Every week, USA TODAY Sports asks its NBA experts around the country and Internet three questions about a hot topic in the league. This week, we size up the playoff bracket.
Which favorite has the hardest path in the playoffs?
Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY Sports: The San Antonio Spurs' attempt to reach the conference finals for third consecutive season won't be easy. They start off with the Mavericks, who won 49 games — pretty strong for an eight seed. San Antonio's second round opponent, given it beats the Dallas Mavericks, will be either the Houston Rockets or Portland Trail Blazers — who each won 54 games. And if the Spurs reach the conference finals, they likely will get the Oklahoma City Thunder or Los Angeles Clippers — two teams who battled with San Antonio for the top spot in the West for much of the year.
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