2009-10 NBA Preview

Josh Dhani by Senior Writer Written on October 25, 2009

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Last season, the Los Angeles Lakers returned to the NBA Finals, this time winning it against Dwight Howard and the Orlando Magic. It was a great series as Kobe Bryant earned yet another ring, this time without Shaq. But now a new season is upon us. Big players have been signed, trades have been made, and everyone is ready and geared up for the new season. So with that said, here is my 2009-10 NBA Preview!

Awards

ORLANDO, FL - JUNE 14:  Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers holds the Bill Russell MVP trophy and Derek Fisher #2 of the Lakers holds the Larry O'Brien trophy after defeating the Orlando Magic in Game Five of the 2009 NBA Finals on June 14, 2009 at

Comeback Player of the Year: Gilbert Arenas
MIP: Aaron Brooks
MVP: Dwayne Wade
DPOY: Ron Artest
ROY: Blake Griffin
Sixth Man: Marquis Daniels
Coach of the Year: Nate McMillan

Eastern Conference Playoff Seeds

BOSTON - NOVEMBER 12:  Kevin Garnett #5 of the Boston Celtics celebrates after the Celtics gain possession of the ball in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Hawks on November 12,  2008 at TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defea

Eastern Confernce:
1. Boston Celtics
2. Orlando Magic
3. Miami Heat
4. Cleveland Cavaliers
5. Chicago Bulls
6. Indiana Pacers (No, not because I'm a fan of them, they are going to have a Cinderella season)
7. Atlanta Hawks
8. Toronto Raptors

Western Conference Playoff Seeds

DENVER - APRIL 22:  Devin Brown #23 of the New Orleans Hornets takes a shot against the Denver Nuggets in Game Two of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at Pepsi Center on April 22, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defe

1. Los Angeles Lakers
2. San Antonio Spurs
3. New Orleans Hornets
4. Portland Trailblazers (Cinderella!)
5. Dallas Mavericks
6. Phoenix Suns
7. Denver Nuggets
8. Memphis Grizzlies (Cinderella!)

Playoffs

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Eastern Conference Results:
First Round: Celtics over Raptors, Magic Over Hawks, Pacers Over Heat, Cavaliers Over Bulls
Second Round: Pacers over Cavaliers, Celtics Over Magic
EC Finals: Celtics over Pacers

Western Conference Results:
First Round: Lakers Over Grizzlies, Spurs Over Nuggets, Suns Over Hornets, Blazers Over Mavs
Second Round: Blazers over Suns, Spurs Over Lakers
WC Finals: Blazers over Spurs

NBA Finals: Celtics over Blazers

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