10-25-2013, 03:31 PM
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Predict 2013-14 NBA
I made a prediction thread way back in the summer but now it is a little more relevant, so fire away.
West:
1) OKC
2) LAC
3) MEM
4) SAS
5) GSW
6) HOU
7) MAVS
8) MIN
OKC over Min
LAC over MAVS
MEM over HOU
GSW over SAS
OKC over GSW
MEM over LAC
OKC finals
East:
1) MIA
2) IND
3) CHI
4) BKN
5) NYK
6) MIL
7) DET
8) CLE
Last edited by DTownKidd; 10-25-2013 at 07:23 PM.
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10-25-2013, 03:49 PM
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West:
1.) LAC
2.) SAS
3.) HOU
4.) OKC
5.) GSW
6.) MEM
7.) DAL
8.) MIN
East:
1.) MIA
2.) IND
3.) CHI
4.) BKN
5.) WAS
6.) ATL
7.) NYK
8.) DET
Last edited by spreedom; 10-25-2013 at 04:28 PM.
Reason: Wizards just traded Okafor for Gortat, Shannon Brown and Kendall Marshall.
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10-25-2013, 03:54 PM
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^ Ohh. Bold! Why do you think OKC steps back so much? Just curious..
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10-25-2013, 04:29 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DTownKidd
^ Ohh. Bold! Why do you think OKC steps back so much? Just curious..
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Their bench is even worse this year and they only have two scoring options... I think they're going to win 50+ but I don't think they'll push for the 57-60 win range.
Related: That James Harden trade is officially one of the worst in NBA history.
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10-25-2013, 04:53 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by spreedom
Related: That James Harden trade is officially one of the worst in NBA history.
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Absolutely no question about that one. I'd be livid if I was an OKC fan.
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10-25-2013, 04:55 PM
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Mavs NBA Champions!!! What is all this other silliness??
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10-25-2013, 05:39 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DTownKidd
I made a prediction thread way back in the summer but now it is a little more relevant, so fire away.
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West:
1) OKC
2) LAC
3) SAS
4) DAL
5) HOU
6) GSW
7) MEM
8) NOP
East:
1) MIA
2) CHI
3) BKN
4) IND
5) MIL
6) NYK
7) DET
8) TOR
A few surprises. Memphis is going to have a precipitous drop off. Denver will miss leadership and the frenetic energy of AI. GSW will be good, but their inefficiency will kill them. LAC will win 57 games but will flounder in the playoffs and have 1-2 nagging injuries all year. Pelicans will surprise a lot of people by winning 43 games. New York will flouder with team chemistry and culture.
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10-25-2013, 07:21 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart
Absolutely no question about that one. I'd be livid if I was an OKC fan.
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Agreed. I think people get fascinated with draft picks and unless it is a top 5, you need some great scouting to make it worth while.
That being said, it would be hard for a small market team to afford 3 max guys
Last edited by DTownKidd; 10-25-2013 at 07:21 PM.
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10-25-2013, 07:35 PM
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West:
1. San Antonio
2. Houston
3. Los Angeles Clippers
4. Oklahoma City
5. Golden State
6. Minnesota
7. Memphis
8. Denver
East:
1. Miami
2. Chicago
3. Indiana
4. Brooklyn
5. New York
6. Atlanta
7. Detroit
8. Toronto
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10-25-2013, 09:58 PM
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West:
1) Spurs
2) Rockets
3) OKC
4) Clippers
5) Grizzlies
6) Warriors
7) Mavs
8) Wolves
East:
1) Heat
2) Nets
3) Bulls
4) Pacers
5) Knicks
6) Pistons
7) Wizards
8) Raptors
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10-25-2013, 10:00 PM
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Quote:
West:
1. San Antonio
2. Houston
3. Los Angeles Clippers
4. Oklahoma City
5. Golden State
6. Minnesota
7. Memphis
8. Denver
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Sad that the coach doesn't think the Mavs will make the playoffs.
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10-25-2013, 10:09 PM
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West:
1.) LAC
2.) HOU
3.) OKC
4.) GSW
5.) SAS
6.) MEM
7.) POR
8.) DAL
East:
1.) BKN
2.) CHI
3.) MIA
4.) IND
5.) WAS
6.) ATL
7.) NYK
8.) DET
finals: HOU vs. BKN
BKN champion 2014
Last edited by markus1234; 10-26-2013 at 10:49 AM.
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10-26-2013, 09:53 PM
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Top 4 seeds in the West are:
OKC
Spurs
Warriors
Clips
The next tier of teams is:
Memphis
Houston
The next tier is:
Mavs
Blazers
Wolves
Lakers
Nuggets
Next tier -
Pellicans -
Jazz
Out of it:
Suns
Kings
I really like the Warriors chances to win the West but those other 3 up there are really tough. I think OKC found something in Steve Adams and Lamb is going to be really good off the bench. I think I'd pick the Thunder right now but I'm sure at some point in the season I'll pick the Spurs then the Clips then the Warriors.
