobert and DeAndre Jordan, there will be plenty
of talent on the floor, and both of these teams closed out their seasons on
fire. The Clippers won eight of their final 10 games, while the Jazz went 7-3
to close out their season. Another toss-up.
Top2: 快艇vs爵士
自2012以来首次打进季后赛的后起之秀爵士, 对上想要更上层楼的季后赛常队快艇, 也是
很棒的对战组合; CP3 +Griffin +DAJ vs Hayward +Gobert两组人马满满的天赋将会在场
上迸出许多光耀的火花; 两队也纷纷用强势的表现结束常规赛季, 快艇最后十战8胜, 爵
士则是最后十战7胜
3. (3) Raptors vs. (6) Bucks
Well, first of all, there's Giannis Antetokounmpo, who might be the most
enjoyable player to watch in the league. Each and every night he does
something remarkable, and it's great that he'll get to be on a national stage
in the playoffs. And then there's DeMar DeRozan, who has been incredible this
season, finishing fifth in the league in scoring average with a career-high
27.5 points. The Raptors figure to be the favorites, but it will be
fascinating to see if Giannis will be able to lead the Bucks to an upset on
the big stage. Don't rule it out.
Top3: 暴龙vs公鹿
首先当然是因为字母哥, 他的身手或许是全联盟最令人乐于观赏的, 看到他在全国性的
舞台上拼斗季后赛是很棒的事; 另一个原因就是暴龙的DeRozan, 他本季的表现也令人
激赏, 场均27.5分生涯新高也是全联盟第五. 虽然暴龙较被看好, 但字母哥凭一己之力
究竟能推升公鹿到怎样的境界, 着实令人好奇, 别错过囉~~
4. (2) Cavaliers vs. (7) Pacers
LeBron James vs. Paul George. The last time these two met, LeBron went for 41
points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists, while George turned in 43 points, nine
rebounds and nine assists as the Cavs won 135-130 in a double-overtime
thriller. A few more games like that will certainly be welcome, but even if
that's too much to ask, watching these two go at it should be quite
entertaining. Plus with the return of James' nemesis, Lance Stephenson,
thrown into the mix, there should be some fireworks.
Top4: 骑士vs溜马
当然是LeBron James对上Paul George囉, 他们俩上一回对战, James拿下41分14篮板11助
攻, 而PG回应了43分9篮板9助攻, 最后骑士135:130在两度延长赛获胜, 这样的比赛偶尔
来几场挺不错的, 多了也很有趣; 另外就是James的老对手Lance Stephenson重回溜马了
, 在他进场搅局下, 又会迸出怎样的火花呢?
5. (1) Celtics vs. (8) Bulls
The Celtics have Isaiah Thomas, one of the most dynamic scorers in the league
who has become one of the most entertaining players to watch. The Bulls have
Jimmy Butler, who has come into his own as one of the league's best
all-around wings and single-handedly dragged the Bulls into the playoffs.
Those two alone should be enough reason to watch, but with Marcus Smart
involved, the Rajon Rondo revenge factor and the Bulls' TNT invincibility,
this could turn into the weirdest series of the first round.
Top5: 超赛vs公牛
联盟顶尖得分手之一的Isaiah Thomas, 已然成为最具观赏性球星之一; 而Jimmy Bulter
也已成长为联盟最佳的全面性侧翼球员, 并只手引领了公牛闯入季后赛; 他们俩就足够
成为球迷们观赏这系列赛的原因; 另外还有Marcus Smart加入战局, 以及Rondo的复仇因
子, 更有公牛在TNT转播的不败神话, 超赛vs公牛将可能是首轮最不可思议的系列赛
6. (4) Wizards vs. (5) Hawks
A few weeks ago, it wasn't inconceivable that the Hawks would fall out of the
playoffs, but they regrouped with the return of Paul Millsap, and now look
both entertaining and competitive. Millsap is extremely underrated, and Tim
Hardaway Jr. is doing fun things. Of course, on the other side, you have one
of the most exciting backcourts in the league in John Wall and Bradley Beal.
Those two have been so much fun this season, and figure to put on a show.
Plus, two of their matchups this season have been within four points, so we
could be in for some late-game drama.
Top6: 巫师vs老鹰
几周前若说老鹰会掉出季后赛名单, 这不是件无法相信的事, 但在Millsap归队后他们重
振旗鼓硬是提升了整体表现, 并且他们看来除了具有竞争力之外球风还挺值得观赏的,
Millsap被严重低估, T.Hardaway也总做些有趣的事; 另一方面巫师的Wall跟Beal是联盟
里最棒的后场组合之一; 另外本季两队四次对战中, 有两场输赢在四分之内, 所以或许这
系列赛我们能看到些比赛后段的大逆转也说不定
7. (1) Warriors vs. (8) Trail Blazers
If we can get a rerun of the series these two played last season in the
second round, that would be terrific, but I can't see that happening now that
Kevin Durant is around and healthy. With the Warriors' stars, and the
Blazers' back court, there will be plenty of talent on the floor this series,
but the Warriors should run away with things most nights and that doesn't
make for very compelling action.
Top7: 勇士vs拓荒者
勇士新添了KD, 阿拓加油小李加油
8. (2) Spurs vs. (7) Grizzlies
Kawhi Leonard is awesome, and so are Marc Gasol and Mike Conley, but this
series just does not scream excitement. I love Tony Allen and this whole
Grizzlies core, but they're beat up, and it's just not the same as a few
years back. And as great as the Spurs are, they go about their business in a
clinical fashion. I'll still be watching, but I'm not jumping for joy about
the fact these two teams will be going at it for a second straight season.
Top8: 马刺vs灰熊
两边的球星都好棒棒, 但灰熊应该是没办法打败马刺了

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