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Oct 23, 2014

2014-15 NBA Divisional Previews

With the regular season right around the corner, TSN.ca profiles each NBA division before the first tip. TSN basketball analyst Jack Armstrong also gives his pick for division champ and a player to keep an eye on this season.

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With the regular season right around the corner, TSN.ca profiles each NBA division before the first tip.

TSN basketball analyst Jack Armstrong also gives his pick for division champ and a player to keep an eye on this season. 

 

Kevin Durant
Northwest Division

2013-14 Division Winner: Oklahoma City Thunder

Jack Armstrong's Pick: Thunder

We start with the Northwest Division where Kevin Durant's injury throws a monkey wrench into the Oklahoma City Thunder's plans to compete for an NBA title and Canadian phenom Andrew Wiggins looks to make his mark with the Minnesota Timberwolves. MORE.
Stephen Curry
Pacific Division

2013-14 Division Winner: L.A. Clippers

Jack Armstrong's Pick: Clippers

We continue with the Pacific, where Blake Griffin and the Los Angeles Clippers look for that next gear, Steve Kerr takes the reins of the Golden State Warriors and an aging Kobe Bryant (without Steve Nash) attempts to keep the Los Angeles Lakers relevant. MORE.
Tim Duncan
Southwest Division

2013-14 Division Winner: San Antonio Spurs

Jack Armstrong's Pick: Spurs

We continue with the Southwest, where Tony Parker's San Antonio Spurs look to win yet another NBA title, Dwight Howard tries to build on a disappointing first season with the Houston Rockets and the New Orleans Pelicans attempt to ride Anthony Davis's burgeoning superstardom into the playoffs. MORE.
Kyle Lowry
Atlantic Division

2013-14 Division Winner: Toronto Raptors

Jack Armstrong's Pick: Raptors

We jump over to the Eastern Conference with the Atlantic Division where Kyle Lowry and the Toronto Raptors look to repeat as division champions, Derek Fisher takes the reins of Phil Jackson's New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers continue a rebuild in earnest. MORE.
LeBron James
Central Division

2013-14 Division Winner: Indiana Pacers

Jack Armstrong's Pick: Cavaliers

Today, we look at the Central Division where LeBron James, Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving lead a new Big Three with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Derrick Rose is finally healthy for the Chicago Bulls after two years of injury and the Indiana Pacers without Paul George go from Eastern Conference contenders to fighting for their playoff lives. MORE.
Chris Bosh
Southeast Division

2013-14 Division Winner: Miami Heat

Jack Armstrong's Pick: Wizards

We finish our trip around the NBA with the Southeast Conference where the defending champion Miami Heat begin life without LeBron James, John Wall and the Washington Wizards look to emerge as an Eastern Conference power, while the Hornets return to Charlotte for the first time since 2002. MORE.