2010-2011 NBA Predictions: Awards, Standings, Conference Champs and Finals

So, the NBA season starts tomorrow and I figured there would be know better time than the present to make my predictions for the entire NBA Season.

In this slide show I will share my predictions for divisional standings for every NBA team, Eastern Conference Champions, Western Conference Champions, NBA Finals Champions, and all end-of-the-season awards.

So, shall I begin predicting?

Northwest Division Predictions

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KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 08: Kevin Durant #35 of the Oklahoma City Thunder walks back to the bench during the game against the Miami Heat on October 8, 2010 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

2010-2011 Predictions:

1. Oklahoma City Thunder

2. Utah Jazz

3. Portland TrailBlazers

4. Denver Nuggets

5. Minnesota Timberwolves

Pacific Division Predictions

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LAS VEGAS - OCTOBER 13: Shannon Brown #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers goes in for a dunk against the Sacramento Kings during their preseason game at the Thomas & Mack Center October 13, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Lakers won 98-95. NOTE TO USER: User ex

2010-2011 Predictions:

1. Los Angeles Lakers

2. Phoenix Suns

3. Los Angeles Clippers

4. Golden State Warriors

5. Sacramento Kings

Southwest Division Predictions

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SAN ANTONIO - APRIL 29: Dirk Nowitzki #41 of the Dallas Mavericks in Game Six of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2010 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center on April 29, 2010 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agree

2010-2011 Predictions:

1. Dallas Mavericks

2. San Antonio Spurs

3. Houston Rockets

4. Memphis Grizzlies

5. New Orleans Hornets

Central Division Predictions

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CLEVELAND - APRIL 27: Derrick Rose #1 and Luol Deng #9 of the Chicago Bulls react late in the game while playing the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game Five of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2010 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena on April

2010-2011 Predictions:

1. Chicago Bulls

2. Milwaukee Bucks

3. Indiana Pacers

4. Detroit Pistons

5. Cleveland Cavaliers

Atlantic Division Predictions

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 17: Rajon Rondo #9 of the Boston Celtics moves the ball while taking on the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Seven of the 2010 NBA Finals at Staples Center on June 17, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknow

2010-2011 Predictions:

1. Boston Celtics

2. New York Knicks

3. Philadelphia 76ers

4. New Jersey Nets

5. Toronto Raptors

Southeast Division Predictions

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ATLANTA - OCTOBER 21: LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat walks up the court during the game against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on October 21, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

2010-2011 Predictions:

1. Miami Heat

2. Orlando Magic

3. Atlanta Hawks

4. Charlotte Bobcats

5. Washington Wizards

Western Conference Playoff Standings

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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 29: Los Angeles Lakers legend Jerry West and Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers smiles after defeating the San Antonio Spurs in Game Five of the Western Conference Finals during the 2008 NBA Playoffs on May 29, 2008 at Staple

1. Los Angeles Lakers

2. Dallas Mavericks

3. Oklahoma City Thunder

4. Utah Jazz

5. San Antonio Spurs

6. Portland TrailBlazers

7. Phoenix Suns

8. Denver Nuggets (if they have Melo) or Houston Rockets

Eastern Conference Playoff Standings

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ORLANDO, FL - OCTOBER 10: Dwight Howard #12 of the Orlando Magic smiles during the game against the New Orleans Hornets at Amway Arena on October 10, 2010 in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and

1. Miami Heat

2. Orlando Magic

3. Boston Celtics

4. Chicago Bulls

5. Atlanta Hawks

6. New York Knicks

7. Milawukee Bucks

8. Charlotte Bobcats

NBA Finals Predictions

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WASHINGTON - JANUARY 25: Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (L) presents a jersey to President Barack Obama (R) during an event with the National Basketball Association 2009 champions in the East Room of the White House January 25, 2010 in Washington,

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Orlando Magic "The 2011 Edition"

Lakers win the series 4-2 and, once again, Kobe wins the Finals MVP. Phil Jackson will get yet another 3-peat and will retire after winning this championship.

Season Award Predictions

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KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 8: Kevin Durant #35 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks to drive past LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat before the game on October 8, 2010 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges a

MVP: Kevin Durant

Coach of the Year: Tom Thibodeau

Rookie of the Year: Blake Griffin

6th Man of the Year: Matt Barnes

Most Improved Player: Ronnie Brewer

Defensive Player of the Year: Dwight Howard