On April 17, Beijing time, the NBA play-offs officially started, the Lakers defeated the Pelicans in a thrilling way, and the Warriors lost to the Kings, so the Lakers advanced, and the Kings and Pelicans played another game to decide the eighth place in the West. After the Warriors were out, foreign media ESPN updated the probability of winning the championship again: Lakers 1%, Suns 1%, and the first team as high as 38%
7 teams under or equal to 1%: Kings Hawks Bulls 0%, Magic 0.4%, Pelicans 0.7%, Lakers Suns 1%
Because of the Heat, the 76ers are also in the play-offs, so it is really difficult for the Hawks and Bulls to advance, and they themselves have core players injured and miss the game. The probability of the Kings winning two straight playoff games is too small, and the regular season is an embarrassing 0-5 record against the Pelicans. The shortcomings of the Magic are very obvious, the offense is weak and the defense is strong, the three-point shot is the bottom of the league, and there is basically no playoff experience, and it is difficult to advance when encountering the Cavaliers, who are also very strong defensively.
The Pelicans' biggest problem is that Williamson is injured and it is still unknown whether he can continue to play. The Lakers' first-round opponent was the Nuggets, and based on last season's encounter, they are still unlucky. The Suns have a better chance of qualifying, but they will also face the Nuggets in the second round.
7 teams over 1% to less than 5%: Bucks 1.3%, Pacers 2.4%, Knicks 2.8%, Clippers 3.6%, 76ers 3.8%, Heat Cavaliers 4%
The Bucks and the Pacers met 5 times in the regular season, the Bucks won 1-4, and the winning game was won by Brother Alphabet to score 64 points, which shows that the lineup is somewhat restrained, and according to the latest news, Brother Alphabet may also miss part of the first round games. The Knicks are now second in the East and will face the winner between the 76ers and the Heat, who will not be able to play against anyone, and Randle is injured. After Embiid's return, the 76ers' record has been immediately improved, and he can be said to be the strongest interior player in the East at present.
The Heat have always been good at creating miracles and are also one of the toughest teams in the playoffs, and no team can afford to be careless against the Heat. The biggest problem for the Clippers is health, especially for Xiaoka and George, who are too prone to injury, and they are indispensable.
5 Over 5%: Timberwolves 5.8%, Mavericks 6.6%, Nuggets 11.6%, Thunder 13%, Celtics 38%
In the final stage of the regular season, the Timberwolves welcomed the return of Towns, and now the team has a complete roster, they can be said to have the strongest interior and defense in the league, the advantage of the two towers is very large, and the reserves on the front line are also amazing. The Mavericks are not what they used to be, compared with the previous two times they played the Clippers, there are more Irving and Washington and others, and they have every chance to win.
The Thunder are currently No. 1 in the West, will have home-court advantage before the Finals, and although they are all young players, they are resilient and look ready for any situation in the playoffs. The Nuggets are the defending champions, and Joshua is basically unlimited, but their roster depth is not as good as last year, and their opponents have gotten stronger.
The Green Army's championship probability is unique, they have a strong record, they are the best in the East, and it seems that there is no team in the East that can threaten them to reach the Finals, as for the gold content of the record, there will be the strongest team in the West to test. Which team do you prefer to win the championship?