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New York Knicks: Eastern Conference Playoff Projections

By Maurice Moton

Dec 4, 2015; New York, NY, New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) shoots a free throw in the second half at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks win 108-91. Mandatory Credit: William Hauser-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2015; New York, NY, New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) shoots a free throw in the second half at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks win 108-91. Mandatory Credit: William Hauser-USA TODAY Sports /
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Toronto Raptors guards Kyle Lowry (7) and DeMar DeRozan (10) sit together on the bench during a time out against Cleveland Cavaliers in game six of the Eastern conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre.The Cavaliers won 113-87.
May 27, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guards Kyle Lowry (7) and DeMar DeRozan (10) sit together on the bench during a time out against Cleveland Cavaliers in game six of the Eastern conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre.The Cavaliers won 113-87. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /

Toronto Raptors: No. 2 (Atlantic Division Champions)

The Toronto Raptors lost defensive and rebound specialist Bismack Biyombo but re-signed shooting guard DeMar DeRozan and added forward Jared Sullinger.

Over the past few years, the Raptors have developed into a strong regular season team that loses steam in the playoffs.

Nonetheless, Kyle Lowry and DeRozan still form arguably the best backcourt in the East. The Washington Wizards may object with John Wall and Bradley Beal, but Toronto’s duo has fueled the team to the playoffs and into the conference finals.

Head coach Dwane Casey will attempt to push this team toward their limits to dethrone the Cavaliers, but they’re still one impact player short of a championship contending roster. If center Jonas Valanciunas improves on the defensive end, the Raptors will pose a tougher challenge to the defending champions.

At the moment, Toronto has enough talent to claim another Atlantic Division title and the No. 2 seed.

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