Nba Predictions 2023-24: Final Standings, Playoff Projections, Awards, And Nba Finals Pick

The 2023–24 NBA season is set to be one of the most thrilling and unpredictable seasons in recent memory.

With five different champions in the last five seasons, it's anyone's guess who will come out on top this year. Here are Rocketparrot's predictions for the final standings, playoff projections, awards, and NBA Finals pick:

NBA Final Standings and Playoff Projections

Although predicting the final standings and playoff projections for the 2023–24 NBA season is not as easy as it seems, Rocketparrot have weighed in with their predictions. The Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks are the favorites to meet in the Eastern Conference finals, while the Denver Nuggets and Golden State Warriors are the favorites to meet in the Western Conference finals. The Celtics are the favorites to win the NBA Finals, with the Lakers and Nuggets close behind. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="714"] Jayson Tatum (L) and Jaylen Brown (R) of Celtics. | Credit: NBA Entertainment[/caption]

• Eastern Conference:
  • 1. Boston Celtics
    2. Milwaukee Bucks
    3. Philadelphia 76ers
    4. Cleveland Cavaliers
    5. Miami Heat
    6. Toronto Raptors
    7. Brooklyn Nets
    8. Chicago Bulls
• Western Conference:
  • 1. Denver Nuggets
    2. Golden State Warriors
    3. Los Angeles Clippers
    4. Dallas Mavericks
    5. Memphis Grizzlies
    6. Phoenix Suns
    7. Sacramento Kings
    8. New Orleans Pelicans

Playoff projections

• Eastern Conference:

  • First round:
    • (1) Celtics vs. (8) Bulls
    • (2) Bucks vs. (7) Nets
    • (3) 76ers vs. (6) Raptors
    • (4) Cavaliers vs. (5) Heat
  • Second round:
    • Celtics vs. 76ers
    • Bucks vs. Cavaliers
  • Conference Finals:
    • Celtics vs. Cavaliers
  • NBA Finals: Celtics vs. Bucks

• Western Conference:

  • First round:
    • (1) Nuggets vs. (8) Pelicans
    • (2) Warriors vs. (7) Kings
    • (3) Clippers vs. (6) Suns
    • (4) Mavericks vs. (5) Grizzlies
  • Second round:
    • Nuggets vs. Mavericks
    • Clippers vs. Warriors
  • Conference Finals:
    • Nuggets vs. Clippers
  • NBA Finals: Nuggets vs. Warriors

 

NBA Awards predictions

According to NBC Bay Area, the race for the NBA awards is expected to be highly competitive. The MVP award is expected to be won by either Nikola Jokic or Giannis Antetokounmpo. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="674"] Nikola Jokic of Denver Nuggets is likely to win the MVP Award | Credit: Getty Images[/caption]     Victor Wembanyama of Spurs is likely to win the Rookie of the Year award. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="707"] Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs) is the favourite to win Rookie of the year award | Credit: NBA Entertainment[/caption]   The Defensive Player of the Year award is expected to go to Bam Adebayo. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="618"] Bam Adebayo may win the Defensive Player of the Year award. | Photo image: Heat Nation[/caption]   Mikal Bridges is likely to win the Most Improved Player of the Year award. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="710"] Mikael Bridges is likely to win the Most Improved Player of the Year award. Credit: Valleys of the Suns[/caption]   The Coach of the Year award is expected to go to Steve Kerr, Warriors [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="711"] Warriors coach Steve Kerr is likely to win the Coach of the Year award. Credit: Outsports.com[/caption]