{"id":660278,"date":"2026-05-09T18:08:37","date_gmt":"2026-05-09T18:08:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/660278\/"},"modified":"2026-05-09T18:08:37","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T18:08:37","slug":"the-2025-26-awful-announcing-local-nba-announcer-rankings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/660278\/","title":{"rendered":"The 2025-26 Awful Announcing local NBA announcer rankings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re in the midst of the playoffs, where we\u2019ll determine which NBA team will be crowned champion. Before that happens, we asked you to help determine which local announcing crew would take home the title of your favorite for the 2025-2026 season.<\/p>\n<p>We asked Awful Announcing readers to evaluate each local TV broadcast crew for all 30 NBA teams, giving each a grade from A to F. The results, based on around 11,000 individual votes, are below.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll probably recognize some familiar broadcasting teams up top (and near the bottom). It\u2019s an interesting year for many of them, as the <a href=\"https:\/\/awfulannouncing.com\/local-networks\/main-street-sports-group-shuttering-13-nba-teams-local-tv.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">demise of FanDuel Sports Network<\/a> and subsequent moves to new media partners mean some of these broadcasting crews won\u2019t be back together after this season.<\/p>\n<p>The average grade across all 30 broadcasting teams was 2.44, which is up slightly from <a href=\"https:\/\/awfulannouncing.com\/nba\/local-announcer-grades-2024-2025-breen-eagle-frazier-amin-calabro.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">last year<\/a> (2.31).<\/p>\n<p>The rankings are listed below, from No. 30 to No. 1. Each entry lists the team,\u00a0its primary play-by-play announcer, primary analyst(s), notable substitute announcers, and sideline reporters.<\/p>\n<p>Without further ado, here are your\u00a02025-26 Awful Announcing local NBA announcer rankings!<\/p>\n<p>30. Golden State Warriors (Bob Fitzgerald, Kelenna Azubuike, Kerith Burke)<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GoldenState_Bob-FitzgeraldKelenna-Azubuike.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-882167\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GoldenState_Bob-FitzgeraldKelenna-Azubuike.jpg\" alt=\"Golden State Bob Fitzgerald, Kelenna Azubuike\" width=\"832\" height=\"447\"  \/><\/a>Credit: NBC Sports Bay Area<\/p>\n<p>Most common grade: F (39.8% of votes)<br \/>Percentage of A\/B\/C grades:\u00a044.7%<br \/>2024-25 Ranking:\u00a030th<br \/>2023-24 Ranking:\u00a030th<\/p>\n<p>For the third consecutive year, the Warriors\u2019 broadcasting team finished in last place in our rankings. As with last year, their most common grade was an F, but the percentage was higher (35.8%). The main target of graders\u2019 criticism was Fitzgerald, with some calling him \u201ccondescending\u201d and too focused on \u201cteaching\u201d the audience or complaining about referees. The \u201chomerism\u201d of the booth was considered excessive, even by Warriors fans.<\/p>\n<p>29. Philadelphia 76ers (Kate Scott, Tom McGinnis, Alaa Abdelnaby, Taryn Hatcher): 1.77<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thecomeback.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2026\/05\/Philly_KateScott_AlaaAbdelnaby-scaled.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-882172\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Philly_KateScott_AlaaAbdelnaby-1024x580.jpg\" alt=\"Kate Scott, Alaa Abdelnaby\" width=\"832\" height=\"471\"  \/><\/a>Credit: NBC Sports Philadelphia<\/p>\n<p>Most common grade: C (33.9% of votes)<br \/>Percentage of A\/B\/C grades:\u00a061.3%<br \/>2024-25 Ranking:\u00a029th<br \/>2023-24 Ranking: 29th<\/p>\n<p>This might sound like damning them with faint praise, but the 76ers\u2019 broadcast booth score is improving for the second straight year. However, those slight improvements aren\u2019t helping them out of the rankings\u2019 basement just yet. The comments revealed deeply polarizing feelings about the broadcast. Supporters praise Scott for her professionalism and for \u201covercoming a tough Philly crowd,\u201d while critics find her style \u201cexhausting\u201d and overly biased. The loss of Taryn Hatcher was noted as a significant blow to the broadcast\u2019s overall quality. Some praised Tom McGinnis\u2019s radio-style play-by-play as a high point when he\u2019s on the call.<\/p>\n<p>28. Milwaukee Bucks (Lisa Byington, Dave Koehn, Marques Johnson, Wesley Matthews, Melanie Ricks, Stephen Watson): 1.82<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Milwaukee_LisaBylington_MarquesJohnson.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-882173\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Milwaukee_LisaBylington_MarquesJohnson.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"831\" height=\"486\"\/><\/a>Credit: FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin<\/p>\n<p>Most common grade: C (35.4% of votes)<br \/>Percentage of A\/B\/C grades: 63%<br \/>2024-25 Ranking:\u00a026th<br \/>2023-24 Ranking: 18th<\/p>\n<p>Much like the franchise itself, the Bucks\u2019 broadcast continues moving in the wrong direction. The booth receives mixed marks from graders. Byington was praised by some as a professional in a \u201cmiddle of the pack\u201d crew, while others found her style \u201cvocally dry.