NBA Playoffs: 9 bold but completely reasonable predictions

Phoenix Suns Kevin Durant (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)
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NBA Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morant (Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports)

The Memphis Grizzlies will lose in the first round

After an up-and-down regular season, that was marred by distractions from Ja Morant, the Memphis Grizzlies are heading into the NBA Playoffs will the hopes of putting all that to bed officially. But that could end up being easier said than done. Especially considering that the Grizzlies will have their hands full in the first round against the Los Angeles Lakers. Los Angeles is arguably the hottest team heading into the playoffs in the West and when healthy, this is a team that could keep pace with any other team in the league.

And the Grizzlies will be the first test of that in the playoffs. I predict that the Grizzlies are going to be a bit overwhelmed by the Lakers in this series and they will lose. In the end, it will be a disappointing showing for the Grizzlies that will lead to some potentially big changes during the offseason.

The Lakers will get the best of the Grizzlies but it’s also not something they should be completely shocked by considering how they have played since the NBA Trade Deadline. And this will just be the start for the Lakers.