Jay’s Picks
Eastern Conference
- Cleveland Cavaliers
- Miami Heat
- Toronto Raptors
- Washington Wizards
- Chicago Bulls
- Atlanta Hawks
- Milwaukee Bucks Continue reading
standings
2014-15 Predictions
Jay’s Picks
Eastern Conference
1. Cleveland Cavaliers
2. Chicago Bulls
3. Toronto Raptors
4. Washington Wizards
5. Miami Heat
6. Charlotte Hornets
7. Atlanta Hawks
8. New York Knicks
9. Brooklyn Nets
10. Detroit Pistons
11. Indiana Pacers
12. Milwaukee Bucks
13. Boston Celtics
14. Orlando Magic
15. Philadelphia 76ers
Western Conference
2013/14 Knicks Roster Power Rankings – Week 20
| This week is pretty much the exact opposite of last week. The Knicks won all four games, lots of players got involved and everyone looks energized. Oh yeah and Phil Jackson might become president. Kind of awkward timing for all this considering there is a protest planned for tomorrow. Lets see how the Knicks look at they race to keep their very slim playoff hopes alive: | |||
| Rank | Player | Comments | Last weeks Rank |
| 1 | Stoudemire, Amar’e | The only things Amare did this week was to move into the starting lineup, find his midrange shot again, rebound at a nice clip, block shots and play acceptable defense. I never expected Amare to every claim the #1 spot, but the Knicks are full of surprises lately. | 4 |
| 2 | Anthony, Carmelo | Melo has been getting a lot more assists lately. It’s amazing what happens when your teammates actually hit shots. | 1 |
| 3 | Chandler, Tyson | Chandler missed the Philly game due to personal reasons, but before that had 3 double-doubles. | 2 |
| 4 | Smith, J.R. | JR was also a big part of this turnaround, moving into the starting lineup, not taking as many shots and shooting more efficiently. He’s also been getting a few nice looking assists every game. | 14 |
| 5 | Shumpert, Iman | While he hasn’t been lighting up the box score, a look at his +/- numbers shows you the impact he has had on the court this week. Pretty much the only bench player who’s been productive. | 13 Continue reading |
Eastern Conference Preview
Miami Heat – The defending champs replaced Ronny Turiaf and Eddy Curry with Ray Allen, Rashard Lewis and Josh Harrellson. The rich got richer this offseason. All Ray Allen, arguably the best 3 point shooter of all time, has to do is hit wide open 3′s off of LeBron and Wade double-teams. Unless Wade breaks down (I won’t even say LeBron as I’m not sure he’s human) the Eastern Conference playoffs start with a finals rematch against Boston.
Jeff Green is back
Boston Celtics – Boston replaced Ray Allen with Courtney Lee and Jason Terry. They got rid of a bunch of players who weren’t contributing much (Marquis Daniels, Ryan Holins, Jermaine O’Neal and Greg Stiemsma)and replaced them with Leandro Barbosa, Jason Collins, Jared Sullinger and Darko Milicic. Jeff Green is also healthy this season which will enable Boston to rest Paul Pierce more than last year. They are still going to be a great defensive team, but now have scoring options at every position. When Avery Bradley comes back, this team is super deep and clearly the #1 threat to dethrone Miami in the east. Continue reading
End of the Year Predictions
In Episode 5 Jay and Marc predicted the final standings for the East and West conference and who comes out of each and who finishes in last place. We also gave our predictions for MVP and ROY.
Jay’s Picks
MVP – Kevin Durant
Rookie of the Year – Blake Griffin
East Playoff spots
1. Orlando Magic
2. Miami Heat
3. Boston Celtics
4. Milwaukee Bucks
5. Chicago Bulls
6. Atlanta Hawks
7. New York Knicks
8. Charlotte Bobcats
Last Place – Toronto Raptors
Finals – Boston Celtics
Western Playoff Spots
Jay’s Picks
1. Los Angeles Lakers
2. Oklahoma City Thunder
3. Dallas Mavericks
4. Phoenix Suns
5. Houston Rockets
6. Portland Trailblazers
7. San Antonio Spurs
8. Los Angeles Clippers
Last Place – Sacramento Kings
Finals – Los Angeles Lakers
Marc’s Picks
MVP – Kevin Durant
Rookie of the Year – John Wall
East Playoff spots
1. Miami Heat
2. Orlando Magic
3. Boston Celtics
4. Chicago Bulls
5. Washington Wizards
6. Milwaukee Bucks
7. Atlanta Hawks
8. New York Knicks
Last Place – Cleveland Cavs
Finals – Boston Celtics
Western Playoff Spots
1. Los Angeles Lakers
2. Dallas Mavericks
3. Utah Jazz
4. Oklahoma City Thunder
5. Phoenix Suns
6. Portland Trailblazers
7. Houston Rockets
8. Memphis Grizzlies
Last Place – Sacramento Kings
Finals – Los Angeles Lakers
Episode 5: Predictions
Jay and Marc predict the final standings for the East and West conference and who comes out of each. We also give our predictions for MVP and ROY. Download Episode 5
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