View Poll Results: Predict the Western Conference
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Spurs
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21 |
84.00% |
Thunder
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19 |
76.00% |
Clippers
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20 |
80.00% |
Mavericks
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21 |
84.00% |
Warriors
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18 |
72.00% |
Trailblazers
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17 |
68.00% |
Rockets
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13 |
52.00% |
Grizzlies
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16 |
64.00% |
Suns
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8 |
32.00% |
Pelicans
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16.00% |
07-22-2014, 02:08 PM
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Predict the West
Vote for up to 8 teams.
Also, post a list of your top 8. We'll get your personal prediction and a forum average.
Last edited by EricaLubarsky; 07-22-2014 at 02:14 PM.
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07-22-2014, 06:30 PM
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Voted for the same as last year. Suns have the best shot at cracking the top 8, and the Peli's probably deserve mention as a dark horse.
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07-22-2014, 07:10 PM
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Assuming Hornets was supposed to be Pelicans, I'm the first to vote for them. If they stay healthy, their offense will be absurd. And Asik will help.
I think Portland falls out. They were really bad in the second half of last season, and got a cupcake first round opponent.
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07-22-2014, 08:20 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jthig32
Assuming Hornets was supposed to be Pelicans, I'm the first to vote for them.
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Fixed...
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07-22-2014, 08:36 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Underdog
Fixed...
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Ha. I had no idea you could edit a poll. I thought they got locked in.
I'd have done it my own damn self if I knew.
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07-22-2014, 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by jthig32
Ha. I had no idea you could edit a poll. I thought they got locked in.
I'd have done it my own damn self if I knew.
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Mods can do pretty much anything except ban each other.
My power grab will have to wait...
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07-23-2014, 11:44 AM
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In no specific order. I see OKC, Spurs, and Clippers ending as a top 3 seed team if healthy.I see Warriors, Grizzlies and Mavericks rounding of the 4,5,6 seeds, and possibly Rockets and Nuggets as 7 and 8
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07-23-2014, 11:45 AM
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Damn, I forgot about the Blazers. That West is going to be TOUGH
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07-23-2014, 01:00 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jthig32
Assuming Hornets was supposed to be Pelicans, I'm the first to vote for them. If they stay healthy, their offense will be absurd. And Asik will help.
I think Portland falls out. They were really bad in the second half of last season, and got a cupcake first round opponent.
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I love that thiggy calls Houston a "cupcake." Because I agree.
I voted for Portland, but I see them slipping in as the 8 seed just above Phoenix or NO.
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07-23-2014, 05:44 PM
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Erica, I love threads like this. They are so much fun to me.
No Rick Carlisle coached Mavericks team has finished above 3rd place (Erica proved me wrong on this!). Well, guess what. I feel that the Mavs will finish in 3rd or above this year. I love what they have done in this offseason, and I still believe that Rashard Lewis will be a member of this team after recovering from his surgery.
1. San Antonio Spurs (safe bet since with Tim Duncan they have never won less than 50 games in a season unless it was a 50 game lockout shortened one)
2. Oklahoma City Thunder (had they kept James Harden I'd award them #1 and probably the best team in the league, but they did let him go... still a big mistake in my mind)
3. Dallas Mavericks (only reason they don't finish higher is because the new players have to learn the Mavericks system)
4. L.A. Clippers (fantastic team and only dropping a spot in the rankings because Dirk cares about winning more than increasing his wealth)
5. Golden State Warriors (barring a potential trade with Kevin Love this is where they sit)
6. Portland Trail Blazers (last season they make the playoffs for a while as I expect them to lose Aldridge after this season as I think he replaced Tyson Chandler after this season in Dallas)
7. Memphis Grizzlies (also the last season Memphis makes the playoffs in some time as I expect Gasol to leave for New York after this season as Phil Jackson makes a strong push to acquire his services)
8. Houston Rockets (no Chandler Parsons will prove to be a big loss for them as well the losses of Jeremy Lin and Asik; this will make for a fun I-10 matchup in the first round)
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Last edited by NeedlesKane; 08-05-2014 at 06:17 PM.
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07-24-2014, 06:23 AM
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SouthWest + Suns, Thunder, Clippers for me
1. Spurs
2. Thunder
3. Mavs
4. Clippers
5. Rockets
6. Suns
7. Grizzlies
8. Pelicans
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08-02-2014, 06:54 PM
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If the poll is to believed after 10 days
1) Spurs
2) Mavs
3) Clippers
4) Thunder
5) Warriors
6) Trailblazers
7) Grizzlies
8) Rockets
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lottery: Suns, Pelicans, et al
Last edited by EricaLubarsky; 08-02-2014 at 06:55 PM.
