ESPN expert group votes to predict 26-year championship: Rockets ranked fourth with 21 points, Lakers Warriors lost directly

On August 30, the ESPN expert team recently made a lot of predictions about the 25-26 season, including the ownership of major awards in the new season, as well as the performance and rankings of the eastern and western regions, etc. Overall, it is still very reasonable. After all, it is a voting choice. The US media will not deliberately create gimmicks here. Recently, their expert team voted to predict the 26-year championship and ranked in the top five. Let's see if it is reasonable?

The fifth Knicks scored 11 points. Although the Knicks had excellent lineup, they were still not optimistic about winning the championship. To be honest, I personally think the Knicks still have great hopes. At least in my opinion, they are bigger than the Cavaliers, but in this list, the Cavaliers rank ahead of them. I guess they are worried about the stability of Towns' tough battle. The Knicks strengthened the lineup well this offseason, and they got Yabussele and Clarkson. The team's substitute firepower has been enhanced, and Yabussele can make up for Hart's offensive shortcomings. He can start with a partner at critical moments. The Knicks' lineup at critical moments in the new season may be Brunson, Bridges, Anunobi, Abussele and Towns. Two excellent stars have three top 3Ds, and Anunobi and Bridges also have the level of stars, and they do have a chance to win the championship.

The fourth Rockets

The Rockets scored 21 points. Although the Rockets strengthened their lineup in the offseason, they got Durant to solve the problem of their lack of stable scorers. The Rockets now have not only excellent defensive system and talent, but also the strongest singles player in the league. It seems that they are indeed closer to the championship, but they still failed to make it into the top three. The main reason why he failed to enter the top three is that the Western Conference opponents are strong enough.

The Rockets are not without shortcomings now. Their players are still too young and are far inferior to experienced veterans in handling details. Maybe they will be stronger after running in for a season, but in 27 years, can Durant still maintain his current level? Amen and Shin Kyung are expected to increase their goals in the new season. This team's talent is not inferior to the Thunder. They have a future worth looking forward to. I hope they can achieve an ideal record in the new season.

The Third Cavaliers

The Cavaliers scored 27 points. The main reason why the Cavaliers can enter the top three is that he is in the East. If the Rockets are in the East, he might have entered the top three. The Cavaliers' team has strong paper strength. They have four All-Stars, and they are all at their peak. What's more important is that they have worked together for many years, are familiar with each other, and will be better in terms of chemistry. I hope the Cavaliers can go far in the new season.

Their regular season record will be guaranteed, and they will probably be the first in the East and will have a home advantage in the East, but this team may not be strong in the playoffs, because the double cores in the backcourt are too short and easy to be targeted. However, they have introduced Brother Ball. If Brother Ball can reach the ideal level, then the Cavaliers are still worth looking forward to. After all, he can make up for the poor defense of the double core in the backcourt, and his ability to handle balls and space is also very good.

The second Nuggets

The Nuggets scored 36 points. As for now, the Nuggets do have more chances than the Rockets. In the playoffs, everyone is not only competing for the thickness of the lineup, but also looking at the quality of the stars. The Nuggets have the league's number one Jokic, who is now a better player than Durant. The Nuggets have also introduced Valan, Cameron Johnson, Hardaway and Bruce Brown this offseason. All the team's shortcomings have been made up, which is also amazing.

Cameron Johnson strengthened the problem of poor defense at the starting third position, and his tough battle ability is also better than Porter Jr. Valan is a starting center to play a substitute for Jokic. He can bring instant combat power and strength to the Nuggets during Jokic's rest time. Brown and Hardaway are both very experienced. Their serving as substitutes is also a good supplement to the team. The Nuggets may become the Thunder's biggest obstacle.

The first Thunder

The Thunder scored 101 points. The Thunder is the defending champion. They also retained the core lineup, and the core players are very young, so it is reasonable for them to be favored. After all, the third young master of the Thunder will still increase the ball in the new season, and their chemistry will be better. As long as they remain healthy, they are still very strong. However, the Western Conference teams also have plans for the Thunder, which is to strengthen the team's inside line and use their body shape advantages to fight them.

Alexander is the top five levels in the league. He can compete with stars of Jokic. Among other players, Jewish is obviously better than Murray now. Chett's value on the court is also great. In addition, there are excellent players such as Caruso, Carson Wallace, Dort and Harten. The Thunder are still worth looking forward to in the new season. Speaking of this, what do you want to say about these five teams? Welcome to leave a message for discussion.