| ***** Favourites | **** Dark Horse | *** Minnows | ** Outsider |
***** The Bulls, definitely the favourite to lift the championship trophy for the 3rd consecutive time.
***** The Sonics, with the best record in the NBA, on their way to the finals, led by this newly acquired Vin Baker.
**** The Spurs, a totally different team this season doing extremely well, with the help of this All-Star rookie, Tim Duncan.
**** The Heat, under the guidence of Pat Riley, is a strong team to beat with a very bright future.
**** The Hornets, has the ability to pull off a major upset, if Glen Rice can live up to expectation.
*** The Timberwolves, although with many young and talented stars especially this guy, Stephon Marbury, still lack the experience to be a title contender.
*** The Nets, because of their inconsistent, is still struggling to qualified for the playoffs.
***** The Lakers, with 4 all-stars, is one of the hottest team in the NBA this season.
*** The Magic, although being coached by Chuck Daly is not improving, mainly because of injury problems.
*** The Knicks, despite their attempt to chase the leaders, could not do much without their All-star center, Patrick Ewing.
*** The Kings, just like the few previous seasons, can not do anything with their lone warrior, Mitch Richmond.
*** The Pistons, amazingly with a couple of talented players, is struggling to make it to the playoffs.
** The Nuggets, having their worst season can only wait and wait and wait ...
Grant Hill Dunks it on Mourning
Michael Jordan makes the 3-point play
Karl Malone delivers yet again
This Page Last Updated --- 1st April '98
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