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tragicbronson
11-10-2015, 04:43 AM
I know it's early, but i guess that's what makes it funnier and more interesting to talk about. So, what do you think what will WC Playoff picture look like? I guess there are big 5 teams that are going to make playoffs without a doubt.

So we have Warriors, Thunder, Clippers, Spurs and Rockets, but what are the 3 other teams, my guess is Utah, they are really a defensive powerhouse, Memphis, even though Grizzlies started slow, they will get it done just based on they experience and how long have they play together.

But what about the last team, Dallas? I don't know, they are really old, and have injury problems, Dirk will tire down with the usage and minutes he's getting atm, and they don't really have a good rim protector. Minnesota? They are completely opposite, they are really young even though there are few guys to take leadership duties, do they have what it takes to make playoffs? Can Wiggins shake off the slow start, maybe tonight's game means that, can Towns keep this amazing level and can Sam Mitchell be trusted as a coach of a playoff team?

Suns? They are not really mentioned anywhere, they brought Chandler but they still lack consistency, i am not really sure about them.

Portland? Possible?, I mean, before the season, when they lost 4 starters, everybody thought they are going to be really bad, like 20-30 wins bad, but they are exceeding expectations for now.

Your thoughts?

Spurs m8
11-10-2015, 04:46 AM
Too early to talk about tbh

LoneyROY7
11-10-2015, 04:55 AM
6-8 in the West is definitely a crapshoot right now. It really depends on if some of these younger teams can maintain a level of consistency.

I like Memphis at the 6 seed...especially after seeing them up close tonight, they can still play high level ball, they've just got off to a bit of slow start.

7-8 is interesting for me. I like Utah as well, as I think they could be trending towards a new-age Memphis-type team...similar in their grinding defense, but different in that they have the athletes to get out and run as well.

The final team is tough. I would love to see a team like Minny get in there, and even though they are incredibly young...they have a two super studs in the making and KAT really plays beyond his years.

I don't know if Portland has enough around Lillard and McCollum to survive the length of the season. Not really sure what to make of Phoenix yet.

Gabuyaux
11-10-2015, 06:04 AM
Pelicans will bounce back.

SyRyanYang
11-10-2015, 06:18 AM
I'd like to see the wolves grab the last spot.

Kiddlovesnets
11-10-2015, 08:05 AM
The wolves can actually make the playoffs if they aint plagued by injuries like they had for the past 3-4 years.