Mike Francesa and Brian Geltzeiler of Sirius XM NBA Radio make their 2022 NBA playoff predictions. They break down all of the potential playoffs matchups and also make their NBA Finals picks. Plus, how badly will the NBA (and it's viewers) miss LeBron James and the LA Lakers? Subscribe to The Mike Francesa Podcast so you don't miss a single episode. 00:00 The NBA playoffs have started...without LeBron James02:15 Biggest story of the NBA playoffs? No LA Lakers!04:23 Interview with Brian Geltzeiler of Sirius XM NBA Radio.04:50 NBA starters rest too often during the regular season08:00 Fans get burned when NBA stars don't play09:10 Are top-heavy NBA superstar rosters over with?11:52 Geltzeiler picks his NBA MVP12:50 What about Ja Morant?13:50 Zion Williamson injury issues18:14 How bad is it for the NBA that LeBron missed the playoffs?21:00 Phoenix Suns will make a real title run24:00 Boston Celtics vs. Brooklyn Nets preview29:00 Western Conference contenders34:26 Golden State playoff chances... if healthy?35:38 Giannis shoved his way to a title last year38:00 How many games would Miami vs. Atlanta last?38:26 Number of Celtics vs. Nets games?39:25 Bucks vs. Bulls matchup40:41 Raptors vs. Sixers matchup41:00 Grizzlies vs. Timberwolves42:00 Warriors vs. Nuggets42:42 Mavs vs. Jazz43:35 NBA Finals predictions50:10 If Bucks don't make to The Finals, which team does?Follow Mike Francesca and BetRivers Network on Twitter:🐣 Mike Francesa (@MikeFrancesa) https://twitter.com/MikeFrancesa🐣 Brian Geltzeiler (@BGeltzNBA) https://twitter.com/BGeltzNBA🐣 BetRivers Network (@BRNPodcasts) https://twitter.com/BRNPodcasts#MikeFrancesa #NBAbets #NBAplayoffs