Well, to be honest it's pretty tough in choosing a team that most likely to win the championship this playoffs.
The Suns will be the most favourite to win here, but the Warriors can beat them in a seven game series, even the Memphis could actually beat them.
While on the other hand, I heavily favour the Nets to win it all IF they remain fully healthy for the rest of the playoffs.
I'd really like to bet on thet Nets here, but I don't I feel like KD or Kyrie is most susceptible in injuries during the playoffs lol.
It may seem ironic what I'm going to say, but I think it's easier for the Nets or Lakers to reach the conference finals or even the NBA Finals than it is for them to qualify for the playoffs by getting some of the last spots. (of course if no player to get injured)
Playoff games are totally different from the regular season, Durant, Irving, Westbrook, LeBron, AD among others are experienced players and they know how to handle games during playoffs (especially LeBron James).
Even though the Lakers and Nets have totally underperformed expectations, they are powerful teams and we cannot underestimate them.
1st pick - Mavs - I already took the bet @34.00 weeks ago. My way of supporting them and being a fan of Luka.
But for some emotional reason, I want the Phoenix Suns to win this and see how Chris Paul will react while hugging that trophy. He had been aiming for that his whole career and he is mostly just one or two-step away to claim it. He will give everything this time and even try to force it.
If looking at favorites they are a wise choice but Bucks could definitely make this a back-to-back championship. With Giannis getting better at his freethow shooting he became a bigger threat. What I am scared of is Middleton being inconsistent.
I will also be honest and confess that I would like to see CP3 with the NBA champion trophy, if that happens, this will be his first ring and also the first title for the Suns.
He really deserves to get that champion ring... by the way, another player that I would also like to see with a champion ring is Carmelo Anthony, he proved that he is still an important player in the team and he is standing out and helping the Lakers in most games... in my opinion, he's another player who also deserves to be champion.