ESPN NBA Forecast: 2016-17 East standings

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Also I don't see the Hornets being worse this year than they were last.

First of all, Courtney Lee played like 25 games for them. And Al Jefferson missed a good chunk of the season too. Loss of Lin will hurt tho.

But what they're missing is that the Hornets are presumably getting MKG back who pretty much missed all of last season and is the heart & soul of their team
 

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cavs getting 62 to 65 W baring injuries.
i think as long as cleveland has the number 1 seed in the east with 55+ wins they will be ok.

warriors are atleast winning 70 games so the cavs won't be trying to catch them
 

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some bs on there but its predictions so fukk it

Bulls with Wade and Jimmy are making the playoffs
Celtics are too high
Knicks are a playoff team
Cavs gon crack 60 wins
Detroit will win 50+
 

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i think as long as cleveland has the number 1 seed in the east with 55+ wins they will be ok.

warriors are atleast winning 70 games so the cavs won't be trying to catch them
i actually think they will cruise most victories.. and will let losses be losses..

this season, it will be alla bout kyrie.. lebron about to average 24ppg but more assist.

he will also let other players get into better rythm.. so i expect him to play 37-38 minutes per game playing 12-6-12-6

the one good thing about winning a chip.. is that it makes every player feel confident...
 

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some bs on there but its predictions so fukk it

Bulls with Wade and Jimmy are making the playoffs
Celtics are too high
Knicks are a playoff team
Cavs gon crack 60 wins
Detroit will win 50+

How are the Celtics too high? Tied for 3rd last year and they've improved their team, at least on paper

I mean I think the Raptors will have a better record but I don't get how them finishing top 3 is too high
 

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How are the Celtics too high? Tied for 3rd last year and they've improved their team, at least on paper

I mean I think the Raptors will have a better record but I don't get how them finishing top 3 is too high
Breh

Pacers
Raptors
Detroit

all look better to me. Horford is overrated as fukk.
I actually think the entire ECF is being disrespected by this fakkit
 
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I have the Hornets and Wizards missing the playoffs. Hawks, Knicks, Bulls at 6-8 in some order.
 

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Breh

Pacers
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Detroit

all look better to me. Horford is overrated as fukk.
I actually think the entire ECF is being disrespected by this fakkit

I don't care whether you consider Horford underrated or overrated, what's undeniable is that he's a much better player than Jared Sullinger was and that's who he's replacing in the rotation

Celtics have won at nearly a 50 win pace since trading for Isaiah Thomas and Horford is easily going to be the best big man they've had under Stevens, this team is winning at least 50 barring major injury :yeshrug:
 

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nikkas always hating on the Knicks. My god. It's like fukk. We won 32 last season WITH injuries and Flabderon playing point.

32 wins without a solid roster.

Noah, year 2 Kristaps, Melo, Rose, Courtney Lee.

And a bench that looks pretty decent is only good for 40 wins? :dahell:
Yeah this list is retarded. I'm not even a Knicks fan and there's no way they're not a top 4 seed (barring injuries of course). I also believe Milwaukee will make the playoffs and Charlotte won't and neither might the Wizards.
 

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2 through 8 will be very competitive in the east this year. any of those other teams could end up as the 2 seed. and you never know if the cavs face a major injury :shaq:
 

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Yeah this list is retarded. I'm not even a Knicks fan and there's no way they're not a top 4 seed (barring injuries of course). I also believe Milwaukee will make the playoffs and Charlotte won't and neither might the Wizards.

The Knicks improvement has been overstated. A 40 win projection is an 8 win jump from last years record, which is more than fair considering the roster changes.
 

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:snoop: if the bulls fail to make the playoffs after being that active in free agency. they should have tanked out, cuz they ain't competing for anything regardless.
 

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Knicks could have Curry, Butler, Bron, Melo & Boogie as their 5 and ESPN would still spin some shyt, and have they win like 45 games :snoop:

:pacspit:
 
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