Odds to win 2012 NBA Championship

Atlanta Hawks

Miami Heat are favored to win the NBA title in 2012 after losing the Dallas Mavericks in 2011. Where do odds makers put the Atlanta Hawks?

The Big 3 of Dwyane Wade, LeBron James and Chris Bosh may have just lost in the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks, but odds makers have them as the team most like to win the title in 2012 at 5-2 odds. Willing to put money on it?

Los Angeles Lakers, 11-2: Kobe Bryant has won five titles with the Lakers, last one in 2010.

Chicago Bulls, 6-1: League MVP Derrick Rose led the Bulls to their first Conference Finals since 1998 in 2011.

Oklahoma City Thunder, 8-1: Kevin Durant led the Thunder to their first division title in the 2010-11 season

Dallas Mavericks, 10-1: Dirk Nowitzki led Dallas to their first NBA title in franchise history in 2011.

Boston Celtics, 12-1: Kevin Garnett (5) and Paul Pierce last played in the NBA Finals in 2008.

San Antonio Spurs, 20-1: Tim Duncan and Tony Parker are three-time NBA champs.

Orlando Magic, 22-1: Orlando's success might be tied to whether Dwight Howard returns to Orlando in 2012.

New York Knicks, 28-1: Amar'e Stoudemire got some help in 2011with trade for Carmelo Anthony as for next season ...

Portland Trail Blazers, 30-1: Andre Miller and the Blazers had another early exit in the playoffs in 2011.

Atlanta Hawks, 40-1: Jeff Teague was among the bright spots for Atlanta in the 2010-11 season.

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The Big 3 of Dwyane Wade, LeBron James and Chris Bosh may have just lost in the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks, but odds makers have them as the team most like to win the title in 2012 at 5-2 odds. Willing to put money on it?

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