* – 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. 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
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
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