5 Most Dangerous Teams Entering the 2024 NBA Playoffs
Zack Cook
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Los Angeles Clippers
There are some concerns about Kawhi Leonard, but if he can find a way to stay on the court, there's good reason to buy into the Los Angeles Clippers. By all accounts, the Clippers performed above expectations during the regular season, a positive heading into the postseason. This team has had some time to iron out the kinks and assemble an idea of what the rotation will look like. Health remains the most significant question mark, but the Clippers can do it this year.
NBA Championship Odds: +1500
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Boston Celtics
The Eastern Conference has some critical injuries that pave the way for the Boston Celtics to potentially coast to an NBA Final. You rarely see a team with juice attached to their price tag to kick off the playoffs, but that's the case for the Celtics to win the East at -220. Jayson Tatum has shown that he can lead the Celtics through the East, and with a deeper supporting cast than he's been accustomed to over the years, they have their best shot at ending their short championship dry spell.
NBA Championship Odds: +145
Denver Nuggets
Not much has changed for the reigning NBA champion Denver Nuggets entering the 2024 postseason. The Nuggets have the shortest odds to win the Western Conference and the second-shortest odds to win it all behind the Celtics. Nikola Jokic put together another MVP-caliber season, and as long as he stays on the floor, you can make a strong argument that the Nuggets can go back-to-back. If Jamal Murray continues to elevate his game in the playoffs, it's terrible news for the rest of the league.
NBA Championship Odds: +300
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Minnesota Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves are an exciting team to watch as the playoffs kick-off. Despite having a short series with the Denver Nuggets in the opening round last year, they looked like they belonged. That bodes well for them with more experience under their belt. Anthony Edwards can raise his game to another level, which would propel this team toward being a significant threat in a pretty wide-open Western Conference.
NBA Championship Odds: +2000
Philadelphia 76ers
Besides the Celtics being a clear favorite in the Eastern Conference, the Philadelphia 76ers are right there with the next pack of teams. The biggest cloud hanging over the 76ers is whether or not Joel Embiid can stay on the court. If Embiid is healthy, he presents major matchup issues for any team they come in contact with. We've seen the Celtics mess things up before, and the 76ers have a real chance to pounce in 2024.
NBA Championship Odds: +2000
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Los Angeles Clippers
There are some concerns about Kawhi Leonard, but if he can find a way to stay on the court, there's good reason to buy into the Los Angeles Clippers. By all accounts, the Clippers performed above expectations during the regular season, a positive heading into the postseason. This team has had some time to iron out the kinks and assemble an idea of what the rotation will look like. Health remains the most significant question mark, but the Clippers can do it this year.
NBA Championship Odds: +1500
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Boston Celtics
The Eastern Conference has some critical injuries that pave the way for the Boston Celtics to potentially coast to an NBA Final. You rarely see a team with juice attached to their price tag to kick off the playoffs, but that's the case for the Celtics to win the East at -220. Jayson Tatum has shown that he can lead the Celtics through the East, and with a deeper supporting cast than he's been accustomed to over the years, they have their best shot at ending their short championship dry spell.
NBA Championship Odds: +145
