The Eastern Conference
Atlantic Division:
Toronto
Boston
New York
New Jersey
Philadelphia
The Atlantic Division was the laughing stock of the year last season. This
season will be a whole different story. Toronto and Boston have improved
their teams and are playoff contenders. We might be able to see 3 to 4
Atlantic Division teams in the playoffs this year.
Division Kings: Raptors
Division Queens: New York
Central Division:
Chicago
Cleveland
Detriot
Indiana
Milwaukee
The strongest division last season. All these teams made the playoffs last
year. This year, Indiana may fall out of the playoff picture. Cleveland
has a great chance to overrun the Pistons and win the division. Chicago
got their floor leader in Brandon Roy, but still haven't solved their big
man problem. This may knock them out of the picture.
Division Kings: Cleveland
Division Queens: Indiana
Southeast Division:
Atlanta
Charlotte
Miami
Washington
Orlando
This where you can find the young blood and the future of the NBA.
Atlanta, Charlotte, and Orlando got some significant additions to their
teams this offseason and may have a chance to sneak into the playoffs.
Miami has a gaurenteed top seed in the playoffs with Wade and an
upcoming star in Dorell Wright.
Division Kings: Miami
Division Queens: Charlotte
The Western Conference
Pacific Division:
Golden State
L.A. Clippers
L.A. Lakers
Phoenix
Sacramento
It's going to be a big year for the Pacific Division. Golden State is coming
back from an injury proned season. L.A. teams are up there. Clippers
lost Sam Cassell in the offseason and can affect their winnings this season.
The man-child is back and ready to jam it down on anybody. Phoenix
is going to be a team to look out for. K-Mart went out of business in Denver
but found a home in Sacramento. Sacramento can possibly be the best
defensive team.
Division Kings: Phoenix
Division Queens: Golden State
Northwest Division:
Denver
Minnesota
Portland
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Utah
The Northwest had a terrible showing last season and look like they're
going to have an instant replay this year. Denver downgraded by losing
K-Mart. Minnesota is still in dream world. Portland.... well it's Portland,
no one knows what to expect from them. Utah is the only team that
has a chance to bag a playoff seed.
Division Kings: Utah
Division Queens: Portland
Southwest Division:
Dallas
Houston
Memphis
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New Orleans
The Southwest is hands down the best Division in the league today. Memphis
got a huge boost on the offensive end by aquiring Peja. Houston got the
SG they want. New Orleans did an amazing job at the draft. Dallas and
San Antonio don't need anymore improvements, but San Antonio still finds
a way to get better by drafting Shelden Williams and Dallas adds a young
gun in Shawne Williams.
Division Kings: Dallas
Division Queens: ????
Projected Playoffs:
East:
1. Cleveland
2. Miami
3. Toronto
4. Detriot
5. Milwaukee
6. Boston
7. New Jersey
8. Orlando
West:
1. Dallas
2. Phoenix
3. Utah
4. San Antonio
5. Houston
6. Sacramento
7. Memphis
8. L.A. Lakers