ESPN Forecast: Who are the new Finals favorites?

Who will advance to the NBA Finals?

Our ESPN Forecast panel predicts the conference finals.

Note: All predictions were made before Game 5 of each series.

(1) Rockets vs. (2) Warriors

More:

• How the NBA got its groove back

• Warriors irked, but confident ahead of Game 5

• Iguodala (leg) 'better,' still questionable for G5

• Rally is a state of mind as Rockets secure Game 4 win in Oracle

• FiveThirtyEight: Houston Took The Warriors' Best Punch -- And Survived

• Durant laments Game 4 finish, but looks ahead

Game 5: Thursday | 9 p.m. ET, TNT

(2) Celtics vs. (4) Cavaliers

Note: Predictions were made before Game 5

Who will win the Finals?

​Note: Predictions were made before Game 5 of both series

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