The first round of the NBA playoffs begins Saturday, kicking off a historically atypical title race with several championship contenders.

The Bucks, who won their first title in five decades in 2021, are the betting favorite to win their second championship in three years.

Multiple teams are in position to break similarly painful droughts, including the 76ers (1983), Suns (never), Nuggets (never), Grizzlies (never) and Clippers (never).

The Warriors could flip a switch and retain their crown.