Whitaker's 2009-10 NBA Predictions

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Note: The first couple days of games did not influence my predictions. They were set before Tuesday night, but I hadn't finished the synopsis of the predictions.

Predicted Eastern Conference Standing

1) Orlando Magic
2) Cleveland Cavaliers
3) Boston Celtics
4) Atlanta Hawks
5) Washington Wizards
6) Toronto Raptors
7) Miami Heat
8) Detroit Pistons
9) Chicago Bulls
10) Philadelphia 76 ers
11) Indiana Pac ers
12) Charlotte Bobcats
13) Milwaukee Bucks
14) New York Knicks
15) New Jersey Nets


Eastern Conference Playoffs

First Rou nd
1 Magic
8 Pistons

Magic in five—This is the year the Magic finally get over the hump and beat Mo-Town, well mainly because Rasheed Wallace is hurting Orlando from a different area code.

4 Hawks
5 Wizards
Hawks in seven—This would be a great series if it happens.  These two teams are so evenly matched, bo th play good defense, bo th ha ve multiple stars, bo th ha ve solid dep th , a nd bo th ha ve good coaching. 

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