Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers have been the two names to reach the NBA finals for the past four consecutive years. The Warriors have won three of those four encounters. NBA Finals predictions indicate that they are all set to make it to the top of the table in 2019 too.
It will be interesting to see which team rises up to the occasion to face them in the final.
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Let us take a closer look at some of the teams which have a chance to face-off against the Warriors for the championship.
NBA Finals Predictions: Who Faces the Warriors?
Given that the Warriors were outmanoeuvred by Los Angeles Clippers and won the game by a narrow margin, it is now clear that the Warriors are no longer the indomitable force that they were once considered to be. A number of betting sites are making NBA finals predictions that the Bucks, Raptors or the Celtics have a good chance of facing (or maybe even defeating) the Warriors!
Another major name that has risen to the occasion is that of the 76ers. One of the strongest teams in the tournament, many have favoured them to win the title this year. Another strong contender this year is the team of Houston Rockets who beat the Warriors last year.
NBA Finals Betting Odds
The betting odds are already live on some sports websites. Currently, the top four teams that various betting sites expect are:
- Golden State Warriors
- Toronto Raptors
- Milwaukee Bucks
- Houston Rockets
There’s a good chance that we might get to see the Warriors vs the Raptors in the finale. However, there’s also a chance that both these teams don’t make it to the top two and the championship will be decided between the Bucks and the Rockets.
Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson Leaving Golden State Warriors After NBA Finals?
Once the 2019 NBA championship gets done with, it is expected that both the top names of the Warriors – Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson are going to leave the team. Reportedly, the two have made demands of newer, high-paying contracts without which they’d join another team.
