The Rockets find themselves on the cusp of championship contention. Their disruptive, dominant defense is camera-ready for basketball's biggest stage. Their competitive fire and the fight instilled under head coach Ime Udoka can keep sturdy legs beneath them through the final rounds of a heavyweight brawl.

The Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors and speculation are officially here. The Milwaukee Bucks are on the verge of being eliminated from the playoffs by the Indiana Pacers, and that'll lead to another offseason of wondering whether the Greek Freak will be on the move.