The NBA playoffs are finally here, and it’s time for my picks. With many interesting storylines and big rivalries, this playoffs should be a classic.

First Round

Western Conference

#1 Thunder vs #8 Kings/Pelicans- Thunder in 6

#4 Clippers vs #5 Mavericks- Mavericks in 7

#3 Timberwolves vs #6 Suns- Suns in 7

#2 Nuggets vs #7 Lakers- Nuggets in 5

Eastern Conference

#1 Celtics vs #8 Heat/Hawks- Celtics in 6

#4 Cavaliers vs #5 Magic- Cavaliers in 5

#3 Bucks vs #6 Pacers- Bucks in 6

#2 Knicks vs #7 76ers/Heat- 76ers in 7

Conference Semifinals

Western Conference

#1 Thunder vs #5 Mavericks- Mavericks in 7

#2 Nuggets vs #6 Suns- Nuggets in 7

Eastern Conference

#1 Celtics vs #4 Cavaliers- Celtics in 5

#3 Bucks vs #7 76ers- 76ers in 6

Conference Finals

Western Conference Finals

#2 Nuggets vs #5 Mavericks- Nuggets in 6

Eastern Conference Finals

#1 Celtics vs #7 76ers- Celtics in 6

NBA Finals

#1 Celtics vs #2 Nuggets- Celtics in 7

The Celtics haven’t won a championship since 2008, and with their being one of the most historical teams in American sports history, this drought has gone on for way too long. The Celtics will win the championship because of a great mixture of star power and role players. Led by forward Jayson Tatum, guard Jaylen Brown, forward Kristaps Porzingis, guard Jrue Holiday and guard Derrick White, the Celtics are truly the most dangerous team in the league. The Celtics are about to snap a 15-year drought, and I’m here for it.