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Here are Team Chemistry Rankings to open up the 2013-2014 NBA season. The primary contenders are Miami, Indiana, Chicago, and Brooklyn from the East and San Antonio, Memphis, Golden State, Los Angeles (Clippers), and Oklahoma City from the West. Rank Team Notes Previous 1. Miami Heat The Heat are the preseason favorites to win the NBA Championship. Their bench remains deep with the additions of Michael Beasley, Roger Mason Jr., and Greg Oden.   (1) 2. San Antonio Spurs Had the Spurs won the Championship last season, they would probably be ranked #1 to start the season. Their key offseason acquisition was Marco Belinelli, who looks to be groomed as Manu Ginobili's understudy.  (2) 3. Indiana Pacers The Pacers have developed great chemistry since Frank Vogel took over as head coach. After losing to the Heat in a hard-fought seven-game series, they have really replenished their bench, with Luis Scola headlining the list of offseason acquisitions.  (3) 4. Chicago Bulls...

Here is a closeout from last season. Playoff teams are ranked 1-16 and non-playoff teams are ranked 17-30. Rank Team Notes Previous 1. Miami Heat The NBA Champions won it all with clutch play in Games 6 & 7 of the NBA Finals.   (2) 2. San Antonio Spurs Clutch play by the Heat ruined a possible retirement party for Tim Duncan after a clinching Game 6 victory slipped out of reach.  (1) 3. Indiana Pacers The Pacers are a team in waiting in the East. Their bench crumbled in the playoffs, warranting some key offseason acquisitions.  (4) 4. Memphis Grizzlies After making trades to clear payroll and resetting their mix of role players, the Grizzlies finally advanced to the Western Conference Finals. However, the team was not so kind to now former head coach Lionel Hollins.  (9) 5. Golden State Warriors Coach Mark Jackson has developed a winning culture in Golden State, combining his emphasis on defense with the team's offensive potential. (11) 6. New York Knick...