The Epic 2014- 2015 NBA MVP Race/ Playoff Predictions

The Epic 2014- 2015 NBA MVP Race/ Playoff Predictions

            This year’s MVP race has been one for the ages, with 2 impressive contenders that have incredible resumes, and each have a great chance to take the hardware home. Here, I will talk about each person’s stats on the season, and whom I think will win MVP.

James Harden

James Harden:             This year, James Harden has averaged 27.4 points, 4.4 assists, and 4.3 rebounds. He has been lights out for the 81 games he has played for the Houston Rockets. He has been very good on offense, but his defense is still not very good. His player efficiency is 26.7, which is good for 4^th on the list. In the most important category, Real Plus Minus, he is 2^nd with a plus minus of 7.4.

Stephen Curry

Stephen Curry:           Stephen Curry has been an imposing matchup this year, making other teams go crazy on who to guard him with and how to guard him. This year, he increased his tendency to drive, with great success rates, so now he is dangerous shooting the ball from anywhere on the court. This year, he averaged 23.8 points, 7.7 assists, and 4.3 rebounds. He set a new record with 286 made 3 point field goals and leads the league with a 9.6 plus-minus.

I think that Stephen Curry will win MVP because he is the best player on the best team in the league, he led them to a franchise record 67 wins, and will look to do more in the postseason.

Playoff Predictions

NBA Playoff Bracket

My Projected Finals Matchup

West First Round

Warriors beat Pelicans in 5

Clippers beat Spurs in 7

Trail Blazers beat Grizzles in 6

Houston beat Dallas in 6

East First Round

Hawks beat Nets in 4

Cavaliers beat Celtics in 7

Raptors beat Wizards in 7

Chicago beat Bucks in 5

All Quarterfinals

Warriors beat Trailblazers in 4

Clippers beat Rockets in 6

Bulls beat Cavaliers in 6

Hawks beat Raptors in 6

All Semifinals

Warriors beat Clippers in 6

Bulls beat Hawks in 7

Finals

Warriors beat Bulls in 6