NBA 2008-9 Predictions: Central Division

There's a new recipe in Detroit. The Pistons are now Curry flavored. The Detroit Pistons didn't surprise many by being the second best team in the East. But 59 wins was the seconnd highest total for the Pistons in the past 18 years. That did surprise some.  The Bulls on the other hand, were one of the league's biggest disappointments. A new coach, the top draft pick, and a big hole to climb out of for Luol Deng and crew. Here's how I see it....   Central Division Detroit 55-27 (LY=59-23) The big shake up never occurred. It might not need to. Many said they were in decline and they won 59 games last year. Just missing a superb 60-win season means that the playoffs are their down fall. Maybe they have been getting too much respect the last few years. Still, the addition of Kwame Brown, the continued development of Rodney Stuckey and Jason Maxiell keeps these guys in the hunt for the title. Rip and Chauncy Billups aren’t the problem. Rasheed Wallace can’t ... (link)