2016 NBA playoff predictions: First round, conference champions, Finals

CLEVELAND, Ohio – With the postseason upon us, here are my 2016 NBA playoff predictions for both conferences. I don't have too many upsets taking place. I think there's a great chance we get a rematch in The Finals, but will it be the same outcome?

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 01: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers waits for play during the game against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on April 1, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, 

Who will advance to the second round of the NBA playoffs? We polled the ESPN Forecast panel of experts and a panel of fans. Here are the results, along with predictions from ESPN's Basketball Power Index (BPI), FiveThirtyEight and PredictWise.

CLEVELAND, Ohio – With the postseason upon us, here are my 2016 NBA playoff predictions for both conferences. I don't have too many upsets taking place. I think there's a great chance we get a rematch in The Finals, but will it be the same outcome?

HAS EVERYONE FORGOT ABOUT THE CAVS TAKING THE WARRIORS 6 GAMES WITHOUT KYRIE AND LOVE LAST YEAR?? THEY WERE ABOUT 3 INCHES AWAY FROM BEING UP 3-0 AFTER MISSING A BUZZER BEATER IN GAME 1 AND LOSING IN