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2016 NBA Predictions: A look at each team in the league

By Keith Rivas

Oct 18, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) and Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) talk during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 18, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) and Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) talk during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports /
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Charlotte Hornets

Oct 20, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (14) talks with guard Kemba Walker (15) during the second half of the game against the Miami Heat at the Spectrum Center. Hornets win 96-88. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 20, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (14) talks with guard Kemba Walker (15) during the second half of the game against the Miami Heat at the Spectrum Center. Hornets win 96-88. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports /

Charlotte is to the Eastern Conference what Utah will be in the Western Conference.

A middle ground team with explosive potential and competitive spirit on a whole different level.

Last season, we saw Charlotte clash with Miami in the postseason after getting the back end of a three-way tie for the Southeast division.

Going the full seven games, Charlotte fell apart in a lopsided Game 7 that sent the Heat to the second round.

Revenge is a dish best served cold, and now that the Heat are looking like a team that’s falling apart, Charlotte will have a chance to show that they’re superior in their division — for now.

Kemba Walker is a true point guard who is dangerous from anywhere on the floor.

Nicolas Batum was a big re-sign for the Hornets, and now they’ll bring back most of their key players for the upcoming season.

They’ll have around the same record, but this time around they’ll edge the Orlando Magic for the division crown.

Season Prediction: (47-35), 1st in Southeast

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