1. Cleveland Cavaliers
A lot of money was spent to get a championship in Cleveland.
2. Chicago Bulls
With an offensive minded head coach, maybe the Bulls go on an upswing.
3. Milwaukee Bucks
The roster is incredibly deep to compete in the top tier of the conference.
4. Indiana Pacers
The only reason to watch them is to see how Paul George does.
5. Detroit Pistons
This is Stan Van Gundy’s team and he’ll have to make the most out of it. Continue reading
Eastern Conference
1. Atlanta Hawks vs. 5. Washington Wizards
Players to Watch: F Al Horford and G Bradley Beal
Who Wins: Wizards in 6 games
2. Cleveland Cavaliers vs. 3. Chicago Bulls
Players to Watch: G Kyrie Irving and G Derrick Rose
Who Wins: Cavaliers in 6 games
Western Conference
1. Golden State Warriors vs. 5. Memphis Grizzlies
Players to Watch: F Draymond Green and F Zach Randolph
Who Wins: Warriors in 7 games
2. Houston Rockets vs. 3. Los Angeles Clippers
Players to Watch: G James Harden and C DeAndre Jordan
Who Wins: Clippers in 6 games
Eastern Conference
1. Atlanta Hawks vs. 8. Brooklyn Nets
Players to Watch: G Jeff Teague and G Deron Williams
Who Wins: Hawks in 5 games
2. Cleveland Cavaliers vs. 7. Boston Celtics
Players to Watch: F Kevin Love and G Isaiah Thomas
Who Wins: Cavaliers in 5 games
3. Chicago Bulls vs. 6. Milwaukee Bucks
Players to Watch: G Derrick Rose and F Giannis Antetokounmpo
Who Wins: Bulls in 6 games
4. Toronto Raptors vs. 5. Washington Wizards
Players to Watch: G Kyle Lowry and G John Wall
Who Wins: Raptors in 7 games
Western Conference
1. Golden State Warriors vs. 8. New Orleans Pelicans
Players to Watch: G Klay Thompson and F Anthony Davis
Who Wins: Warriors in 5 games
2. Houston Rockets vs. 7. Dallas Mavericks
Players to Watch: C Dwight Howard and F Dirk Nowitzki
Who Wins: Rockets in 6 games
3. Los Angeles Clippers vs. 6. San Antonio Spurs
Players to Watch: F Blake Griffin and F Kawhi Leonard
Who Wins: Clippers in 7 games
4. Portland Trail Blazers vs. 5. Memphis Grizzlies
Players to Watch: G Damian Lillard and C Marc Gasol
Who Wins: Grizzlies in 6 games
* – indicates playoffs
MVP – Chris Paul – Clippers
Rookie – Jabari Parker – Bucks
Coach – Randy Wittman – Wizards
Defensive Player – Andre Drummond – Pistons
Most Improved – Chris Bosh – Heat
Sixth Man – Isaiah Thomas – Suns
Executive – David Griffin – Cavaliers Continue reading
1. Cleveland Cavaliers
The newest ‘Big 3’ has the talk of titles for the first time ever for the Cavs.
2. Chicago Bulls
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3. Indiana Pacers
Not that Paul George’s absence will help, but there won’t be as many eyes on them this year.
4. Detroit Pistons
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5. Milwaukee Bucks
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