When it comes to predicting the NBA playoffs, everyone and their mother seems to have a crystal ball handy.
But nobody's perfect.
Few get called out for the accuracy of their prognostications, and even fewer cop to their own results. Fortunately, there's an easy way to see who got what right—or, in this case, wrong—and it's called the internet.
Here's a look at 10 predictions, presented roughly in chronological order, that have since gone belly up, with explanations for what went wrong and what the prognosticator in question might've missed along the way.
Prediction: Portland Trail Blazers Lose to Los Angeles Clippers in Six Games
From yours truly:
The Blazers will have plenty to prove in their first-round showdown with the Clippers. Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum exceeded expectations by boosting the Blazers back into the postseason after a tumultuous summer. It'll be up to Portland's brilliant young backcourt to turn a surprising season into something more than a "happy to be here" playoff cameo.
Actual Result: Trail Blazers Beat Clippers ...
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Article written by Josh Martin
NBA Playoff Predictions We Got All Wrong
June 10th, 2016 by Josh Martin Leave a reply »
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