SB Nation Reacts: Which teams do national NBA fans think are favored to win their first round series?

Not every NBA playoff series has been finalized. YET. But here is what national NBA fans think so far.

Earlier this week, SB Nation Reacts ran surveys on which teams had the best chances of winning various first round 2025 NBA Playoff series. Here are the results of four of these series.

• Lakers vs Timberwolves: The Los Angeles Lakers are heavily favored to win the series with 66% of the votes, while the Minnesota Timberwolves have 34%. LeBron James leads the Lakers, boosting their chances in this matchup.
• Clippers vs Nuggets: The Los Angeles Clippers are narrowly favored with 52% of the votes, while the Denver Nuggets trail slightly at 48%. This series is expected to be closely contested, with both teams having strong rosters.
• Knicks vs Pistons: The New York Knicks are projected to win with 67% of the votes, while the Detroit Pistons have only 33%. The Knicks’ strength seems to be a clear advantage in this matchup.
• Pacers vs Bucks: The Indiana Pacers are slightly favored to win the series with 51% of the votes, while the Milwaukee Bucks are at 49%. This tight contest reflects a highly competitive series.

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