4 teams left -- who wins the title?

[ajones9219]

Celtics. Vegas has them as the favorite, computer models have them as the favorite, most talented team on paper (imo), and has a ton of experience.

[OldSchoolNoBull]

I'm genuinely surprised at the lack of confidence in Boston.

[TheShow2021]

I'm shocked to see the WC getting 77% of the vote so far. Boston is the best team.

They matchup very well defensively against Jokic and Murray. Best pick and roll defense and good post defense. And on the other side how do they guard Tatum on the pick and roll? Tatum made a mockery of Embiid.

[rickxdel]

Now especially with Embiid out and the Nuggets looking good heading to the WCF, I have a funny feeling this could be Jokic's year

[Triple M]

I think Den has looked the best throughout the playoffs but i feel the Celtics still have the most talent of the 4 teams.

Im not sure how much net rating in the playoffs but the Nugs and Celtics have the best Net ratings through the first 2 rounds

[zimpy27]

I can see arguments for all 4 teams

[TinmanZBoy]

When Celtics get things right, nobody has a chance against them... that's the most talented and complete team...their ceiling on defense can destroy any team left...

[jordanwilliams6]

I'm picking Denver but honestly it's completely wide open for any team to take it. There's no definitive standout.

[Pachinko_]

So we writing off Jimmy just like that?

[itrsteve]

So we writing off Jimmy just like that?

This is what adds to the mystique of Butler. Even I’m guilty of doing it until he rips my heart out.

[One Last Shot]

I go nuggets. Have the best player left in the po and a pretty good team around him. But it probably comes down to who can stay injuryfree

What do you mean Jokic is literally the best player in the world

[Harry Garris]

Celtics

[tmorgan]

So we writing off Jimmy just like that?

I’m definitely not writing off Jimmy. But the Heat are facing a large deficit of offensive talent vs. Boston. It’s going to be up to Jimmy, Spo, Bam, and the rest to play magnificent basketball to overcome that.

Both teams play great defense most of the time. Miami’s gonna need Playoff Jimmy Buckets in prime form to keep up on offense, though.

[pistonsbball]

Nuggets, only way they drop a game at home is if their supporting cast all play bad at once. Haven't seen any evidence these playoffs that's going to happen.

[nzahir]

I can see arguments for all 4 teams

What is the arguement for Miami, genuine Q?

I feel like the Herro injury hit their odds just b/c they seem to lack ball handlers and scorers

Is it just that Jimmy is a top 5 guy in the playoffs and he will somehow will them there?

Probably too much to ask vs a team like Boston...unless Bam dominates Boston again (seems to happen)

Robinson is at least contributing something in the playoffs

This team is giving me some 2020 Heat vibes though (albeit not as good)

Lowry and Vincent are similar to Dragic and Nunn, but Dragic>Lowry. Vincent>Nunn in the playoffs
Herro and 2020 Duncan>Strus and 2023 Duncan
Caleb Martin>Crowder (very slightly)
Olynk>Love

2023 Butler>2020 Butler (2020 butler was at his best in the finals, but he has been been playing like those finals this entire run)

[California Gold]

Celtics are massive favorites to win it all right now.

Vegas knows.

[HotRocks34]

My bracket


Lakers beat Nuggets
Celtics beat Heat

Celtics beat Lakers

[donkeylips]

miami over denver

[zimpy27]

I can see arguments for all 4 teams

What is the arguement for Miami, genuine Q?

I feel like the Herro injury hit their odds just b/c they seem to lack ball handlers and scorers

Is it just that Jimmy is a top 5 guy in the playoffs and he will somehow will them there?

Probably too much to ask vs a team like Boston...unless Bam dominates Boston again (seems to happen)

Robinson is at least contributing something in the playoffs

This team is giving me some 2020 Heat vibes though (albeit not as good)

Lowry and Vincent are similar to Dragic and Nunn, but Dragic>Lowry. Vincent>Nunn in the playoffs
Herro and 2020 Duncan>Strus and 2023 Duncan
Caleb Martin>Crowder (very slightly)
Olynk>Love

2023 Butler>2020 Butler (2020 butler was at his best in the finals, but he has been been playing like those finals this entire run)

Heat train hard for endurance and the reason they do that is for the playoffs. Playoffs are a feat of endurance.

Herro is a nice spark but they can make up for it in other ways. Duncan Robinson has been more useful than expected for one.

I give the Heat a chance against Celtics

[Dupp]

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