The first round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs is officially in the books. There were no Game 7s and no unexpected outcomes.
Instead, every one of the higher seeds won their matchups, and an overwhelming number of injuries stole headlines — injuries that could be game-changers the rest of the way.
As we move onto the second round, a few teams are trending up, while others’ outlooks aren’t as promising as they once were. We break down why that may be the case and discuss each team’s chances of winning the 2021-22 NBA championship.
Here is what Tipico Sportsbook is saying about each of the eight remaining playoffs’ teams’ odds.