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2009-10 division and team previews

Published Oct. 24, 2009 3:52 a.m. ET

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Here's what you need to get ready for the season. FOXSports.com NBA analysts Charley Rosen and Marques Johnson break down each of the league's six divisions. Our NBA Tipoff experts also preview each of the league's 30 teams.

Atlantic Division

With Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen joining Paul Pierce, the Celtics have dominated this division the last two years. You can bet on three straight. Rosen: Atlantic Division preview VIDEO: Marques' Atlantic preview VIDEO: NBA Tipoff: 76ers VIDEO: NBA Tipoff: Celtics VIDEO: NBA Tipoff: Knicks VIDEO: NBA Tipoff: Nets VIDEO: NBA Tipoff: Raptors

Northwest Division

The Nuggets and Trail Blazers finished in a first-place tie last season. This time it looks like a three-way race between them and the Jazz. Rosen: Northwest Division preview VIDEO: Marques' Northwest preview VIDEO: NBA Tipoff: Jazz VIDEO: NBA Tipoff: Nuggets VIDEO: NBA Tipoff: Thunder VIDEO: NBA Tipoff: Timberwolves VIDEO: NBA Tipoff: Trail Blazers

Central Division

The Bulls and Pistons will be fighting for a playoff spot, but they can forget about winning the division. Not with LeBron and Shaq in Cleveland. Rosen: Central Division preview VIDEO: Marques' Central preview VIDEO: NBA Tipoff: Bulls VIDEO: NBA Tipoff: Bucks VIDEO: NBA Tipoff: Cavaliers VIDEO: NBA Tipoff: Pacers VIDEO: NBA Tipoff: Pistons

Pacific Division

Winning the Pacific is probably the smallest (and easiest) goal for the Lakers, who have bigger things in mind. Remember when the Suns ruled the Pacific? Rosen: Pacific Division preview VIDEO: Marques' Pacific preview VIDEO: NBA Tipoff: Clippers VIDEO: NBA Tipoff: Kings VIDEO: NBA Tipoff: Lakers VIDEO: NBA Tipoff: Suns VIDEO: NBA Tipoff: Warriors

Southeast Division

The Magic are the clear favorites again, but the Hawks keep getting better and Dwyane Wade makes the Heat a team to reckon with. And don't sleep on the Wizards. Rosen: Southeast Division preview VIDEO: Marques' Southeast preview VIDEO: NBA Tipoff: Bobcats VIDEO: NBA Tipoff: Hawks VIDEO: NBA Tipoff: Heat VIDEO: NBA Tipoff: Magic VIDEO: NBA Tipoff: Wizards

Southwest Division

The NBA's most competitive division the past few years may be tough territory again with the Spurs, Mavs and Hornets fighting it out. Rosen: Southwest Division preview VIDEO: Marques' Southwest preview VIDEO: NBA Tipoff: Grizzlies VIDEO: NBA Tipoff: Hornets VIDEO: NBA Tipoff: Mavericks VIDEO: NBA Tipoff: Rockets VIDEO: NBA Tipoff: Spurs

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