\u201d Marques Johnson remains a bright spot for his personality, though some feel he has \u201cfallen off a bit with age.\u201d Perhaps, just like on the court, a refresh is in order to get things moving in the right direction.<\/p>\n<p>27. Washington Wizards (Chris Miller, Drew Gooden, Brendan Haywood, Meghan McPeak): 1.93<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thecomeback.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2026\/05\/Washington_Chris-Miller_Drew-Gooden-scaled.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-882176\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Washington_Chris-Miller_Drew-Gooden-1024x567.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"832\" height=\"461\"  \/><\/a>Credit: Monumental Sports Network<\/p>\n<p>Most common grade: C (40.7% of votes)<br \/>Percentage of A\/B\/C grades:\u00a070.7%<br \/>2024-25 Ranking:\u00a027th<br \/>2023-24 Ranking: 28th<\/p>\n<p>The Wizards\u2019 booth stayed put in the rankings despite its overall grade rising slightly. The <a href=\"https:\/\/awfulannouncing.com\/nba\/wizards-players-meghan-mcpeak-sendoff-monumental-versant.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">departure of Meghan McPeak<\/a> was cited by several fans as a real loss, given that she was considered the strongest voice. Critics weren\u2019t too kind to Miller and Gooden, with some finding them \u201cunwatchable\u201d compared to the previous announcers and analysts.<\/p>\n<p>26. Oklahoma City Thunder (Chris Fisher, Michael Cage, Nick Gallo, Paris Lawson): 2.03<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/OKC_Chris-Fisher_Michael-Cage.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-882191\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/OKC_Chris-Fisher_Michael-Cage.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"832\" height=\"448\"  \/><\/a>Credit: KWTV-9<\/p>\n<p>Most common grade: C (29.2% of votes)<br \/>Percentage of A\/B\/C grades:\u00a069.9%<br \/>2024-25 Ranking:\u00a07th<br \/>2023-24 Ranking: 17th<\/p>\n<p>The Thunder might be on top of the NBA as they attempt to defend their crown, but their broadcast team is in free fall. The Fisher-Cage-led crew ascended to the top of the league last year, finishing seventh, itself a 10-spot jump from the prior year. This year, however, they dropped precipitously to the bottom of the rankings. Commenters appreciated the broadcast for its high-energy, professional tone, but Cage was frequently called out for extreme \u201chomerism.\u201d His \u201cchurch league\u201d sayings are iconic to some and annoying to others. Lawson was namechecked as a standout talent who will likely move to national platforms soon.<\/p>\n<p>25. Denver Nuggets (Chris Marlowe, Scott Hastings, Katy Winge, Chris Dempsey, Katy Winge, Chris Dempsey): 2.08<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thecomeback.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2026\/05\/Denver_ChrisMarlowe_ScottHastings_KatyWinge.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-882194\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Denver_ChrisMarlowe_ScottHastings_KatyWinge-1024x588.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"832\" height=\"478\"  \/><\/a>Credit: Altitude Sports<\/p>\n<p>Most common grade: C (29.2% of votes)<br \/>Percentage of A\/B\/C grades:\u00a073.9%<br \/>2024-25 Ranking:\u00a025th<br \/>2023-24 Ranking: 13th<\/p>\n<p>After a solid ranking two seasons ago, the Nuggets\u2019 broadcasting team has found itself towards the bottom of the league the last two years. Some commenters described the crew as having a \u201cliving room\u201d feel\u2014comfortable and friendly. However, Hastings is a polarizing announcer; some find his grumpiness hilarious, while others find his \u201clow-brow\u201d humor and candor distracting. Marlowe was seen as corny but high-energy by several graders. Others shared concerns that the constant shuffling of Dempsey and Winge into various roles led to a lack of consistency, with some wishing Winge were in the lead announcer chair more often.<\/p>\n<p>24. Phoenix Suns (Kevin Ray, Tom Leander, Eddie Johnson, Ann Meyers Drysdale, Amanda Pflugrad): 2.09<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thecomeback.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2026\/05\/Phoenix_Eddie-Johnson_KevinRay.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-882209\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Phoenix_Eddie-Johnson_KevinRay-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"832\" height=\"436\"  \/><\/a>Credit: KTVK\/Arizona\u2019s Family Sports<\/p>\n<p>Most common grade: C (34.7% of votes)<br \/>Percentage of A\/B\/C grades:\u00a072.7%<br \/>2024-25 Ranking:\u00a028th<br \/>2023-24 Ranking: 26th<\/p>\n<p>For what it\u2019s worth, this is the Phoenix broadcast crew\u2019s best ranking over the last three seasons, not to mention a significant jump in overall grade from last year (1.88). A very common refrain from commenters was that this is a booth defined by its rotation.