The Clippers' winning streak sparks respect, and the Suns and Clippers should be taken seriously more than the Lakers, Warriors, and Suns!
The NBA playoffs are already halfway through, many teams are trying to improve their strength, and the competition for the standings is becoming more and more fierce. Following the replacement of two superstars, Porzingis and Jrue Holiday (Jrue Holiday), Boston's four kings have shown a strong all-around strength this season. In the NBA, the team that finishes first in the regular season is the most likely team to win the championship.
The Knicks, Pacers, and Magic are all on the decline, and the decay in all three teams is fading. Since the Bucks changed managers, their results have been up and down. Milwaukee has improved their defence under Griffiths. After the team was formed, the Cavaliers steadily rose to the second place in the West, which gave Cleveland a chance to cause problems in the playoffs. Last season's MVP Joel Embiid missed a game due to injury, which took a toll on the team's morale. The 76ers are sixth in the West.
The Timberwolves are still in first place in the West, and the Nuggets have overtaken the Clippers after three wins. The Nuggets, led by Jokic, are sprinting towards their double. The Pelicans, Kings and Mavericks will be pushing for a place in the sixth place in the West.
Six wins in a row, five wins! They are even going to outperform the Lakers, Warriors and Clippers!
Recently, the form of the Thunder and Heat has been particularly prominent, with the Thunder and Heat on a six-game winning streak as they beat the Rockets by 17 points. Statistics show that the Thunder have surpassed 10 points in almost every game of their victories in this round. The OKC have quietly won six in a row, beating the Kings, Magic and Clippers in the past few days, leading the Wizards by 41 points and beating the Rockets in two overtimes.
And now the Thunder is only Alexander, and most of the rest are signed by newcomers. However, the Los Angeles Lakers' midfielder Holmgren is already the best rookie of the season, while sophomore Jalen Williams is already a top player in the NBA. Lacking enough gaming experience, the club soon produced three key figures: Alexander, Jalen Williams, Holmgren. With a score of 41-17, the Thunder are ranked No. 2 in the Western Conference, tied with the Western Conference in No. 1, and the team's status in the Western Conference is very high.
After the victory over the Trail Blazers, the Heat won five in a row. The Miami Heat have won all five of their home games, which is not an easy task. The Heat eliminated the Bucks, Philadelphia, the No. 1 team in the East, and the Pelicans and Kings in the West. It can be said that in this game, the Heat is very valuable. With a host of injuries, Butler suspended for one game, and Jovic and Thomas Bryant suspended, it's rare for Miami to have such a brilliant five-game win.
Because of Joel Embiid's injury, the Heat gave Bam Adebayo a chance this season to make it to the All-Star Game. As the East continues to grow, the Miami Heat, led by Spoelstra, are in fifth place in the East, which is an admirable team.
The Lakers, consisting of LeBron James and Anthony Davis, made a big change in the summer, signing Prince, Wood, Reddish, Vincent, and even buying a strong guard Dinwiddie in the middle of the season. This extravagant club, this season is only 10th in the West. In the playoffs, the Lakers have been much worse than expected.
With Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green as the core, the Warriors traded three of their players for the Lakers' legendary point guard Chris Paul. Golden State, the former king of the division, has a strong team, but the Warriors, who are now ranked ninth, are still fighting for a playoff spot in one season, and the results are still a long way from everyone's expectations.
After signing Bradley Beal, the Suns have a big three roster that includes Durant, Booker, Beal. Phoenix are currently in 6th place in the East, but they are in danger of being overtaken by the Kings and Dallas. The Suns didn't play well.
The four superstars composed of Harden, Kaka, George, and Wei Shao are now ranked fourth in the West, with the most stars and the most luxurious lineup, so they are considered the most promising team to win the championship. But now the Clippers, only three games away from the Timberwolves, want to dominate in the playoffs, it is almost impossible.
The most popular Lakers, Warriors, Suns, Clippers, none of them showed their instant fighting power and superiority. On the contrary, the Thunder have won six in a row and five in a row, and because of the poor overall condition, no one thinks they can come out of the playoffs.
I have to say that the OKC and Miami look more respectable than the Lakers, Warriors, Suns, and Clippers.