In this article, I’m going to be ranking every NBA team that’s in the conference semifinals. There are 8 teams remaining. Let’s get started.
8. Los Angeles Clippers
Since the Clippers are probably rusty, I don’t think they’ll fare well, especially if “Playoff P” Paul George shows up.
7. Atlanta Hawks
Trae Young is a special player. We’ve known that for a while. But can his Hawks take down the top-seeded 76ers? He’ll need some help defeating them.
6. Denver Nuggets
Nikola Jokic might have to carry this team. Maybe Michael Porter Jr. will provide some help, but Jokic is going to need to bring his A-game against Phoenix.
5. Milwaukee Bucks
The Bucks might have problems guarding the whole Nets Big 3 of Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant and James Harden. Giannis Antetokounmpo might provide the same for Brooklyn.
4. Phoenix Suns
After they shocked LeBron James and the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers, the Suns are on a mission to make a Finals run. Chris Paul and Devin Booker are key pieces.
3. Brooklyn Nets
The Big 3 is deadly. But can they slow down the Greek Freak, Giannis Antetokounmpo?
2. Philadelphia 76ers
The main concern here is Joel Embiid’s knee. And with a shorter time to rest, this might affect Philadelphia, but the Sixers looked great without him.
1. Utah Jazz
With a long time to rest and see who they’ll face, the Jazz have to be content. Donovan Mitchell is explosive and teaming up with Rudy Gobert, the Jazz might be favorites to win it all.
And that’s it! Next time, I will rank the teams in the conference finals.