\u00a0Johnson is considered one of the best \u201ctell it like it is\u201d analysts in the NBA, but the constant switching between him and\u00a0Meyers Drysdale prevents the broadcast from finding a consistent nightly \u201cvoice.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>23. Cleveland Cavaliers (John Michael, Brad Daugherty, Austin Carr, Serena Winters): 2.10<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thecomeback.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2026\/05\/Cleveland_JohnMichael_BradDaughtery-scaled.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-882211\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Cleveland_JohnMichael_BradDaughtery-1024x557.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"832\" height=\"453\"  \/><\/a>Credit: FanDuel Sports Network Ohio<\/p>\n<p>Most common grade: C (40.7% of votes)<br \/>Percentage of A\/B\/C grades:\u00a075.4%<br \/>2024-25 Ranking:\u00a013th<br \/>2023-24 Ranking: 22nd<\/p>\n<p>Another booth that saw a precipitous drop in this year\u2019s rankings, Cavs fans can\u2019t seem to make up their minds about this broadcast. Described by commenters as the \u201cfunny uncle\u201d booth, Brad Daugherty and John Michael prioritize humor and storytelling over dry play-by-play. This makes for a relaxed, \u201csitting on the couch\u201d vibe that Cavs fans adore, but neutral viewers often find the constant tangents and \u201chomerism\u201d frustrating when they just want to know the score. Winters received praise from several commenters for her reporting work.<\/p>\n<p>22. Indiana Pacers (Chris Denari, Quinn Buckner, Eddie Gill, Jeremiah Johnson): 2.12<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/indnba24.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-582115\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/indnba24.jpg\" alt=\"Quinn Buckner and Chris Denari on a Pacers' broadcast in 2024.\" width=\"775\" height=\"473\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Most common grade: C (36% of votes)<br \/>Percentage of A\/B\/C grades:\u00a073.7%<br \/>2024-25 Ranking:\u00a015th<br \/>2023-24 Ranking: 16th<\/p>\n<p>Another broadcast that moved in the wrong direction in the rankings, albeit not as sharply as others. Commenters did have a lot of good things to say about this \u201cveteran crew\u201d that treats the game \u201cwith respect\u201d and provides \u201ca high-level basketball education.\u201d Denari was considered \u201csneaky good\u201d and a \u201cpro\u2019s pro.\u201d However, Buckner faced heavy criticism for being \u201cout of touch\u201d and repetitive (notably his frequent use of \u201cladies and gentlemen\u201d and \u201cpeach box\u201d references). It\u2019s a booth that provides a great basketball education but seems to lack the \u201ccool factor\u201d of other broadcasts.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>21. Detroit Pistons (George Blaha, Johnny Kane, Greg Kelser, Johnny Kane, Natalie Kerwin): 2.13<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thecomeback.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2026\/05\/Detroit_GeorgeBlaha_GregKesler-scaled.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-882215\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Detroit_GeorgeBlaha_GregKesler-1024x572.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"832\" height=\"465\"  \/><\/a>FanDuel Sports Network Detroit<\/p>\n<p>Most common grade: C (37.2% of votes)<br \/>Percentage of A\/B\/C grades:\u00a074.7%<br \/>2024-25 Ranking:\u00a024th<br \/>2023-24 Ranking: 25th<\/p>\n<p>Some positive movement from the Pistons booth this season as the team rocketed to the top of the Eastern Conference standings. Blaha remains the \u201cgold standard\u201d of Michigan sports, but the discussion around him is bittersweet. While he received plenty of praise, others felt his age was catching up with him, and it was time to pass the torch. The problem is the \u201csuccession plan\u201d as Kane is polarizing, with many fans feeling the quality drops off significantly when Blaha isn\u2019t there to provide his \u201ccomfort food\u201d vocabulary.<\/p>\n<p>20. Utah Jazz (Craig Bolerjack, Thurl Bailey, Lauren Green, Holly Rowe): 2.16<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/utahnba24.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-582086\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/utahnba24.jpg\" alt=\"Craig Bolerjack and Thurl Bailey on a Jazz broadcast in 2024.\" width=\"822\" height=\"504\"\/><\/a>Credit: Utah Jazz<\/p>\n<p>Most common grade: C (35.3% of votes)<br \/>Percentage of A\/B\/C grades:\u00a075.8%<br \/>2024-25 Ranking:\u00a023rd<br \/>2023-24 Ranking: 24th<\/p>\n<p>This is another booth that\u2019s moving in the right direction after two years in the mid-20s. Bolerjack and\u00a0Bailey are deeply respected by commenters but seen by some as \u201csafe\u201d and \u201csolid but unremarkable.\u201d Because they are so entrenched in the Jazz organization, they rarely offer criticism, which can make the broadcast feel a bit too \u201coptimistic\u201d during a rebuild. Green received praise as a positive addition to the broadcast.