Bookmakers know who they want to see in the NBA Finals. As for the public? Patrick Everson has the scoop on that, too, as the second round approaches.

The Boston Celtics are the favorites to win the Eastern Conference, and they have the second-best odds to take home the NBA title, which would be their second consecutive and 19th

The Boston Celtics are favorites to win the 2025 NBA title, but the Oklahoma City Thunder still need to prove they are legitimate contenders. Or at least that is the point of view held by Boston beat writer emeritus Bob Ryan on a recent episode of the semi-eponymous CLNS Media "Bob Ryan, Jeff Goodman, and Gary Tanguay!" podcast.