NBA: The Dark Horses Of NBA Playoffs

Author: Mansi

The NBA Season 2020 has more chances than any other season would have ever provided for the teams to win the championship. As with any other sport, the NBA is evolving too. The quality of play, the fitness of players, and competition has just gone to the next level. Many people find that the game has just got easier and there are no giant teams left, which is not true at all. In fact, competition has increased in such a way that now we cannot pick any team that can be dominated completely. Every new player has quality skills and NBA star players are taking their game to the next level.

Teams like the Lakers, Rockets, Clippers have improved their gameplay and standard of players. While some teams are looking much more dangerous and lethal like them, they don't look much effective on paper. However, winning the championship is not all about having the best players on the side. A perfect example of that is Milwaukee who won 60 games, creating a new record in the NBA. We are going to discuss 5 main teams who are top contenders for winning the championship.

1 Miami Heat

If we talk about the legacy of Miami heat they always had game-changing match-winners in their Team. But things changed and now they need a star player who can be their runaway match-winner. Jimmy Butler is very close in filling up that space for the Miami heat. He, in fact, is the only one-star player they have got. They also have young talents like Bam and Tyler Herro. Heat looks pretty much the defensive team and less offensive this season.

Boston Celtics

Boston is truly the strongest team right now on paper in the NBA 2020 season. Al Horford and Kyrie Irving are their star players who can beat any opponent and score at any given moment. Under the likes of Terry Rozier and Marcus Morris Boston can surely make it till playoffs. Boston has one of the finest players as its core such as Gordon, Jayson, Smart, and Brown.

Boston is a crucial team to win against as they have Brad Stevens as their head coach. He is simply brilliant in his opening and managing team. To make a combination of the team more lethal they have Carden Edwards and Williams who can add depth to their team.

Indiana Pacers

Retirement of the star player Darren Collison may be a huge loss for the Indiana Pacers this season. However, in the presence of Warren, Malcolm Brogdon, Jeremy Lamb pacers have very smartly built-up a strong combination. You can never underestimate the quality side like Indiana pacers.

The coach and training staff, both are highly experienced. Indiana was the only defensive team, but then they worked on their offense and now they gave the ability to make it till finals. Under the likes of Myles Turner and Domantas Sabonis, they can even steal the title this year. So this year, they will not be only entering an as good defensive team, but also will shut down opponents with their offense.

Orlando Magic

Orlando made a great comeback last year. Honestly, no one expected them to do well. This season all eyes would be on them and people would love to watch them in the playoffs. The vital reason that they have come a long way because of the great defense. A good offensive team can make you win matches, but a good defensive team can make you win tournaments.

Aron Gordon and Jonathan Isaac are going to be their key players this season. They will add experience to this young and energetic team. They have just got the perfect balance to make it big this season. We are all looking forward to this team. Fitness and mental stability are going to play a key role in this team. You can just watch them winning some crucial matches this season without any surprise.

Dallas Mavericks

Very quietly and smartly Dallas made a vital change by getting Kristaps Porzingis at the last moment of the trade. He is going to the X-factor for the Dallas Mavericks. This trade will also help Rookie as they both would make a deadly combination for the opponents.

Apart from them Mavericks also have star players like Tim Hardaway, Seth Curry, and Delon Wright. This player may not look strong on paper but have the potential to change the game. However, a pair of Porzingis and Dončić can take the Mavericks a long way this season. They are surely going to give a tough competition and also can win the finals if everything falls as they have planned.