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Wow, that's a long post. I like the pts u make, so let's see

I have no doubt the Lakers will dominate, but since they r old, I dont think they r gonna go all out til the POs, so believe more on a #2 seed, but wouldnt be surprised if they finish as #1, they have arguably the best team in the league.

The Nuggets have a good team, will make it to the POs no doubt, but they also lost players so I dont think they'll be that strong, and dont know if they are better than the spurs, especially not MUCH better as u said. They could finish ahead os the Spurs, but still dont think they'll finish 3rd, tough to say though, Igoudala is a great player.

I see the LAC much better this yr, I dont see how they got worse, they got good players and the ones that left werent good anyway. Mo didnt do shit, was good to get rid of him, same for Nick Young. I think ur really underselling them, they have a deep team and I think they'll do well during the regular season. Griz have a good team too, might do about as well as last season.

Warriors are the wildcard every season lol... I really hope they make it to the POs, but I dont see it happening actually

Part 2

The East is tough, Miami will finish 1st 4sho, but then it gets complicated to pick #2. The Bulls would be the natural 2nd seed, but with D Rose out its tough to guess how'll they'll do, really depends on how soon he can come back and how healthy he'll be. Celtics are always competitive and could potentially take that 2nd spot although unlikely. The hawks do have a great team and could finish 2nd, I dunno, still think they'll be slightly lower, but that's just a gut feeling, hard to tell.

Knicks have no reason to do poorly except that they've been doing so, if they're healthy and play at their potential I think they'll be one of the powers on the East. The Nets are pretty decent and should make it to the POs although with no chance to make it far anyway.

Pacers and Bucks are decent, but I still think the Celtics will finish above them, they r deeper. Bulls are the big unknown, they could finish 1st (with Rose playing the whole season) or 8th with him out the whole time and the other guys just not doing it. If D Rose is out til feb-march like it has been said, I think they'll finish 4th ir so

We can agree to disagree ;)

I was referring to the standings not the actual playoffs since that is what he was arguing about. Memphis sucked in the playoffs against the Clippers but beat them in the regular season according the the standings and the seeding.

I dont think they sucked, think they werent as good, but also think the LAC did very well on that series, nonetheless it was a very close series...

The Nuggets have a good team, will make it to the POs no doubt, but they also lost players so I dont think they'll be that strong, and dont know if they are better than the spurs, especially not MUCH better as u said. They could finish ahead os the Spurs, but still dont think they'll finish 3rd, tough to say though, Igoudala is a great player.

They traded Affalo for Iggy. Harrington didn't do sh*t so they have a better team than last year.(The team that took the lakers to 7 games.

WEST

1. Lakers-the rich boy strikes again! They get anything they want and well, the Big Bully can't stop em....

2. Thunder-you can still make a case about them going to a rematch against the Heat next year, but it's gonna be harder.....Kevin Durant improved some I think and they will be pissed as hell to get a rematch with the Heat.

3. Nuggets- Well with Iggy they will be a beast team now. Great balance, and I think they will eventually be a champ contender once Kobe/Nash retire.

4. Spurs- getting older and older, when will they blow it up?

5. Grizzlies- well, Randolph, Gay, and Gasol guy working together they will be a team to watch for and could also topple SAS for the 4th Spot

6. Clippers- another team to watch out for. Griffin, CP. They will make the team get to playoffs. But can they get better than this spot? let's find out.

7. Mavs- Dirk.

8. T-Wolves- yes, the T Wolve, they were close lst season but then Rubio got injured badly, issues, etc. I think they will come back this season hungry for a playoff spot.

9. Suns- heard Scola there. With him and Gortat they make a pretty good Big rotatioon, and hopefully Fry or whatever his name is steps up and then the guy that came to replace Nash..........I think they are pretty legit if they can get somewhere.

10. Jazz- always up in it somehow, they always squeak in.........

11. Rockets-sick and tired of them every year trying, JUST GIVE UP ALREADY!!!!!!!! man, I hope Lin sucks, cause the longer we wait for a draft pick, the more mediocre we get. All my friends are sayin Lin gonna be good, let's see if he can be that "Linsanity" he once been. They do though have promising talent in T Jones and Lamb. They just need to get rid of K Mart so then he can just start bombing up into a star.........let me get to the next team.

12. Blazers-well I hope they do better than rockets. They have had a beast draft this year, and with Aldridge, this could be a good playoff contender right here.

13. GSW They are gonna be better, just hope they can just contend now

14. NOLA Hornets- Something in my head just tells me that Davis is gonna get injured, idk why, just something in my head, I know this will get arguments going.

15. Kings- just no hope................have nothing to say, just stack em draft picks and be the Pirates.


Ima do east later too tired :p

Yes, ur right, Afflalo out and Igoudala in ,akes em better. But I still think they only took the Lakers to game 7 cuz the Lakers looked shitty plus the team (LAL) wasn't that good anyway...

I think the Nuggets have a good team, matter of fact I just saw em last night and am watching them right now, the team looks good, but don't see em that good anyway...

I agree with most of it

- Still think LAC will do well this season especially on the regular season

- the Warriors are decent, may finish a bit higher, who knows...

- Hornets are decent as well, think they'll do a bit better than that

- Somehow I have to disagree about the Kings, they always suck, but I see the team fairly strong this season, I like some of the players, dunno about POs, but really don't think they'll be last

Again, the West is so competitive, it's hard to make predictions...

BTW, its very strange to see some white guy carrying the ball for the Suns and not being Nash lol

The preseason proves/shows nothing. You cannot judge the Nuggets on the game tonight due to the fact that the Nuggets did not even play Gallinari or Iguodala.

West
1) Lakers- I believe that at first they have some chemistry problems, but get it together and get the top seed in the west.
2) OKC- They don't go too hard in the season and get #2. KD, Westbrook and Harden all have a good season. Their bench will also help carry them.
3) Spurs- The "Oldies but Goodies" can keep up for just another season. Can't keep up with the faster Thunder or the more star-studded Lakers.
4) Clippers- LAC has made some great strides in the past year with the CP3/Griffin combo, and just edge out the Grizz and Nuggets for the 5th spot. The bench is also a help.
5) Grizzlies- Just like last year, the Grizz and Clippers battle for the 4th spot. This time, LAC has the edge. Their traditional defensive prowess continues, and Gasol/Randolph lead the way.
6) T-Wolves- Ricky Rubio got injured long before we could see how good Minnesota really was. With a lineup of Love-Rubio-Derrick Williams-Robbie Hummel-Andrei Kirilenko, their all-around team edges out Denver for the 6th spot.
7) Nuggets- This balanced, high-octaned offense will be right in the thick of things like always. By bringing in Igoudala, some defense gets added to the equation, instead of using the altitude as an advantage.
8) Mavs- Dirk still isn't 100%, but still pulls through to single-handedly carry the Mavs to the final spot.

Last edited by Big Dogs at 10/27/2012 11:25:20 AM

Nuggets at 7? NOT RIGHT.

We both had the same teams, but different ranks. Still, I do NOT think the Nuggets will get worse than 5th this year.......why so low?