My NBA Predictions for 2008-09

Question

Go ahead and criticize me for this, but this is what I think will be the NBA standings for the 2008-09 NBA Season.

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Atlantic Division

Boston Celtics

Philadelphia 76ers

Toronto Raptors

New York Knicks

New Jersey Nets

Central Division

Detroit Pistons

Cleveland Cavaliers

Milwaukee Bucks

Chicago Bulls

Indiana Pacers

Southeast Division

Orlando Magic

Atlanta Hawks

Washington Wizards

Miami Heat

Charlotte Bobcats

PLAYOFFS

1) Boston

2) Orlando

3) Detroit

4) Philadelphia

5) Cleveland

6) Atlanta

7) Toronto

8) Washington

9) Milwaukee

10) Chicago

11) Miami

12) New York

13) New Jersey

14) Charlotte

15) Indiana

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Northwest Division

Utah Jazz

Portland Trail Blazers

Denver Nuggets

Minnesota Timberwolves

Oklahoma City

Pacific Division

Los Angeles Lakers

Phoenix Suns

Los Angeles Clippers

Golden State Warriors

Sacramento Kings

Southwest Division

New Orleans Hornets

San Antonio Spurs

Houston Rockets

Dallas Mavericks

Memphis Grizzlies

PLAYOFFS

1) L.A. Lakers

2) New Orleans

3) Utah

4) San Antonio

5) Houston

6) Phoenix

7) Portland

8) Dallas

9) L.A. Clippers

10) Denver

11) Golden State

12) Minnesota

13) Memphis

14) Sacramento

15) Oklahoma City

I could be wrong, but this is MY prediction for next year.

Please tell me what YOU think, or if you would like to add something. (Criticism is allowed).

Answer 1

the miami heat wont make the playoffs

YOU ARE ON CRACK

Answer 2

I agree just one thing Clippers over Portland

Answer 3

we don't care about ur thoughts. keep them to urself

Answer 4

i'm sorry...u have the Raptors after the HAWKS???....LOOL..you're in for a suprise my friend..their 1 of the top 3 teams in the east if they're health, my man.

Answer 5

its ok you have the bulls rated too low but the jazz are number 1

Answer 6

First off Froze491, i think you must be on crack considering he doesn't have Miami making the playoffs? He has them 11th. 8 teams make the playoffs in each division bud.

I will analyze your picks by division.

Eastern- Atlantic

I definately agree with Boston. I like the bold prediction on the 76ers to get second in the division. They proved their skill against the Pistons in the playoffs. When Iverson left, the team took a huge blow, but every year since they have continued to improve. I do think that the Nets will finish 4th in front of the Knicks though.

Eastern- Central

I agree with Detroit and Cleveland as the top two. I like the Bulls to get third in the division though. With as young as they are, they should continue improving as they get more and more years of experience in the league.

Eastern- Southeast

I agree with everything in this division. Orlando had a breakout season, Atlanta is now showing they are finally ready to compete, and Washington always finds a way to get into the playoffs in the east. This will be a good division next year: Miami will do better with Beasley (as long as they didn't have as many injuries as they had last year) and Charlotte continues to improve since they became a new franchise.

Western- Northwest

Once again, I agree with everything in this division. Utah will win the division easily. I really like the Portland team next year, it will be a close race between them and Denver for 2nd place. Minnesota should be slightly better, but don't expect too much out of OKC.

Western- Pacific

Dang, we are seeing eye to eye. Agree with everything again. I think Lakers win easily. The Suns will not have an easy road to 2nd place, the Clips are going to be a much improved team next year with the offseason they had. I do think that the Suns will finish slightly ahead of the Clippers followed by the Warriors finishing slightly ahead of the Kings.

Western- Southwest

I agree with the Hornest finishing first in the division next year again. Both them and the Spurs will have good seasons again, but Chris Paul and David West are just entering their prime as Manu Ginobli and Tim Duncan are getting older. However, I think that Dallas will finish slightly ahead of the Rockets. That is another good division.

Eastern Playoffs

1) Agree with Boston, they will be just as good if not better next year.

2) I like Detroit being the two seed again next year. They are always good (even though I don't like them). Their bench is getting stronger as their starters are not yet slowing down.

3) Orlando- Dwight is a monster and Hedo symbolizes their team with his most improved player award. The Magic are continuing to improve.

4) Cleveland

5) Philadelphia- not much difference between a 4 and a 5 seed, but I do think that the Cavs will have a little better record than Philly.

I agree with your 6th, 7th, and 8th picks being Atlanta, Toronto, and Washinigton.

Top three teams not making playoffs: Chicago, Milwaukee, Miami

Western Playoffs

1) Expect the Lakers to be even better than they were last year with Bynum healthy.

2) Hornets- This is the definition of a team. Chris Paul is a great point guard and leader that gets all of his teammates involved and he improves the play of everyone around him.

3) Spurs- The veteran big three of Parker, Ginobli, and Duncan still have the slight advantage over the improving Jazz.

4) Jazz- D-Will makes his teammates better as well

5) Mavs- Last year was an off year, expect them to bounce back a little under the leadership of Dirk and the other starters. The new style of play with a new coach also throws a team off, so as they become more comfortable, they better they will get.

6) Suns- Look for the Suns to have about the same amount of success they had last year. With Marion gone, I don't see them being as competitive as they were in the past for awhile.

7) Rockets- Don't expect a 22 game winning streak at the end of the season again next year to excell the Rockets a couple seeds. But with Yao healthy and the addition of Artest, they will still be a playoff team, maybe even the 6 seed in front of the Suns.

8) Trailblazers- The outlook is good for next year with the offseason moves made.

Top three teams not making playoffs: Clippers, Nuggets, Warriors

Overall we have pretty similar opinions!

Wow I wrote more than I expected too...

Answer 7

i truly agree i think this is my opinion also i like it anyways i want the celtics to lose though lol and you will never know what happens like the rockets can win the finals lol