The 2010-11 NBA regular season ends on Wednesday night. In the Eastern Conference, all the postseason matchups are set. However, in the West, there are a number of spots up for grabs. That means we’ll see a couple hard-fought games on Wednesday. That said, in terms of the power rankings headed into the 2011 NBA Playoffs, we know who we like.
1. Los Angeles Lakers
The Lakers, even after Andrew Bynum’s knee injury, are the team to beat. They are talented and they’ve been through the wars.
2. Chicago Bulls
There is no team hotter than the Bulls. They’ve been lights out since they got healthy. Oh, and the league’s best player this year, Derrick Rose, is on the team.
Derrick Rose - Chicago Bulls (Image: TSN.ca)
3. Miami Heat
It’s taken a while but the Heat are finally starting to live up to their abilities. In the playoffs, no team has a higher ceiling.
4. San Antonio Spurs
Though the Spurs have had the best record in the NBA for almost the entire year, pundits aren’t convinced their style will thrive in postseason action.
5. Boston Celtics
They look dead. But we thought the same thing last year and they were a Kendrick Perkins injury away from winning an NBA championship. Don’t count the Celtics out yet.
Post from: EveryJoe
1. Los Angeles Lakers
The Lakers, even after Andrew Bynum’s knee injury, are the team to beat. They are talented and they’ve been through the wars.
2. Chicago Bulls
There is no team hotter than the Bulls. They’ve been lights out since they got healthy. Oh, and the league’s best player this year, Derrick Rose, is on the team.
3. Miami Heat
It’s taken a while but the Heat are finally starting to live up to their abilities. In the playoffs, no team has a higher ceiling.
4. San Antonio Spurs
Though the Spurs have had the best record in the NBA for almost the entire year, pundits aren’t convinced their style will thrive in postseason action.
5. Boston Celtics
They look dead. But we thought the same thing last year and they were a Kendrick Perkins injury away from winning an NBA championship. Don’t count the Celtics out yet.
Post from: EveryJoe