who's the favorite right now?

[Duderonomy]

Its looking like the Clippers or Warriors. No truly great teams left. The champion may get the 1979 Sonics treatment.

[Done_And_Done]

If the Warriors win it all can it not be argued that they're a great team?

[Derka]

I thought it was the Warriors at the start...but that Clippers/Spurs series really helped LA turn a corner; got them over that proverbial playoff hump, so to speak. They look like a team that is only getting hungrier with each game that passes.

Its the playoffs and anything can happen, but I'm having a hard time picking against LA right now.

[Done_And_Done]

I thought it was the Warriors at the start...but that Clippers/Spurs series really helped LA turn a corner; got them over that proverbial playoff hump, so to speak. They look like a team that is only getting hungrier with each game that passes.

Its the playoffs and anything can happen, but I'm having a hard time picking against LA right now.

I'm still conflicted about LA, but if they do get over the hump, that first round tilt with the Spurs will have been one of the best things that ever happened to them. Beating a team like that can literally change everything.

Good post.

[jzek]

clips vs bulls in the finals

clips for the title

[G0ATbe]

Cleveland cavaliers. Most stacked team in the league should always be the favorites.

[lilteapot]

Golden State.

If they get past Memphis, they're beating the Clippers, who are nowhere near deep enough to compete against the Warriors.

Again they could prove me wrong like they did against the Spurs but the Warriors are the favorites.

They're beating whoever comes out of the east in 5 games.

[fragokota]

I'd take Clippers right now. If they can stay healthy its either them or GSW who wins the chip. Cavs are injury plagued and the other eastern teams don't have a chance against LAC/GSW.

[Legends66NBA7]

It's been the Warriors all season. They are a truly great team, just look at the numbers they have put up this season.

Did the 79 Sonics have a SRS over 10 or 73 wins at this point ? How about the fact the Warriors haven't lost 3 in a row since November 2013 ? Or are like 51-0 when holding a double digit lead at half time ?

There's really no reason why they should not reach the Finals and that's including how well the Clippers are playing right now.

[Mawly-G]

Cleveland cavaliers. Most stacked team in the league should always be the favorites.
Without Kevin Love, the most stacked team in the league right now is Golden State.

I still like the Cavs chances, though.

[Milbuck]

I'm still conflicted about LA, but if they do get over the hump, that first round tilt with the Spurs will have been one of the best things that ever happened to them. Beating a team like that can literally change everything.

Good post.Conflicted is probably the best word for it. Really want to believe that these guys are for real, it's about time CP and Blake did some serious damage in the playoffs. But for whatever reason there's this doubt on the side, that sooner or later they're gonna revert back to the same old Clippers that fold under pressure. Even with them taking out SA and looking like they've finally got that championship mindset..kinda gotta see them hold the trophy to truly believe it.

Hopefully they do it.

[Done_And_Done]

Conflicted is probably the best word for it. Really want to believe that these guys are for real, it's about time CP and Blake did some serious damage in the playoffs. But for whatever reason there's this doubt on the side, that sooner or later they're gonna revert back to the same old Clippers that fold under pressure. Even with them taking out SA and looking like they've finally got that championship mindset..kinda gotta see them hold the trophy to truly believe it.

Hopefully they do it.

I concur completely...

[Droid101]

If Blake continues to average 7+ assists, it's going to be murder the rest of the way.

[Yoshi]

If the Warriors win it all can it not be argued that they're a great team?

Seriously. 67 wins, championship, MVP, COY candidate, DPOY candidate. Just well balanced overall.

[Darius]

It's the Warriors.

Clippers have a chance (30% I'd guess) to pull it off but Green/Thompson defend Blake/CP3 well

[the_troof]

Clippers have the best player and 2 of the best 3 players in the playoffs right now (CP3 and Blake). Only thing is their role players have been stepping up like crazy and I'm not sure they can keep it up.
If guys like Barnes, Rivers, Jamal and especially JJ keep it up, the Clippers will hang a banner in Staples Center next October

[Kiddlovesnets]

In Order:

Warriors
Clippers
Hawks
Cavaliers
Grizzlies
Bulls
Wizards
Rockets

[TheReturn]

In Order:

Warriors
Clippers
Cavaliers
Bulls
Grizzlies
Hawks
Wizards
Rockets
fixed, clippers, bulls and cavs are interchangable.

[AirFederer]

Clippers have the best player and 2 of the best 3 players in the playoffs right now (CP3 and Blake). Only thing is their role players have been stepping up like crazy and I'm not sure they can keep it up.
If guys like Barnes, Rivers, Jamal and especially JJ keep it up, the Clippers will hang a banner in Staples Center next October
Agreed. Their bench is thin but has redlined. If they don't the Clips fall imho.

[bdreason]

1. Clippers

2. Warriors

3. Grizzlies

4. Bulls

5. Hawks

[Chadwin]

GS

too many elite 3pt shooters (three at 40% or more in the starting 5)

[kshutts1]

I've been saying Clippers vs Wizards since playoffs started.

Not wavering from that guess now. Injuries make it less likely Wizards advance, but Clippers can match anyone. Just a question of whether they actually do it. They "should" win. Just "will" they. But anyway... Clips over Wizards was my pick, and I'm still more-or-less confident in that.

[wally_world]

Griz will win it. Book it.