1. Boston Celtics
The favorites to win the East, they’ll have some competition in their own division.
2. Philadelphia 76ers
The ‘process’ is starting to become perennial contenders.
3. Toronto Raptors
A new coach is in place with a budding star in Kawhi Leonard.
4. New York Knicks
The best course is to keep Porzingis out for this year and become instant contenders next year.
5. Brooklyn Nets
Terrible trades in years past have kept them at the bottom of the talent pool. Continue reading
This team is just too damn good. That’s not a knock on them for the way they play or how this team was put together. It’s how the NBA operates these days.
You will need to either play perfect basketball every single time you play the Golden State Warriors or you will have to put together a ‘super team’ of your own. Continue reading
4. Cleveland Cavaliers vs. 2. Golden State Warriors
I tried to warn you at the beginning of the season that this was likely to happen for a fourth consecutive year. Continue reading
Eastern Conference
2. Boston Celtics vs. 4. Cleveland Cavaliers
Players to Watch: F Jaylen Brown and F LeBron James
Who Wins: Cavaliers in 7 games
Western Conference
1. Houston Rockets vs. 2. Golden State Warriors
Players to Watch: G Chris Paul and F Draymond Green
Who Wins: Warriors in 6 games
Eastern Conference
1. Toronto Raptors vs. 4. Cleveland Cavaliers
Players to Watch: G DeMar DeRozan and F LeBron James
Who Wins: Cavaliers in 6 games
2. Boston Celtics vs. 3. Philadelphia 76ers
Players to Watch: G Terry Rozier and C Joel Embiid
Who Wins: Celtics in 6 games
Western Conference
1. Houston Rockets vs. 5. Utah Jazz
Players to Watch: G James Harden and G Donovan Mitchell
Who Wins: Rockets in 6 games
2. Golden State Warriors vs. 6. New Orleans Pelicans
Players to Watch: G Klay Thompson and G Rajon Rondo
Who Wins: Warriors in 6 games
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