The NBA is back! If the regular season is anything like the off-season, we are in for a real treat. This season is going to be fun with all the player movement over the summer.
Now on to the predictions:
Atlantic Division:
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Central Division:
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Southeast Division:
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Northwest Division:
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Pacific Division:
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Southwest Division:
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Playoffs:
Eastern Conference:
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Western Conference:
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Eastern Conference Finals: 76ers over Bucks
Western Conference Finals: Clippers over Lakers
NBA Finals: Clippers over 76ers
Awards:
MVP: Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Rookie of the Year: With Zion being injured, I’m going with his teammate, Nikeil Alexander-Walker (Pelicans)
Coach of the Year: Doc Rivers (Clippers)
Defensive Player of the Year: Joel Embiid (76ers)
Sixth Man of the Year: Lou Williams (Clippers)
Most Improved: Lonzo Ball (Pelicans)
Executive of the Year: Jerry West (Clippers)
Hot Take: The Pelicans will be in the race for a playoff spot during the last week of the season.