2014-15 NBA Predictions Because YNOT

East Standings
1. Cavs
2. Raptors
3. Bulls
4. Hornets
5. Heat
6. Wizards
7. Pistons
8. Hawks
9. Nets
10. Knicks
11. Bucks
12. Magic
13. Celtics
14. Pacers
15. Sixers

West
1. Spurs
2. Clippers
3. Warriors
4. Mavericks
5. Blazers
6. Thunder
7. Grizzlies
8. Suns
9. Rockets
10. Pelicans
11. Nuggets
12. Jazz
13. Kings
14. Wolves
15. Lakers

MVP: Kevin Durant
DPOY: LeBron James
ROY: Jabari Parker
6MOY: Taj Gibson
MIP: Andre Drummond
COY: David Blatt

WCF: Clippers vs Thunder (Spurs repeat curse)
ECF: Cavaliers vs Wizards
NBA Finals: Cavs vs Clips

Durant is not going to be MVP if he's going to miss as many games as he will. Unless you think he will only miss like 10 games or have the greatest 55 games ever by a mile...

I think the storyline will be good enough for him to get it if he can get 55 games in. If he can come in and put up stats like he did last year then he's going to come off as the messiah. I think LeBrons influence will be more defensive and less obvious than it was with the Heat due to the amount of scoring options around him. With that in mind, maybe you default to Blake Griffin, but the vote there maybe gets split between him and Paul. Anthony Davis maybe, but I think the Pelicans need another year to cook.

East:

1. Cavs
2. Raptors
3. Heat
4. Hawks
5. Bulls
6. Wizards
7. Bobcats
8. Pistons
9. Nets
10. Knicks
11. Bucks
12. Pacers
13. Magic
14. Celtics
15. 76ers

West:

1. Spurs
2. Clippers
3. Grizzlies
4. Thunder
5. Mavericks
6. Pelicans
7. Rockets
8. Warriors
9. Blazers
10. Suns
11. Nuggets
12. Timberwolves
13. Jazz
14. Kings
15. Lakers

MVP: LeBron
Real DPotY: Larry Sanders. Media pick: Anthony Davis
Real ROY: Nerlens Noel. Media pick: Jabari Parker
6MOY: Who cares
MIP: Andre Drummond
COY: Joerger

WCF: Thunder over Clippers in 6
ECF: Cavs over Whogivesashittheconferenceishorrible/Raptors in 5
Finals: Cavs over Thunder in 6


I hate predicting the Raptors to make the ECF since DeRozan and Lowry are probably bound for regression, but none of the teams in the East are good other than the Cavs.

Out side of the top 8 it's sorta irrelevant.

East
Cavs
Raptors
Bulls
Wiz
Hawks
Pistons
Heat
Hornets

West:
Clippers
Spurs
GSW
Thunder
Suns
Grizz
Portland
Mavs


MVP: LBJ probably.
DPOY: Marc if he stays healthy. Noah if he stays healthy.
ROY: Jabari gonna get more minutes than wiggins. So Jabari
6MOY: Isiah Thomas.
MIP: DMC.
COY: Hornacek.

WCF: Suns v Spurs
ECF: Raptors v Bulls (and no one watches)
NBA Finals: Bulls v Suns. (ok bulls v spurs seriously).

Larry sanders.cant stay out of trouble/give a fuck long enough to win DPOY.


East standings
1.Bulls/cavs
2.Bulls/cavs
3.Heat
4.Raptors/Hornets
5.Raptors/Hornets
6.Wizards
7.Nets
8.Hawks

West
1.Spurs
2.OKC
3.Warriors/Clippers
4.warriors/clippers
5.Blazers
6.Memphis
7.Dallas
8.Phoenix

Idk i can easily see the Rockets not making the playoffs. That 6-8 seed in the west is usually extremely tight and they havent done shit but give Ariza money.

Some other predictions
-Blake is gonna take another leap this year. His numbers will look even better than Amare's best stretch he had on the Knicks when he was putting up MVP stats.
-Phoenix will be the most fun team to watch this year.
-Russel Westbrook will score 50 points
-Noah and Pau will have plantar fasciitis at the same time
-Knux will have an existential crisis
- Wade will be the best guard in the eastern conference
-Andre Drummond will be ridiculous
-MVP- Lebron(avgerages 26/8/8 on 60% FG)
6th man-Taj Gibson
ROY-Jabari Parker
DPOY-Noah/Marc/LBJ
MIP-idk

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East Standings
1. Bulls
2. Cavs
3. Raptors
4. Wizards
5. Hornets
6. Pistons
7. Heat
8. Hawks
9-15 who cares

