2019 NBA Finals 2nd Round

By the end of April 2019, the 1st round of 2019 playoffs has already been cleared. 1, 2, 3 and 4 ranked teams in both East and West My picks to emerge from the match-ups are as follows: 

East:

(1) Bucks versus (4) Celtics: Two green clad teams that are evenly matched and qualified to represent the East at the NBA Finals. Bucks in 7

(2) Raptors versus (6) Sixers: The last playoffs match-up between these two teams was in 2001 (Iverson vs Carter). Kawhi's long term presence in Toronto is dependent on the Raptors playoff performance. Sixers has to validate the completeness of the process by making it deep in the playoffs. Raptors in 7. 

West:

(1) Warriors versus (4) Rockets: Rockets almost eliminated the Warriors last year. Warriors will try to build the case a dynasty by winning it all this year and possibly, keep KD. The true WCF on a West semis match-up. Warriors in 6.

(2) Nuggets versus (3) Blazers: Blazers are tired of 1st round exits while Nuggets are not expected to be here more so, being the #2 team in the West. Blazers in 6.