These 8 Underrated Players Hold the Power to Shake Up the NBA Playoffs from Day One
X-Factors in NBA Playoffs: Western Conference
No. 1 Oklahoma City Thunder (64-18) vs. No. 8 Phoenix Suns (45-37)/Golden State Warriors (37-45)
X-Factor: Jalen Williams, Thunder
Let’s be real: It’s very unlikely OKC gets upset in the first round (our prediction model says about a 10.2% chance).
What you really need to pay attention to is Williams’ status. After being the Thunder’s second-best player during their NBA championship run last season, the 6-5 small forward has struggled to stay healthy this season, appearing in just 33 games. His scoring and efficiency are also well below his marks from the last two seasons.



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