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08-02-2014, 08:46 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NeedlesKane
Erica, I love threads like this. They are so much fun to me.
No Rick Carlisle coached Mavericks team has finished above 3rd place. Well, guess what. I feel that the Mavs will finish in 3rd or above this year. I love what they have done in this offseason, and I still believe that Rashard Lewis will be a member of this team after recovering from his surgery.
1. San Antonio Spurs (safe bet since with Tim Duncan they have never won less than 50 games in a season unless it was a 50 game lockout shortened one)
2. Oklahoma City Thunder (had they kept James Harden I'd award them #1 and probably the best team in the league, but they did let him go... still a big mistake in my mind)
3. Dallas Mavericks (only reason they don't finish higher is because the new players have to learn the Mavericks system)
4. L.A. Clippers (fantastic team and only dropping a spot in the rankings because Dirk cares about winning more than increasing his wealth)
5. Golden State Warriors (barring a potential trade with Kevin Love this is where they sit)
6. Portland Trail Blazers (last season they make the playoffs for a while as I expect them to lose Aldridge after this season as I think he replaced Tyson Chandler after this season in Dallas)
7. Memphis Grizzlies (also the last season Memphis makes the playoffs in some time as I expect Gasol to leave for New York after this season as Phil Jackson makes a strong push to acquire his services)
8. Houston Rockets (no Chandler Parsons will prove to be a big loss for them as well the losses of Jeremy Lin and Asik; this will make for a fun I-10 matchup in the first round)
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Thats not true. The 2009-2010 Dallas Mavericks were a 2 seed in the West, and they lost to the Spurs in the 1st round
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08-05-2014, 06:16 PM
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My mistake. I totally forgot.
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08-08-2014, 11:04 AM
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1. Spurs
2. Clippers
3. Thunder
4. Rockets
5. Warriors
6. Blazers
7. Grizzlies
8. Pelicans
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08-08-2014, 01:34 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rick Carlisle
1. Spurs
2. Clippers
3. Thunder
4. Rockets
5. Warriors
6. Blazers
7. Grizzlies
8. Pelicans
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No Mavs?
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08-08-2014, 02:01 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart
No Mavs?
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Their coach sucks... No chance of making the playoffs.
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08-09-2014, 12:37 PM
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Put me down for
1. Thunder
2. Spurs
3. Clippers
4. Mavs
5. Warriors
6. Blazers
7. Suns
8. Grizzlies
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08-09-2014, 01:52 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bunkmoreland
Put me down for
1. Thunder
2. Spurs
3. Clippers
4. Mavs
5. Warriors
6. Blazers
7. Suns
8. Grizzlies
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welcome to the board.
I like it that you don't have the Rockets making the cut.
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08-14-2014, 01:20 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rick Carlisle
1. Spurs
2. Clippers
3. Thunder
4. Rockets
5. Warriors
6. Blazers
7. Grizzlies
8. Pelicans
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Dude you left your webcam on!
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08-14-2014, 02:37 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DirkFTW
Dude you left your webcam on!
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That is an unauthorized recording which you would be well advised to take down. I will have a conversation with my lawyer about this as soon as he graduates from law school.
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08-14-2014, 04:52 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rick Carlisle
That is an unauthorized recording which you would be well advised to take down. I will have a conversation with my lawyer about this as soon as he graduates from law school.
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Well, my lawyer is top notch. I hear he has a foolproof way of getting a continuance at any time. He never uses blue pens for some reason.
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08-15-2014, 01:34 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Underdog
Mods can do pretty much anything except ban each other.
My power grab will have to wait...
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LOL
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10-08-2014, 02:09 AM
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1. Spurs
2. Clippers
3. OKC
4. Grizzlies
5. Mavs
6. Suns
7. Warriors
8. Rockets
People are really sleeping on PHX, just look at how good and efficient Isaiah was last year, Tolliver was a nice cheap add to replace some of what Frye does, and they won't be having really bad players getting minutes like ish smith and Goodwin
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10-28-2014, 07:04 PM
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1. Clips
2. OKC
3. Spurs
4. Mavs
5. Warriors
6. Grizzlies
7. Rockets
8. Trailblazers
With N.O., Denver and Phoenix also in the mix, this will be another exciting fight for the playoffs in the West!
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03-19-2015, 10:07 AM
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1- Warriors
2-Grizzlies
3-Rockets
4-Mavericks
5-Trail Blazers
6-Clippers
7-Spurs
8-Thunder
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