<\/p>\n<p>19. Orlando Magic (David Steele, Jeff Turner, Dante Marchitelli): 2.18<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Orlando_David-Steele_Jeff-Turner.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-882437\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Orlando_David-Steele_Jeff-Turner.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"832\" height=\"447\"  \/><\/a>Credit: Orlando Magic<\/p>\n<p>Most common grade: C (43.6% of votes)<br \/>Percentage of A\/B\/C grades:\u00a079.5%<br \/>2024-25 Ranking:\u00a021st<br \/>2023-24 Ranking: 14th<\/p>\n<p>A little bit of a bounce-back for the Orlando broadcasting team, a year after they suffered a significant drop. Steele and Turner were viewed by graders as one of the most unbiased and \u201cpure\u201d basketball booths. The \u201cIs This Anything?\u201d segment remains a fan favorite, though the crew is sometimes described as \u201caverage\u201d in terms of excitement. While some appreciated Marchitelli\u2019s fill-in work, others felt it affected the broadcast\u2019s rhythm and the main duo\u2019s chemistry.<\/p>\n<p>18. Sacramento Kings (Mark Jones, Kayte Christensen, Kyle Draper): 2.24<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Sacramento_Mark-Jones_Kayte-Christensen.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-882443\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Sacramento_Mark-Jones_Kayte-Christensen.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"808\" height=\"496\"\/><\/a>Credit: NBC Sports California<\/p>\n<p>Most common grade: C (25.9% of votes)<br \/>Percentage of A\/B\/C grades:\u00a072%<br \/>2024-25 Ranking:\u00a010th<br \/>2023-24 Ranking: 10th<\/p>\n<p>A bit of a drop for this booth after consecutive years in the top ten. The voting pie chart is fairly even across all five grades, which means opinions on the booth are all over the place. Some commenters loved how Jones brings the \u201ccool\u201d factor to the broadcast and appreciated his deep knowledge and great references (and they\u2019ll have <a href=\"https:\/\/awfulannouncing.com\/nba\/mark-jones-sacramento-kings-future-leaving-espn.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">many more years ahead to appreciate them<\/a>). Christensen was praised for her \u201ccoach-like\u201d perspective and \u201cdown-to-earth\u201d style. \u201cEven in a down year, they make the Sacramento Kings feel like the center of the basketball universe,\u201d said one fan.<\/p>\n<p>17. New Orleans Pelicans (Joel Meyers, Antonio Daniels, Andrew Lopez): 2.33<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thecomeback.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2026\/05\/NewOrleans_Joel-Meyers-Antonio-Daniels2-scaled-e1778176302302.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-882455\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/NewOrleans_Joel-Meyers-Antonio-Daniels2-scaled-e1778176302302-1024x546.jpg\" alt=\"NewOrleans_Joel Meyers Antonio Daniels\" width=\"832\" height=\"444\"  \/><\/a>Credit: New Orleans Pelicans<\/p>\n<p>Most common grade: B (29.8% of votes)<br \/>Percentage of A\/B\/C grades:\u00a075.3%<br \/>2024-25 Ranking:\u00a012th<br \/>2023-24 Ranking: 3rd<\/p>\n<p>The Pelicans\u2019 broadcast is the first in this year\u2019s rankings to receive a B, as it\u2019s the most common grade. However, their precipitous fall from a No. 3 overall ranking continues this year, as opinions varied. Meyers and\u00a0Daniels were praised for being \u201cauthentically invested\u201d in the team. They don\u2019t hide their disappointment when the Pels struggle, which makes the broadcast feel real, though it can lead to a \u201csomber\u201d tone during blowout losses. Daniels was also praised for his \u201ckeeping it real\u201d style of analysis. Some fans noted that the duo deserves a better franchise.<\/p>\n<p>16. Boston Celtics (Drew Carter, Brian Scalabrine, Eddie House, Abby Chin): 2.35<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thecomeback.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2026\/05\/Boston-scaled-e1778177188147.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-882469\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Boston-scaled-e1778177188147-1024x566.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"832\" height=\"460\"  \/><\/a>Credit: NBC Sports Boston<\/p>\n<p>Most common grade: C (29.7% of votes)<br \/>Percentage of A\/B\/C grades:\u00a078.2%<br \/>2024-25 Ranking:\u00a022nd<br \/>2023-24 Ranking: 27th<\/p>\n<p>The Celtics\u2019 broadcasting team continues to see its stock rise with another solid jump up the rankings. Several commenters noted that Carter has \u201cdone the impossible\u201d by successfully replacing the legendary Mike Gorman. He brings a \u201cSyracuse-style\u201d polish, though some fans find his \u201ctry-hard\u201d energy with Scalabrine a bit much. Scalabrine remains a \u201clove him or hate him\u201d figure\u2014his technical analysis is \u201ctop-notch,\u201d but his \u201chomer\u201d personality can be grating for neutral viewers. The duo has \u201cgreat chemistry,\u201d according to multiple graders. Chin was also singled out for her \u201cfantastic\u201d work, while House received mixed reviews for his fill-in work. \u201cOne of the most prepared and technically knowledgeable crews in the NBA,\u201d per one fan.