2009-10 division and team previews
Here's what you need to get ready for the season. FOXSports.com NBA analysts Charley Rosen and Marques Johnson break down each of the league's six divisions. Our NBA Tipoff experts also preview each of the league's 30 teams.
| Atlantic Division |
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With Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen joining Paul Pierce, the Celtics have dominated this division the last two years. You can bet on three straight. |
| Northwest Division |
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The Nuggets and Trail Blazers finished in a first-place tie last season. This time it looks like a three-way race between them and the Jazz. |
| Central Division |
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The Bulls and Pistons will be fighting for a playoff spot, but they can forget about winning the division. Not with LeBron and Shaq in Cleveland. |
| Pacific Division |
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Winning the Pacific is probably the smallest (and easiest) goal for the Lakers, who have bigger things in mind. Remember when the Suns ruled the Pacific? |
| Southeast Division |
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The Magic are the clear favorites again, but the Hawks keep getting better and Dwyane Wade makes the Heat a team to reckon with. And don't sleep on the Wizards. |
| Southwest Division |
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The NBA's most competitive division the past few years may be tough territory again with the Spurs, Mavs and Hornets fighting it out. |