| CNNSI.com's Division Preview: Central |
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The play of the Hawks' youngsters -- Dion Glover, DerMarr
Johnson, Roshown McLeod, Hanno Mottola and Jason Terry --
will determine the team's fate this season. |
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Without a superstar, Derrick Coleman, Jamal Mashburn, Elden
Campbell and P.J. Brown will have to be consistently solid for the
Hornets. Mashburn also has to hit big shots down the stretch. |
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One particular aspect head coach Tim Floyd needs to focus
on is offense. The Bulls averaged just 84.7 points per game
last season -- last in the NBA. |
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After sending Shawn Kemp to Portland, the Cavaliers are left
with Lamond Murray and Wesley Person as their top two
offensive options. |
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Detroit begins the season by playing six of its first seven
games on the road, concluding in Indiana against the Pacers
on Nov. 11. |
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Jalen Rose and Austin Croshere were a big part of the Pacers'
success last season, but each faces different roles -- and
different expectations -- this year. |
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If the Bucks can play defense, and not let their egos get in
the way, they could play their way to a Central
Division title. |
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How will the Raptors respond to new head coach Lenny Wilkens
and the loss of Tracy McGrady's 15.4 points, 6.3 rebounds and
3.3 assists per game? |
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