Are the Nets clear-cut Championship favorites at this point?

[Dr. Lemon]

With Kyrie coming back at least part-time now.

They have a strong group of role players, have been playing top-10 defense all year, and you would have to assume Harden will start to round into form now that he's at least begun to shed some of that dirty bulk.

Oh, and they have the BITW.

This guy.

[SATAN]

Yes.

[HylianNightmare]

I hope so. I want to see the leNutriders meltdown

[pandiani17]

I don't know whether the addition of Kyrie is something good or bad for them.

[coastalmarker99]

I don't know whether the addition of Kyrie is something good or bad for them.

As long as it keeps Durant and Harden healthy and well-rested for the postseason it is good for the Nets.

[John8204]

No I would say at this point it's The Warriors. The Nets are going to have to beat two of the Bulls, Heat, and Bucks and while they can do it. Harden and Kyrie are both liabilities in the playoffs

[pandiani17]

As long as it keeps Durant and Harden healthy and well-rested for the postseason it is good for the Nets.

But he can be a distraction with his antics, his presence could be harmful in the long run.

[SATAN]

There's no excuse for bEsT pLaYeR iN tHe WoRlD Durant not to win a chip with two hall of famers...Isn't that right Manny?

This is how it works, right?

[SaintzFury13]

Lol no.

[Full Court]

Maybe favorites, but I don't know about clear cut. Nobody should be surprised if the Suns, Bulls, or Warriors win it.

[RRR3]

I would die laughing if Steph beats Durant in the finals.

[Manny98]

Nobody's beating us when healthy, NOBODY
btw for the people acting like the Nets can't play defense, we currently rank 5th in the NBA in defensive rating

[noonereal]

No one will beat the Net's if Kyrie plays and injuries leave them alone.

Heck, the team with the best record in the east would be essentially their second team. Enough said.

[Lebron23]

barring any injuries

[John8204]

Nobody's beating us when healthy, NOBODY
btw for the people acting like the Nets can't play defense, we currently rank 5th in the NBA in defensive rating

Okay but the odds that the Nets manage to stay healthy is what? You've also got two other huge mitigating factors...Kyrie's desire for attention and the officiating on James Harden's play.