2016-17 NBA conference predictions

[insidehoops]

Last season here were the top 8 teams via record in each conference

East (LAST YEAR):

1) Cavs
2) Raptors
3) Heat
4) Hawks
5) Celtics
6) Hornets
7) Pacers
8) Pistons
ALMOST made playoffs last year: Bulls, Wizards

West (LAST YEAR):

1) Warriors
2) Spurs
3) Thunder
4) Clippers
5) Blazers
6) Mavs
7) Grizzlies
8) Rockets
ALMOST made playoffs last year: Jazz

What do you think it'll be this year?

And as always, please feel free to actually discuss key points about any team.

[bdreason]

EAST:

Cavs
Raptors
Celtics
Pacers
Hawks
Pistons
Hornets
Bucks


WEST:

Warriors
Spurs
Clippers
Blazers
Thunder
Jazz
Grizzlies
Mavs

[LostCause]

East:

1. Cavs
2. Celtics
3. Raptors
4. Pacers
5. Pistons
6. Hawks
7. Bulls
8. Knicks

West:

1. Warriors
2. Spurs
3. Clippers
4. Jazz
5. Blazers
6. Thunder
7. Timberwolves
8. Mavs/Rockets