With the NBA returning tonight, I shall now list my predictions for the season. As I did last season on my old blog, I will not list individual team records for the same reason: Too many things can happen during an NBA season.
As so, now to it…
Eastern Conference
Atlantic
1. Celtics
2. 76ers
3. Raptors
4. Nets
5. Knicks
Central
1. Pistons
2. Cavaliers
3. Bulls
4. Bucks
5. Pacers
Southeast
1. Magic
2. Wizards
3. Heat
4. Hawks
5. Bobcats
Western Conference
Northwest
1. Jazz
2. Trail Blazers
3. Nuggets
4. Timberwolves
5. Thunder (Carpetbaggers)
Southwest
1. Hornets
2. Rockets
3. Spurs
4. Mavericks
5. Grizzlies
Pacific
1. Lakers
2. Suns
3. Warriors
4. Clippers
5. Kings
Playoff teams
East: Celtics, Pistons, Cavaliers, Magic, Wizards, 76ers, Raptors, Heat
West: Lakers, Hornets, Jazz, Rockets, Spurs, Trail Blazers, Suns, Mavericks
East Conference Finals: Celtics over Magic
West Conference Finals: Jazz over lakers
NBA FInals: Utah Jazz over Boston Celtics in 7 games
Yes, I shall admit this is partially a partisan pick on my behalf, since I am a Jazz fan. But, I have a feeling about the team this season. Too many free agents coming up after the season. This season feels like a all or nothing year.
