12-03-2020, 07:33 AM
(This post was last modified: 12-03-2020, 07:34 AM by DanSchwartzgan.)
ESPN's Kevin Pelton's projected standings in the west:
1. LAL
2. LAC
3. Utah
4. Den
5. Dal
6. NO
7. Hou
8. Pho
9. Por
10. Mem
5. Dallas Mavericks
Average wins: 39.9
Playoffs:[b] [/b]74%
I'm a little surprised the Mavericks didn't move up more in the projections after ranking third in point differential in the West last season. Kristaps Porzingis' health is a big reason. He is projected for 44 games, which seems reasonable given his uncertain return date from offseason knee surgery.
1. LAL
2. LAC
3. Utah
4. Den
5. Dal
6. NO
7. Hou
8. Pho
9. Por
10. Mem
5. Dallas Mavericks
Average wins: 39.9
Playoffs:[b] [/b]74%
I'm a little surprised the Mavericks didn't move up more in the projections after ranking third in point differential in the West last season. Kristaps Porzingis' health is a big reason. He is projected for 44 games, which seems reasonable given his uncertain return date from offseason knee surgery.