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2010-2011 NBA Eastern Conference Preview, Predictions Picks & Odds

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With the All-Star trio of Lebron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh down in South Beach, the Heat is poised for NBA championship contention, with the odds makers listing Miami as the -175 favorite. But I’m not sold on all the hype, and frankly I’m not sure the Heat will win it all. With the added size to the Celtics front court with Shaq and Jermaine O’Neal, and the always beastly Dwight Howard controlling the paint and Jammer Nelson at the point for the Magic, I honestly believe both the Celtics (+340) as well as Orlando will be right there at the end battling it out for the Eastern Conference crown. One other team on the fringe to watch out for is the Chicago Bulls who have become a legitimate contender in the East due to their pickup of Carlos Boozer. Could this be the rebirth of the Bulls?

Here’s a look at the 15 teams that make up the NBA Eastern Conference:

2010 NBA Atlantic Season Previews

2010 Boston Celtics Season Preview

The “Big Three” of Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett aren’t getting any younger, but that hasn’t stopped them from leading the Celtics to two NBA Finals appearances in the last three years. Rajon Rondo will once again be a force at point guard, and there will be no need to rush Kendrick Perkins back from his injury with the additions of Jermaine and Shaquille O’Neal up the middle. Boston will once again be a threat to go all the way.

Boston Celtics Odds: +900 to win the NBA Championship at BetUS

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2010 New Jersey Nets Season Preview

It’s bad enough winning only 12 games all season, but the Nets’ bad luck followed them into the offseason as they lost the draft lottery and wound up picking third. Still, they got a great young player in Derrick Favors. and the additions of Anthony Morrow. Jordan Farmar and new coach Avery Johnson should help speed along the rebuild.

New Jersey Nets Odds: +10000 to win the NBA Championship at BetUS

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2010 New York Knicks Season Preview

New York Knicks Season Preview The New York Knicks will definitely have a new look to them this season. Both of their top scorers, David Lee and Al Harrington. have moved on to different teams. while incoming acquisitions Amar’e Stoudemire and Raymond Felton should provide plenty of offense. Stoudemire will likely be a key part of the foundation for the Knicks for years to come.

New York Knicks Odds: +8000 to win the NBA Championship at BetUS

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2010 Philadelphia 76ers Season Preview

A largely disappointing season ended on a high note for the 76ers when they won the second overall pick in the draft lottery, which they used to take shooting guard Evan Turner. Turner will be counted on to make an immediate impact. Doug Collins replaces Eddie Jordan as the new head coach and will try to get the rebuild off on the right foot.

Philadelphia 76ers Odds: +10000 to win the NBA Championship at BetUS

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2010 Toronto Raptors Season Preview

Toronto Raptors Season Preview While the loss of LeBron James in Cleveland got a ton more media coverage, Toronto also took a huge hit when they lost their leading scorer Chris Bosh to the Miami Heat. The Raptors also parted ways with Hedo Turkoglu, trading him to Phoenix for sparkplug shooting guard Leandro Barbosa. Andrea Bargnani will be counted on to lead the offense with Chris Bosh no longer in town.

Toronto Raptors Odds: +20000 to win the NBA Championship at BetUS

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2010 NBA Central Season Previews

2010 Chicago Bulls Season Preview

The Chicago Bulls made a huge splash in the free-agent market this summer, adding Carlos Boozer, Ronnie Brewer and Kyle Korver to an already strong core featuring Joakim Noah and Derrick Rose. Former Boston Celtics assistant coach Tom Thibodeau takes over as head coach and will have plenty of tools to work with as he attempts to bring the Bulls back to an elite level.

Chicago Bulls Odds: +2000 to win the NBA Championship at BetUS

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2010 Cleveland Cavaliers Season Preview

Cleveland fans are still reeling from the news that LeBron James is really gone and the Cavaliers are going to have to move on without him. It won’t be easy; the team was built around James and rebuilding again will be a process. New head coach Byron Scott will attempt to keep the team afloat, but it will be an uphill battle this season.

Cleveland Cavaliers Odds: +20000 to win the NBA Championship at BetUS

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2010 Detroit Pistons Season Preview

It’s been a long, hard fall for the Detroit Pistons, going from 59-23 in 2007-08 to 27-55 last year. Seventh-overall draft pick Greg Monroe will be a welcome addition, as will the free-agent signing of Tracy McGrady. While these two players won’t turn the Pistons around overnight, they should help the team take some important strides in the right direction.

Detroit Pistons Odds: +10000 to win the NBA Championship at BetUS

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2010 Indiana Pacers Season Preview

In an attempt to shake things up this offseason, the Pacers got involved in a four-team blockbuster deal in which they traded their second-leading scorer. Troy Murphy, and received Darren Collison and James Posey. Collison flourished while Chris Paul was out with an injury last season and he looks to be an up-and-coming star in the NBA.

Indiana Pacers Odds: +20000 to win the NBA Championship at BetUS

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2010 Milwaukee Bucks Season Preview

The Milwaukee Bucks had one of the most exciting series of the playoffs last season when they pushed Atlanta to seven games. Milwaukee not only kept their core together this offseason by re-signing John Salmons, but they also added Corey Maggette, Drew Gooden and Jon Brockman. More exciting playoff series could be ahead in the very near future.

Milwaukee Bucks Odds: +5000 to win the NBA Championship at BetUS

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2010 NBA Southeast Season Previews

2010 Atlanta Hawks Season Preview

Rumors were swirling around star shooting guard Joe Johnson and his potential destinations in the free-agent market, but the Hawks were able to retain him with a six-year max contract. The decision not to resign coach Mike Woodson, who clearly turned this team around in his six-year stint, sent a clear message: Regular-season success will no longer be enough. The Hawks will be expected to take the next step this year.

Atlanta Hawks Odds: +5000 to win the NBA Championship at BetUS

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2010 Charlotte Bobcats Season Preview

In their sixth season in the NBA, the Charlotte Bobcats made it into the playoffs for the first time in franchise history. Losing starting point guard Raymond Felton to free agency was a tough blow, as he was their third-leading scorer last season. The rest of the team will have to step up for the Bobcats to return to the playoffs this year.

Charlotte Bobcats Odds: +10000 to win the NBA Championship at BetUS

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2010 Miami Heat Season Preview

Until now, the best free-agent summer possible might raise expectations for a team to win a few more games. For Miami, their recent free-agent haul demands multiple championships in the next few years to be a success. In locking up LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, the odds-on favorites to win it all look to be a dynasty in the making.

Miami Heat Odds: +160 to win the NBA Championship at BetUS

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2010 Orlando Magic Season Preview

It was a fairly quiet offseason for the Orlando Magic. When you have a team coming off two straight 59-23 seasons and two straight trips to the Conference Finals, you don’t need to make a whole lot of changes. Dwight Howard and Vince Carter will once again lead the way for the Magic, who should once again be among the league’s elite.

Orlando Magic Odds: +1000 to win the NBA Championship at BetUS

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2010 Washington Wizards Season Preview

The Washington Wizards struck gold in the NBA draft lottery, winning the first overall pick to take the seemingly sure-thing point guard John Wall. Wall gives the Wizards a lethal combination at guard along with Gilbert Arenas. Twenty-six wins may not seem like much, but it was a step in the right direction after only nine wins in 2008-09, and Wall should help the Wizards improve their win total once again.