West
1. Clippers
2. Spurs
3. GSW
4. OKC
5. Mavs
6. Portland
7. Grizzlies
8. Suns
9 - 15 Rockets and then who cares

Going for a bit more risky picks:
MVP: Griffin (Prediction a regression season from LBJ but he probably wins anyway)
DPOY: Noah (b2b baby)
ROY: Wiggins (Parker/Noel)
6MOY: no idea
MIP: not a clue
COY: Kerr

WCF: Spurs/Clips
ECF: Cavs/Bulls
NBA Finals: Cavs over Clips

East Standings
1. Bulls
2. Cavs
3. Wizards
4. Raptors
5. Hawks
6. Heat
7. Hornets
8. Pistons

West
1. Spurs
2. Clips
3. OKC
4. Griz
5. GSW
6. Mavs
7. Portland
8. Suns


MVP: LeBrom
DPOY: Davis
ROY: Parker
6MOY: ?
MIP: ?
COY: ?

WCF: Spurs over OKC
ECF: Bulls over Cavs
NBA Finals: Spurs over Bulls

Surprised so many people think the suns will make it. More than most forums and nba sites.

I could easily see the same top 8 in the west but different seedings

East Standings
1. Chicago
2. Cleveland
3. Washington
4. Toronto
5. Miami
6. Charlotte
7. Atlanta
8. Detroit
9. New Jersey
10. New York
11. Indiana
12. Boston
13. Orlando
14. Milwaukee
15. LOLKNUX

West
1. Clippers
2. Spurs
3. Thunder
4. Warriors
5. Grizzlies
6. Mavericks
7. Blazers
8. Rockets
9. Hornets
10. Suns
11. Nuggets
12. Wolves
13. Kings
14. Jazz
15. LOLkers

MVP: Paul
DPOY: A.Davis
ROY: Parker
6MOY: Igoudala 8-)
MIP: Drummond (SVG will make him a monster)
COTY: Kerr

WCF: Spurs over Clippers
ECF: Bulls over Wizards
NBA Finals: Spurs over Bulls

Let's see.
East
1. Cleveland
2. Chicago
3. Toronto
4. Washington
5. Charlotte
6. Atlanta
7. New York
8. Miami
9. Detroit
10. New Jersey
11. Indiana
12. Boston
13. Orlando
14. Milwaukee
15. Philly

West
1. Clippers
2. Thunder
3. Spurs
4. Warriors
5. Grizzlies
6. Mavericks
7. Blazers
8. Pelicans
9. Rockets
10. Suns
11. Nuggets
12. Jazz
13. Wolves
14. Kings
15. Lakers

MVP: Lebron
DPOY: M Gasol
ROY: Jabari
6MOY: Isiah Thomas
MIP: Drummond
COY: Bundeholtz (Atlanta coach, not bothering to spellcheck)

WCF: Thunder over Warriors
ECF: Cavs over Bulls
NBA Finals: Thunder over Cavs


Honestly don't know. Cavs can easily win it all. Don't believe Spurs can make 3 straight Finals. Clips too weak at SF to win it all. Warriors could surprise people because I like Kerr. Grizz may be scary. Rockets may be 7/8 but I can see them missing out. Pelicans chosen for fun. Suns will be about same, Blazers worse. Mavs could also move up since injuries will play a part...worried about their D but I like their team minus Monta. Chicago will push for their best seed. Wiz have lots of hopes, feeling like they might disappoint. Thunder winning it all cuz YNOT!?

East
1. Bulls/Cavs
2. Bulls/Cavs
3. Wizards
4. Raptors
5. Hornets
6. Heat
7. Knicks
8. Hawks
9. Nets
10. Pistons
11. Celtics
12. Pacers
13. Magic
14. Bucks
15. 76ers

West
1. Spurs
2. Warriors
3. Thunder
4. Blazers
5. Clippers
6. Mavs
7. Rockets
8. Grizzlies/Suns
9. Grizzlies/Suns
10. Pelicans
11. Nuggets
12. Kings
13. Lakers
14. Wolves
15. Jazz

WFC Spurs over Warriors
ECF Bulls over Cavs
Finals Spurs over Bulls

More injuries amongst West teams. Clippers lose key players.

2016 Finals: Warriors, why not.

East:

1. Cavs

West:

1. Clippers
2. Spurs
3. Rockets
4. Thunder
5. Grizzlies
6. Warriors
7. Mavericks
8. Pelicans
9. Blazers
10. Suns
11. Nuggets
12. Timberwolves
13. Jazz
14. Kings
15. Lakers

MVP: LeBron
DPotY: Anthony Davis (but really Asik)
ROY: Jabari Parker
6MOY: Taj Gibson
MIP: Terrence Jones
COY: Kerr

WCF: Clippers over Thunder in 6
ECF: Cavs in 4
Finals: Cavs over Clippers in 7

Rockets 3rd seed, so much LOL

Rockets 3rd seed, so much LOL

Now that the Thunder might be out of the playoffs..

