There isn't enough firepower on this roster to keep pace for Cleveland's explosive offense. Miami's strength, its defense, isn't slowing the Cavs down. To this point, Cleveland is scoring a playoff-best 135.2 points per 100 possessions.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder entered the playoffs as favorites to win the NBA championship, and did nothing to dissuade the betting public in winning their first two games against the Memphis Grizzlies,

For Ryan, Boston is and should be title favorites, simply because they have already shown the maturity and focus needed to climb the mountain and hang the banner. But for as amazi