* – indicates playoffs
MVP – Kawhi Leonard – Spurs
Rookie – Ben Simmons – 76ers
Coach – Tom Thibodeau – Timberwolves
Defensive Player – Kawhi Leonard – Spurs
Most Improved – Blake Griffin – Clippers
Sixth Man – Lou Williams – Clippers
Executive – Sam Presti – Thunder Continue reading
1. Boston Celtics
Adding Gordon Hayward and Kyrie Irving puts them in the same class with Cleveland.
2. Toronto Raptors
It’s business as usual for the lone Canadian franchise.
3. Philadelphia 76ers
Time to see all their top tier talent make a playoff appearance.
4. New York Knicks
The era of Kristaps Porzingis has begun.
5. Brooklyn Nets
It’s a better roster, but it will be another transition year in Brooklyn. Continue reading
Eastern Conference
1. Boston Celtics vs. 2. Cleveland Cavaliers
Players to Watch: G Isaiah Thomas and F LeBron James
Who Wins: Cavaliers in 6 games
Western Conference
1. Golden State Warriors vs. 2. San Antonio Spurs
Players to Watch: F Draymond Green and F Kawhi Leonard
Who Wins: Warriors in 6 games
Eastern Conference
1. Boston Celtics vs. 4. Washington Wizards
Players to Watch: G Isaiah Thomas and G John Wall
Who Wins: Celtics in 7 games
2. Cleveland Cavaliers vs. 3. Toronto Raptors
Players to Watch: F LeBron James and F DeMar DeRozan
Who Wins: Cavaliers in 6 games
Western Conference
1. Golden State Warriors vs. 5. Utah Jazz
Players to Watch: F Kevin Durant and F Joe Johnson
Who Wins: Warriors in 5 games
2. San Antonio Spurs vs. 3. Houston Rockets
Players to Watch: F Kawhi Leonard and G James Harden
Who Wins: Spurs in 7 games
Eastern Conference
1. Boston Celtics vs. 8. Chicago Bulls
Players to Watch: G Isaiah Thomas and G Jimmy Butler
Who Wins: Celtics in 5 games
2. Cleveland Cavaliers vs. 7. Indiana Pacers
Players to Watch: G Kyrie Irving and G Paul George
Who Wins: Cavaliers in 6 games
3. Toronto Raptors vs. 6. Milwaukee Bucks
Players to Watch: G Kyle Lowry and F Giannis Antetokounmpo
Who Wins: Raptors in 6 games
4. Washington Wizards vs. 5. Atlanta Hawks
Players to Watch: G John Wall and F Paul Millsap
Who Wins: Wizards in 6 games
Western Conference
1. Golden State Warriors vs. 8. Portland Trail Blazers
Players to Watch: F Draymond Green and G Damian Lillard
Who Wins: Warriors in 5 games
2. San Antonio Spurs vs. 7. Memphis Grizzlies
Players to Watch: F Kawhi Leonard and G Mike Conley
Who Wins: Spurs in 5 games
3. Houston Rockets vs. 6. Oklahoma City Thunder
Players to Watch: G James Harden and G Russell Westbrook
Who Wins: Rockets in 6 games
4. Los Angeles Clippers vs. 5. Utah Jazz
Players to Watch: G Chris Paul and G Gordon Hayward
Who Wins: Clippers in 7 games
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