NBA Predictions For the 2012-2013 Season
By Jason McIntyre
East:
1. Miami
2. Boston
3. Indiana
4. Philadelphia
5. Chicago
6. Brooklyn
7. New York
8. Cleveland
9. Atlanta
10. Detroit
11. Milwaukee
12. Toronto
13. Washington
14. Orlando
15. Charlotte
Still can’t believe ESPN the Magazine had the Hawks 2nd in the East. I can see Boston starting slow but finishing strong; love Philadelphia; not sure why I’m so bullish on Rose-less Chicago. Would not be surprised to see the Cavaliers as high as 6th.
West:
1. LA Lakers
2. Oklahoma City
3. LA Clippers
4. San Antonio
5. Denver
6. Memphis
7. Minnesota
8. Utah
9. Golden State
10. New Orleans
11. Dallas
12. Houston
13. Portland
14. Phoenix
15. Sacramento
Tried like hell to wedge the Warriors in the playoffs, but when the Timberwolves get healthy, they’ll be tough to beat. Guessing the Lakers have at least three 10-game winning streaks. Probably think too highly of the Hornets and too lowly of the Blazers.
MVP: LeBron James.
Scoring champ: Kevin Durant.
Conference Finals: Miami over Boston. Lakers over Thunder.
NBA Finals: Lakers over Heat.