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Message: [QUOTE="auror, post: 3210708, member: 1329"] East predictions (Tiers --) 1) Bucks - Giannis is that good. 2) 76ers - D is going to be insane. Embiid will get hurt, though. If JRich and Horford can hit 40% from 3, they'll be #1. -- 3) Raptors - Core is older, but still really solid. I think Siakam takes a leap. 4) Celtics - Team should fit better together. Could pass Raptors if Tatum's trajectory reverts back to expected after 1st year. -- 5) Orlando - Surprise of the season. Defense comes together, take advantage of 5-9 teams having weaknesses. 6) Pacers - Missing 2 months of Oladipo +rust hurts. 7) Nets - I like a lot of their pieces, but not sure of the D and there's a gaping hole at the 4 until next year. 8) Heat - Addition by subtraction of Whiteside. 9) Pistons - Blake Griffin begins to break down at age 30 like an NFL RB. -- 10) Hawks - Will be playing too many young guys to make the playoffs, but will start getting the frisky tag. 12) Bulls - A lot of good, starter-quality players. Need a star. 11) Wizards - Beal will keep them out of the bottom 3. -- 13) Hornets - Of the bottom 3, have the most veteran guys who who won't tank. 14) Knicks - How do you spend that much money in FA and still suck? Very young starting lineup. 15) Cavaliers - Year 2 of the tank Hopefully they get into top 3 this time. [/QUOTE]