NBA Playoffs 2016: Latest Conference Semifinal Scores and Bracket Picks

While the 2016 NBA playoff’s conference semifinals bracket looks like a mixed bag, it never fails to entertain.

Just two of the four encounters look competitive so far, with the Cleveland Cavaliers up 3-0 on the hapless Atlanta Hawks, and the Golden State Warriors up 2-0 on the Portland Trail Blazers.

Still, injuries, odd officiating, ricochet passes off someone’s face winding up in a converted shot from deep and so much more have made the round another set of can’t-miss action.

Below, let’s take a look at the updated conference semifinals score and schedule before taking a look at Saturday’s games. And for completionist’s sake, expect Cleveland and San Antonio to pull away in the series that don’t suit up Saturday.

2016 NBA Conference Semifinals Schedule and Results

Saturday Bracket Picks  Toronto Raptors vs. Miami Heat

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Chris Bosh or not, Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat did exactly what they needed to do over the first two games against the Toronto Raptors, stealing one game on the road before heading home for a two-game stretch.

Wade and Co. stole Game 1 in Toronto, a 102-96 overtime triumph behind 26 points from Goran Dragic and a silly 17 rebounds from Hassan Whiteside. The Raptors, almost on cue based on a budding reputation as a playoff choker, couldn’t convert when they needed it most. 

To be fair, the two teams switched roles in Game 2, a 96-92 overtime victory for the Raptors as DeMarre Carroll and …

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