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Foxsports.com.au runs through every NBA team’s Christmas wish heading into 2025.
ATLANTA HAWKS Dare to dream Could this team be capable of a Pacers-esque run to the conference finals? The Hawks sure are dangerous. One of the big improvers, Atlanta has a newfound defensive identity with Dyson Daniels in town. Meanwhile Jalen Johnson is flourishing as the number two offensive option alongside Trae Young, who continues to do Trae Young things.
The Hawks have looked particularly good since getting their full strength team together on the court – with one of the deepest benches in the league — and will only benefit from their semi-final NBA Cup run. While Atlanta has one of the most exciting young cores set up for the long term, why could do damage in the playoffs and potentially claim a scalp or two in the weaker Eastern Conference. BOSTON CELTICS No serious Kristaps Porzingis setbacks The Celtics can probably win another championship without Kristaps Porzingis.
They’re that good. But he certainly gives them a much greater chance and raises their overall ceiling, so ensuring the oft-injured star cent.