[L.ShapParticipant]

Hey guys,

Who do you think will be the eight playoff teams in the west?

My buddy did a preview on my site. Check it out! http://lucasshapiro.wordpress.com/2010/08/27/nbas-west-side-story/

[cap777Participant]

I stopped reading after it told me I had to blow Yao Ming….

[andxxxParticipant]

That was way too funny ROFL!!!

[andxxxParticipant]

That was way too funny ROFL!!!

[cap777Participant]

I stopped reading after it told me I had to blow Yao Ming….

[IndianaBasketballParticipant]

@cap777

LMFAO!!!

Other than that, I thought this was a very good article. I agree with it and everything makes great sense.

[IndianaBasketballParticipant]

@cap777

LMFAO!!!

Other than that, I thought this was a very good article. I agree with it and everything makes great sense.

[Anton123Participant]

I found the Nintendo reference really good (being 16 I still had a Nintendo, darn Eastern Europe)
Interesting article, I agree with most of it, although I think if Houston stays healthy it’s way better than an 8th spot team, to me more like a 4-5 spot team

[Anton123Participant]

I found the Nintendo reference really good (being 16 I still had a Nintendo, darn Eastern Europe)
Interesting article, I agree with most of it, although I think if Houston stays healthy it’s way better than an 8th spot team, to me more like a 4-5 spot team

[PurpleMonkeyDishwasherParticipant]

The Rockets comment was a “mouth full”. I haven’t laughed like that in a while. Gives new meaning to the Rockets “8th seed”.

[PurpleMonkeyDishwasherParticipant]

The Rockets comment was a “mouth full”. I haven’t laughed like that in a while. Gives new meaning to the Rockets “8th seed”.

[round moundParticipant]

Once you get past the Lakers. My own predictions:

1. Lakers
2. Thunder
3. Jazz
4. Mavs
5. Blazers
6. Spurs
7. Rockets
8. Nuggets or Suns

This order could change depending on where Melo ends up being traded.

[round moundParticipant]

Once you get past the Lakers. My own predictions:

1. Lakers
2. Thunder
3. Jazz
4. Mavs
5. Blazers
6. Spurs
7. Rockets
8. Nuggets or Suns

This order could change depending on where Melo ends up being traded.

[stanford hoops]

why does everyonekeeping putting okc number 2 on here?..they arent better then utah,houston(with yao) portland, or dallas. Some ggot overly excited because of the lakers series….news flash they lost that series 4-2. dont wanna hear how close it was because close only counts in horse shoes and the fact that they are a bad match up for the lakers. they play any of the other top seeds and they lose 4-1 or 4-2 and its not as close

[stanford hoops]

why does everyonekeeping putting okc number 2 on here?..they arent better then utah,houston(with yao) portland, or dallas. Some ggot overly excited because of the lakers series….news flash they lost that series 4-2. dont wanna hear how close it was because close only counts in horse shoes and the fact that they are a bad match up for the lakers. they play any of the other top seeds and they lose 4-1 or 4-2 and its not as close

[round moundParticipant]

That barring injuries, the Thunder won’t continue to improve with their young talented nucleus. I agree Houston COULD be really good, but there are so many question marks with that team, and they are so fragile. Kevin Martin is very injury prone, and Yao’s next serious injury (not a matter of “if” but “when”) will probably end his career. Portland falls into the same category. Both teams have key players who spend more time in street clothes then on the court. If everything finally fell into place for a season, the Blazers could be dangerous. Dallas and Utah just seem more stable, and could very well finish in front of the Thunder. I expect a very tight race, and injuries or lack thereof will probably tell the tale.

[round moundParticipant]

That barring injuries, the Thunder won’t continue to improve with their young talented nucleus. I agree Houston COULD be really good, but there are so many question marks with that team, and they are so fragile. Kevin Martin is very injury prone, and Yao’s next serious injury (not a matter of “if” but “when”) will probably end his career. Portland falls into the same category. Both teams have key players who spend more time in street clothes then on the court. If everything finally fell into place for a season, the Blazers could be dangerous. Dallas and Utah just seem more stable, and could very well finish in front of the Thunder. I expect a very tight race, and injuries or lack thereof will probably tell the tale.

