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With the 2016 NBA playoffs starting Saturday, SI.com’s experts provide their predictions on which teams will be playing in June. The first round features several entertaining matchups and intriguing players sure to have an impact throughout the summer.
Lee Jenkins
I realize I’m climbing out on a very long limb with some of these Eastern Conference picks so I’ll try to explain.