Ball Don't Lie's 2014-15 First Round Playoff Previews

The snow has melted, the birds are chirping, and the first round of the 2015 NBA playoffs is finally here. Join Ball Don't Lie's cast of writers as they dive deep into what you should expect to see over the next two weeks:

Ball Don’t Lie 2014-15 First Round Playoff Previews

EASTERN CONFERENCE

1. Atlanta Hawks vs. 8. Brooklyn Nets, by Kelly Dwyer

2. Cleveland Cavaliers vs. 7. Boston Celtics, by Dan Devine

3. Chicago Bulls vs. 6. Milwaukee Bucks, by Eric Freeman

4. Toronto Raptors vs. 5. Washington Wizards, by Ben Rohrbach

WESTERN CONFERENCE

1. Golden State Warriors vs. 8. New Orleans Pelicans, by Eric Freeman

2. Houston Rockets vs. 7. Dallas Mavericks, by Ben Rohrbach

3. Los Angeles Clippers vs. 6. San Antonio Spurs, by Kelly Dwyer

4. Portland Trail Blazers vs. 5. Memphis Grizzlies, by Dan Devine