International Cup of Champions

Denver has completely flipped this series with 3 consecutive wins and all the momentum is in their hands. Nikola Jokic just torched Minnesota for 40 points and 13 assists on Tuesday, after receiving the MVP award prior to tip-off. Minnesota just does not have an answer for him and unless we get a 40+ point performance from Anthony Edwards here, I’m afraid this is the end of the road for the young Timberwolves.

The Mavericks’ 16-2 run down the stretch proved they can be a postseason force. They’ve got the best backcourt in the West, while defensive upgrades in February have made them really hard to stop. The Mavs have become very efficient offensively in the back-half of the campaign and in Luka Doncic they boast a near unstoppable offensive force, alongside NBA champion Kyrie Irving.

The Knicks are great outsiders to win the Eastern Conference but backing them each-way for the title offers a better return. The Knicks were second in the regular season and they’ve improved since adding OG Anunoby midway through the campaign. The former Toronto Raptor has been on a title-winning roster, while he’s a solid postseason option and a defensive superstar. The Knicks have Jalen Brunson in the form of his life, so they’re fantastic outsiders to win the East.