1. Boston Celtics (2nd in Conference) - I don't see any reason why they can't repeat as Atlantic Division Champs. That being said, I don't think they'll win it all again. A great group of core guys ("The Boston Three Party") but they aren't getting any younger, and last year was their year. I'll give 'em a record of 51-31.
2. Philadelphia 76ers (5th in Conference) - I really like the way this team looks on paper. They have to go out and play at the beginning of the year this season. If they can get out to good start and avoid key injuries, I think they have enough depth to finish 2nd in the Atlantic. Two words: Andre Iguodala. I'll say 47-35.
3. Toronto Raptors (8th in Conference) -I like this team. They add a great inside player in Jermaine O' Neal to go along with Chris Bosh. The smaller players are a little more unknown but they are solid. Jemario Moon is a great athlete. They should be good enough to get in. Let's say 43-39.
4. New Jersey Nets - This is a relatively young team with the exception of Vince Carter, who will probably get traded around the deadline when the Nets are already out of it. Devin Harris is awesome. But other than a good draft, they have nothing to say for themselves. I say 34-48 at best.
5. New York Knicks - Oh boy. You would think with such a high payroll they should be good, right? Well maybe, I think if the Knicks play like they can they could potentially pass the Nets for 4th, but no playoffs this year my friends. The players they have just aren't as good as they're cracked up to be. I'll 32-50.
The Atlantic overall is a pretty weak division after Boston, but there are some good younger players in here. Look for the Sixers to have a good year behind Elton Brand and the two Andre's. Like I said, I'll say Boston will win the Division but falter in the playoffs a little, maybe Conference Finals.
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