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Top 5 series we could see in the 2022 NBA Playoffs

By Jack Simone

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 30: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers prepares to shoot a free throw as Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on during the fourth quarter at Barclays Center on December 30, 2021 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 30: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers prepares to shoot a free throw as Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on during the fourth quarter at Barclays Center on December 30, 2021 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images) /
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Top 5 series we could see in the 2022 NBA Playoffs
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 12: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors drives to the basket against LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half at Chase Center on February 12, 2022 in San Francisco, California, Top 5 series we could see in the 2022 NBA Playoffs. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) /

The NBA playoffs are right around the corner and the standings are just starting to take shape. That being said, there’s still room for a ton of movement.

While the Western Conference seems to be shaping up, the Eastern Conference, ironically enough, is like the Wild, Wild, West – anything could happen.

With how much the standings are fluctuating, no one really knows who they could end up playing in the first round of the playoffs. Anybody could end up facing anybody in Round 1.

Keeping that in mind, what are some of the best matchups that we could see in the playoffs this year? Here are the top five that come to mind.

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Top 5 series we could see in the 2022 NBA Playoffs: 5. Warriors vs. Lakers

Okay, maybe this one is a cop-out, but the thought of seeing LeBron James take on the Golden State Warriors in the playoffs one last time has to provide some sort of intrigue.

Let’s get one thing straight – the Los Angeles Lakers are not even close to a Finals favorite this year. But that doesn’t mean this series wouldn’t be entertaining.

James has faced off against Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green countless times, so if it were to happen again this season, the media would undoubtedly eat it up.

From a competitive standpoint, this one probably wouldn’t be the most entertaining. But for the sake of storylines (and a little bit of nostalgia), it had to be included on this list.