<\/p>\n<p>15. \u00a0San Antonio Spurs (Jacob Tobey, Sean Elliott, Matt Bonner, Fabricio Oberto): 2.35<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thecomeback.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2026\/05\/SanAntonio_Jacob-TobeySean-Elliott-scaled.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-882538\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SanAntonio_Jacob-TobeySean-Elliott-1024x540.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"832\" height=\"439\"  \/><\/a>Credit: FanDuel Sports Network Southwest<\/p>\n<p>Most common grade: C (37.6% of votes)<br \/>Percentage of A\/B\/C grades: 82%<br \/>2024-25 Ranking:\u00a020th<br \/>2023-24 Ranking: 19th<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s another booth moving in the right direction, much like the team they cover. Tobey is in the early stages of replacing legend Bill Land, but while some found him \u201cbland,\u201d others appreciate his \u201cmodern, fast-paced rhythm.\u201d Elliott remains the beloved \u201csilver and black\u201d presence who provides \u201ccontinuity\u201d for fans (though some wish he\u2019d stop saying \u201cwe\u201d). Overall, they earned praise for \u201cgreat chemistry\u201d and improving the broadcast from where it was even two years ago.<\/p>\n<p>14. \u00a0Miami Heat (Eric Reid, John Crotty, Kristen Hewitt, Will Manso, Kelly Saco, Jeremy Tache): 2.35<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thecomeback.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2026\/05\/Miami_EricReid_JohnCrotty.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-882542\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Miami_EricReid_JohnCrotty-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"832\" height=\"467\"  \/><\/a>Credit: FanDuel Sports Network Sun<\/p>\n<p>Most common grade: C (37.3% of votes)<br \/>Percentage of A\/B\/C grades: 81.5%<br \/>2024-25 Ranking:\u00a018th<br \/>2023-24 Ranking: 11th<\/p>\n<p>The Heat\u2019s broadcast split the difference in the rankings over the last two seasons. According to graders, the team is \u201cdisciplined\u201d and \u201cprepared,\u201d mirroring \u201cHeat Culture.\u201d Reid was praised as the \u201cgold standard\u201d for his professionalism and \u201creverence for the league,\u201d with one person saying he\u2019s the \u201cmost underrated announcer in the league.\u201d\u00a0Tache and Crotty were seen as rising stars, with Crotty \u201csneakily\u201d being \u201cone of the most underrated local analysts.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>FYI, while the Celtics, Spurs, and Heat crews all had the same score, we used the percentage of A grades received as a tiebreaker.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>13. \u00a0Dallas Mavericks (Mark Followill, Ted Emrich, Derek Harper, Devin Harris, Jeff Wade, Lesley McCaslin): 2.37<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thecomeback.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2026\/05\/Dallas_Mark-Followill-_Jeff-Wade_DerekHarper.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-882598\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Dallas_Mark-Followill-_Jeff-Wade_DerekHarper-1024x572.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"832\" height=\"465\"  \/><\/a>Credit: MavsTV<\/p>\n<p>Most common grade: C (41.4% of votes)<br \/>Percentage of A\/B\/C grades: 86.5%<br \/>2024-25 Ranking:\u00a014th<br \/>2023-24 Ranking: 9th<\/p>\n<p>The Mavericks broadcasting team stayed relatively steady in this year\u2019s rankings. A lot of that goes to Followill, who was repeatedly called the \u201cmost underrated\u201d play-by-play voice in the league. Fans really seemed to appreciate the trio of Followill, Harper, and Wade, though some longtime viewers miss the days when the booth was less \u201chomer-y\u201d (i.e., using \u201cwe\u201d and \u201cus\u201d). One commenter referred to this as the \u201cgold standard for how to handle a franchise reset\u201d in the booth.<\/p>\n<p>12. \u00a0Atlanta Hawks (Bob Rathbun, Dominique Wilkins, Vince Carter, Matt Winer, Madison Hock): 2.39<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Atlanta_BobRathbun_Dominique.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-882601\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Atlanta_BobRathbun_Dominique.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"799\" height=\"487\"\/><\/a>Credit: Atlanta Hawks<\/p>\n<p>Most common grade: B (38% of votes)<br \/>Percentage of A\/B\/C grades: 81%<br \/>2024-25 Ranking:\u00a011th<br \/>2023-24 Ranking: 20th<\/p>\n<p>The Hawks\u2019 booth also remained relatively steady in this year\u2019s rankings compared to last season. Rathbun and Wilkins received plenty of kudos and were labeled \u201csolid\u201d by many. Wilkins received praise as a true \u201cball-knower.\u201d While Rathbun is widely respected as a \u201cGOAT\u201d of Atlanta broadcasting, some felt the booth could benefit from fresh energy. But in the end, this broadcast received a substantial number of positive grades and comments.