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Andre Young, who says he is a cousin of shooting victim Stephon Alonzo Clark, holds his head in his hands during a demonstration, Thursday, March 22, 2018, over the shooting death of Clark by Sacramento Police, in Sacramento, Calif. The police said two officers were responding to a call of a man breaking at least three vehicle windows Sunday night. Clark, who was unarmed, was shot in the backyard of his grandparent's home, where he was staying. Video footage released Wednesday shows the officers yelling that Clark had a gun before firing. No gun was found at the scene. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Utah Jazz's Derrick Favors, 15, celebrates with Alec Burks, 10, in a home game against the Toronto Rapids on Wednesday, Nov. 18. Utah beat Toronto 93-89. (Associated Press)

The NBA regular season is over, and now the real excitement begins.

It's that time of year again when every basketball fan becomes glued to the couch, forgoing lesser duties and responsibilities to find the excitement and glory in watching the NBA Playoffs. Following is a preview of the eight first-round matchups and predictions of who will move on to the second round.