The 2021-22 NBA playoffs are in full swing, with two teams currently winning first-round series points, the Warriors and the 76ers. On the West side, the Warriors 3-0 Nuggets. On the eastern side, the 76ers 3-0 Raptors. Also winning the match point, the Warriors and the 76ers have a gap in the probability of winning the championship, and Harden and Embiid are looking down again!
The authoritative data media "Five Thirty Eight" updated the latest probability of winning the championship, and the top three teams are the Celtics (40% probability of winning the championship), the Suns (15% probability of winning the championship) and the Warriors (12% probability of winning the championship). In the first round of the playoffs, the Warriors played well, becoming the first team in the West to win the match point, and the probability of winning the championship was high in the third place, which was a big gain.
However, the 76ers in the east are a little helpless. Obviously, like the Warriors, the big score is 3-0 ahead of the opponent, and one more win can sweep the promotion. However, the Warriors are in third place with a 12% chance of winning the championship, while the 76ers are only 7% of the probability of winning the championship and ranking fifth. The Bucks and bulls battle 1-1, and the Bucks are 4th with an 8% chance of winning the championship. The Heat led the Hawks 2-0 with a 7% chance of winning the championship and tied for 5th place with the 76ers.
Judging from the latest probability of winning the championship, the Celtics and Bucks in the East 4 group showdown have a higher probability of winning the championship than the 76ers, while the Heat are equal to the 76ers. But considering that the 76ers have one more win than the Heat, it can be seen that the 76ers' prospects for winning the championship are not optimistic. The combination of Harden and Embiid is still looked down upon. Perhaps, this is related to the fact that the Dendi combination has not won a championship, it seems that Harden and Embiid need to work hard to prove themselves, strive to win the championship this season, and respond to the outside world's doubts!
But Harden also got some comfort, after all, Harden had previously played for the Nets. Judging from the performance presented in the first round of the playoffs, Harden is relieved. At the moment, the Nets are 2-0 behind the Celtics, and losing one more game will lose the game point. Today, the Nets are in 10th place with a 0.6% probability of winning the championship, and Durant and Irving are under a lot of pressure. Truth be told, if Harden is still with the Nets, then the Nets should not be reversed by 2 games. It can only be said that the Nets made Harden heartbroken and had to leave the team to pursue his championship dream.
In contrast, the 76ers have taken a 3-0 lead to win the game point, and Harden left the Nets to join the 76ers, which is also a wise choice. However, the 76ers have less than a 10% chance of winning the championship, which is indeed a bit of a blow to the confidence of the 76ers players. According to the schedule, the 76ers' series G4 with raptors will be played at 2 a.m. on April 24. Whether the 76ers can sweep the Raptors 4-0, the performance of Harden and Embiid, will become the most critical factor!