2011-2012 NBA Preview/Predictions

So, we're going to have a season after all! The first games start Christmas day...here are my season predictions.

FINAL REGULAR SEASON STANDINGS

WEST:
1) Thunder
2) Clippers
3) Mavericks
4) Lakers
5) Grizzlies
6) Nuggets
7) Spurs
8) Warriors

EAST:
1) Heat
2) Bulls
3) Knicks
4) Celtics
5) Hawks
6) Magic
7) Nets
8) Pacers

League MVP: Kevin Durant (OKC)
Defensive Player of the Year: Serge Ibaka (OKC)
Most Improved: DeAndre Jordan (LAC)
Coach of the Year: Scotty Brooks (OKC)

West Champ: Thunder
East Champ: Heat

2011 NBA Finals Prediction: HEAT over Thunder in 7