Northwest Division

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1. Oklahoma City Thunder

Even with the loss of Kevin Durant, the Thunder are still a solid team with Westbrook.

2. Portland Trail Blazers

This will be an interesting year for them to possibly pass OKC for the division.

3. Utah Jazz

They made some strides last year. Time to see if they can punch it with a playoff berth.

4. Minnesota Timberwolves

Of all the teams to watch, this one will be at the top of the list.

5. Denver Nuggets

They have a solid rotation, but they are in a stacked conference. Continue reading

NBA Conference Finals Preview

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Eastern Conference

1. Cleveland Cavaliers vs. 2. Toronto Raptors

Players to Watch: G Kyrie Irving and G Kyle Lowry

Who Wins: Cavaliers in 5 games

Western Conference

1. Golden State Warriors vs. 3. Oklahoma City Thunder

Players to Watch: G Klay Thompson and G Russell Westbrook

Who Wins: Warriors in 6 games

NBA Semifinals Preview

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Eastern Conference

1. Cleveland Cavaliers vs. 4. Atlanta Hawks

Players to Watch: G Kyrie Irving and F Paul Millsap

Who Wins: Cavaliers in 6 games

3. Miami Heat vs. 2. Toronto Raptors

Players to Watch: G Goran Dragic and G DeMar DeRozan

Who Wins: Raptors in 6 games

Western Conference

1. Golden State Warriors vs. 5 Portland Trail Blazers

Players to Watch: G Klay Thompson and G C.J. McCollum

Who Wins: Warriors in 5 games

2. San Antonio Spurs vs. 3. Oklahoma City Thunder

Players to Watch: F LaMarcus Aldridge and G Russell Westbrook

Who Wins: Spurs in 6 games

2016 NBA Playoffs Preview

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Eastern Conference

1. Cleveland Cavaliers vs. 8. Detroit Pistons

Players to Watch: G Kyrie Irving and G Reggie Jackson

Who Wins: Cavaliers in 5 games

2. Toronto Raptors vs. 7. Indiana Pacers

Players to Watch: G DeMar DeRozan and F Paul George

Who Wins: Raptors in 6 games

3. Miami Heat vs. 6. Charlotte Hornets

Players to Watch: C Hassan Whiteside and G Kemba Walker

Who Wins: Hornets in 7 games

4. Atlanta Hawks vs. 5. Boston Celtics

Players to Watch: F Al Horford and G Isaiah Thomas

Who Wins: Hawks in 7 games

Western Conference

1. Golden State Warriors vs. 8. Houston Rockets

Players to Watch: F Draymond Green and C Dwight Howard

Who Wins: Warriors in 4 games

2. San Antonio Spurs vs. 7. Memphis Grizzlies

Players to Watch: F Kawhi Leonard and F Zach Randolph

Who Wins: Spurs in 5 games

3. Oklahoma City Thunder vs. 6. Dallas Mavericks

Players to Watch: F Kevin Durant and F Dirk Nowitzki

Who Wins: Thunder in 6 games

4. Los Angeles Clippers vs. 5. Portland Trail Blazers

Players to Watch: G Chris Paul and G Damian Lillard

Who Wins: Clippers in 7 games

NBA Finals and Award Projections

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MVP – Anthony Davis – Pelicans

Rookie – Jahlil Okafor – 76ers

Coach – Fred Hoiberg – Bulls

Defensive Player – DeAndre Jordan – Clippers

Most Improved – Paul George – Pacers

Sixth Man – Nikola Mirotic – Bulls

Executive – R.C. Buford – Spurs

Playoffs Continue reading