Top-10 NBA Teams Playoffs Edition 2022

The NBA’s Top-10 teams are heading into the 2022 NBA Playoffs.

Author:
Dr. Carla Antoine and Sam Lucio
Apr 10, 2022 6:30 PM EDT

In this story:

New Orleans Pelicans

Toronto Raptors

Denver Nuggets

Phoenix Suns

Memphis Grizzlies

Milwaukee Bucks

Miami Heat

Boston Celtics

Philadelphia 76ers

Golden State Warriors

Dallas Mavericks

The Pelicans Scoop's Top-10 NBA teams are heading into the 2022 NBA Playoffs. Will the Suns and Bucks have a rematch of last year's championship series? Or, will the Heat and upstart Grizzlies make a run at the title?

Here are the Top 10 NBA Teams for the 2022 NBA Playoffs:

TOP-10 NBA TEAMS (PLAYOFFS EDITION)

The Pelicans Scoop ranks the top-ten teams in the NBA ahead of the playoffs.

1. Phoenix Suns

The Phoenix Suns put a lot of distance between themselves and every other team during the regular season on their way to the best record in the NBA this year. Last year, the Suns surprised everybody by making it all the way to the Finals but they ultimately came up short.

In 2021-22, Phoenix looks more poised and even better. Watch out for their rock-solid team chemistry and Monty Williams’ basketball mind as they look to make another deep playoff run.

9. Denver Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets are the 6th seed in the Western Conference and have been led by the reigning MVP, Nikola Jokic. Jokic has put together a historic season as he became the first player to reach 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds and 500 assists in a single season. Denver will continue to need Jokic to lead them through the playoffs with their second star Jamal Murray still out with an ACL injury.

Apr 8, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Thaddeus Young (21) drives to the basket as Houston Rockets forward Kenyon Martin Jr. (6) defends during the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

10. Toronto Raptors

The Toronto Raptors have put together a nice bounce-back season to make the playoffs after being one of the league’s worst teams last year. The Raptors are a well-rounded team but rookie Scottie Barnes has been especially fantastic as he has done a little bit of everything for the team. Toronto could also have a distinct advantage against other playoff teams due to the fact that players must be vaccinated to play in Toronto.