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SCOUTING REPORTS
HOW THEY'LL FINISH
Eastern Conference
ATLANTIC DIVISION
Boston Celtics (1)*
Philadelphia 76ers (5)
Toronto Raptors (6)
New York Knicks (13)
New Jersey Nets (15)
CENTRAL DIVISION
Cleveland Cavaliers (2)
Detroit Pistons (3)
Chicago Bulls (8)
Indiana Pacers (9)
Milwaukee Bucks (12)
SOUTHEAST DIVISION
Orlando Magic (4)
Washington Wizards (7)
Charlotte Bobcats (10)
Atlanta Hawks (11)
Miami Heat (14)
CONFERENCE FINALS
Celtics over Cavaliers
Western Conference
NORTHWEST DIVISION
Utah Jazz (4)
Portland Trail Blazers (7)
Denver Nuggets (9)
Minnesota Timberwolves (13)
Oklahoma City Thunder (14)
PACIFIC DIVISION
Los Angeles Lakers (1)
Phoenix Suns (8)
Golden State Warriors (10)
Los Angeles Clippers (11)
Sacramento Kings (12)
SOUTHWEST DIVISION
Houston Rockets (2)
San Antonio Spurs (3)
New Orleans Hornets (5)
Dallas Mavericks (6)
Memphis Grizzlies (15)
CONFERENCE FINALS
Spurs over Lakers
NBA FINALS
Spurs over Celtics
*SI's regular-season ranking (1 to 15) for each conference
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PHOTO
Photograph by Greg Nelson
HEAD-TO-HEAD When the last two champions clash in the Finals next June, Tim Duncan (left) and the Spurs will win their fifth title in 11 seasons, beating Kevin Garnett and the Celtics.
