2009 – 2010 NBA Preview 1
Eastern Conference:
Eastern Division
Boston Celtics 62-20 (2)
If the Celts win more than 65, I start to get nervous. I’d almost rather 55. They will deal with an above average number of injuries, but the injuries are minor. The key word is management.
Toronto Raptors 46-36 (4)
Can Turkoglu do for Bosh what he did for Howard? I think this team gels, Calderon takes the next step, Turkoglu continues to be a killer in the pick and roll, and Bosh has his best year. This team will be a tough out.
Philadelphia 76ers 39-43 (8)
If Elton Brand stays healthy, the Sixers can sneak back into the playoffs…where they get swept by the LeBrons.
New York Knicks 32-50 (12)
They are a team of scrubs and role players. But they play D’Antoni ball so that makes them better than the Nets.
New Jersey Nets 21-61 (15)
Two words: Yi Jianlian. Watch out for the Russian mob.