NBA: 3 most entertaining potential first-round playoff matchups

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Looking at 3 potential “box-office” first-round NBA playoff matchups

The NBA is starting to heat up, and with the playoffs approaching, it will be interesting to see what first-round matchups fans are treated to this year in both conferences.

This also marks the second year of the “Play-In Tournament” which makes potential matchups even more exciting and unpredictable.

Here’s a look at the three potentially most exciting potential first-round playoff matchups for the 2021-22 NBA season.