Los Angeles Leikers (Pos1. N.11-H.3)
The "Lakers" continue to show why they are considered the first favorite for the title. Without working hard. With a big rotation in the team. With all the players showing something, they move undisturbed to the top of the Western Region and the entire league. LeBron & Davis may be the only stars, of all the teams, who do not need to expend much energy to win their team. Full shipment.
Golden State Warriors (Pos9. N.6-H.6)
The "Warriors" are a mediocre group in my eyes. At least still. Ups and downs in their performance. They depend a lot on S. Curry's appetites. This is because Wiggins, Oubre & Green perform much less than one would expect. The bench is very mediocre and he does not help either. Full shipment.
The guests have given five (5) away matches so far. In my eyes they had three (3) serious matches. They lost it all (Denver, Brooklyn & Milwaukee) all. In 2/3 they lost with a big difference (26 & 39 points difference). The champions in their last five (5) matches, with their very good defense, won in 4/5 regardless of home with over seventeen (17) points. And I see a similar thing happening tonight based on the competitive image of the two teams.