The Rockets-Warriors series could go in either direction, according to our NBA insiders. Here’s who our TNT Sports experts are picking to advance past the first round:

What to know: The two teams faced off last season in the first round, with Indy winning 4-2. The Pacers then made their way to the conference finals, where they lost to Boston. Milwaukee has not made it past the first round in the last two years.

New York Knicks wings Mikal Bridges (2021-22) and OG Anunoby (2022-23) have a pair of All-Defense nods between them, which makes it seem like they'll be able to handle Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham.