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10 Matchups We Want To See In The 2017 NBA Playoffs

By Gerald Bourguet

Mar 1, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) is guarded by Boston Celtics point guard Marcus Smart (36) during the first quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 1, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) is guarded by Boston Celtics point guard Marcus Smart (36) during the first quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 1, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) is guarded by Boston Celtics point guard Marcus Smart (36) during the first quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports /

As the 2017 NBA Playoffs approach, here’s a look at 10 potential postseason matchups we want to see the most, from the first round all the way to the Finals.

With another three weeks of regular season action left, the seeding for the 2017 NBA Playoffs is nowhere near being set in stone.

The Cleveland Cavaliers only hold a one-game lead over the Boston Celtics for the 1-seed in the East, while the Golden State Warriors possess a 2.5 game lead over the San Antonio Spurs for the top spot in the West.

The Denver Nuggets, Portland Trail Blazers, Dallas Mavericks and New Orleans Pelicans are all still in the running for the eighth seed in the West, while there’s only a 3.5-game gap between the No. 5 Atlanta Hawks and the No. 10 Detroit Pistons in the East.

We’ll see plenty of jostling for position among playoff contenders over the next few weeks, providing plenty of intrigue for fans of the 21 franchises who are either already in, or still have a fighting chance at securing a top-eight spot.

The question is, which matchups should we be looking forward to as the 2017 NBA Playoffs creep closer?

From the first round to the conference finals to the NBA Finals, we’re going to take a look at 10 potential playoff matchups that would provide juicy storylines, produce competitive games and could actually occur in this year’s postseason.

Though the seeding will flip-flop back and forth over the next few weeks, these are the 10 playoff matchups fans should be hoping to see at some point in 2017.