The curtain of the NBA in the new season is about to kick off, and the heroes compete for the destiny

The curtain of the NBA in the new season is about to open, and the competition is between the Thunder, Rockets, Clippers, Knicks and Cavaliers, the five teams, have become strong competitors to win 60 wins with their strong lineup strength and the outstanding performance of core players.

1, the defending champion Thunder is still the number one in the West.

As the champion of last season, the Thunder are undoubtedly the favorite to win the championship. Alexander, the star of the world, had a stunning performance in the regular season, averaging 32.7 points, 5 rebounds, 6.4 assists per game, shooting percentage of 51.9%, and 37.5% from three-point shooting percentage. Inside star Homegren averaged 15 points, 8 rebounds and 2 blocks per game, while Jaylen Williams averaged 21.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game.

Tactical level, the Thunder continues the "fast, accurate and ruthless" style: average fast break scores per game in the league (18.7 points), the average time from steal to completion of the offense in a defensive counterattack is only 4.2 seconds, and the opponent often does not have time to return to defense. The positional battle in the half-court relies on the pick-and-roll of Alexander and Homgren, whose downward ending and external three-pointers made it difficult for the defense to make a decision. On the defensive end, they built a three-dimensional defensive system based on the league's first defensive efficiency (106.3) through Homgren's frame protection and Dort and Williams' outside pressure. As long as the core stays healthy in the new season, there is almost no suspense for the Thunder to win 60.

2, the Rockets who own Durant are the only ones.

The Rockets' strength has increased significantly after getting Durant in the offseason. The newly joined Durant averaged 26.6 points, 6 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game in the regular season, with a shooting percentage of 52.7% and a three-point shooting percentage of 43%. His arrival added a super scorer to the Rockets, and his ability to attack at critical moments has been greatly improved. The Rockets play more diversely in the new season, combining strong attacks from the inside and three-pointers from the outside, and the pick-and-roll cooperation between Amen Thompson and Durant is also worth looking forward to.

The Rockets' biggest offseason move is to introduce Durant, which directly made the team's upper limit soar. As a league-level scorer, especially in the late stages of the Suns, he took over the game at critical moments many times, proving that he is still a "death". Durant's arrival perfectly fills the Rockets' weakest "attack link". Last season, the Rockets' winning rate was only 47% in the last 5 minutes and Durant's career hit rate in this kind of scenario is as high as 51%. The key ball ability will directly improve the team's "winning gene". More importantly, his off-ball ability is extremely compatible with the Rockets' young core - Shin Kyung's inside support and Jabbarri Smith's spatial attributes can all complement Durant.

Shen Jing's progress last season was "reborn". His quasi-triple double data averaged 19 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists per game made him one of the most comprehensive inside players in the league. His back-to-back singles efficiency is the top ten in the league, and his average of 5 assists per game shows his top-level support ability. This "inside commander" attribute can create a large number of open opportunities for Durant and Smith. Jabarri Smith, Jr., averaged 14 points and 8 rebounds per game, and his three-point shooting percentage is 38.5%. His running and receiving shooting ability will become an important choice for Durant and the ball holder to break through.

Amen Thompson showed All-Star potential guard in his second season of his career, averaging 14 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists per game. His athletic ability and defensive coverage (can be defended from 1 to 3) are the core of the Rockets' conversion offense. His pick-and-roll with Durant next season will become a new killer move: Thompson's speed and breakthrough pass, and Durant's mid-range jump shot or down, the defense can hardly take care of it. In terms of role players, Yin Sen's defense, Van Vleet's organization (7.5 assists per game), and Shepard's substitute vitality have all made the Rockets' lineup deepest in the West. Tactically, the Rockets will combine "fast attack counterattack" and "position pass and cut": the propulsion speed of Amen and Van Vleet ensures fast attack efficiency, while Shen Jing's inside support and Durant's off-ball run enriches the positional battle routines. The Rockets in the new season are likely to transform from a "potential stock" to a "champion competitor", and 60 wins are not out of reach.

3, the Clippers with a luxurious lineup will not be too surprised.

Harden averaged 22.8 points, 5.8 rebounds and 8.7 assists per game in the regular season, and his three-point shooting percentage was 35.2%. He was an offensive organizer and core scorer. His passing and scoring ability made the opponent unable to defend. Xiao Ka averaged 21.5 points, 5.9 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game. His stable mid-range shooting and defensive ability are the team's killer. During the offseason, the Clippers introduced Bill and Corinth and signed veterans such as Paul and Lopez. Bill scored and ran without the ball enriched offensive tactics, Collins made the internal and external offense more balanced, and Paul and Lopez brought experience and stability. The Clippers use Harden and Leonard as dual cores, and are paired with excellent pitchers. They create scoring opportunities through pick-and-roll, pass-and-cut, and can also increase their intensity with experienced players on the defensive end.

4, in the East, the Knicks' strength should not be underestimated after signing up for the change of coach.

Jaylen Brunson averaged 26 points, 2.9 rebounds and 7.3 assists per game, with a shooting percentage of 48.7% and a three-point shooting percentage of 38.3%, and is the core of the offensive. Thiboddeau was fired in the offseason, Mike Brown was hired, and Yabussele and Clarkson were introduced. Yabuselle strengthens his inside strength, and Clarkson, as the best sixth man, improves his substitute firepower. Under Mike Brown's coach, the Knicks focus on controlling offensive rhythm, creating opportunities through pick-and-roll, pass-and-cut, and continuing their tough style on the defensive end.

5, the Cavaliers are strong and have a tough defense, and 60 wins are not difficult. The core framework of the

Cavaliers will show stronger competitiveness in the new season. As the absolute core of the team's offensive end, Mitchell's performance of 24 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5.6 assists per game is impressive, especially in the stalemate stage of the game. His key ball handling can always break the deadlock for the team. Whether it is an emergency stop jump shot or a breakthrough pass, it is extremely threatening.. Allen and Mobley in the inside form the most troublesome defensive combination in the league - Allen averaged 16 points, 10 rebounds and 2 blocks per game, guarding the basket like an iron tower. It is not easy for the opponent to score easily in front of him, and rebound protection also guarantees the Cavaliers' second offense and defensive counterattack; Mobley is more comprehensive, averaging 15 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 blocks per game. He can not only form a double tower barrier with Allen in the inside, but also switch to the outside with flexible footsteps, and even support the passing, allowing the Cavaliers' inside offense to be more than hard.

The introduction of Lonzo Ball in the offseason is a key operation. Ball in a healthy state has his organizational ability and passing vision at the league's top level. His arrival can free Mitchell from the complicated organizational tasks and focus more on scoring and attacking at critical moments. Think about it, when Ball is on the court to sort out the offense, Mitchell can lie on the flank and play without the ball, using the run to find open opportunities, which will undoubtedly make the Cavaliers' offense more layered.

The new season is full of unknowns and challenges. Although these five teams have the strength to win 60, injuries and fluctuations in players' status will also affect the final record. Who can win 60 wins as you wish and launch the strongest impact on the championship, let us wait and see.