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October 13, 2008
NBA Predictions - Final Cut......
Like last season, I'm making a few revisions before the season starts.
But first, a few thoughts......
I can't speak for others, but my picks are done in 'real time' - meaning they equal exactly 1230 wins and 1230 losses - the exact number of each for the season. It's really the only way to do it.
I also give my preseason expectations for the play-offs and the new NBA Champion 2008-9.
I do have a few surprises. It's too easy to follow the crowd and 'be safe'.
My Miami, Dallas, Golden State and Denver predictions are all pessimistic, but I'm making a few adjustments. My Philly, Portland, and Houston picks are all optimistic. I like those teams and think they will surprise, providing the injury bug doesn't bite.
Here are the final predictions:
Eastern Conference
Boston 58-24
Philadelphia 48-34
Toronto 45-37
New York 28-54
New Jersey 23-59
Detroit 55-27
Cleveland 49-33
Chicago 33-49
Milwaukee 32-50
Indiana 30-52
Orlando 52-30
Washington 46-36
Atlanta 39-43
Charlotte 35-47
Miami 35-47
Western Conference
Pacific:
Lakers 59-23
Phoenix 48-34
Golden State 36-46
Clippers 35-47
Sacramento 25-57
Utah 53-29
Portland 48-34
Denver 41-41
Minnesota 28-54
Oklahoma 21-61
Houston 58-24
New Orleans 55-27
San Antonio 50-32
Dallas 44-38
Memphis 21-61
Next up: The Play-offs and Champion
Posted by Tom on October 13, 2008 9:23 PM
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