Rockets 3rd seed, so much LOL

Now that the Thunder might be out of the playoffs..

Has no bearing on a Top 4 seed because division winners get automatically slotted into Top 4, which means 3 of the Top 4 seeds will be accounted for. Since they play in the toughest division, Houston would need to have a better record than two of the three: Spurs, Mavs, and/or Grizzlies. If their record is worse than two of them, there's no way they make a Top 4 seed.

Rockets 3rd seed, so much LOL

Now that the Thunder might be out of the playoffs..

Has no bearing on a Top 4 seed because division winners get automatically slotted into Top 4, which means 3 of the Top 4 seeds will be accounted for. Since they play in the toughest division, Houston would need to have a better record than two of the three: Spurs, Mavs, and/or Grizzlies. If their record is worse than two of them, there's no way they make a Top 4 seed.

I don't see the Mavs having a better record.. And the Spurs might coast into the playoffs..

Rockets 3rd seed, so much LOL

Now that the Thunder might be out of the playoffs..

Has no bearing on a Top 4 seed because division winners get automatically slotted into Top 4, which means 3 of the Top 4 seeds will be accounted for. Since they play in the toughest division, Houston would need to have a better record than two of the three: Spurs, Mavs, and/or Grizzlies. If their record is worse than two of them, there's no way they make a Top 4 seed.

I don't see the Mavs having a better record.. And the Spurs might coast into the playoffs..

Pop knows the importance of HCA throughout the playoffs and they won't be coasting. Mavs are better than Houston this year. Don't let Houston's early cup-cake schedule (their first 4 opponents are like 3-15 or some shit) fool you.

Rockets 3rd seed, so much LOL

Now that the Thunder might be out of the playoffs..

Has no bearing on a Top 4 seed because division winners get automatically slotted into Top 4, which means 3 of the Top 4 seeds will be accounted for. Since they play in the toughest division, Houston would need to have a better record than two of the three: Spurs, Mavs, and/or Grizzlies. If their record is worse than two of them, there's no way they make a Top 4 seed.

I don't see the Mavs having a better record.. And the Spurs might coast into the playoffs..

Pop knows the importance of HCA throughout the playoffs and they won't be coasting. Mavs are better than Houston this year. Don't let Houston's early cup-cake schedule (their first 4 opponents are like 3-15 or some shit) fool you.

Allas? naw..

I think H-town is going to be aiight, they had a cupcake schedule, but they beat the teams they are suppose to early on..

Dallas got a lot better defensively this summer by adding Chandler and Chandler. Houston was an average defensive team last season and not sure if they did anything to improve on that front. Harden is still a terrible defender.

Dallas got a lot better defensively this summer by adding Chandler and Chandler. Houston was an average defensive team last season and not sure if they did anything to improve on that front. Harden is still a terrible defender.

Parson's D is average at best... Ariza is REALLY good on D....You can also hide Harden a bit better because Ariza can cover the 2 or 3.

Dallas got a lot better defensively this summer by adding Chandler and Chandler. Houston was an average defensive team last season and not sure if they did anything to improve on that front. Harden is still a terrible defender.

Chandler parsons is not a good defender......

lol @ literally everyone thinking the Nets will miss the playoffs.

My Thunder winning the West pick looks bad with the entire team injured :(

Should have gone with AD for MVP :(

My Thunder winning the West pick looks bad with the entire team injured :(

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What have I said in the past about your predictions...? :twisted:

My Thunder winning the West pick looks bad with the entire team injured :(

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What have I said in the past about your predictions…? :twisted:

I can't believe I didn't see literally the entire team getting injured after Durant had stayed healthy for his whole career up to this point :(

Dallas got a lot better defensively this summer by adding Chandler and Chandler. Houston was an average defensive team last season and not sure if they did anything to improve on that front. Harden is still a terrible defender.

Worst post ever?

Dallas got a lot better defensively this summer by adding Chandler and Chandler. Houston was an average defensive team last season and not sure if they did anything to improve on that front. Harden is still a terrible defender.

Worst post ever?

Still ahead of anything from Vag

Rockets 3rd seed, so much LOL

Now that the Thunder might be out of the playoffs..

Yeah, thunder might be out but Rockets won't be 3rd. I know they're 5-0 but they've probably played 4 of the 7 or 8 worst teams in the NBA so far. Philly started what, 3-1 last season? Obvious they aren't Philly, but let's not get excited about a hot start. It happens a lot.

