The 2018 NBA Playoffs haven’t disappointed with excitement. But they have surprised with results.
The NBA is back in its bag of tricks with another great start to the postseason. From the Oklahoma City Thunder struggling to the Washington Wizards making it a series, there are surprises all around.
As we stand today, the Philadelphia 76ers, New Orleans Pelicans, Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets have all advanced to second round with the rest of the field in tight 3-2 or 3-3 series.
We should expect at least one Game 7 as 2018 has given the basketball world one of the best first rounds in recent memory.
From disappointing individual performances to coaching excellence, almost every perspective has reared its head. With possible player departures riding on the outcomes of the first round, there could be more to come.
Bearing all this in mind, let’s look at the five biggest surprises as the first round comes to an exciting close.