* – 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. Washington Wizards
This is their time to build on the success of last season.
2. Charlotte Hornets
Being the Hornets again means the expectation of instant success.
3. Miami Heat
They’re still a solid team, but they still have issues in the paint.
4. Atlanta Hawks
Health is critical for them getting into the playoffs.
5. Orlando Magic
With Oladipo and now Aaron Gordon the Magic’s future should be brighter. 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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