Playoff seeding predictions

[GTR11]

With team almost played 60 games its time to start speculation. Currently teams have

1. Miami 37-20
2. Bulls 36-21
3. Cavs 35-22
4. Bucks 35-22
5. Philly 34-22
6. Celtics 33-25
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7. Raps 31-24
8. BK 29-27
9. Hornets 29-29
10. ATL 26-30

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Make your predictions and match ups you'd wish to see.

[GTR11]

My guess is

Miami vs Raps
Bulls vs Nets
Bucks vs Celtics
Philly vs Cavs

A lot can change, it's just I don't see how and why thing will change unless injury come in place.

[NetsWorld]

1. Bucks
2.Heat
3.Cavs
4.Sixers
5.Bulls
6.Nets
7.Raptors
8.Celtics.

I think Nets go on a tear Post All star break and reach the six seed. I get the feeling they will face the Cavs, Heat and Sixers. They can win.

[NetsWorld]

My guess is

Miami vs Raps
Bulls vs Nets
Bucks vs Celtics
Philly vs Cavs

A lot can change, it's just I don't see how and why thing will change unless injury come in place.

Nets would win that series in five. Just don't think the Bulls are real contenders. I am not convinced Derozan will get them to the promise land.

[Prokorov]

Its too tight to predict the top 6. its unlikely the top 10 will change as far as which 10 teams are in. 7-9 are unlikely to climb any higher then #6. And a ton of unknowns with the Nets. They could move up or down 2-3 spots and not surprise me.

There is no one i really want to avoid. ideally we get bucks rd 1, sixers round 2. and somehow miss the heat. but if we click we can beat anyone

[GTR11]

My guess is

Miami vs Raps
Bulls vs Nets
Bucks vs Celtics
Philly vs Cavs

A lot can change, it's just I don't see how and why thing will change unless injury come in place.

Nets would win that series in five. Just don't think the Bulls are real contenders. I am not convinced Derozan will get them to the promise land.

My thought is that we won't figure it out until just before playoffs. We will end up as 8 seed and beat up on Raps to take over 7 seed.

We definitely not prototypical 7 seed. Both Miami and ChiTown know that. Both have momentum and would love to go into playoffs hot. Getting #1 seed will be most important thing.

Just can't see Bucks catching Bulls and Miami. It'll take a some fortunate loses from either team for them to catch up.

6's will need time to figure things out. Add the fact Hardens hemi is an issue apparently, 4 or 5 seed most likely outcome.

Cavs with Mobley, Caris, Allen etc will hold to 5 seed.

Boston been hottest team as of late. However don't see them having enough to maintain it.

Lack of talent for Raps will keep them with us in play in tournament.

[NetsWorld]

Its too tight to predict the top 6. its unlikely the top 10 will change as far as which 10 teams are in. 7-9 are unlikely to climb any higher then #6. And a ton of unknowns with the Nets. They could move up or down 2-3 spots and not surprise me.

There is no one i really want to avoid. ideally we get bucks rd 1, sixers round 2. and somehow miss the heat. but if we click we can beat anyone

If you asked me pre trade, I didn't think Nets could beat Bucks because they could never get all three stars on the court and we were not gritty enough or big enough, NOW on the other hand, I think we can easily beat the Bucks. Simmons will lock up Middleton and Drummond will be our interior presence with deadly scorers/shooters surrounding all of that.

[Prokorov]

Its too tight to predict the top 6. its unlikely the top 10 will change as far as which 10 teams are in. 7-9 are unlikely to climb any higher then #6. And a ton of unknowns with the Nets. They could move up or down 2-3 spots and not surprise me.

There is no one i really want to avoid. ideally we get bucks rd 1, sixers round 2. and somehow miss the heat. but if we click we can beat anyone

If you asked me pre trade, I didn't think Nets could beat Bucks because they could never get all three stars on the court and we were not gritty enough or big enough, NOW on the other hand, I think we can easily beat the Bucks. Simmons will lock up Middleton and Drummond will be our interior presence with deadly scorers/shooters surrounding all of that.

Kyrie had the clamps on middleton. id keep him there and put ben on Jrue.

[NetsWorld]

Its too tight to predict the top 6. its unlikely the top 10 will change as far as which 10 teams are in. 7-9 are unlikely to climb any higher then #6. And a ton of unknowns with the Nets. They could move up or down 2-3 spots and not surprise me.

There is no one i really want to avoid. ideally we get bucks rd 1, sixers round 2. and somehow miss the heat. but if we click we can beat anyone

If you asked me pre trade, I didn't think Nets could beat Bucks because they could never get all three stars on the court and we were not gritty enough or big enough, NOW on the other hand, I think we can easily beat the Bucks. Simmons will lock up Middleton and Drummond will be our interior presence with deadly scorers/shooters surrounding all of that.

Kyrie had the clamps on middleton. id keep him there and put ben on Jrue.

Didn't even think of that, agreed; Simmons will nullify Holiday completely because he is smaller than Middleton and that would disrupt their Offense. Nets would actually feast playing the scheme that way.

[MrDollarBills]

If we can get KD and Simmons back quickly following ASB, and we can go on a run we still have a fighting chance to catch the Celtics for 6th.

At full strength, I fear none of the teams ahead of us. Especially if we get full time Kyrie and Harris back.

