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Who is the favorite for MVP and the major NBA awards? Who is winning the Finals: the Golden State Warriors or the field?

We polled the ESPN Forecast panel of experts for their votes halfway through the season.

Who is most likely to win MVP?

MVP is quickly becoming a two-player race between Giannis Antetokounmpo and James Harden. Our panel gives Antetokounmpo the slight edge for now, but Harden has a chance to build his case if he keeps the Houston Rockets afloat with starting center Clint Capela out four to six weeks.

Forecast results Player Team Points* 1st-Place (%) 1. Giannis Antetokounmpo MIL 172 54.5 2. James Harden HOU 166 45.5 3. LeBron James LAL 19 0 4. Kawhi Leonard TOR 15 0 5. Stephen Curry GSW 6 0 *Weighted for first, second and third choice

Others receiving votes: Anthony Davis, Kevin Durant, Joel Embiid, Paul George, Nikola Jokic

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Who is most likely to win Rookie of the Year?

Yeah, this one looks like it's over. The only question now is whether Luka Doncic's incredible rookie season will earn him a spot in the All-Star Game.

Forecast results Player Team Votes (%) 1. Luka Doncic DAL 97.7 2. Deandre Ayton PHX 2.3

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Who is most likely to win Sixth Man Of the Year?

Lou Williams is a slight favorite to claim his third career Sixth Man Award, though this should remain a close race throughout the second half of the season. Derrick Rose, Domantas Sabonis and Spencer Dinwiddie all have time to make cases while thriving on competitive teams.

Forecast results Player Team Votes (%) 1. Lou Williams LAC 25.0 2. Derrick Rose MIN 22.7 3. Domantas Sabonis IND 20.5 4. Spencer Dinwiddie BKN 13.6 5. Montrezl Harrell LAC 6.8 6. Dennis Schroder OKC 4.5

Others receiving votes: Gordon Hayward, Terrence Ross, Marcus Smart

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Who is most likely to win Defensive Player of the Year?

This is an abnormally deep DPOY race. Usually a clear contender or two emerges early on, but any of these five players could end up taking it. ESPN's real plus-minus (RPM) gives Rudy Gobert the edge among this group, but Paul George has the benefit of providing rare, elite defense on the wing.

Forecast results Player Team Votes (%) 1. Paul George OKC 31.8 2. Rudy Gobert UTA 25.0 T-3. Anthony Davis NOP 15.9 T-3. Kawhi Leonard TOR 15.9 5. Joel Embiid PHI 11.4

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Who is most likely to win Most Improved Player?

Pascal Siakam is having a breakout third season on the league-leading Toronto Raptors. The Raptors are 12.8 points per 100 possessions better when he's on the court as compared to when he sits, and he's up to No. 24 in RPM. There's a long list of strong MIP candidates. They're all chasing Siakam.

Forecast results Player Team Votes (%) 1. Pascal Siakam TOR 27.3 2. De'Aaron Fox SAC 11.4 3. Montrezl Harrell LAC 9.1 4. Derrick Rose MIN 6.8 T-5. Jamal Murray DEN 4.5 T-5. Zach LaVine CHI 4.5 T-5. Julius Randle NOP 4.5 T-5. Buddy Hield SAC 4.5 T-5. Nikola Vucevic ORL 4.5

Others receiving votes: Bradley Beal, Joel Embiid, Danny Green, Nikola Jokic, Kyle Kuzma, JaVale McGee, Monte Morris, Domantas Sabonis, Kemba Walker, Justise Winslow

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Who is most likely to win Coach of the Year?

The Milwaukee Bucks have the best point differential in the NBA, a remarkable feat considering they were merely average last season and returned mostly the same roster. Head coach Mike Budenholzer has helped develop a top-5 offense and defense around Antetokounmpo. Budenholzer's new system is working wonders. In a deep season for impressive coaching jobs, Budenholzer stands out.

Forecast results COY Team Votes (%) 1. Mike Budenholzer MIL 52.3 2. Mike Malone DEN 22.7 T-3. Gregg Popovich SAS 6.8 T-3. Nate McMillan IND 6.8 5. Nick Nurse TOR 4.5

Others receiving votes: Doc Rivers, Terry Stotts, Luke Walton

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Who are the most likely Eastern Conference champions?

The East was declared wide-open when LeBron James headed to L.A., and our panel likes Toronto to take the crown. The Raptors likely have the fewest weaknesses among these contenders. Milwaukee is unproven in the playoffs, while Boston and Philly have dealt with some drama so far.

Forecast results East Champs Points* 1st-Place (%) 1. Toronto Raptors 78 79.5 2. Milwaukee Bucks 25 11.4 3. Boston Celtics 24 9.1 4. Philadelphia 76ers 5 0.0 Weighted for first and second choice

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Who are the most likely Western Conference champions?

Yep, it's the Warriors. But who are they going to face in the West finals? No clear No. 2 has emerged. The Feb. 7 trade deadline could have a significant impact on the cluster of teams trying to knock off the champs.

Forecast results West Champs Points* 1st-Place (%) 1. Golden State Warriors 87 97.7 2. Houston Rockets 15 2.3 3. Oklahoma City Thunder 14 0.0 4. Denver Nuggets 10 0.0 5. Los Angeles Lakers 5 0.0 Weighted for first and second choice

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Who is most likely to win the NBA Finals?

Projection systems are split on just how strong Golden State's title chances are. FiveThirtyEight gives the Warriors a 55 percent chance to win it all -- No. 2 Toronto is only at 15 percent -- while ESPN's Basketball Power Index pegs the defending champs at just 15.7 percent likely to repeat, trailing Milwaukee (29.8 percent).

Forecast results NBA Champs Points* 1st-Place (%) 1. Golden State Warriors 83 90.9 2. Toronto Raptors 31 4.5 T-3. Houston Rockets 6 2.3 T-3. Boston Celtics 6 0.0 5. Milwaukee Bucks 4 2.3 6. Los Angeles Lakers 2 0.0 Weighted for first and second choice

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Warriors vs. the field: Who are you taking to win it all?

This is the first time since Kevin Durant joined Golden State that this feels like a real debate. Our panel is still favoring the Warriors over the collective field of NBA teams, but their grasp is a little weaker than usual.

Forecast results Pick Votes (%) Warriors 77.3 The field 22.7

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