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Rec
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Proj
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TW
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LW
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Team
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Rating
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W
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L
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W
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L
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PO Seed
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1
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1
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Golden State
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-8.8582
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64
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15
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67
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15
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W1
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2
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2
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San Antonio
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-7.6491
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54
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26
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56
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26
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W2
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3
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4
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LA Clippers
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-6.06733
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53
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26
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55
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27
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W5
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4
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3
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Cleveland
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-4.83521
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51
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28
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53
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29
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E2
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5
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6
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Atlanta
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-4.00707
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60
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19
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62
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20
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E1
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6
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5
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Portland
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-2.88754
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51
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28
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53
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29
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W4
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7
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9
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Utah
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-1.56912
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36
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43
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37
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45
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8
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7
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Houston
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-1.38699
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53
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26
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55
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27
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W6
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9
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10
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Chicago
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-0.95617
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48
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31
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50
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32
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E3
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10
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12
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Memphis
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-0.74555
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54
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25
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55
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27
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W3
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11
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8
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Oklahoma City
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-0.61165
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43
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36
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45
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37
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W8
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12
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15
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Indiana
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-0.01476
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35
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44
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37
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45
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13
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14
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Toronto
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0.24054
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47
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32
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49
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33
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E4
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14
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11
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New Orleans
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0.33663
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43
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36
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44
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38
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15
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13
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Dallas
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0.8234
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48
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31
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49
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33
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W7
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16
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16
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Boston
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1.1159
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37
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42
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38
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44
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E8
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17
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17
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Washington
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2.11844
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45
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34
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46
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36
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E5
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18
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18
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Milwaukee
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2.50379
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39
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40
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41
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41
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E6
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19
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19
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Detroit
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2.87175
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30
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49
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32
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50
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20
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23
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Brooklyn
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3.02442
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38
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41
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40
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42
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E7
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21
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20
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Phoenix
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3.82073
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39
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41
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39
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43
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22
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22
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Miami
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4.11393
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35
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44
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37
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45
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23
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21
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Charlotte
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4.48753
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32
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47
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33
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49
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24
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25
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Denver
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4.93347
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29
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50
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30
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52
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25
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24
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Sacramento
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5.50169
|
27
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52
|
29
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53
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|
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26
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27
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Orlando
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6.47621
|
25
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54
|
26
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56
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|
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27
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26
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LA Lakers
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7.31852
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22
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57
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23
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59
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28
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28
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Philadelphia
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8.50062
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18
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61
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19
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63
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29
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29
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Minnesota
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9.4849
|
15
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64
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16
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66
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30
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30
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New York
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12.2614
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15
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64
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16
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66
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The Memphis Grizzlies moved up to the #2 spot in the West with a tough road win in Utah last night, but they can't get comfortable with their position, because one loss separates them from 6th place, and their next two games are against the top two teams in the Pacific Division on the road, Golden State and the Clippers. Luckily, the Grizzlies hold the tiebreaker over Houston for the division title, which would earn them a top 3 seed.
The Oklahoma City Thunder picked the wrong time to lose 6 of 7, dropping behind the Pelicans in the standings and severely hurting Westbrook's chances at an MVP. I'm still picking the Thunder to make the playoffs, but they will need to win at least 2 and possible all 3 remaining games, since New Orleans holds the tiebreaker right now.
Playoff Picks
First Round
(1) Warriors over (8) Thunder
(2) Spurs over (7) Mavericks
(6) Rockets over (3) Grizzlies
(4) Trail Blazers over (5) Clippers
(1) Hawks over (8) Celtics
(2) Cavaliers over (7) Nets
(3) Bulls over (6) Bucks
(5) Wizards over (4) Raptors
Second Round
(1) Warriors over (4) Trail Blazers
(2) Spurs over (6) Rockets
(1) Hawks over (5) Wizards
(2) Cavaliers over (3) Bulls
Conference Finals
(2) Spurs over (1) Warriors
(2) Cavaliers over (1) Hawks
NBA Finals
(2) Spurs over (2) Cavaliers
LeBron James has nightmares about facing the Spurs in the Finals, with a 1-2 record against them so far, and it will become 1-3 after this season ends.
MVP Rankings
1. (2) Stephen Curry - GSW
The voters are tired of picking LeBron, Harden's Rockets and Westbrook's Thunder are struggling, and he is the best player on the best team. The award should be his.
2. (3) LeBron James - CLE
Cleveland has been the best in the East for the past couple months, and James has a very good chance of making his 5th straight Finals and 6th overall.
3. (1) James Harden - HOU
If the Rockets don't finish in the top 3 of the West, I don't think the Beard can take home the hardware, and they are looking at #6 right now.
4. (5) Klay Thompson - GSW
The other Splash Brother is a star in his own right, but won't win over his more famous teammate.
5. (NR) Marc Gasol - MEM
The younger Gasol brother vaulted into the conversation after pushing the Grizzlies into the #2 spot in the West.
6. (6) Pau Gasol - CHI
I think it's safe to say that this is the greatest pair of brothers to ever play in the NBA.
7. (7) LaMarcus Aldridge - POR
A division title gets them the 4th seed, making some people mad since the #5 and #6 seeds will have better records.
8. (8) Damian Lillard - POR
Second pair of teammates on the list. Tougher to separate these two, but playing through a serious injury at the same level puts the big man in front of his point guard.
9. (9) Kyrie Irving - CLE
Cleveland's star last year, he has been even better this season, but has been overshadowed by the biggest star in franchise history.
10. (10) Chris Paul - LAC
Lob City's quarterback hopes to make the team more than just an exciting team to watch this postseason.
Predictions
Upset picks are in italics.
NBA
New York at Orlando - Magic by 8
Toronto at Miami - Raptors by 2
Philadelphia at Chicago - Bulls by 12
Memphis at LA Clippers - Clippers by 8
Utah at Portland - Trail Blazers by 4
Minnesota at Golden State - Warriors by 21
Prediction Results
NBA: 9-3 (.750) 806-370 overall (.685)
Upsets: 0-1 (.000) 77-94 overall (.450)
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