2015 NBA Playoffs Preview

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

NBA Finals and Awards Projections

* – 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 →

Atlantic Division

1. Toronto Raptors

Valanciunas and Lowry need to take Toronto to the next step as contenders.

2. Brooklyn Nets

Having a stable head coach should solidify things for the Nets.

3. New York Knicks

Phil Jackson has a plan and it starts with building a team around Carmelo.

4. Boston Celtics

Questions are surrounding the future of Rajon Rondo.

5. Philadelphia 76ers

It will be another tanking season. Continue reading →

NBA Semifinals Preview

Eastern Conference

5. Washington Wizards vs. 1. Indiana Pacers

Players to Watch: F Nene Wizards and C Roy Hibbert Pacers

Who Wins: Pacers in 6 games

6. Brooklyn Nets vs. 2. Miami Heat

Players to Watch: F Joe Johnson Nets and F LeBron James Heat

Who Wins: Heat in 6 games

Western Conference

5. Portland Trail Blazers vs. 1. San Antonio Spurs

Players to Watch: G Damian Lillard Trail Blazers and G Tony Parker Spurs

Who Wins: Spurs in 7 games

3. Los Angeles Clippers vs. 2. Oklahoma City Thunder

Players to Watch: F Blake Griffin Clippers and F Kevin Durant Thunder

Who Wins: Clippers in 7 games

2014 NBA Playoffs Preview

Eastern Conference

1. Indiana Pacers vs. 8. Atlanta Hawks

Players to Watch: F Paul George Pacers and F Paul Millsap Hawks

Who Wins: Pacers in 5 games

2. Miami Heat vs. 7. Charlotte Bobcats

Players to Watch: F LeBron James Heat and C Al Jefferson Bobcats

Who Wins: Heat in 5 games

3. Toronto Raptors vs. 6. Brooklyn Nets

Players to Watch: G Kyle Lowry Raptors and G Joe Johnson Nets

Who Wins: Nets in 7 games

4. Chicago Bulls vs. 5. Washington Wizards

Players to Watch: C Joakim Noah Bulls and G John Wall Wizards

Who Wins: Bulls in 6 games

Western Conference

1. San Antonio Spurs vs. 8. Dallas Mavericks

Players to Watch: F Kawhi Leonard Spurs and G Monta Ellis Mavericks

Who Wins: Spurs in 5 games

2. Oklahoma City Thunder vs. 7. Memphis Grizzlies

Players to Watch: G Russell Westbrook Thunder and F Zach Randolph Grizzlies

Who Wins: Thunder in 6 games

3. Los Angeles Clippers vs. 6. Golden State Warriors

Players to Watch: F Blake Griffin Clippers and G Stephen Curry Warriors

Who Wins: Clippers in 7 games

4. Houston Rockets vs. 5. Portland Trail Blazers

Players to Watch: G James Harden Rockets and G Damian Lillard Trail Blazers

Who Wins: Rockets in 6 games