2024 NBA Playoffs Kick Off with High Stakes and Key Injuries
Top teams face challenges as stars battle injuries; Cinderella stories from last season spark new hopes.
- The Denver Nuggets and Boston Celtics enter as top favorites, with key players in peak form.
- Injury concerns loom for teams like the Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks, impacting their playoff prospects.
- Last year's underdogs, including the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat, aim for another surprising run.
- Emerging teams like the Orlando Magic and New York Knicks look to capitalize on their strong seasons.
- The playoffs promise intense matchups with potential upsets as teams vie for the championship.
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