Guard depth will be key for the Warriors in round two. Gary Payton II didn't play in Game 7 due to an illness, and he is reportedly listed as questionable for Game 1 versus Minnesota on Tuesday. Perhaps Payton isn't an overbearing defender. However, he can provide some scoring punch off the bench, and he seemingly has pogo sticks for legs.

And we have bold predictions for the series below. This might not seem all that bold, given what we just saw from the Warriors against Houston. With or without their two-big lineups, the Rockets were able to dominate the glass.

The Eastern and Western conference semifinals matchups are set. USA TODAY Sports experts share their picks for which NBA teams move on in playoffs: