**FiveThirtyEight NBA Playoff Predictions Released** Renowned sports analytics website FiveThirtyEight has unveiled its predictions for the upcoming 2023 NBA Playoffs. **Simulation-Based Forecasts** FiveThirtyEight's forecasts are based on 10,000 simulations of each game, taking into account factors such as player injuries, team chemistry, and home-court advantage. **Round 1 Predictions** The simulations predict the following outcomes in Round 1: * **Eastern Conference:** * Boston Celtics over Washington Wizards * Milwaukee Bucks over Miami Heat * Philadelphia 76ers over Toronto Raptors * Brooklyn Nets over Cleveland Cavaliers * **Western Conference:** * Phoenix Suns over Los Angeles Clippers * New Orleans Pelicans over Sacramento Kings * Memphis Grizzlies over Minnesota Timberwolves * Golden State Warriors over Denver Nuggets **Full Bracket Predictions** FiveThirtyEight also predicts the entire playoff bracket, with the following teams projected to reach the NBA Finals: * **Eastern Conference Champion:** Boston Celtics * **Western Conference Champion:** Phoenix Suns **Finals MVP Prediction** Based on its simulations, FiveThirtyEight predicts that Celtics star Jason Tatum will be named the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP). **Disclaimer** These predictions are based on data and simulation and should not be considered definitive. Actual results may vary.
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