<\/p>\n<p>11. \u00a0Houston Rockets (Craig Ackerman, Ryan Hollins, Vanessa Richardson): 2.43<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thecomeback.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2026\/05\/Houston_Craig-AckermanRyan-Hollins.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-882605\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Houston_Craig-AckermanRyan-Hollins-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"832\" height=\"416\"  \/><\/a>Credit: Space City Home Network<\/p>\n<p>Most common grade: C (35.6% of votes)<br \/>Percentage of A\/B\/C grades: 80.8%<br \/>2024-25 Ranking:\u00a017th<br \/>2023-24 Ranking: 23rd<\/p>\n<p>The Rockets\u2019 broadcast continues to rocket up the rankings, with a six-spot jump for the second straight season. That growth was reflected in many comments about how they\u2019re one of the most improved crews in the league.\u00a0Ackerman and\u00a0Hollins have \u201cfound a great rhythm,\u201d and\u00a0Richardson is \u201cwidely considered the best sideline reporter in the game.\u201d Some graders appreciated that while they are \u201cvery passionate\u201d announcers, they call games \u201cwithout losing their objectivity.\u201d As one person put it, \u201cthe perfect combination of hometown love and reasonable objectivity.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>10. Los Angeles Lakers (Bill Macdonald, Stu Lantz, Mike Trudell): 2.50<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LAL_Bill-Macdonald_Stu-Lantz.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-882607\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LAL_Bill-Macdonald_Stu-Lantz.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"836\" height=\"516\"\/><\/a>Credit: Spectrum SportsNet<\/p>\n<p>Most common grade: B\u00a0(35.6% of votes)<br \/>Percentage of A\/B\/C grades: 80.7%<br \/>2024-25 Ranking:\u00a09th<br \/>2023-24 Ranking: 21st<\/p>\n<p>After a massive jump into the top ten last year, the Lakers\u2019 broadcast stayed put this year.\u00a0Macdonald and Lantz are a \u201cLeague Pass favorite\u201d to some in part because of their lack of bias, though some local fans wish there was a bit more \u201cfanfare\u201d for such a storied franchise. Lantz received nearly universal praise, while feedback on the Macdonald was a bit more mixed, with one person saying he should move into a studio host role.<\/p>\n<p>9. Los Angeles Clippers (Brian Sieman, Jim Jackson, Mike Fratello, Kristina Pink, Jaime Maggio, Lauren Rosen, David Pingalore): 2.54<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thecomeback.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2026\/05\/unnamed.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-883057\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/unnamed-1024x581.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"832\" height=\"472\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Most common grade: B (42.4% of votes)<br \/>Percentage of A\/B\/C grades: 87.9%<br \/>2024-25 Ranking:\u00a06th<br \/>2023-24 Ranking: 8th<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not often the Clippers get to be ahead of the Lakers, but they edged out their crosstown rivals this year in the broadcasting department despite falling a few spots. Sieman was described as a \u201cnovelist with a headset.\u201d His dry wit and \u201cHot Damn!\u201d calls have made him a cult favorite. Pairing him with Jackson creates an \u201celite booth,\u201d while \u201cThe Czar,\u201d Mike Fratello, provides legendary (if slightly \u201cpast his prime\u201d) insight. \u201cThe one team that has different combos and all are enjoyable,\u201d said one fan.<\/p>\n<p>8. Minnesota Timberwolves (Michael Grady, Alan Horton, Jim Petersen, Lea Olsen, Cayleigh Griffin, Ashley Stroehlein): 2.59<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Minny_michael-grady_jim-petersen.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-882611\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Minny_michael-grady_jim-petersen.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"812\" height=\"457\"  \/><\/a>Credit: FanDuel Sports Network North<\/p>\n<p>Most common grade: B (34.1% of votes)<br \/>Percentage of A\/B\/C grades: 87.4%<br \/>2024-25 Ranking: 8th<br \/>2023-24 Ranking: 6th<\/p>\n<p>The Timberwolves\u2019 broadcast spot in the rankings remained resolute. Grady is a fan favorite, but his national success is a \u201cdouble-edged sword,\u201d according to graders. His frequent absences for national spots leave fans \u201cstuck\u201d with \u201cthe radio guy\u201d (Horton), who \u201chasn\u2019t quite found the same TV rhythm.\u201d There was a consensus that they\u2019d rank higher if Grady were around more often. Petersen remains the \u201cglue\u201d and was called the best technical NBA analyst on local TV. \u201cOne of the most underrated broadcast teams in the NBA\u201d with \u201ca great cast of rotating sideline reporters.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>7. Memphis Grizzlies (Pete Pranica, Brevin Knight, Rob Fischer): 2.76<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Memphis_Pete-Pranica_Brevin-Knight.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-882614\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Memphis_Pete-Pranica_Brevin-Knight.