Going to the finals = winning the championship? Thunder s data is unsolvable. Eastern teams lose money?

Sports Weekly All-Media Reporter Li Hui

After 13 years, the Thunder once again reached the finals. Including the 68 wins in the regular season, the Thunder have already won 80 wins. They have become the third team in NBA history to win 80 games before the Finals start. The previous two teams were the Bulls (did it twice) and the Warriors, among which the Bulls both won the championship that season.

Multiple data show that the Thunder have a great chance to win the team history championship, one of which is their impressive record against the Eastern Conference team this season. This season, the Thunder and Eastern Conference teams have played 30 times in total, achieving a terrifying record of 29 wins and 1 loss. The only Eastern Conference team they have lost to is the Cleveland Cavaliers, but the latter has been eliminated by the Pacers in the Eastern Conference semi-finals.

In other words, whether the Pacers or the Knicks entered the finals, the Thunder maintained a complete victory in the regular season, which undoubtedly greatly increased the Thunder's confidence. Compared with the two Eastern Conference teams, this Thunder is undoubtedly a more balanced team. The Pacers have better off offense, but the defense lacks enough defensive players. The Knicks have Bronson and Towns on the offensive end, but to a certain extent, the existence of these two people is also the existence of their defense, making it difficult for them to limit their opponents. On the contrary, the Thunder is an extremely comprehensive team. There is no need to repeat their defense. On the offensive end, Alexander has always been stable, and Jaylen Williams and Chet Holmgren have also made great progress in this year's playoffs.

According to the current championship odds, the Thunder is far ahead. With the Eastern Conference team still struggling to compete for the finals, the Thunder, who has advanced to the finals one step ahead of schedule, is indeed the most popular at present.