03-29-2025, 01:49 PM
(03-29-2025, 12:59 PM)Chicagojk Wrote: Looking at the West standings is really interesting. Although, maybe I am just overlooking how dominant OKC has been and they are the monumental favorite this year in the West. They are better than last year.
After OKC though, I think Denver and LAL are the next teams. It is funny, I completely discount Memphis and Houston. But both may get a home series, but I expect Memphis drops back.
After this I think Houston has been playing real well and you have to always be worried about Golden State. I still think GS may win a series but I would be surprised if they win 2.
I think Denver and Minny are both worse this year. LAL are in good position, but they peak Luka and more importantly Lebron to play heavy minutes and excel like he did before getting hurt. Can he get there.
Then you have the Clippers. They are a real interesting team if Leonard is healthy.
I can see all these teams outside of Houston and Memphis making the conference finals. Some I would be a little surprised about.
Now watch Houston and Memphis go on a run.
West will definitely be a blood bath in every series. I think every team is capable of winning 2 games in any series or at least make most of the games in a series very competitive. Looking from Lakers perspective, I just can't say which team would be easier to play. I also don't believe in Houston and Memphis, but I am far from comfortable if they get one of those two in the first round.