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Alex Speers

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11727 total appearances

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The Athletic NBA Daily
NBA Awards "The Slammies" + The Blazers Future | Slam N Jam

But there is at least something we can look back on, which is that they beat Cleveland at home when Cleveland was at their absolute peak. They ended a Cavs 12-game winning streak at that point in the season. So they've at least shown that they match up decently with the Cavaliers. Now, the Cavaliers are going to be the overwhelming favorites if that ends up being the matchup in round two.

The Athletic NBA Daily
NBA Awards "The Slammies" + The Blazers Future | Slam N Jam

But there is at least something we can look back on, which is that they beat Cleveland at home when Cleveland was at their absolute peak. They ended a Cavs 12-game winning streak at that point in the season. So they've at least shown that they match up decently with the Cavaliers. Now, the Cavaliers are going to be the overwhelming favorites if that ends up being the matchup in round two.

The Athletic NBA Daily
NBA Awards "The Slammies" + The Blazers Future | Slam N Jam

But if I'm trying to think of a potential upset, something that would be surprising, that would be bold, I think the Pacers are about the best I can do. They're the one that like it wouldn't. I mean, I don't know if I should say it wouldn't shock me. It would be very surprising. But I think we look back on it as like, well, look what they've been.

The Athletic NBA Daily
NBA Awards "The Slammies" + The Blazers Future | Slam N Jam

But if I'm trying to think of a potential upset, something that would be surprising, that would be bold, I think the Pacers are about the best I can do. They're the one that like it wouldn't. I mean, I don't know if I should say it wouldn't shock me. It would be very surprising. But I think we look back on it as like, well, look what they've been.

The Athletic NBA Daily
NBA Awards "The Slammies" + The Blazers Future | Slam N Jam

But if I'm trying to think of a potential upset, something that would be surprising, that would be bold, I think the Pacers are about the best I can do. They're the one that like it wouldn't. I mean, I don't know if I should say it wouldn't shock me. It would be very surprising. But I think we look back on it as like, well, look what they've been.

The Athletic NBA Daily
NBA Awards "The Slammies" + The Blazers Future | Slam N Jam

And like the second two thirds of this season, like they've been a really good team. They've matched up well against Cleveland this season. So why not? So that is going to be my bold prediction for the NBA playoffs. Wow. That is bold.

The Athletic NBA Daily
NBA Awards "The Slammies" + The Blazers Future | Slam N Jam

And like the second two thirds of this season, like they've been a really good team. They've matched up well against Cleveland this season. So why not? So that is going to be my bold prediction for the NBA playoffs. Wow. That is bold.

The Athletic NBA Daily
NBA Awards "The Slammies" + The Blazers Future | Slam N Jam

And like the second two thirds of this season, like they've been a really good team. They've matched up well against Cleveland this season. So why not? So that is going to be my bold prediction for the NBA playoffs. Wow. That is bold.

The Athletic NBA Daily
NBA Awards "The Slammies" + The Blazers Future | Slam N Jam

Guaranteed bold. Can't say it's not bold.

The Athletic NBA Daily
NBA Awards "The Slammies" + The Blazers Future | Slam N Jam

Guaranteed bold. Can't say it's not bold.

The Athletic NBA Daily
NBA Awards "The Slammies" + The Blazers Future | Slam N Jam

Guaranteed bold. Can't say it's not bold.

The Athletic NBA Daily
NBA Awards "The Slammies" + The Blazers Future | Slam N Jam

I think that will be the popular upset pick in round one. Okay, not bold enough. Can you, okay, how about this? How many games? Here we go.

The Athletic NBA Daily
NBA Awards "The Slammies" + The Blazers Future | Slam N Jam

I think that will be the popular upset pick in round one. Okay, not bold enough. Can you, okay, how about this? How many games? Here we go.

The Athletic NBA Daily
NBA Awards "The Slammies" + The Blazers Future | Slam N Jam

I think that will be the popular upset pick in round one. Okay, not bold enough. Can you, okay, how about this? How many games? Here we go.

The Athletic NBA Daily
NBA Awards "The Slammies" + The Blazers Future | Slam N Jam

That's the point. You have to feel really weird when words come out of your mouth.

The Athletic NBA Daily
NBA Awards "The Slammies" + The Blazers Future | Slam N Jam

That's the point. You have to feel really weird when words come out of your mouth.

The Athletic NBA Daily
NBA Awards "The Slammies" + The Blazers Future | Slam N Jam

That's the point. You have to feel really weird when words come out of your mouth.

The Athletic NBA Daily
NBA Awards "The Slammies" + The Blazers Future | Slam N Jam

And yeah, you're you're wait, you're picking the Pistons because you like their media members, Andrew. That's what I think about them. I can't I can't separate them. So sure. Sure. For Bryce Simon. Sure. You're making your playoff picks and you're just thinking, I like James Edwards. He's such a nice guy.

The Athletic NBA Daily
NBA Awards "The Slammies" + The Blazers Future | Slam N Jam

And yeah, you're you're wait, you're picking the Pistons because you like their media members, Andrew. That's what I think about them. I can't I can't separate them. So sure. Sure. For Bryce Simon. Sure. You're making your playoff picks and you're just thinking, I like James Edwards. He's such a nice guy.

The Athletic NBA Daily
NBA Awards "The Slammies" + The Blazers Future | Slam N Jam

And yeah, you're you're wait, you're picking the Pistons because you like their media members, Andrew. That's what I think about them. I can't I can't separate them. So sure. Sure. For Bryce Simon. Sure. You're making your playoff picks and you're just thinking, I like James Edwards. He's such a nice guy.