By @CJ_H_12

   Wow. We are half way through the NBA season already. It seems like yesterday that I was anxiously waiting for the start of the season. Well I have done start of the season predictions and one-fourth of the way through the season predictions, so it seems reasonable to do mid-season predictions. Please feel free to comment and follow me on twitter @CJ_H_12.

Most Valuable Player: Kevin Durant

I staying with my choice that I chose at the start of the year. Durant has turned into a playmaker not just a scorer. He's averaging 4assists per game and 8 rebounds a game. He might not be the leader in points this year, but his scoring is still 0.5 points away from averaging 30 points per game. Finally, he's leading his team to top of the western conference. Lebron and Carmelo are doing this, but they are doing it in the east. Congratulations.

Playoff Predictions: Eastern Conference

• 1. Miami Heat
• 2. New York Knicks
• 3. Brooklyn Nets
• 4. Indiana Pacers
• 5. Chicago Bulls
• 6. Boston Celtics
• 7. Atlanta Hawks
• 8. Milwaukee Bucks

Playoff Predictions: Western Conference

• 1. Oklahoma City Thunder
• 2. San Antonio Spurs
• 3. Los Angeles Clippers
• 4. Memphis Grizzlies
• 5. Golden State Warriors
• 6. Denver Nuggets
• 7. Houston Rockets
• 8. Los Angeles Lakers

Eastern Conference Finals: Miami Heat vs. New York Knicks

Western Conference Finals: Memphis Grizzlies vs. San Antonio Spurs

NBA Finals: Miami Heat vs. Memphis Grizzlies

NBA Champion: Memphis Grizzlies