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2017 Wizards, NBA predictions

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 12:  Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors goes up for a shot against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5 of the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 12, 2017 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Monica Davey/Pool/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON — The NBA season tipped in Cleveland and Oakland Tuesday night, but begins for Wizards fans in Washington Wednesday evening as the Wiz take on the Philadelphia 76ers. Can they finally get past the second round? Who are their primary competitors out East? Is this the year John Wall contends for an MVP? Can anyone stop the Warriors? The WTOP Sports staff attempts to answer these questions and more in this year’s predictions. (Photo by Monica Davey/Pool/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 12:  Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors goes up for a shot against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5 of the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 12, 2017 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Monica Davey/Pool/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 17:  Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics looks on while playing the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half at Quicken Loans Arena on October 17, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 10:  Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder brings the ball down the court against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center on October 10, 2017 in Denver, Colorado.  (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 13:  Erik McCree #22 of the Miami Heat shoots during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Sprint Center on October 13, 2017 in Kansas City, Missouri.  (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 28:  Ed Davis #17 of the Portland Trail Blazers shoots the ball during the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on February 28, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana.   NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 29:  Ian Mahinmi #28 and Otto Porter Jr. #22 of the Washington Wizards surround Blake Griffin #32 of the LA Clippers on the floor during a 133-124 Clipper win at Staples Center on March 29, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.  NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - MAY 15:  John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards reacts against the Boston Celtics during Game Seven of the NBA Eastern Conference Semi-Finals at TD Garden on May 15, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts.  NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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