Southeast: Final Total Wins Projection
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 Southeast division.
ATLANTA HAWKS
Extensive Range: 39 - 48
Definite Range: 41 - 45
The Hawks are trying to find a way to reverse their current six games losing streak. In their current losing streak, they are shooting 40.8% FG and 29.5% 3FG. Overall, it is encouraging that they have the sixth best assists per game and the seventh fastest pace. I am quite optimistic that Dwight Howard could further enhance his contribution to help them reach my predicted range.
CHARLOTTE HORNETS
Extensive Range: 45 - 54
Definite Range: 50 - 54
Charlotte has a lot of good stats to make me believe that they could reach those numbers of wins. They have the ninth best net rating, 2nd best assist%, forcing the seventh lowest FG% and grabbing the fifth most rebounds per game. You better look out for Frank Kaminsky too because the sophomore is slowly getting into his rhythm.
MIAMI HEAT
Extensive Range: 27 - 36
Definite Range: 30 - 34
As expected, Miami is having a bad season and they could end up with one of the five worst record this season. Individually, their young guns have shown improvement but as a team, they are bottoming out. They have the fourth worst FG%, fourth worst assist per game and fifth worst offensive rating. The return of Justice Winslow and Josh Richardson could help them out but that could not be enough.
ORLANDO MAGIC
Extensive Range: 34 - 43
Definite Range: 39 - 43
One of my early mistakes. Orlando can still turn it around but coach Vogel should really make a huge shift to what they are doing. Vogel was successful in installing an elite defense as they have the fourth best defensive rating but they have have also the worst defensive rating.
WASHINGTON WIZARDS
Extensive Range: 37 - 46
Definite Range: 39 - 43
I don't think Washington is really that bad. Their starting line-up has a +7.5 net rating which basically means that the coaching staff just need to find the right rotation to strengthen the production of their bench. I think, the return of Mahinmi will help them a lot and with more experience, coach Brooks should be able to find the right mix.
