Bold prediction! Judging from the remaining four teams in the playoffs, which team can win this year s championship?

The Thunder became the biggest favorite to win the championship. The NBA's finals in the new era competed for the championship

On May 19, the tiebreak battle between the Thunder and the Nuggets came to an end. The Thunder easily advanced with a huge advantage of 32 points, and the seat in the Western Conference Finals was settled. At this point, all the semi-finals in the eastern and western NBA playoffs this season are released, namely the Thunder, the Timberwolves, the Pacers and the Knicks. The rise of these four teams marks the arrival of a new era in the NBA. In the next game, which team can win the championship trophy has become the focus of hot discussion among fans.

The US media updated the probability of winning the championship after the Nuggets was eliminated. The Thunder ranked first with a 60% probability, the Knicks were 17%, the Timberwolves were 14%, and the Pacers were 10%. From a probability perspective, the Thunder is undoubtedly the biggest favorite, but the basketball game is full of uncertainty, and the other three teams also have their own advantages and opportunities.

Thunder: The talented King's Army

In the tiebreak battle with the Nuggets, the Thunder showed strong strength and proved to everyone why they were the favorites to win the championship. In the regular season and playoffs, the Thunder showed strong offensive firepower and top-level defensive ability. Offensive efficiency ranks third in the league and defensive efficiency ranks second. Such a balanced performance allows them to take the initiative in the game.

The team's core Alexander is undoubtedly the Thunder's decisive needle. He scored MVP-level data, with a very high hit rate at critical moments, and the real plus and negative value ranks first in the league. Under his leadership, the Thunder's attack was smooth and once it entered the state, it was difficult for the opponent to stop it. In addition, players such as Chett and Jewish also have the potential to be a star. Their existence enriches the Thunder's offensive methods and makes it difficult for the opponent to defend.

The Thunder's lineup depth is also a big advantage. The team has 9 players rotation, which allows them to have abundant physical fitness during the game and can always maintain a high-intensity game rhythm. Whether it is a starting player or a substitute, the Thunder players have excellent athleticism and defensive awareness. They are good at playing fast attacks and defensive counterattacks, and have excellent stealing skills. They often force their opponents to fall into their game rhythm and eventually get beaten.

Of course, thunder is not impeccable. Most of the team are young players, and their lack of experience may become a hidden danger on a big stage like the finals. Head coach Dagnot's on-the-spot adaptability also needs to be improved, and his tactical adjustments and decision-making have been questioned in some key games. However, youth also means vitality and potential, and the Thunder's talent and strength still make them the biggest favorite to win the championship.

Timberwolves: Strong defense and unlimited potential

Timberwolves performed well in the playoffs this season, eliminating the Lakers 4-1 in the first round, and defeating the Warriors with the same score in the second round, showing strong strength. Their defense is unique and they are one of the strongest teams in the Western Conference. In the first round, facing the Lakers with the Big Three, the Timberwolves successfully limited their opponent's scoring; in the second round, against the Warriors, the Warriors did not score hundreds of points in three games. Even if Curry was absent, their defense was very layered, and the defense in the penalty area was airtight, which often allowed the Warriors to score no more than 25 points in a single quarter.

Gobert is guarding the defensive gate in the interior. His ability to protect the basket is first-class and is the core of the Timberwolves' defensive system. Randall has become the team's top second leader. In the past two rounds of the series, his performance has been amazing, completely defeating the small lineup of the Lakers and the Warriors. Even Zhu Meng Green has bluntly stated that he is one of the most difficult players to defend. Edwards' growth is also obvious to all. He is full of talent and has great potential for superstars. He has successively eliminated many MVP-level stars, which greatly improved his confidence and strength.

In addition to defense, the Timberwolves have also had a variety of offensive methods. They are temporarily ranked in the top eight in the league in many offensive data, and have performed well in terms of penalty area scoring, fast break scoring, free throw shooting percentage, and three-point shooting. Players such as Reed, McDann, Conley, Divinchenzo can also seize the scoring opportunities. The players at each position have a balanced strength and a tacit cooperation, and have good performances on both offense and defense.

