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MVP – G Luka Doncic – Dallas Mavericks
Rookie – F Paolo Banchero – Orlando Magic
Coach – JB Bickerstaff – Cleveland Cavaliers
Defensive Player – F O.G. Anunoby – Toronto Raptors
Most Improved – G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – Oklahoma City Thunder
Sixth Man – G Jordan Poole – Golden State Warriors
Executive – Koby Altman – Cleveland Cavaliers
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MVP – G Luka Doncic – Dallas Mavericks
Rookie – C Evan Mobley – Cleveland Cavaliers
Coach – Taylor Jenkins – Memphis Grizzlies
Defensive Player – C Bam Adebayo – Miami Heat
Most Improved – F Andrew Wiggins – Golden State Warriors
Sixth Man – G Tyler Herro – Miami Heat
Executive – Arturas Karnisovas – Chicago Bulls
Playoffs
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MVP – G Luka Doncic – Dallas Mavericks
Rookie – G Anthony Edwards – Minnesota Timberwolves
Coach – Lloyd Pierce – Atlanta Hawks
Defensive Player – C Bam Adebayo – Miami Heat
Most Improved – G Markelle Fultz – Orlando Magic
Sixth Man – F Montrez Harrell – Los Angeles Lakers
Executive – Travis Schlenk – Atlanta Hawks
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1. Milwaukee Bucks
This is as good a time as any for them to finally punch their ticket to the Finals.
2. Indiana Pacers
They have a solid core to be contenders in the East, but having a new head coach could cause some growing pains.
3. Detroit Pistons
Chances are they will be a bottom seeded team in the playoffs, but is that enough for a once proud franchise?
4. Cleveland Cavaliers
If everything goes right they could be a sneaky good team, but that hinges on the health of Kevin Love and the development of Collin Sexton.
5. Chicago Bulls
An identity needs to be established with a new regime taking over from the front office to the bench. Continue reading
Eastern Conference
1. Milwaukee Bucks vs. 8. Orlando Magic
Players to Watch: F Khris Middleton and C Nikola Vucevic
Who Wins: Bucks in 5 games
4. Indiana Pacers vs. 5. Miami Heat
Players to Watch: F Domantas Sabonis and F Bam Adebayo
Who Wins: Pacers in 6 games
3. Boston Celtics vs. 6. Philadelphia 76ers
Players to Watch: F Jayson Tatum and C Joel Embiid
Who Wins: Celtics in 6 games
2. Toronto Raptors vs. 7. Brooklyn Nets
Players to Watch: F Pascal Siakam and G Caris LeVert
Who Wins: Raptors in 5 games
Western Conference
1. Los Angeles Lakers vs. 8. Portland Trail Blazers
Players to Watch: F Anthony Davis and G Damian Lillard
Who Wins: Lakers in 6 games
4. Houston Rockets vs. 5. Oklahoma City Thunder
Players to Watch: G James Harden and G Chris Paul
Who Wins: Rockets in 7 games
3. Denver Nuggets vs. 6. Utah Jazz
Players to Watch: C Nikola Jokic and G Donovan Mitchell
Who Wins: Nuggets in 7 games
2. Los Angeles Clippers vs. 7. Dallas Mavericks
Players to Watch: F Kawhi Leonard and G Luka Doncic
Who Wins: Clippers in 6 games
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