2018 NBA Playoffs: Which juggernaut is coming out the West?

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Homecourt advantage

Edge: Houston Rockets

This one is a no-brainer as the Rockets finished with the best record in the league, giving them home court throughout the playoffs. This edge could potentially end up being the deciding factor in a series sure to go seven games.

Getting to the free throw line is the name of the game and with four of the potential games at the Toyota Center, this could spell trouble for Golden State. Harden is a master at getting to the line.

Doing so not only increases his efficiency, but stalls the Warriors fast pace offense centered on pushing the ball down the court and moving the ball around until they find the open man.