#1. Boston Celtics

The only Eastern Conference team in the list is at number one. The Celtics proved last season that they are a force. Despite Kyrie and Hayward being out, they proved the level of talent they had in their team in the playoffs last season, falling short only to the King.

Now with Kyrie and Hayward back, the Celtics probably has the best starting five next to the Warriors with Horford, Tatum, Rozier, Brown, and under Coach Brad Stevens, they are only going to get better.
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A final showdown with the Warriors for the NBA Championship is the popular prediction. The Warriors better be ready, because Uncle Drew and his squad are coming.
Note – Most of the teams are in the Western Conference, as the Warriors be facing the Eastern teams until the finals. The list was made with that in mind. The above mentioned teams are potential threats, it does not necessarily mean that they will win a 7 game series against Golden State. We all know that the only rival the Warriors have are themselves. Enjoy the NBA season, even if you know what is going to happen.
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