We used FiveThirtyEight’s 2021-22 NBA season projections to share the best play designs from the top 10 teams plus some sleepers. NBAXsOs

The data nerds over at FiveThirtyEight have released their annual NBA season predictions based on the firm’s statistical models. The chart predicts each team’s record, along with forecasting the chances of making the playoffs, making the finals and winning the title.

The Milwaukee Bucks seem like a strong pick to repeat as champs. You can be sure the Phoenix Suns are eager to get their hands on the Larry O’Brien trophy after tasting the Finals last season. Teams like the Los Angeles Clippers, Brooklyn Nets are ready to make their move. Plus don’t sleep on the Golden State Warriors for a comeback season, and as always, you can’t count out LeBron James’ Los Angeles Lakers.

We’re sharing NBAXsOs and FastDraw Chalk Talk play breakdowns of the top ten teams in FiveThirtyEights’s model. Let us know on Twitter if you agree with the projections, and what teams you’re most excited about watching from a coaching and XsOs standpoint this NBA season.

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#1 Milwaukee Bucks

Projected Record: 56-26 | Chance of Winning Finals: 22%

Go-to play: Power SLOB

#2 Los Angeles Clippers

Projected Record: 48-34 | Chance of Winning Finals: 13%

Go-to play: Stagger Step Up

#3 Philadephia 76ers

Projected Record: 53-29 | Chance of Winning Finals: 9%

Go-to play: Box Zipper Gap SLOB

#4 Phoenix Suns

Projected Record: 53-29 | Chance of Winning Finals: 9%

Go-to play: Horns DHOs

#5 Utah Jazz

Projected Record: 54-28 | Chance of Winning Finals: 8%

Go-to play: Fake Burn

#6 Brooklyn Nets

Projected Record: 50-32 | Chance of Winning Finals: 7%

Go-to play: Elbow Strong ATO

#7 Denver Nuggets

Projected Record: 50-32 | Chance of Winning Finals: 7%

Go-to play: 5 Back Screen Cross

#8 Boston Celtics

Projected Record: 49-33 | Chance of Winning Finals: 6%

Go-to play: Stagger DHO

#9 Atlanta Hawks

Projected Record: 51-43 | Chance of Winning Finals: 4%

Go-to play: Stagger Slip BS

#10 Dallas Mavericks

Projected Record: 49-33 | Chance of Winning Finals: 3%

Go-to play: Double Ghost Runner

More NBAXsOS from Sleeper Teams

Los Angeles Lakers – DHO Flash PNR

Miami Heat – Flat Ram Exit

Portland Trail Blazers – Blast Keep Side

Golden State Warriors – Fake Stagger Horns

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