Atlantic division predictions

RickLyle IZ GOD · 10-09-2008, 10:24 PM

I thought I'd predict the order of finish in the Atlantic division:

1) Boston Celtics (Playoffs #1 seed)
2) Philadelphia 76ers (Playoffs #4 seed)
3) Toronto Raptors (Playoffs #5 seed)
4) New Jersey Nets (playoffs #8 seed)
5) New York Knicks

I see our division getting 4 teams in the playoffs. The 76ers lack depth, but I LOVE their nucleus. I think the 76ers will be the 2nd best team in the Eastern conference behind Boston but will get the 4 seed because of the division they play in, plus Detroit will take a big step back this year. They are getting very old, very quick.

The Nets are a lot better than people think and will make th playoffs with a low seed. They have a lot of depth and if they hit on a few players Frank is counting on, they will surprise.

cr726 · 10-10-2008, 12:21 AM

It is going to be very good Division. I agree with your picks, but it could get very interesting to say the least.
I am a die hard Sixers fan, but man the NBA has been losing me over the years. The Olympics should help.

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Originally Posted by RickLyle IZ GOD

I thought I'd predict the order of finish in the Atlantic division:

1) Boston Celtics (Playoffs #1 seed)
2) Philadelphia 76ers (Playoffs #4 seed)
3) Toronto Raptors (Playoffs #5 seed)
4) New Jersey Nets (playoffs #8 seed)
5) New York Knicks

I see our division getting 4 teams in the playoffs. The 76ers lack depth, but I LOVE their nucleus. I think the 76ers will be the 2nd best team in the Eastern conference behind Boston but will get the 4 seed because of the division they play in, plus Detroit will take a big step back this year. They are getting very old, very quick.

The Nets are a lot better than people think and will make th playoffs with a low seed. They have a lot of depth and if they hit on a few players Frank is counting on, they will surprise.

DevsJetsYanks88 · 10-10-2008, 12:31 AM

Can't disagree with any of that. Knicks are definitely the cellar dwellers once again.

10-09-2008, 10:24 PM	#1
RickLyle IZ GOD Avery Johnson All Pro Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NY Posts: 1,666	Atlantic division predictions I thought I'd predict the order of finish in the Atlantic division: 1) Boston Celtics (Playoffs #1 seed) 2) Philadelphia 76ers (Playoffs #4 seed) 3) Toronto Raptors (Playoffs #5 seed) 4) New Jersey Nets (playoffs #8 seed) 5) New York Knicks I see our division getting 4 teams in the playoffs. The 76ers lack depth, but I LOVE their nucleus. I think the 76ers will be the 2nd best team in the Eastern conference behind Boston but will get the 4 seed because of the division they play in, plus Detroit will take a big step back this year. They are getting very old, very quick. The Nets are a lot better than people think and will make th playoffs with a low seed. They have a lot of depth and if they hit on a few players Frank is counting on, they will surprise.

10-10-2008, 12:31 AM	#3
DevsJetsYanks88 All Pro Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Jersey Posts: 7,410	Can't disagree with any of that. Knicks are definitely the cellar dwellers once again.