Projecting The Entire 2019 NBA Playoffs

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After LeBron and the Lakers stumbled out of the gate, many assumed it would be a rebuilding year in Los Angeles as the franchise looked ahead to the summer of 2019 when Jimmy Butler, Kevin Durant and, possibly Anthony Davis, will be available. But there's still plenty of time before the Feb. Next: Make sure the scoreboard has replacement light bulbs.

But my true pick here would have to be Joel Embiid. My main issue with that team is their defense has deteriorated. In 1995, the feat was accomplished starting by a 6th seed in regular season, the lowest ever for a champion team. And if the Raptors do finally get over the hump, Leonard would have God-like status there — just in time for him to for Los Angeles in the offseason.

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Most likely the Golden State Warriors. Their usual core of Curry, Thompson, Durant, Green, Livingston, Iguodala is still extremely difficult to beat in a game let alone a 7 game series but the biggest question to their success will be DeMarcus Cousins. In the East, we are most likely gonna be looking at the Celtics and the Raptors. The Celtics have had a slow start but if the pieces fall together and everyone is healthy, who knows. The Raptors so far have been game one nba finals 2019. Green and Leonard have both transitioned smoothly. Ibaka has been a pleasant surprise so far and the team really works well on both sides of the court. Yes, they have the Greek Freak with a decent supporting cast like Middleton and Bledsoe but I think this hot start will cool off sooner or later. As per the West, we are probably looking at the Rockets. My main issue with that team is their defense has deteriorated. They lost valuable defenders and got Carmelo with a couple young injured players Knight, Chriss from the Suns. Those additions do not fill the void. Maybe in a few years time, Ingram, Ball, Kuzma, Hart will all be much better but they are still young and are learning. And the pickups the Lakers got Rondo, Stephenson, Beasley, etc.

The Raptors made a splash and remade their roster by trading for former. So yes, it would be foolish to not attempt to get better because it is unlikely anyone will beat Golden State as things stand today. They're going to have to learn to work through their mistakes. The Lakers really changed their roster when they added Rajon Rondo and Lance Stephenson in free agency. Receive comprehensive coverage of your teams and stream the Celtics easily on your device. Here are my picks for the other award races at the midway point.