While the play-in tournament is still underway, several first-round playoff matchups are already set.
In the East, the New York Knicks face the Atlanta Hawks, and the Cleveland Cavaliers take on the Toronto Raptors.
In the West, the Denver Nuggets will play the Minnesota Timberwolves, and the Los Angeles Lakers will face the Houston Rockets.
Who has the edge in each series, and which teams are most likely to advance?
We break down every matchup and make our early playoff predictions.

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