With the NBA playoffs conference finals set, The Crossover staff makes its predictions. Michael PinaWCF: Clippers over Suns in sixECF: Hawks over Bucks in sevenIll start by saying even though the Clippers are down a game and dont have their best player possibly for the entire series https://www.storeatlantaonline.com/Tracy_Mcgrady_T_shirt-12, what we saw in the WCF opener reminded me of how L.A. opened the first two rounds: The opponents best scorer went bananas against more traditional units before Ty Lue eventually settled into a tighter, smaller rotation that was able to switch and scramble on defense. Boogie Cousins and Ivica Zubac were punished in Game 1 by Devin Booker pick-and-rolls. Those targets wont be there for the entire series.I dont have a ton of confidence in this Hawks pick, but the Bucks might be too thin to survive another injury. And based on how the playoffs have gone for every team, thats a looming x-factor.Chris MannixWCF: Suns over Clippers in sixECF: Bucks over Hawks in sixSuns-Clippers would have been a compelling series if Kawhi Leonard were healthy. Without him, I cant see the combination of Reggie Jackson/Terance Mann/Marcus Morris producing enough to keep up with the Suns. The Bucks went 21 against the Hawks this season, including a split of two games in Atlanta in April, and after beating back Brooklynand Kevin Durantit feels like Milwaukee is primed to advance to its first Finals in the Giannis era. Brett Davis/USA TODAY SportsMichael ShapiroWCF: Suns over Clippers in six ECF: Bucks over Hawks in fiveClint Capela could provide some deterrence at the rim against Giannis Antetokounmpo Bruno Fernando Pet Jersey, but I have a hard time seeing Atlanta advance here. Milwaukee is far more functional in crunch time than Philadelphia, and perhaps the win over Brooklyn will relieve the pressure surrounding Giannis Co. After a grueling Eastern Conference semifinals, this series should be little more than a tune-up for the Finals.I remain skeptical of Kawhi Leonards chances of playing in this series, and Chris Paul should return for either Game 3 or Game 4 in Los Angeles https://www.storeatlantaonline.com/Nathan_Knight_Flag-119. Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton are both making considerable strides. The Clippers are banged up, with two difficult series in the rearview mirror. Time to party like its 1993 down in the desert. Ben PickmanWCF: Suns over Clippers in sixECF: Bucks over Hawks in sixOne of the questions Im most curious to see answered is how the Hawks defend Antetokounmpo https://www.storeatlantaonline.com/Dikembe_Mutombo_Flag-91. Will John Collins be Atlantas primary defender on the Bucks star or will Clint Capela be the teams primary Giannis-defender? Perhaps, unlike the Nets, the Hawks guard Antetokounmpo with a wing and not a big. Nevertheless, dont be surprised if the two-time MVP is a disruptive force in the series and overcomes some of Milwaukees depth issues. In the West, even without Chris Paul, Phoenixs roster talent remains immense. Couple that with Kawhi Leonards uncertain status and how it impacts the Clippers and it seems as if the Suns will make their first Finals appearance since 1993.Elizabeth Swinton WCF:Clippers over Suns in 6ECF:Bucks over Hawks in 6With the top seed in each conference out, the path to the NBA Finals has opened nicely for those left. The Bucks are poised to finally break through to the Finals with the backing of their experience, and the Clippers will give the Suns a fightespecially if Kawhi Leonard returns. All of the remaining teams have proven they have what it takes to go the distance, so get ready for some more extended series to decide the Finals teams.Robin LundbergWCF: Suns over Clippers in five ECF: Bucks over Hawks in sixI love this Hawks team; I really do. But in many ways they are ahead of schedule. And for as good as Trae Young Co. have been, the Bucks may very well have gotten over their biggest hurdle in the Nets. With Jrue Holiday to throw at Young and the level of play weve seen from Giannis and Khris Middleton, Milwaukee will likely be too much.I wanted to do the Suns in four Skylar Mays Pet Jersey, but I have too much respect for Ty Lue as a coach. However, unless Kawhi Leonard can somehow return fully healthy, I just dont know if the Clippers have enough to hang with Phoenix given Devin Booker already helped them get Game 1 and CP3 return is on the horizon.

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