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Message: [QUOTE="auror, post: 3991126, member: 1329"] Suns: Why they can win it - CP3 will be back. Team is peaking in the playoffs. Why they won't win it - They'll dig themselves into a hole in CP3's absence and won't be able to make it when he comes back. Jazz have home court. Jazz Why they can win it - Home court in WCF. Kawhi out now. Will have some of series without CP3 most likely. League best record, good scoring depth. and Gobert on D. Why they won't win it - Donovan Mitchell banged up. Were looking in trouble against Clips before Kawhi injury. Clippers Why they can win it - Paul George might be the best player left in WC when he shows up. Why they won't win it - Kawhi injury. Have to steal at least 1 on road against Jazz. Overall shot creation shortage without Kawhi. PG doesn't usually show up. Nets Why they can win it - Kevin Durant is the best player in the league. Best roster if healthy. Why they won't win it - Harden looks to be 20% healthy and Kyrie is out next game and future timeline or playing capacity unknown. Still have to close out Bucks and win without home court against Sixers. Unproven head coach. Sixers Why they can win it - Best 2 way team. Home court advantage in ECF. Embiid can be absolutely dominant in paint against certain matchups. Simmons + Thybulle on D can give a team of 2 stars a real problem. Doc Rivers is only coach remaining with a ring (non LeBron stooge category). Why they won't win it - Embiid is not 100%. Danny Green out hurts their shooting/spacing. Have to close out Hawks still, may continue history of playoff choking. Bucks Why they can win it - Healthiest stars remaining (only Divincenzo out). Giannis will get 30 and 10 every game. Jrue can shut down opposing guards. Why they won't win it - Shooting hasn't translated to playoffs. Coach Bud has been actively bad. Giannis can't make a FT. Facing elimination in current series heading out on road. Hawks Why they can win it - If CP3 is out, they have the best offensive point guard remaining in Trae Young. Why they won't win it - Wing corps is diminished (Hunter and Reddish out). Have to win on road. Least talented and experienced roster remaining. Head coach has substantial losing playoff record.. [/QUOTE]

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