Maybe the Mavs can crack the Griz/Rox tier but even though I think they make the playoffs, I believe it is more likely they miss out than hit the top 6. one of the Jazz or Pelicans may step up and compete for a playoff spot but ceratinly not both. The Jazz have the power game but I like the star power that the Pelicans may have in Davis and Holiday. If gordon and Evans are healthy they won't be fun to play at all.
Last edited by sig; 10-26-2013 at 09:54 PM.
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10-27-2013, 07:19 AM
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Heat or Indiana win championship. Does the rest of it even matter?
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10-27-2013, 10:20 AM
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Here is the East predictions:
Top tier - I have the feeling that Miami doesn't make it out of the East this year. Just not sure if it will be Indy or Chicago.
Miami
Chicago
Indiana
Battle for the 4 seed - The battle for New York is the battle for the 4 seed but Garnett and Pierce bring a lot of toughness to that Nets teams. I like them better to be a playoff factor. Plus if the Knicks look bad maybe the Mavs can get Chandler back.
Brooklyn
NewYork
Next Tier - this next group could produce some really good teams or some really bad teams. I really like Detroit, Washington and Cleveland but really have no idea how this group pans out,
Detroit
Washington
Cleveland
Toronto
Atlanta
Boston
Out of it - these teams will be in the Wiggins hunt
Milwaukee
Philly
Orlando
charlotte
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10-27-2013, 11:56 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by oilfieldtrash
Heat or Indiana win championship. Does the rest of it even matter?
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I AGREE, WHO CARES ABOUT ALL OF THESE MEANINGLESS BASKETBALL GAMES.
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10-27-2013, 12:06 PM
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prediction is:
dallas is going to win it all this year.
*edit
actually it is a certainty
Last edited by sinsin; 10-27-2013 at 12:06 PM.
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10-28-2013, 11:41 PM
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98-0.
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10-29-2013, 09:48 AM
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West:
1) DAL
2) DAL
3) DAL
4) DAL
5) DAL
6) DAL
7) DAL
8) DAL
DAL over DAL
DAL over DAL
DAL over DAL
DAL over DAL
DAL over DAL
DAL over DAL
DAL over DAL
Mavs win.
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10-29-2013, 10:09 AM
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some of you guys need to get away from drinking all of the Kool-Aid.
I actually think it will be a really really hard fight to get into the Playoffs with this team and we probably will play around 7-10. If healthy i see us making the Playoffs if not...well not. One long injury to Dirk, Calderon or Ellis and this team is toast. Btw we also need Calderon and Ellis to really step up to the hype not like Collison and Mayo.
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10-29-2013, 11:22 AM
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In no specific order, I see LAC, SAS, and OKC duking it out for the top 3. GSW, DAL, HOU, MEM battling for 4-7. And MIN, POR, and NOP battling for 8.
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10-29-2013, 02:05 PM
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So....they already fired the new GM from Houston?
Rosas is gone as of today.
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10-30-2013, 12:08 AM
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I'll attempt to be more serious now.
1. Golden State
2. San Antonio
3. OKC
4. Memphis
5. L.A. Clippers
6. Houston
7. L.A. Lakers
8. New Orleans
9. Dallas
The last preseason game against Indiana has me scared. If I were a Clippers fan I'd be afraid of what's ahead after this first loss against the Lakers. That was just ugly!
Last edited by NeedlesKane; 10-30-2013 at 12:21 AM.
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10-30-2013, 12:10 AM
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7 seed with a shot at 6 for Dallas
West
HOU
SAS
OKC
LAC
GS
Den
Dal
Mem
East
Indy
Heat
Brooklyn
Bulls
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10-30-2013, 12:15 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by j0Shi
West:
1) DAL
2) DAL
3) DAL
4) DAL
5) DAL
6) DAL
7) DAL
8) DAL
DAL over DAL
DAL over DAL
DAL over DAL
DAL over DAL
DAL over DAL
DAL over DAL
DAL over DAL
Mavs win.
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Damn, most of the playoff bracket looks good for us, but that WCF matchup will be brutal.
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10-30-2013, 01:38 AM
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Mavs have a decent shot at the 4 or 5 spot.
Last edited by yahyes; 10-30-2013 at 01:39 AM.
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10-30-2013, 08:30 AM
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Has the gdt of today's game been started?
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10-30-2013, 12:25 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by j0Shi
West:
1) DAL
2) DAL
3) DAL
4) DAL
5) DAL
6) DAL
7) DAL
8) DAL
DAL over DAL
DAL over DAL
DAL over DAL
DAL over DAL
DAL over DAL
DAL over DAL
DAL over DAL
Mavs win.
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Would read again.
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10-30-2013, 07:33 PM
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I laugh at anyone who thinks the Spurs won't repeat as West champs.
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