It’s time for the latest “Mazz’s Tiers”. This week, Mazz gives an updated ranking of NBA Championship contender tiers!
Tier 1
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – APRIL 18: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics defends a shot from Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks during the second quarter of Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs between the Boston Celtics and the Atlanta Hawks at TD Garden on April 18, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Tier 2
DENVER, COLORADO – JANUARY 01: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets puts up a shot against Grant Williams #12 of the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter at Ball Arena on January 01, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
Tier 3
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 17: Davion Mitchell #15 of the Sacramento Kings reacts after dunking the ball on Gary Payton II #8 of the Golden State Warriors during Game Two of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at Golden 1 Center on April 17, 2023 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Tier 4
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – APRIL 19: Xavier Tillman #2 of the Memphis Grizzlies reacts during the second half against the Los Angeles Lakers of Game Two of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at FedExForum on April 16, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. at FedExForum on April 19, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)
Tier 5
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – APRIL 15: Derrick White #9 of the Boston Celtics defends a shot from Dejounte Murray #5 of the Atlanta Hawks during the second half of Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs between the Boston Celtics and the Atlanta Hawks at TD Garden on April 15, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
