NBA Playoffs 2017: What We Learned Over The Opening Weekend

By Mason McFee | Apr 17, 2017

Apr 15, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas (17) fouls on Milwaukee Bucks center Greg Monroe (15) in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. Milwaukee defeated Toronto 97-83. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports /

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Apr 15, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) dribbles against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) in the fourth quarter in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports /

With the first weekend in the books of the 2017 NBA Playoffs, we look back at everything that transpired

The first weekend of playoff basketball is over, and what a weekend it was.

From nearly 10 almost triple-doubles to one point victories from the team I want knocked out of the postseason already, this weekend had it all. Playoff basketball is here, and it’s here to stay…. you know, because the NBA is a business at the end of the day, and how else do you explain a 7 game series taking nearly 2-3 weeks?

The NBA playoffs remind us that the NBA could be so much better than it normally is during the regular season, and puts me in a melancholy state for the duration of the postseason. So to help me get out of this funk, I’ve comprised a list of takeaways from this weekend.

It’s long, it’s funny (at least I think so), and full of hot takes – so get into your nom shelters ladies and gents – I’m about to drop some truth on you.

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