Western Conference
First round
Golden State over New Orleans in five
Houston over Dallas in six
L.A. Clippers over San Antonio in seven
Memphis over Portland in seven
Second round
Golden State over Memphis in seven
L.A. Clippers over Houston in six
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Conference finals
Golden State over L.A. Clippers in six
Eastern Conference
First round
Atlanta over Brooklyn in five
Cleveland over Boston in four
Chicago over Milwaukee in six
Toronto over Washington in seven
Second round
Atlanta over Toronto in six
Cavaliers over Bulls in seven
Conference finals
Cavaliers over Hawks in six
NBA Finals Cleveland over Golden State in seven
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