New Headline: Global Fans Rally Behind OKC and Lakers in NBA PickEm Challenge as Curry and Butler Shine in Game 1

With standout performances from Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler, the Golden State Warriors thwart Houston’s attempt at a comeback, clinching victory in Game 1.

Join the excitement by selecting the winning teams for each round, alongside predicting the number of games each series will span, aiming to navigate through and create a flawless bracket!

There’s still an opportunity to participate, so be sure to submit your choices now for the NBA Pick’Em Bracket Challenge.

With approximately 400,000 bracket entries logged globally and the initial games completed, there are intriguing trends emerging from the NBA playoffs fan predictions.

**France:** 47% believe the Thunder will reach the NBA Finals: French fans are rallying behind the Thunder, showing strong support for OKC to emerge victorious in the Western Conference.

**Great Britain:** 42% predict the Thunder to make it to the NBA Finals: The UK mirrors France’s confidence, expecting the Thunder’s regular season stars to progress past the West.

**Brazil:**

**Canada:** 29% favor the Thunder to secure the NBA Finals. Canadians are backing their homegrown MVP contender, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and his Oklahoma City Thunder to not only escape the West but also capture the championship.

**Mexico:** 29% side with the Lakers for the NBA Finals win.

**Japan:** 29% also predict the Lakers to clinch the NBA Finals: The majority in Japan is placing their trust in the Lakers to succeed.

**Germany:**

**Turkey:** 46% anticipate the Rockets defeating the Warriors in the First Round. The home nation of Alperen Sengun shows the highest level of faith in this Rockets team to progress to the Conference Semifinals.

**Philippines:**

**Italy:** 92% expect the Lakers to triumph over the Timberwolves in Round 1. Italians remain unfazed by the Game 1 setback, fully confident in the Lakers moving forward.

**Israel:**

**Spain:** 87% are convinced the Knicks will surpass the Pistons in the First Round: Spanish fans have no doubt in the Knicks’ ability to advance.