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"812\" height=\"496\"\/><\/a>Credit: Memphis Grizzlies<\/p>\n<p>Most common grade: A\u00a0(34.1% of votes)<br \/>Percentage of A\/B\/C grades: 83%<br \/>2024-25 Ranking: 19th<br \/>2023-24 Ranking: 7th<\/p>\n<p>The first broadcast to show up in the rankings with A as its most common grade, the Grizzlies crew continued its bounce around the rankings, jumping back into the top ten a year after a precipitous fall. Commenters described Pranica and Knight as the \u201cplatonic ideal\u201d of local announcers. They were praised for doing their homework on opponents and reacting with genuine awe to great plays, regardless of which team makes them. Knight received several shoutouts and was referred to as \u201cone of the most underrated analysts in NBA broadcasting.\u201d\u00a0As one fan put it, \u201cHow these three made this team even semi-watchable is a miracle.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>6. Portland Trail Blazers (Kevin Calabro, Jason Benetti, Lamar Hurd, Evan Turner, Steve Smith, Brooke Olzendam): 2.82<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thecomeback.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2026\/05\/Portland_Kevin-Calabro_LamarHurd.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-882629\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Portland_Kevin-Calabro_LamarHurd-1024x560.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"832\" height=\"455\"  \/><\/a>Credit: Rip City TV Network<\/p>\n<p>Most common grade: B\u00a0(36.6% of votes)<br \/>Percentage of A\/B\/C grades: 87.5%<br \/>2024-25 Ranking: 4th<br \/>2023-24 Ranking: 12th<\/p>\n<p>Considered a \u201cpowerhouse\u201d booth, Portland\u2019s broadcast continues to be ranked among the top in the league. Between\u00a0Calabro\u2019s \u201clegendary pipes\u201d and\u00a0Benetti\u2019s \u201cwit,\u201d the Blazers feature \u201cnational-caliber PxP voices.\u201d The \u201csecret sauce,\u201d however, is\u00a0Hurd, who graders frequently cite as the most underrated analyst in the league. The crew\u2019s energy is \u201cchaotic-good,\u201d especially when Evan Turner makes an appearance.<\/p>\n<p>5. Charlotte Hornets (Eric Collins, Sam Farber, Dell Curry, Terrence Oglesby, Shannon Spake): 2.82<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thecomeback.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2026\/05\/Charlotte_EricCollins_DellCurry.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-882623\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Charlotte_EricCollins_DellCurry-1024x543.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"832\" height=\"441\"  \/><\/a>Credit: FanDuel Sports Network Southeast<\/p>\n<p>Most common grade: A (39.2% of votes)<br \/>Percentage of A\/B\/C grades: 86.4%<br \/>2024-25 Ranking: 5th<br \/>2023-24 Ranking: 5th<\/p>\n<p>A third consecutive year at No. 5 for what is considered one of the best local broadcasts around the league. It starts with Collins, who is \u201c1-of-1.\u201d You either love his \u201cunmatched enthusiasm\u201d and \u201cHum Diddly Dee\u201d calls, or you find him \u201ctoo loud\u201d for a random game against the Wizards. \u201cI would listen to Eric Collins call my kids\u2019 t-ball game,\u201d wrote one person. \u201cHis enthusiasm is unmatched.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Curry is the essential \u201cgrounding force\u201d whose calm, technical breakdown of shooting mechanics provides a necessary counterweight to Collins\u2019 \u201clightning.\u201d We\u2019d be remiss if we didn\u2019t add that Spake, Farber, and Oglesby also received kudos. Overall, they\u2019re the \u201conly announcing team that\u2019s occasionally more entertaining than the game itself!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>4. Toronto Raptors (Matt Devlin, Jack Armstrong, Alvin Williams, Kayla Grey, Danielle Michaud): 2.86<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thecomeback.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2026\/05\/Toronto_MattDevlin_JackArmstrong-scaled.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-882631\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Toronto_MattDevlin_JackArmstrong-1024x557.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"832\" height=\"453\"  \/><\/a>Credit: Toronto Raptors<\/p>\n<p>Most common grade: A (40.4% of votes)<br \/>Percentage of A\/B\/C grades: 88.1%<br \/>2024-25 Ranking: 16th<br \/>2023-24 Ranking: 15th<\/p>\n<p>The power-movers of this year\u2019s rankings are the Raptors\u2019 broadcasting crew, which vaulted into the top five after two seasons in the middle of the pack. Armstrong is a \u201cnational treasure\u201d whose high-energy catchphrases define the Raptors\u2019 identity. The consensus is that the broadcast is elite when Jack is on the mic but falls off when he\u2019s not. The number of comments that were simply \u201cJack Armstrong!\u201d was almost too many to count. He and Devlin are \u201ciconic\u201d and \u201cthe best in the business.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Fans would love to see some more improvement from Williams when he\u2019s paired with Devlin. As for the play-by-play voice, he \u201cconsistently delivers an elite-level viewing experience.