Atlantic: Final Total Wins Projection

Here is my final total wins forecast for the season for each team!

I will give you two win ranges:
Extensive Range: It will be a 10 games range. Example, 29-38 wins.
Definite Range: It will be a 5 games range that is inside the Extensive Range. Example, 31-35 wins.

I am putting my blog on the line here. I need to score 15 points in my projection. The extensive range is worth 1/2 point while the definite range will be a full point.

Today, we will tackle the Atlantic division.

BOSTON CELTICS
Extensive Range: 48 - 57
Definite Range: 51 - 55

The Celtics suffered from a lot of injuries in the first month of competition but everyone is healthy now so I expect them to accumulate winning runs to reach the ranges above. One area that they are showing mastery is in assisting each other, 24.4 (2nd best). They are also forcing the 11th least FG% and fifth worst 3FG%.

BROOKLYN NETS
Extensive Range: 19 - 28
Definite Range: 21 - 25

As expected from a great coach, Brooklyn was able to avoid the bottom of the standings up to this point. They are trying to mask their disadvantages by the 2nd quickest pace in the league. They are also racking up the second most threes with 35.2 per game. With a logical approach, getting into the 20s is a good possibility. 

NEW YORK KNICKS
Extensive Range: 28 - 37
Definite Range: 28 - 32

I did not expect this average Knicks squad. They are currently the 11th most efficient three-point shooter and they have the 12th best offensive rating. One of the primary reason is the continues growth of Kristaps who is currently producing 20.8 points, 7.1 rebounds, 1.6 blocks and 2.3 three-pointers per game. 

PHILADELPHIA 76ERS
Extensive Range: 21 - 30
Definite Range: 22 - 26

I am pretty sure the 76ers still wants a top pick for the upcoming draft but they also want to start giving hope to their fan base that has been suffering for a few years now. One number that should make them smile now is the 10.8 three-pointers that they have made per game, seventh best.

TORONTO RAPTORS
Extensive Range: 46 - 55
Definite Range: 46 - 50

Toronto is playing pretty well right now that they are on pace of getting 56 Ws this season. I am not optimistic already that I will get this right but nevertheless, there are still some numbers that could be a reason for regression. They have the 9th lowest rebounds and 5th lowest assists per game.