Predictions: West Finals
(1) Oklahoma City Thunder v (3) Denver Nuggets These teams are actually quite similar, only the Thunder have a massive advantage experience wise. Theyre a group that has been together for quite some time and theyve only improved in the playoffs. Denver will keep the tempo high, but the Thunder can match it extremely well through Durant and Westbrook. Kevin Martin should look to make a big impact off the bench for OKC as their starter, Thabo Sefolosha, will be counted on for solid defence and the Thunder will need firepower consistently to keep up with the Nuggets depth. Everything being said, fast tempo teams that exceed expectations, like the Nuggets have, often burn out if they make it deep into the playoffs. They also dont have someone they can definitely turn to in a tight situation, which the Thunder have in Durant and Westbrook. Theyll fall to the Thunder, but the future for Denver looks very bright indeed.
Result: Thunder win 4-1 Click to the next page to see the Eastern Conference breakdown.