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>3. Chicago Bulls (Adam Amin, Mark Schanowski, Zach Zaidman, Wayne Randazzo, Connor Onion, Stacey King, K.C. Johnson, Ruthie Polinsky): 2.93<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Chicago_Amin_King.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-882635\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Chicago_Amin_King.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"832\" height=\"447\"  \/><\/a>Credit: Chicago Bulls<\/p>\n<p>Most common grade: B (35.8% of votes)<br \/>Percentage of A\/B\/C grades: 91.6%<br \/>2024-25 Ranking: 3rd<br \/>2023-24 Ranking: 4th<\/p>\n<p>Maintaining its spot in the top three for the second straight season in the Bulls\u2019 broadcasting team. It works out, then, that Amin and King were cited as a \u201ctop-three\u201d duo. Amin was praised for bringing a \u201cnational championship\u201d feel to local games, while King provides the \u201csoul\u201d of the broadcast and \u201cbrings the hot sauce.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Onion received several kudos for his preparation and energy, while Polinsky \u201chas a bright future ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>2. Brooklyn Nets (Ian Eagle, Ryan Ruocco, Noah Eagle, Chris Shearn, Chris Carrino, Justin Shackil, Sarah Kustok, Richard Jefferson, Tim Capstraw, Meghan Triplett): 3.48<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thecomeback.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2026\/05\/Brooklyn_IanEagle_SarahKustok-scaled.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-882820\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Brooklyn_IanEagle_SarahKustok-1024x578.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"832\" height=\"470\"  \/><\/a>Credit: YES<\/p>\n<p>Most common grade: A (67.5% of votes)<br \/>Percentage of A\/B\/C grades: 95%<br \/>2024-25 Ranking: 2nd<br \/>2023-24 Ranking: 2nd<\/p>\n<p>All due respect to every previous local announcing team, but this and the next one are just on another level. Not only did 95% of the graders give the Nets\u2019 broadcasting crew an A, B, or C, but over 67% gave them an A. Less a booth and more of an \u201cAll-Star roster,\u201d Brooklyn has an \u201cembarrassment of riches\u201d when it comes to play-by-play voices. Ian Eagle, Ryan Ruocco, and Noah Eagle could all be the lead announcers for any NBA team. Kustok was universally praised for having the highest basketball IQ in the division.<\/p>\n<p>If there is a debate here, it is about consistency. Some fans find the \u201cturnstyle\u201d rotation jarring, while some longtime fans feel Noah sounds a bit too much like a \u201ctribute act\u201d to his father.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m a lifelong Nets fan,\u201d wrote one fan. \u201c[The announcers are] quite literally the only reason to watch.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>1. New York Knicks (Mike Breen, Kenny Albert, Bill Pidto, Gus Johnson, Tyler Murray, Walt Frazier, Wally Szczerbiak, Steve Novak, Monica McNutt, Alan Hahn): 3.58<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thecomeback.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2026\/05\/New-York-Knicks_MikeBreen_WaltFrazier-scaled.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-882823\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/New-York-Knicks_MikeBreen_WaltFrazier-1024x521.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"832\" height=\"423\"  \/><\/a>Credit: MSG<\/p>\n<p>Most common grade: A (75.8% of votes)<br \/>Percentage of A\/B\/C grades: 95.4%<br \/>2024-25 Ranking: 1st<br \/>2023-24 Ranking: 1st<\/p>\n<p>The New York Knicks broadcasting team isn\u2019t universally beloved, but they\u2019re about as close as you can possibly get. For the third consecutive year, they cruised to the title of the No. 1 local NBA announcers in our rankings. This time, three out of every four of their grades were A\u2019s.<\/p>\n<p>For graders, the duo of Breen and Frazier remains the league\u2019s \u201ccream of the crop\u201d and \u201cgold standard.\u201d Comments centered on their lack of \u201chomerism,\u201d since they are famously critical when the Knicks play poorly. Albert gets some love as well as being a \u201cjack of all trades.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>If there\u2019s a complaint, it\u2019s that there\u2019s a growing \u201cBreen-withdrawal\u201d among fans because of his national duties for ABC\/ESPN, which often leaves the booth to a rotating cast. While\u00a0Hahn and\u00a0McNutt are well-respected, fans are aware that the 81-year-old Frazier\u2019s \u201crhymin\u2019 and stealin\u2019\u201d era is in its twilight and want as much of it as they can get.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSimply the best NBA production,\u201d wrote one fan. \u201cIncluding all of the national platforms.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"We\u2019re in the midst of the playoffs, where we\u2019ll determine which NBA team will be crowned champion. 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