The NBA returns from its All-Star break Thursday night with teams rested and ready for one last playoff push over the final two months of the season.
The favorites in each conference are well established, with the Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks leading the way in the East and the Denver Nuggets and Memphis Grizzlies separating themselves in the West.
But don’t be so sure the NBA Finals will feature two of those four teams. The Celtics were sixth in the East at last year’s break before making their push to the championship series.
This year, the West could have a similar scenario, with three teams that have played below their potential awaiting the return of injured superstars who could change their fortunes. These are the teams you should consider betting on before its too late.
Odds are from BetMGM