However, the Timberwolves also face some challenges. In the regular season, they were suppressed by the Thunder, which may have some psychological pressure when facing the Thunder. In addition, their three-point shooting ability is relatively weak, which may become the point of being targeted by opponents in today's era of small balls. However, if they can keep their current form and play well in the next game, there is still a great chance to go further in the playoffs.

Knicks: The strong on paper are strong and the starter is strong. The Knicks are once again standing at the door of the Eastern Conference Finals after 25 years. Their paper strength is more outstanding among the four teams. The dual-core composed of Brunson and Towns has a stable performance and is the core of the team's offense. Brunson has outstanding singles and his scoring ability at critical moments is reassuring; Towns has a strong restraint in the inside, and can create more offensive opportunities for his teammates.

Anunobi and Bridges have made great contributions to the defensive end, and their presence makes the Knicks' defensive resilience. Players such as Hart and Mitchell Robinson provide tough defense and rebounding guarantees in the interior, making the Knicks' starting lineup very strong.

In the first round, the Knicks defeated the Pistons, improving the team's playoff experience; the Celtics were eliminated in the second round, and although Celtics Tatum was injured, the Knicks' performance was still remarkable. They are highly defensive and disciplined, and can execute the coach's tactical arrangements well in the game, causing great trouble for their opponents.

However, there are obvious shortcomings in the Knicks' substitute lineup. Coach Thibodeau is highly dependent on the main players and often uses the 7-man rotation tactic.. This makes the main players consume a lot of physical fitness. In the long playoffs, it is unknown whether the main players can stay healthy and whether their physical fitness can support the finals. The Knicks lost to the Pacers last season, largely because of their excessive reliance on core players, which led to injuries and physical problems. If they can adjust their tactics reasonably, tap the potential of substitutes, and maintain the health of their main players, then they are still a highly competitive team.

Pacers: Team basketball, excellent tactics

Pacers have reached the division finals for two consecutive years, and their strength cannot be underestimated. This season's playoffs, the Pacers eliminated the Bucks and the Cavaliers one after another, showing strong competitiveness. The team is extremely offensively efficient, ranking first in the league in the playoffs, averaging 118.1 points per game. This is thanks to their excellent team basketball system, and the players can cooperate well and create a large number of scoring opportunities through continuous passes.

Halliburton is the core organizer of the Pacers. He ranks first in the league in assists per game, and can connect the team's offense well. Siakam's three-point shooting percentage is a high, which is an important firepower point for the team's offense. Matherine is a big killer on the team’s bench and can provide the team with stable scores when they come out of the bench. Nesmith is the team's three-pointer. His three-point shooting ability makes his opponent dare not relax his defense easily. Nemhad can act as the core of the ball when the team needs it and lead the team to stabilize the situation.

Head coach Carlisle is an experienced tactical master. The team system he has created runs smoothly and can adjust tactics in a timely manner according to the opponent's situation. In the series, he is often able to make some key tactical arrangements to help the team win. For example, after losing in G3, he can quickly adjust his tactics to allow the team to bottom out and rebound in the next game; when Mitchell in G2 went wild, he can reasonably control Halliburton's playing time, creating conditions for the team to hit a sure-fire three-pointer in the final shot.

However, there are some problems with walkers. They benefited from their opponent's injuries to a certain extent in the first two rounds. Lillard of the Bucks was reimbursed for injury season, Garland and Mobley of the Cavaliers missed the game due to injury, and Mitchell also suffered serious injuries in the last two games and was in poor condition. This has brought some doubts to their promotion path. In addition, whether their offense can continue to be efficient when facing opponents with higher defensive strength, as well as whether core players Halliburton and Siakam can withstand the impact of opponent stars are unknown.

With the emergence of the semi-finals in the East and West, the next game will be extremely intense and exciting. Can the Thunder continue to maintain their advantages under the leadership of Alexander and finally win the championship trophy; can the Timberwolves defeat strong enemies and create history with their excellent defense and player growth; can the Knicks' main players stay healthy, overcome substitute shortcomings, and realize their dream of winning the championship; can the Pacers continue the advantages of team basketball and slap doubters in the face with excellent tactics and performance. All of this is full of suspense, let us wait and see and witness the birth of the new NBA king together.

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