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8 2018–2019 NBA Playoff Eastern Conference Predictions, From The Sports Super Fan

With about 25 games in the books, it is not too early to start looking at the playoffs.

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Dec 10, 2018

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With about 25 games in the books, it is not too early to start looking at the playoffs. By this point in the season, the struggle for seeding begins and the difference between being a top seed or just missing the playoffs starts to unfold. This may be only the first third of the season, but with so many superstars displaying their greatness and the plethora of rookies showing their worth, the way teams start has a huge impact on where a team finishes. This is my first set of predictions for the 2018 - 2019 NBA Easter Conference playoff picture.

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1. Toronto Raptors

The team that has easily asserted themselves to the top spot in the East after the departure of Lebron James. With the upgrade from Demar Derozan to an MVP caliber player in Kawhi Leonard and a deep, playoff tested roster, the Raptors are perfectly set up to run the table.

2. Milwaukee Bucks

Two Words: Giannis Antetokounmpo. Averaging 27.6 PPG and 13.2 RPG on almost 58 percent shooting, Antetokounmpo is and has been capable of leading his team to a top seed. This team's playoff success will be predicated on strong play from his supporting cast in players like Khris Middleton and Malcolm Brogdon as well as Antetokounmpo's ability to close games.

3. Philadelphia 76ers

With Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid and Jimmy Butler all on the same team, it would be nothing less than a disappointment if they were a low seed in the weak East. They have a prolific facilitator, a dominant big man and a veteran All Star caliber finisher who they can trust to take them home in the final minutes of games. If they can sure of their bench and add some more shooting, they are significant threat.

4. Boston Celtics

An underachieving team with too much talent to fall out of the conversation of top teams in the conference. In the regular season, having a lot of talent just extends how long a team must work on playing together, but come playoff time talent is the difference between being swept in the first round and making it to the conference championship. One thing the Celtics have over every other team in the league outside of the Warriors is their amount of talent.

5. Detroit Pistons

To put it simply, Blake Griffin has been playing out of his mind and Andre Drummond has a chance of averaging 20 points and 20 rebounds per game by season's end. Guard play on the offensive end is their biggest dilemma with Reggie Jackson being the only guard providing any scoring with 16 PPG, but their domination on the glass is what makes them a wild card come playoff time.

6. Indiana Pacers

The Pacers are a gritty, team oriented team that plays well enough to make the playoffs. Victor Oladipo has proven that he is a viable number one option, but Myles Turner has yet to have that break out season. Turner's ability to improve his current averages of only 11.3 PPG and 6 RPG is what will have the greatest impact on how far this team can go.

7. Orlando Magic

This team has definitely improved, but they are still a young team. With all their length, athleticism and their ability to get out and run on the fast break, the Magic definitely have the talent to make the playoffs.

8. Charlotte Hornets

Honestly, the Hornets will only make the playoffs because of Kemba Walker. Without Walker, the Hornets would be tanking their way to the first overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft so they could get Zion Williamson. But, with Walker playing like he never has before averaging almost 30 PPG, he has done/will do just enough to make them a playoff team.

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8 2018–2019 NBA Playoff Eastern Conference Predictions, From The Sports Super Fan

With about 25 games in the books, it is not too early to start looking at the playoffs.

Eastern Conference Playoff Seeding

1. Toronto Raptors

2. Milwaukee Bucks

3. Philadelphia 76ers

4. Boston Celtics

5. Detroit Pistons

6. Indiana Pacers

7. Orlando Magic

8. Charlotte Hornets

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

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2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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