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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
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 30: James Harden #13 of the Brooklyn Nets puts up a shot in the first quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Barclays Center on December 30, 2021 in New York City, 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 Dustin Satloff/Getty Images) /

Top 5 series we could see in the 2022 NBA Playoffs: 2. Heat vs. Raptors

If you were looking at on-court product alone, this would be the most entertaining playoff series of the postseason. These are two hard-nosed teams built to compete.

Not too long ago, these two teams were involved in a triple-overtime thriller. Now just imagine that sort of energy in a seven-game series where the season is on the line.

Plus, there’s the obvious off-the-court drama too. Kyle Lowry is the greatest Toronto Raptor of all time, so it would be fitting that he played his old team in the playoffs.

Seeing the grittiness of both teams come out in full force will be fun regardless of who they face. But if they play each other, multiply that intensity by ten.

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Top 5 series we could see in the 2022 NBA Playoffs: 1. 76ers vs. Nets

There was never going to be a different answer for the number one spot on this list. This one was just too obvious, and whenever these two teams play, there’s going to be a bit extra on the line.

The regular-season games between these two teams are already getting hyped up, so one can only imagine how badly the NBA wants these two teams to play each other in the playoffs.

James Harden would get booed at Barclays Center, Ben Simmons would get booed at the Wells Fargo Center, and both sides would be fighting for their new teammates.

Plus, just imagine the animosity Joel Embiid has for Simmons, and the animosity Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant have for Harden. This is the series every NBA fan should be hoping to see.

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