Who’s Going to Win the NBA Finals?
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It’s that time of year again! The NBA Finals are upon us and everyone is wondering who’s going to take home the championship trophy. Stay up to date with all the latest news and predictions right here.
The Warriors
Their lineup
The Warriors are an American professional basketball team based in Oakland, California. The Warriors compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the league’s Western Conference Pacific Division. Founded in 1946 in Philadelphia, the Warriors relocated to the San Francisco Bay Area in 1962 and took the city’s name, before changing its geographic moniker to Golden State in 1971. They play their home games at the Chase Center.
The Warriors have reached nine NBA Finals, winning five NBA championships in 1947, 1956, 1975, 2015, and 2017. With five championships and nine Finals appearances, the Warriors are second behind only the Boston Celtics in total number of NBA titles among active franchises. Four Warrior players (Rick Barry, Chris Mullin, Tom Meschery and Nate Thurmond) have been inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame collectively representing one of small handfuls of teams with four or more Hall-of-Famers who spent significant careers with them. Wilt Chamberlain is often named as one of the greatest players in NBA history. Stephen Curry has won three consecutive NBA Most Valuable Player Awards; he became the first player ever to be unanimously voted MVP twice as well as being namedSportsperson of the Year by Sports Illustratedin 2016–17.
Golden State has made 23 playoff appearances out of 72 seasons (entering 2020–21), including a record 16 consecutive seasons from 2014–15 to 2019–20; this set a new NBA record for longest active streak without missing playoffs (surpassing Utah Jazz’s 15 seasons from 1997–98 to 2011–12). The team has never won fewer than 50 games in a season since moving to Oakland but has only reached 60 wins 3 times: 1973–74 with 60; 2014–15 with 67; 2016–17 with 67 becoming just third team since 1990with those many victories that did not win an NBA title that season (joining 1996 Chicago Bullsand 2001 San Antonio Spurs). Out of these 16 playoff appearances Golden State won 5 championships finishing first place 3 times out of 16 chances for trips toNBA Finals(1947 when they were still based Philadelphia/San Francisco/Oakland; 1975 when they were based Oakland exclusively; 2015 when they were based Oakland exclusivelyand 2017 when they were based Oakland exclusively).
Their record
The Warriors have had an incredible season. They have the best record in the NBA, and they haven’t even lost a single playoff game. They’re the clear favorite to win the NBA Finals, and it’s hard to see anyone beating them.
The Cavaliers
The Cavaliers are looking like the team to beat in the NBA Finals. They have the best player in the world in LeBron James and they have been to the Finals the last two years. They have a lot of experience and they are playing great basketball right now. The Cavaliers are the team to beat in the NBA Finals.
Their lineup
The Cavaliers are currently stacked with talent. They have one of the best players in the league, LeBron James, and he is surrounded by shooters. Their starting lineup includes:
-LeBron James
-Kevin Love
-Kyrie Irving
-J.R. Smith
-Tristan Thompson
This is a dangerous lineup that can score from anywhere on the court. They have size, speed, and shooting. The Cavs also have a deep bench that they can rely on to provide a spark when needed.
Their record
The Cavaliers have had an up and down season, but they are currently on a hot streak. They have the best record in the Eastern Conference, and they are looking like the team to beat in the NBA Finals.
Their biggest strength is their defense. They are very good at shutting down other teams, and they have the ability to make big stops when they need to. They also have a lot of experience, and they know how to win big games.
Their biggest weakness is their offense. They sometimes struggle to score points, and they can be turnover prone. They also don’t have much depth, so if their starters get in foul trouble or get injured, they could be in trouble.
The Cavaliers are a very good team, and they have a lot of talent. They are going to be a tough team to beat in the playoffs, and they have a great chance of winning the NBA Finals.
Other contenders
Although the Warriors are the current favorite to win the NBA Finals, there are a few other contenders that could give them a run for their money. The Houston Rockets have been looking strong all season and have the best record in the league. The Boston Celtics have been playing well lately and have a lot of talent on their team. The Cleveland Cavaliers are the defending champions and always have a chance to win.
The Rockets
The Houston Rockets are one of the leading contenders to win the NBA Finals this year. They have been one of the best teams in the league all season, and they have the experience and talent to make a deep run in the playoffs.
The Rockets have a strong starting five, led by James Harden and Chris Paul. They also have a deep bench, which will be important in the playoffs. The Rockets are a well-rounded team, and they have a good chance to win it all this year.
The Celtics
The Celtics are one of the oldest and most successful franchises in the NBA. They have won a record 17 NBA Championships, including 8 in a row from 1959-1966. The Celtics have a strong core of young players, led by All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving. They also have a solid mix of veteran players, including center Al Horford and forward Marcus Morris. The Celtics are coached by Brad Stevens, who is one of the best coaches in the NBA.
Who will win?
This is a question that has been asked since the NBA Finals started. Who will win? The answer is still up in the air, but there are a few teams that are favored to win.
The Los Angeles Lakers and the Milwaukee Bucks are two of the favorites to win the NBA Finals. The Lakers have been to the finals many times and they have won it several times. They have a lot of experience and they have some of the best players in the league. The Bucks have only been to the finals once, but they have a lot of talent on their team. They are young and they are hungry to win.
The other two teams that are favored to win the NBA Finals are the Golden State Warriors and the Toronto Raptors. These two teams have both won the Finals before. The Warriors have won it three times in the last four years. They have a lot of experience and they know how to win when it matters most. The Raptors won it last year and they proved that they can compete with anyone in the league.
No matter who wins, it is going to be a great series.