[NetsWorld]

If we can get KD and Simmons back quickly following ASB, and we can go on a run we still have a fighting chance to catch the Celtics for 6th.

At full strength, I fear none of the teams ahead of us. Especially if we get full time Kyrie and Harris back.

I expect Ky back full time sooner than later; NYC will most likely follow suit and lift the mandates. And yes, with those three and our depth, we will destroy teams.

[NyCeEvO]

It all depends on the mandate being lifted. If it happens and Kyrie is back full-time, I don’t really care where we end up, because I know we have the talent (when healthy) to beat any team. The biggest potential detriment to the team will be Nash’s in-game coaching adjustments (or lack thereof).

[GTR11]

It all depends on the mandate being lifted. If it happens and Kyrie is back full-time, I don’t really care where we end up, because I know we have the talent (when healthy) to beat any team. The biggest potential detriment to the team will be Nash’s in-game coaching adjustments (or lack thereof).

As I said it's pure calculated speculation. I get entire facts that can change things drastically. Covid mandate alone will flip the script, injuries also play huge role etc. Just wondering what most think here and type sceneries they think will come up.

[GTR11]

If we can get KD and Simmons back quickly following ASB, and we can go on a run we still have a fighting chance to catch the Celtics for 6th.

At full strength, I fear none of the teams ahead of us. Especially if we get full time Kyrie and Harris back.

Let's assume top 5 seedings won't change, which bracket you'd prefer. Miami and Philthy route as 1 and 4-5 seed or Bulls and Bucks as 2 and 3 seed?

[MrDollarBills]

If we can get KD and Simmons back quickly following ASB, and we can go on a run we still have a fighting chance to catch the Celtics for 6th.

At full strength, I fear none of the teams ahead of us. Especially if we get full time Kyrie and Harris back.

Let's assume top 5 seedings won't change, which bracket you'd prefer. Miami and Philthy route as 1 and 4-5 seed or Bulls and Bucks as 2 and 3 seed?

Bulls and Bucks. We owe the Bucks something and they need to be repaid in kind.

[TheNetsFan]

I'd try to avoid the Bucks until as late as possible. The ideal will be if Miami & Milwaukee can find their way into the same side of the bracket.

[NetsWorld]

I'd try to avoid the Bucks until as late as possible. The ideal will be if Miami & Milwaukee can find their way into the same side of the bracket.

Agreed, I can’t see Miami or the Bucks beating the Nets in the ECF. Not when KD would be so close to the title round; in the second round, it would be a different story. It would be tougher and as engaged and dominant as KD would be in the playoffs, he takes it another level when he knows the title is only one round away.

[TheNetsFan]

I'd try to avoid the Bucks until as late as possible. The ideal will be if Miami & Milwaukee can find their way into the same side of the bracket.

Agreed, I can’t see Miami or the Bucks beating the Nets in the ECF. Not when KD would be so close to the title round; in the second round, it would be a different story. It would be tougher and as engaged and dominant as KD would be in the playoffs, he takes it another level when he knows the title is only one round away.

I just think the athleticism & physicality of Milwaukee make them the least desirable matchup. Miami would be next. So if they can get knocked out before we play them or at least one knocks the other out so we only have to meet up with one, we're better off for it.

I may be overconfident, but Philly, Chicago & Cleveland don't worry me at all.

[Prokorov]

I'd try to avoid the Bucks until as late as possible. The ideal will be if Miami & Milwaukee can find their way into the same side of the bracket.

Agreed, I can’t see Miami or the Bucks beating the Nets in the ECF. Not when KD would be so close to the title round; in the second round, it would be a different story. It would be tougher and as engaged and dominant as KD would be in the playoffs, he takes it another level when he knows the title is only one round away.

I just think the athleticism & physicality of Milwaukee make them the least desirable matchup. Miami would be next. So if they can get knocked out before we play them or at least one knocks the other out so we only have to meet up with one, we're better off for it.

I may be overconfident, but Philly, Chicago & Cleveland don't worry me at all.

out of philly, miami, bucks bulls... id want to LEAST play, in order.

1. Miami. Only team i really worry about. super deep with 2-way guys. gritty defensive depth and elite coaching.

HUGE GAP

2. Philly. not because i fear them, but because its the series most likely to be flukey. How is Ben effected by Philly fans. Is there a fight that breaks out leading to suspensions. just sure to be messy, and messy is not ideal for the Nets who are consistently last in the NBA in luck.

3. Bucks. I want to face them. I dont think they are a great playoff team. I think we are leaps and bounds better when healthy. And I think we match up a ton better this then last year when we were already clearly the better team. We owe them one to set things straight. my ideal 1st round matchup is the bucks.

HUGE GAP

4. Bulls. They are complete frauds. Vucevic is unplayable in the playoffs. Derozan is the biggest playoff choker of our generation. With Simmons we can take one of Lavine or derozan completely out of the game. They dont have an elite coach to help level the field. I think it would be similar to last years boston series. a not so close 5 game win for us.

I actually fear Toronto more then the bucks or bulls. They have elite switchability, championship mettle, elite coaching, great shooting, and van vleet is a rockstar in big moments.

[GTR11]

Well have to update my prediction.

3. Cavs vs 6. Saltics
2. Bulls vs 7. BK
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1. Heat vs 8. Hornets
4. Bucks vs 5. Philthy