Key match-ups in the NBA playoffs include the Celtics facing the Heat and the Clippers taking on the Mavericks. Injuries to watch out for include Jimmy Butler, Terry Rozier, and Kawhi Leonard. Elite players like Tyrese Haliburton, CJ McCollum, Jayson Tatum, and Pascal Siakam are expected to shine. Expect to see Damian Lillard, Russell Westbrook, Herbert Jones, and Bobby Portis deliver standout performances. Value picks include Patrick Beverley and Larry Nance.