Tag: western conference

2024 NBA Western Conference First Round Picks

S. Samek

With the play-in tournament concluded it’s time to start the first round of the NBA play-offs. Let’s kick things off with some picks for the first round of action in the Western Conference. Picks for winners in bold.

(1) Oklahoma City vs. No. New Orleans

(2) Denver vs. (7) L.A. Lakers

(3) Minnesota vs. (6) Phoenix

(4) LA Clippers vs. (5) Dallas

2024 NHL Western Conference Round One Playoff Picks

S. Samek

It’s the Western Conference’s turn for picks. Here are my predictions for winners in the first round of the NHL playoffs in the conference. Winner picks in bold.

Dallas Stars (1C) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (WC2)

Winnipeg Jets (2C) vs. Colorado Avalanche (3C)

Vancouver Canucks (1P) vs. Nashville Predators (WC1)

Edmonton Oilers (2P) vs. Los Angeles Kings (3P)