Playoffs 2007

[RidonKs]

So I don't know if there is already a topic on this (this is my first thread, be easy on me) but I was kind of interested in all of your opinions, and I didn't see any threads like this on the main board.

Who do you think will be in the playoffs next year, including all the possible trades and signings that you think will go down?

[JinTheWindMaster]

1)Miami
2)Detroit
3)New Jersey
4)Cleveland
5)Chicago
6)Washington
7)Indiana
8)Orlando

[Skywalker]

1-6= Detroit,Miami,New Jersey,Cleveland,Washington,Chicago barring injuries.

7 and 8 is between Orlando, Indiana, Milwaukee, Toronto, Atlanta, Philadelphia

Left out Charlotte,Boston, and Knicks.

[Orealius]

East

Top 3 teams

Miami, Detroit, Cleveland

Middle of the pack teams

Washington, Chicago, New Jersey

Teams that will fight for the last 2 playoff spots

Philadelphia, Toronto, Indiana, Orlando, Milwaukee, Boston

My prediction

1. Detroit
2. Miami
3. Cleveland
4. New Jersey
5. Washington
6. Chicago
7. Philadelphia
8. Toronto

West

Top 3 teams

San Antonio, Dallas, Phoenix

Middle of the pack teams

LA Clippers, Denver, Memphis

Teams that will fight for the last 2 playoff spots

LA Lakers, New Orleans, Houston (due to injuries), Sacramento

My prediction

1. Dallas
2. San Antonio
3. Phoenix
4. LA Clippers
5. Memphis
6. Denver
7. LA Lakers
8. New Orleans

[Chamberlain]

Atlanta has more of a chance at playoffs than Boston?

[HALLandOATES]

Oops

[Skywalker]

IMO they do. That's just me though, I have some negative vibe about the Celtics. I dunno what it is, I just don't feel they are good. Their fans don't care, nobody cares it's just the way I feel.

I like Atlanta, Joe Johnson is the real deal.

[RidonKs]

Originally Posted by Orealius

East

My prediction

1. Dallas
2. San Antonio
3. Phoenix
4. LA Clippers
5. Memphis
6. Denver
7. LA Lakers
8. New Orleans

Yea, can't say i agree with ya there. I think Denver will be hard pressed to even make the playoffs, with the rest of the west improving so much. Paul is only going to improve, and along with Peja, NOK is going to be at least in the 6 or 7 spot. I'd also put Houston over Denver in the 8 spot, just becasue of the Yao/Tracy combo (barring injuries)

I'm just not sold on Melo being a big time player (and I don't mean just clutch).

[Skywalker]

WEST IMO

1. Phoenix
2. Dallas
3. Utah
4. San Antonio
5. Houston
6. Memphis
7. Clippers
8. Hornets

[NBAfan32]

EAST
1)Miami
2)Detroit
3)New Jersey
4)Cleveland
5)Milwaukee
6)Chicago
7)Washington
8)Philadelphia

WEST
1)San Antonio
2)Dallas
3)Phoenix
4)Memphis
5)Lakers
6)Kings
7)Clippers
8)Nuggets

[AKADS]

I was goin to start a topic on this but i want to wait to see what happens with AL, BIg Ben and if a big trade is made (AI, Boozer,KG?) But when i do mine I will get at least 14 or 16 teams right just wait to see.

[VCDrivesAPorscheToWork]

Originally Posted by Chamberlain

Atlanta has more of a chance at playoffs than Boston?

sometimse I wonder what Billy Knight is doing.

why get Shelden Williams? are they solidifying their frontcourt in the hopes that JJ can really play PG?

[RidonKs]

I think the West is the conference that's really up for grabs. The East is more or less set when it comes to the top 6, IMO, and I think those last two spots will probably go to Toronto and Indiana.

In the west though, there seems to be a lot more debate, at least between the people who have posted.
IMO

1. SA
2. Phoenix
3. Dallas
4. LAC
5. Memphis
6. LAL
7. Houston
8. NOK

[TeamKobeBryant]

Lakers and Clippers were only 1 game off each other this year. Lakers/Kings/Clippers will be fighting for 4/5/6 place.

Lakers new additions making them look a lot better.

[mkvli]

soo does anyone on the board beleive the Raptors to make the playoffs this year? not just 'battling' for a final spot, but MAKING it?