Predict the Mavs Regular Season Standing and Record (2012-13)

[nowhereman]

What are your predictions for the Mavs record this year, and how do you project the Western Conference standings? I'll start, expecting the Mavs to go 47-35 and finish seventh in the West.

1) Lakers
2) Spurs
3) Thunder
4) Nuggets
5) Clippers
6) Grizzlies
7) Mavericks
8) T-Wolves

I'm worried about this team's chemistry issues, given training camp injuries and the host of new players. Especially with Dirk out, I'm afraid we'll stumble out the gate. Much like Carlisle's first season with the Mavs where we started 2-7, I expect them to find their footing as the season goes along and surge near the end of the season.

I expect the Spurs to have another dominant regular season and the three teams at the top to be fighting for position for most of the season, with the Lakers' talent eventually propelling them ahead. I like what Iguodala and a full season with Chandler brings Denver. I expect the Blazers and Jazz to be the next two teams out of the playoffs.