Their odds are dropping like a rock. Incredibly, the Wolves opened as a dog in the Suns series.
It was a weird draft. Wiseman was a well-known prospect but barely played for Memphis. LaMelo was just Lonzo's little brother until his stock rose after playing in Australia. I don't remember much talk about Ant during the college basketball season playing for a 16-16 UGA team. Of course, it was the pandemic draft as well.
I love Denver, but there is a new sheriff in town. You just don't go 0-2 at home and recover. I've thought from the beginning that the winner of this series takes the West. After the last 2 games, I think the Wolves win it all, especially considering Tatum has a history of not so great performances late in the playoffs. It's Antman's time.
Wolves have the size and physicality to handle Zinger. Absent significant injuries, I think they're now the team to beat.
i was thinking more on the defensive side. Boston is fine offensively without him.
Not according to the linemaker. Celtics are the heavy favorite (+100):
I was just thinking this earlier this morning as I was thinking about how I was surprised at the time that Ant was in the running for the #1 pick.
I get that - the Celts have been the favorites all year. But based on the limited number of playoff games, I'm with Ph and am trusting Playoff Ant more than Playoff Tatum. I mean he went into the opposing locker room before a game and told his hoops idol that he better lace them up tight.
That's possible through no fault of his own. The West is that tough.
That list is in order of this season's standings.