The new year is here and there is still another six months of NBA action left on the calendar.
From the MVP and eventual champions to the fates of a few key Australians, foxsports.com.au gives 23 predictions for the NBA this year.
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1. THE SUNS TAKE A SWING TO SAVE THEIR SEASON
It’s been an odd start to the season in Phoenix. The Suns have gone from looking like world beaters, taking care of the Clippers, Warriors and Pelicans in quick succession to more recently losing to the lowly Wizards and giving up 125 points to the Grizzlies.
There was no Devin Booker for that game against Memphis, with the 26-year-old sidelined with left hamstring tightness. Chris Paul has missed time too.
There was initially reason to…