NBA 2008-09 Power Rankings: End of Season Predictions

Eastern Conference

The Boston Celtics-1st seed-(65-17)

BOSTON - FEBRUARY 08: Paul Pierce #34 and Kevin Garnett #5 of the Boston Celtics react after losing to the San Antonio Spurs on February 8, 2009 at TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Spurs defeated the Celtics 105-99. NOTE TO USER: User ex

The Cleveland Cavaliers-2nd seed-(63-19)

MILWAUKEE - FEBRUARY 20: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers passes the ball against the Milwaukee Bucks on February 20, 2009 at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Cavaliers defeated the Bucks 111-103. NOTE TO USER: User expressly ack

The Orlando Magic-3rd seed-(59-23)

CHARLOTTE, NC - FEBRUARY 20: Dwight Howard #12 of the Orlando Magic looks to the crowd during their game against the Charlotte Bobcats at Time Warner Cable Arena on February 20, 2009 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges

The Atlanta Hawks-4th seed-(42-40)

ATLANTA - APRIL 28: Guard Joe Johnson #2 of the Atlanta Hawks takes a breather in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the Boston Celtics during the 2008 NBA Playoffs at the Philips Arena on April 28, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Haw

The Miami Heat 5th seed-(40-42)

MIAMI - DECEMBER 12: Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat reacts after being called for a foul late in the game against the Atlanta Hawks at American Airlines Arena on December 12, 2008 in Miami, Florida. The Hawks defeated the Heat 87-73. NOTE TO USER: User

The Philadelphia 76ers 6th seed-(38-44)

NEW YORK - JANUARY 17: Andre Iguodala #9 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives to the basket against David Lee #42 of the New York Knicks on January 17, 2009 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agr

The Detroit Pistons 7th seed-(36-46)

CLEVELAND - FEBRUARY 22: Allen Iverson #1 of the Detroit Pistons looks on while playing the Cleveland Cavaliers on February 22, 2009 at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland won the game 99-78. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges an

The Chicago Bulls 8th seed-(35-47)

CHICAGO - FEBRUARY 24: Derrick Rose #1 of the Chicago Bulls looks to attempt a shot against the Orlando Magic at the United Center on Feberuary 24, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agreees that, by downloading and

Western Conference

The Los Angeles Lakers 1st seed-(70-12)

NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 02: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks over his shoulder against the New York Knicks on February 2, 2009 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading

The San Antonio Spurs 2nd seed-(60-22)

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - FEBRUARY 10: Tim Duncan #21 of the San Antonio Spurs shoots against The New Jersey Nets during their game on February 10, 2009 at The Izod Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees

The Denver Nuggets 3rd seed-(54-28)

DENVER - NOVEMBER 18: Chauncey Billups #7 and Carmelo Anthony #15 of the Denver Nuggets pause during NBA action against the Milwaukee Bucks at the Pepsi Center on November 18, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

The Houston Rockets 4th seed-(50-32)

MILWAUKEE - FEBRUARY 09: Luis Scola #4 of the Houston Rockets moves against Charlie Villanueva #31 of the Milwaukee Bucks on February 9, 2009 at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Bucks defeated the Rockets 124-112. NOTE TO USER: User express

The Portland Trail Blazers 5th seed-(49-33)

PORTLAND, OR - NOVEMBER 19: Brandon Roy #7 of the Portland Trail Blazers dunks the ball against of the Chicago Bulls at the Rose Garden November 18, 2008 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and

The New Orleans Hornets 6th seed-(47-35)

SAN ANTONIO - JANUARY 31: Guard Chris Paul #3 of the New Orleans Hornets during play against Tony Parker #9 of the San Antonio Spurs on January 31, 2009 at AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by

The Utah Jazz 7th seed-(43-39)

HOUSTON - APRIL 29: Deron Williams #8 of the Utah Jazz drives through the lane against the Houston Rockets in Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2008 NBA Playoffs at the Toyota Center on April 29, 2008 in Houston, Texas. The Ja

Dallas Mavericks 8th seed-(41-41)

DALLAS - FEBRUARY 04: Dirk Nowitzki #41 of the Dallas Mavericks during play against the Portland Trail Blazers on February 4, 2009 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading an