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The 2020 NBA Finals matchup has yet to be determined but projected first-round pick LaMelo Ball offered his prediction on social media over the weekend.
Of course, the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics will tip-off the Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday while the Los Angeles Lakers will play either the Denver Nuggets or Los Angeles Clippers in the Western Conference Finals.
Ball took to Twitter and wondered about the possibility of another NBA Finals with the Celtics and Lakers. The two teams have met several times over the years and the series would add yet another chapter in the storied rivalry. Ball would side with the Lakers if that happens.
what if we get a celtics vs lakers finals 😳…god
— Melo (@MELOD1P) September 13, 2020
and i got lakers winning it vs boston
— Melo (@MELOD1P) September 13, 2020
Prior to the start of the season, many projected one of the Los Angeles teams to advance to the NBA Finals. The two franchises each added star players during the offseason and were the top two seeds in the Western Conference this year but the Clippers are still one win away.
A lot of predictions had the Lakers or Clippers facing the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks but with Giannis Antetokounmpo & Co. out of contention, their opponent will be either the Heat or Celtics. Of course, the Lakers will need to beat either the Nuggets or Clippers to get there.
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