NBA Season Preview 2021 (Nutshell Version): Race to the Infinity Gauntlet

A 72 game schedule is what we have to chew and stew about. The best NBA game I saw in 5 years happened last year when Luka and LeBron put on a show. 

Christmas rematch hopes to live up to the original. 

Durant and the Nets will score 150 when they have to and will win a lot like that. 

Heat are formidable. So are the Suns. I could see either team making the Semis or the Conference Finals. Matchup/Injury dependant. 

Nuggets and Greenies take a step back with wins. Yet remain tricky to play in the Tournament. 

I’m not falling for the Philly Cheese steak until they prove what you see with your eyes is a team where “Fit >Talent” means a Finals appearance. Don’t see them beating multiple versatile teams that are bigger. 

OKC and Nawlins control the fate of the draft for the next 5 years. 

The Beard will have a new zip code. 

A lot of cool young talent. 

Let’s repeat! Race to #18

Here’s the scoop:

East predictions 

1. Bucks 
2. Nets
3. Heat
4. Sixers (Harden acquired)
5. Greenies
6. Raps 

Play-in Tournament 

Wizards 

Pacers 

Hawks 

Magic 

Hawks Pacers advance 

West predictions 

1. Lakers 
2. Mavs
3. Clippers
4. Nuggets 
5. Blazers 
6. Suns 

Play-in Tournament 

Jazz Warriors Pelicans Kings 

Warriors Jazz advance

I think the Nets and Sixers meet in the Conference Finals. Nets win in 7. 

I think Luka wants and gets a Clippers rematch. Beating them in 7. 

Lakers and Mavs duel in a 7 game series. Lakers prevail. 

Lakers best Nets in 6. Repeating as Champs. 

ROY LaMelo Ball

MIP Kevin Huerter 

COY Monty Williams 

DPOY Anthony Davis 

MVP Luka Doncic