The pieces are in place for this to be a very compelling NBA postseason, with a mix of a new guard as the top seeds in both the East and West while a repeat threat is more than real in Boston and the duo of LeBron James and Luka Doncic try to go on a deep run to a title.

With the NBA playoffs set to tip off this weekend, everyone is trying to predict this year’s champion. Last year, the Boston Celtics won the title dominantly.

Before I end this season’s edition of the Power Rankings, I want to hand out the final grades for the season. I did say fourth-quarter grades were coming, so don’t be surprised. I will add that the fourth quarter of the NBA season tends to be the silliest.

The last two NBA playoff spots are up for grabs on Friday as the NBA Play-In Tournament concludes. If you’re looking to get some quick action on the games, the first-basket market is a great opportunity.