NBA Predictions

One of the most anticipated seasons in the history of the NBA is now upon us, and even though I'm two games behind in some cases, here are my predictions for the season. Playoff seeds, if applicable, are in (), as well as the conference rank:

Eastern Conference

Atlantic
1. Celtics (3)
2. Knicks (7)
3. Nets (12)
4. Sixers (13)
5. Raptors (15)

Southeast
1. Heat (1)
2. Magic (2)
3. Hawks (5)
4. Wizards (8)
5. Bobcats (10)

Central
1. Bulls (4)
2. Bucks (6)
3. Cavs (9)
4. Pacers (11)
5. Pistons (14)


First Round
Heat over Wizards
Magic over Knicks
Celtics over Bucks
Bulls over Hawks

Second Round
Heat over Bulls
Celtics over Magic

Conference Finals
Heat over Celtics


Western Conference

Northwest
1. Thunder (2)
2. Blazers (4)
3. Jazz (6)
4. Nuggets (8)
5. Timberwolves (15)

Southwest
1. Mavericks (3)
2. Spurs (5)
3. Grizzlies (10)
4. Rockets (11)
5. Hornets (12)

Pacific
1. Lakers (1)
2. Suns (7)
3. Clippers (9)
4. Kings (13)
5. Warriors (14)

Playoffs

First Round
Lakers over Nuggets
Thunder over Suns
Mavericks over Jazz
Spurs over Blazers

Second Round
Lakers over Spurs
Mavericks over Thunder

Conference Finals
Lakers over Mavericks


NBA Finals

Lakers over Heat

The Lakers will complete the three-peat, but it will be their last title as Kobe will inevitably start to wear down after this season. Can't really blame the guy considering he's been in the league since before he could buy a lottery ticket.

Didn't feel like explaining the picks, but if there are legit comments/questions to my methodology, go to the comment section.