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The first issue of the US media predicts the odds of winning the new season: the Warriors are eighth, the Rockets are fifth, and the Western Conference takes the top two
1:53am, 8 October 2025【Basketball】
On October 7, the NBA preseason has officially started. After the preseason starts, the regular season will soon arrive. This season is different from the past. There are 7-8 teams in the new season with the strength of the championship. Speaking of this, the US media NBC recently made a championship prediction based on the strength of each team in the new season. None of the strongest Clippers on this list are on the list. Let’s take a look at whether the prediction is reasonable this time?
Eighth Warriors +1800
The Warriors are not favored, after all, their core age is here. Although the new player Horford, who won, showed a good effect in his preseason debut, Horford is at this age. He is likely not to play back-to-back in the new season. In the playoffs, facing great consumption, his condition is uncertain. At the same time, Butler, Curry and Zhu Meng have also reached the final stage of their careers. Their core is too old, and there is no saying that they can stand alone among young players. Kumingga is almost done.
7th Lakers +1400
Although the Lakers got Ayton and Smart in the offseason, Ayton did not perform very well in the two games of the preseason, Laravia did not meet the expected level, and their young players performed poorly. The new season mainly relies on their three cores. It can be expected that the Lakers' regular season record is guaranteed. After all, there are three cores to support the team's offense, but in the playoffs, their three cores will be targeted. James' physical fitness is not good. Doncic and Reeves are originally defensive shortcomings and will be targeted.
The Sixth Timberwolves +1300
The Timberwolves have reached the division finals in the past two years, but the Timberwolves' problems are also very obvious. Their substitute firepower has decreased, and the departure of Alexander Walker has reduced the team's wing depth. Relying on two young players, Shannon and Dillingham, may not be able to replace Walker. However, Edwards should increase the ball next season. He has practiced hard during the offseason, and with outstanding players such as Randle, Reed, and Gobert, the Timberwolves are probably still at the Western Conference Finals level. If you want to win the championship, Huazi needs to reach the super level.
Fifth Rockets +1000
The Rockets got Durant and Finney Smith in the offseason and turned into a championship team. However, Durant's luck seemed not very good. Van Jordan was injured, and it is likely that the team's core point guard will be lost. The Rockets are weak in this position. Unless they can trade a suitable point guard, they will be a difficult bone for the West in terms of the current lineup. However, no one controls the game in the playoffs, so it is difficult to win the championship. However, next season may be an opportunity for Amen and Shepard.
The fourth Knicks +850
The Knicks completed a good reinforcement in the offseason. I thought they could enter the top three, after all, the team's two biggest shortcomings were solved. In the past, the starting lineup was afraid that Hart would be shorted, but now Abussele could replace him to start. In the past, the substitute firepower was insufficient, but now it has been improved. They won two former top sixers, Brogdon and Clarkson. Brogdon is good at playing a stable system and has a good control. Clarkson is good at disrupting battles. He is crazy about picking five. The Knicks lineup is very luxurious.
Third Cavaliers +800
The Cavaliers' lineup advantages and disadvantages are still very obvious. Their advantage is that the team can play more players, with four peak All-Star players, and Garland and Mobley are still increasing the ball. The team's shortcomings are that the double cores of the backcourt are too short, only 1.85 meters, which is as easy as the Lakers. However, considering that there are too few strong teams in the Eastern Conference, their shortcomings are also difficult to target. However, in the division finals or finals, it is estimated that it will be difficult for the Cavaliers' lineup to win. If it cannot succeed next season, it will probably be dismantled.
Second Nuggets +650
Nuggets introduced four new players in the offseason. In the first game of the preseason, their performance was not ideal. However, in today's game, the new players of the Nuggets all played their value. As long as they continue to play according to their current state, the Nuggets will definitely be stronger than last season. Last season, the Nuggets were the biggest obstacle for the Thunder. If they had not exhausted their physical fitness, they might be able to overthrow the Thunder. Now the team's substitute firepower has been significantly improved, and they have won Valan, Hardaway Jr. and Bruce Brown. As long as they remain healthy next season, they have a chance to win the championship.
No. 1 Thunder +245
As the defending champion, it is reasonable for the Thunder to rank first. After all, they proved that their lineup could win the championship last season. Moreover, the third young master of the Thunder has not yet entered its peak period. After experiencing the baptism of the finals, their three cores will definitely increase the ball, and the team's cores will stay in the team, and their chemistry will be better than last season. In the regular season, the Thunder may not play as hard as last season, and will retain their physical fitness to play in the playoffs.
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