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With the Conference Finals underway, take a look at which teams are still alive in the NBA Playoffs.
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The Western Conference
In the Western Conference, the Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets are still in the running for the NBA championship. The Warriors are currently in the lead, but the Rockets are not far behind. Both teams have been playing well throughout the playoffs and it is anyone’s guess as to who will come out on top.
The Eastern Conference is not as strong as the Western Conference this year, but there are still some good teams remaining. The Boston Celtics and the Cleveland Cavaliers are both still in contention for the title. The Celtics have been playing well, but they will need to continue to play at a high level if they want to win it all. The Cavaliers are also a good team, but they have struggled at times during the playoffs. It will be interesting to see how both of these teams continue to play in the coming weeks.
The Eastern Conference
In the Eastern Conference, the Milwaukee Bucks and Toronto Raptors are still vying for the top spot. The Philadelphia 76ers, Boston Celtics, and Indiana Pacers are all close behind. In the West, the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets are at the top of their game. The Warriors are currently in first place with a record of 73-9.
The Finals
The Finals is the championship series of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Eastern and Western conference champions play a best-of-seven game series to determine the league champion. The team that wins four games in the Finals advances to the next round, while the loser exits the playoffs.
The Championship
As the Conference Finals come to a close, only four teams remain in the running for the NBA Championship title.
In the West, the Golden State Warriors will face off against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Warriors are coming off a hard-fought series against the Houston Rockets, while the Trail Blazers had a relatively easy time dispatching of the Denver Nuggets.
In the East, it will be the Milwaukee Bucks taking on the Toronto Raptors. The Bucks had a commanding performance against the Boston Celtics, while the Raptors were pushed to their limit by the Philadelphia 76ers.
Whichever team comes out victorious in each conference will then advance to the NBA Finals to compete for the championship title.
The Losers
In the NBA, there are only two types of teams left at this point in the season: those who have clinched a spot in the playoffs, and those who have been eliminated. The latter group is often referred to as the “losers.”
There are a few teams that have already been eliminated from playoff contention, including the Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks, and Sacramento Kings. These teams will be watching the playoffs from home, and their focus will now shift to next season.
The Lakers and Knicks are two of the most storied franchises in NBA history, but neither team has been able to find much success in recent years. The Kings have been one of the league’s worst teams for several years now, and they seem to be stuck in a rut. All three of these teams have a lot of work to do if they want to be competitive next season.
The Winners
The Winners of the NBA Playoffs will advance to the next round of the playoffs. The winning team from each conference will face off in the NBA Finals.
In the Eastern Conference, the Boston Celtics are playing the Milwaukee Bucks. The Celtics are currently leading the series 2-0.
In the Western Conference, the Golden State Warriors are playing the Houston Rockets. The Warriors are currently leading the series 2-0.
The MVP
LeBron James, often referred to as simply LeBron or “The King”, is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is widely considered to be one of the greatest basketball players of all time. His accomplishments include four NBA Most Valuable Player Awards, four NBA Finals MVP Awards, two Olympic gold medals, an NBA championship, and 14 NBA All-Star appearances. James played high school basketball at St. Vincent–St. Mary High School in his hometown of Akron, Ohio, where he was highly promoted in the national media as a future NBA superstar. A prep-to-pro, he joined the Cleveland Cavaliers directly out of high school in 2003.
The Best Player
In the NBA, there are a lot of superstars. But every season, there can only be one winner. So, who’s the best player in the league?
There are a lot of great players in the NBA. But there can only be one best player. So, who is the best player in the league?
There are a lot of great players in the NBA. But there can only be one best player. So, who is the best player in the league? LeBron James is widely considered to be the best player in the league. He’s a four-time MVP and he’s led his team to nine NBA Finals appearances. Other contenders for the title of best player include Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard, and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
The Worst Player
As the NBA playoffs inch closer to the Finals, there are only a few players left vying for the championship title. But among them, there is always one player who stands out as the worst.
This year, that player is rookie center Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers. Embiid was drafted in 2014 but missed two entire seasons due to injury. He finally made his debut this year and has been nothing short of a disaster.
In the playoffs, Embiid is averaging just 5.0 points and 2.5 rebounds per game while shooting a putrid 25 percent from the field. He has been a complete liability on defense, often getting lost in coverage and failing to box out opponents.
Simply put, Embiid has been the worst player in the playoffs and it’s not even close. If the 76ers want any chance of winning a game, they need to keep him off the court as much as possible.
The Best Team
The Golden State Warriors are the best team in the NBA. They have the best record in the league and they have won three championships in the last four years. They are led by two of the best players in the world, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant. They also have a deep bench and a great coach in Steve Kerr.
The Warriors are not only the best team in the NBA, but they are also one of the most fun teams to watch. They play an exciting brand of basketball and they always seem to find a way to win. If you are looking for a team to root for in the NBA playoffs, then you should definitely consider rooting for the Warriors.
