As of April 28, 2023 Beijing time, only the Lakers vs Grizzlies and Warriors vs Kings have not finished in the first round of the 2022-23 NBA playoffs, and the rest of the teams are either out or have begun to prepare for the second round. For now, there are only two teams that have a chance to compete for the championship, as follows:
1. Philadelphia 76ers
Harden + Maxi + Harris + Tucker + Embiid
Embiid has basically sealed this season's regular-season MVP, and he is also the scoring leader this season, very dominant at the basket. Harden is the assist king this season, with excellent physical form and accurate outside shooting during the first round of the playoffs, and it's hard not to be afraid of a team when it has both a scoring king and an assist king. Maxi and Harris are also excellent, already showing their fangs in the first round of the playoffs, and tough guy Tucker, who can bite at the opposing offensive core. Overall, the 76ers have a very good chance of winning the championship this season.
2. Phoenix Suns
Paul + Booker + Durant + Craig + Ayton
Since the Suns traded Durant, their championship calls have been high, and they have easily crossed the Clippers in the first round, showing their extremely good offensive efficiency, Booker and Durant contain each other, and the opponent is really not good to defend. There is also the old Paul, the master of ball control, and the key moments are also very trustworthy. Ayton on the inside is actually not soft, he has the height and energy, and he is fully qualified to play as a center forward in a championship-level team. 3D player Craig mainly bites the opponent's core, and the Suns are a luxury warship with experience in attack and defense inside and outside, and the probability of winning the championship is also very large.
If nothing else, these two teams will meet in the finals, when the eldest brother and the third brother will stage a family showdown, who do you think can win?