X map shows U.S. divided on who to root for in NBA playoffs

There doesn't appear to be a clear fan favorite in the early rounds of this year's NBA playoffs.

A map created by BetOnline.ag based on geotagged X data gathered since the start of the playoffs, including over 130,000 tweets containing official fan hashtags, shows support across the United States is relatively divided among the 16 teams competing in the first round.

The Los Angeles Lakers, who trail the Denver Nuggets 0-2 in their series, are the most popular team with nine states rooting for them in the playoffs. The Nuggets and Boston Celtics are tied for second with six states, followed by the Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder, Indiana Pacers, and Philadelphia 76ers with four states each.

Here are the full results:

Los Angeles Lakers: 9 states
Denver Nuggets: 6 states
Boston Celtics: 6 states
Minnesota Timberwolves: 4 states
Oklahoma City Thunder: 4 states
Indiana Pacers: 4 states
Philadelphia 76ers: 4 states
Phoenix Suns: 2 states
Milwaukee Bucks: 2 states
Cleveland Cavaliers: 2 states
Miami Heat: 2 states
New York Knicks: 2 states
New Orleans Pelicans: 2 states
Dallas Mavericks: 1 state