[L.ShapParticipant]

I don’t see why OKC wouldn’t be in the race for #2.. What don’t they have at this moment in time?

[L.ShapParticipant]

I don’t see why OKC wouldn’t be in the race for #2.. What don’t they have at this moment in time?

[L.ShapParticipant]

Haha yeah I thought so too.

[L.ShapParticipant]

Haha yeah I thought so too.

[omphalosParticipant]

I can actually see the Mavs dropping out of the 8. Kidd isn’t getting any younger; neither is Dirk. Sure, they picked up Chandler and Haywood but in the case of the former he has trouble staying healthy, and in the latter he just isn’t that great. Marion is over the hill, and Terry is getting on in years too.

Don’t be surprised if a young, motivated Grizzlies team sneaks in, or if the Paul, Ariza tag-team works out and they sneak into the 8. I also see the Suns dropping out; they didn’t make playoffs the year STAT was injured, now that he’s gone I can’t see them doing any better. Grizz might be a year off, but New Orleans with a healthy Paul and a guy who can defend the Durants, Kobes and Lebrons in Ariza they should be competitive at least.

If Portland stay healthy they go #2 in my opinion; they have pretty much every base covered, and are an incredibly deep team. They won 50 games without most of their best rotation for most of the season. Just think about that.

Spurs should be re-invigorated by Splitter and a rested Ginobili. I wanted to avoid making an actual list, but its just shorter if I just do it;

#1: Lakers
#2: Portland (if healthy)
#3: Thunder
#4: Houston
#5: Jazz
#6: Spurs
#7: New Orleans
#8: Grizzlies

~9: Suns, Mavs, Nuggets (assuming they lose Melo), Kings.

[omphalosParticipant]

I can actually see the Mavs dropping out of the 8. Kidd isn’t getting any younger; neither is Dirk. Sure, they picked up Chandler and Haywood but in the case of the former he has trouble staying healthy, and in the latter he just isn’t that great. Marion is over the hill, and Terry is getting on in years too.

Don’t be surprised if a young, motivated Grizzlies team sneaks in, or if the Paul, Ariza tag-team works out and they sneak into the 8. I also see the Suns dropping out; they didn’t make playoffs the year STAT was injured, now that he’s gone I can’t see them doing any better. Grizz might be a year off, but New Orleans with a healthy Paul and a guy who can defend the Durants, Kobes and Lebrons in Ariza they should be competitive at least.

If Portland stay healthy they go #2 in my opinion; they have pretty much every base covered, and are an incredibly deep team. They won 50 games without most of their best rotation for most of the season. Just think about that.

Spurs should be re-invigorated by Splitter and a rested Ginobili. I wanted to avoid making an actual list, but its just shorter if I just do it;

#1: Lakers
#2: Portland (if healthy)
#3: Thunder
#4: Houston
#5: Jazz
#6: Spurs
#7: New Orleans
#8: Grizzlies

~9: Suns, Mavs, Nuggets (assuming they lose Melo), Kings.

[L.ShapParticipant]

You make a very good point. I like that you respect the Grizzlies. Not many people do. After watching Gasol and Gay at the Olympics, I agree with this.

[L.ShapParticipant]

You make a very good point. I like that you respect the Grizzlies. Not many people do. After watching Gasol and Gay at the Olympics, I agree with this.

[stanford hoops]

lol. You act like Dallas has aged five years in one season. Going a lil overboard with okc though. They clearly are not better then Dallas,Portland Houston Utah or Denver

[stanford hoops]

lol. You act like Dallas has aged five years in one season. Going a lil overboard with okc though. They clearly are not better then Dallas,Portland Houston Utah or Denver

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