1. Los Angeles Lakers
Sure, every neutral fan wants the Bucks to win but let’s be real, the Lakers have the advantage now ahead of the return. This team just knows each other so well. LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and company have momentum. That could be key as they make their way through the playoffs.
This is also one of an aging James’s last chances to win a fourth NBA ring. Furthermore, this version of the Lakers is at its peak, with several players like Rajon Rondo and Danny Green getting older too. Meanwhile, Dwight Howard is heading to free agency. They’ll be desperate to win but they’re in a position to.