2016–2017 NBA Preview
Table Of Contents-
Ranks- Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Small Forward, Power Forward,Center
Divisional Previews- Atlantic Division, Central Division, Southeast Division, Northwest Division, Pacific Division, Southwest Division
NBA Predictions (Standings, Playoff Results, and Awards)
Eastern Conference
1. Cleveland Cavaliers: 59–23
2. Boston Celtics: 54–28
3. Toronto Raptors: 52–30
4. Indiana Pacers: 49–33
5. Miami Heat: 49–33
6. Atlanta Hawks: 47–35
7. Washington Wizards: 44–38
8. Detroit Pistons: 44–38
9. Charlotte Hornets: 43–39
10. New York Knicks: 43–39
11. Chicago Bulls: 40–42
12. Milwaukee Bucks: 34–48
13. Orlando Magic: 29–53
14. Philadelphia 76ers: 19–63
15. Brooklyn Nets: 15–67
Western Conference
1. Golden State Warriors: 65–17
2. Los Angeles Clippers: 58–24
3. San Antonio Spurs: 57–25
4. Portland Trailblazers: 50–32
5. Houston Rockets: 45–37
6. Memphis Grizzlies: 43–39
7. Minnesota Timberwolves: 41–41
8. Oklahoma City Thunder: 40–42
9. Utah Jazz: 39–43
10. Dallas Mavericks: 38–44
11. New Orleans Pelicans: 35–47
12. Phoenix Suns: 32–50
13. Denver Nuggets: 24–58
14. Sacramento Kings: 22–60
15. Los Angeles Lakers: 20–62
Playoffs First Round
Eastern Conference
(1) Cleveland Cavaliers over the (8) Detroit Pistons: 4–0
(2) Boston Celtics over the (7) Washington Wizards: 4–0
(6) Atlanta Hawks over the (3) Toronto Raptors: 4–2
(4) Indiana Pacers over the (5) Miami Heat: 4–2
Western Conference
(1) Golden State Warriors over the (8) Oklahoma City Thunder: 4–1
(2) Los Angeles Clippers over the (7) Minnesota Timberwolves: 4–2
(3) San Antonio Spurs over the (6) Memphis Grizzlies: 4–1
(4) Portland Trailblazers over the (Houston Rockets): 4–3
Semi-Finals
Eastern Conference
(1) Cleveland Cavaliers over the (5) Indiana Pacers: 4–2
(2) Boston Celtics over the (6) Atlanta Hawks: 4–3
Western Conference
(1) Golden State Warriors over the (4) Portland Trailblazers: 4–0
(2) Los Angeles Clippers over the (3) San Antonio Spurs: 4–3
Conference Finals
Eastern Conference
(1) Cleveland Cavaliers over the (2) Boston Celtics: 4–1
Western Conference
(2) Los Angeles Clippers: 4–3 over the (1) Golden State Warriors
NBA Finals
(1) Cleveland Cavaliers over the (2) Los Angeles Clippers: 4–2
Finals MVP: LeBron James
Regular Season Awards-
MVP- Damian Lillard: Portland Trailblazers
Defensive Player Of The Year- Draymond Green: Golden State Warriors
Sixth Man Of The Year- Evan Turner: Portland Trailblazers
Most Improved Player- Victor Oladipo: Oklahoma City Thunder
Coach Of The Year- Brad Stevens: Boston Celtics
Rookie Of The Year- Joel Embiid: Philadelphia 76ers
All-NBA First Team
G- Stephen Curry
G- Damian Lillard
F- LeBron James
F- Kawhi Leonard
C- Karl Anthony-Towns
All-NBA Second Team
G- Russell Westbrook
G- Chris Paul
F- Kevin Durant
F- Paul George
C- DeMarcus Cousins
All-NBA Third Team
G- Kyrie Irving
G- James Harden
F- Anthony Davis
F- Blake Griffin
C- Andre Drummond
All-Defensive First Team
Chris Paul
Avery Bradley
Draymond Green
Kawhii Leonard
Andre Drummond
All-Defensive Second Team
Tony Allen
Jimmy Butler
Anthony Davis
Paul Millsap
DeAndre Drummond
All-Rookie First Team
Jamal Murray
Brandon Ingram
Kris Dunn
Joel Embiid
Buddy Hield
All-Rookie Second Team
Dario Saric
Dragan Bender
Jaylen Brown
Denzel Valentine
Domantas Sabonis
All-Star Game Rosters
Eastern Conference
Starters-
Kyrie Irving
Kyle Lowry
LeBron James
Carmelo Anthony
Paul George
Bench-
John Wall
Isaiah Thomas
Andre Drummond
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Hassan Whiteside
Al Horford
Kevin Love
Western Conference
Starters-
Stephen Curry
Russell Westbrook
Kevin Durant
Anthony Davis
Karl-Anthony Towns
Bench-
James Harden
Damian Lillard
LaMarcus Aldridge
Blake Griffin
Russell Westbrook
DeMarcus Cousins
Chris Paul
Statistical Leaders
Points Per Game: Damian Lillard- 30.5 PPG
Rebounds Per Game: Andre Drummond- 14.7 RPG
Assists Per Game: Chris Paul- 11.1 APG
Blocks Per Game: Karl-Anthony Towns- 3.1 BPG
Steals Per Game: Draymond Green- 2.1 SPG
Field Goal Percentage: DeAndre Jordan- 67%
3PT Field Goal Percentage: Kawhi Leonard 48%
Free Throw Percentage: Steph Curry- 91%
Team Statistical Leaders
Points Per Game: Golden State Warriors- 116.1 PPG
Points Allowed Per Game: San Antonio Spurs- 91.4 PPG
Rebounds Per Game: Detroit Pistons- 48.6 RPG
Assists Per Game: Golden State Warriors- 32.4 APG
Blocks Per Game: Philadelphia 76ers- 6.2 BPG
Steals Per Game: Atlanta Hawks- 8.9 SPG
Field Goal Percentage: Golden State Warriors- 47%
3PT Field Goal Percentage: Golden State Warriors- 40.1%
Free Throw Percentage: Golden State Warriors- 78%