Early season stats are always hilarious to look back on. Last year, the Spurs offense was like bottom 7 after 5 or so games. They couldn't do shit. Things even out over the course of an entire season.

Though with the Thunder fucked by injuries, it changes the West a lot. Everyone knows their predictions are based on a team, especially when young, being healthy. No one would put the Thunder top 4 if they knew KD and YNB would miss 2 months at the same time. I think they have no shot at the title, anymore, tbh.

Replacing Samuel Dalembert with Tyson Chandler doesn't improve someone's defense ten-fold now?

Rockets 3rd seed, so much LOL

Now that the Thunder might be out of the playoffs..

Has no bearing on a Top 4 seed because division winners get automatically slotted into Top 4, which means 3 of the Top 4 seeds will be accounted for. Since they play in the toughest division, Houston would need to have a better record than two of the three: Spurs, Mavs, and/or Grizzlies. If their record is worse than two of them, there's no way they make a Top 4 seed.

I don't see the Mavs having a better record.. And the Spurs might coast into the playoffs..

Pop knows the importance of HCA throughout the playoffs and they won't be coasting. Mavs are better than Houston this year. Don't let Houston's early cup-cake schedule (their first 4 opponents are like 3-15 or some shit) fool you.

Allas? naw..

I think H-town is going to be aiight, they had a cupcake schedule, but they beat the teams they are suppose to early on..

What is HCA?

Rockets 3rd seed, so much LOL

Now that the Thunder might be out of the playoffs..

Has no bearing on a Top 4 seed because division winners get automatically slotted into Top 4, which means 3 of the Top 4 seeds will be accounted for. Since they play in the toughest division, Houston would need to have a better record than two of the three: Spurs, Mavs, and/or Grizzlies. If their record is worse than two of them, there's no way they make a Top 4 seed.

I don't see the Mavs having a better record.. And the Spurs might coast into the playoffs..

Pop knows the importance of HCA throughout the playoffs and they won't be coasting. Mavs are better than Houston this year. Don't let Houston's early cup-cake schedule (their first 4 opponents are like 3-15 or some shit) fool you.

Allas? naw..

I think H-town is going to be aiight, they had a cupcake schedule, but they beat the teams they are suppose to early on..

What is HCA?

Home Court Advantage.

Replacing Samuel Dalembert with Tyson Chandler doesn't improve someone's defense ten-fold now?

No.

Tyson is a better defender than Dalembert but let's not pretend like Dalembert is Andrea Bargnani bad

Replacing Samuel Dalembert with Tyson Chandler doesn't improve someone's defense ten-fold now?

No.

Tyson is a better defender than Dalembert but let's not pretend like Dalembert is Andrea Bargnani bad

He might not be that bad defensively. But the fact that he insists on taking shots. Shots he doesn't make at a high percentage. Or good percentage. Makes him similarly valuable. i.e. ship his ass out.

Replacing Samuel Dalembert with Tyson Chandler doesn't improve someone's defense ten-fold now?

No.

Tyson is a better defender than Dalembert but let's not pretend like Dalembert is Andrea Bargnani bad

He might not be that bad defensively. But the fact that he insists on taking shots. Shots he doesn't make at a high percentage. Or good percentage. Makes him similarly valuable. i.e. ship his ass out.

And has ZERO to do with making Allas a better defensive team.

Now if we are talking about better basketball play all around then yeah you have a point. But defensively Dalembert is an average to plus defender of the paint... And an slightly above average rebounder.

Tyson is a plus defender to an all-star defender these days and a good rebounder.

I don't see how swapping the two equates to creating a super D team...

Does adding Tyson and taking away Dalembert make the team better? Without a doubt, no one has debated that at all..

By Mamba Go To PostCOY: Bundeholtz (Atlanta coach, not bothering to spellcheck)

well done.

Thanks for the bump because this thread has so much "LULZ" in it.

By reilo Go To PostDallas got a lot better defensively this summer by adding Chandler and Chandler. Houston was an average defensive team last season and not sure if they did anything to improve on that front. Harden is still a terrible defender.

By reilo Go To PostPop knows the importance of HCA throughout the playoffs and they won't be coasting. Mavs are better than Houston this year. Don't let Houston's early cup-cake schedule (their first 4 opponents are like 3-15 or some shit) fool you.

By reilo Go To PostReplacing Samuel Dalembert with Tyson Chandler doesn't improve someone's defense ten-fold now?

edit - nvm. read that all wrong

im a dumbass

Jokes on you guys,,,we only were the 14th worst team in the East. Stay free