With the NBA lockout over, it’s time to get back to thinking about basketball. In these NBA power rankings, we’ll list the top ten NBA teams headed into the 2011-12 season. Did your favorite NBA team make the cut? Continue reading to find out …
1. Miami Heat
The Heat are just too talented to not be No. 1.
2. Dallas Mavericks
The defending NBA champs are the favorites in the West.
3. Los Angeles Lakers
Does Kobe Bryant have one last run left in his legs?
4. Boston Celtics
The old guys might flourish in the shortened season.
5. Chicago Bulls
Will the Bulls prove that last year wasn’t a fluke?
6. Oklahoma City Thunder
The young guys on the block have a very high ceiling.
7. San Antonio Spurs
The Spurs are the Celtics of the West.
8. Orlando Magic
Dwight Howard and the Magic will try to peak once again.
9. Memphis Grizzlies
The Grizzlies are big, scary and mean.
10. New York Knicks
Will production finally follow the hype?

Amare Stoudemire, New York Knicks (Image: TSN.ca)










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