1. Oklahoma City Thunder
They need a lot of help from some unlikely sources.
2. Portland Trail Blazers
A solid rotation that will challenge the Thunder.
3. Denver Nuggets
Their depth is unmatched, but will it all mesh?
4. Minnesota Timberwolves
With a reboot in order they have a great future ahead.
5. Utah Jazz
A new coaching staff will look to build a contender in the next 2 years. Continue reading
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
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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