08-10-2021, 09:53 AM
(This post was last modified: 08-10-2021, 09:56 AM by DallasBasketball.)
(08-10-2021, 09:10 AM)michaeltex Wrote: IMO...
LAC are a 1-horse show with a questionable lead horse. Success depends on KL coming back late season, but even that might be too late.
LAL are a bucket of nuts and bolts without any framework for attachement. Your 04-05 analogy is right on.
DEN is still a challenge, but without Murray???
UTA still has their 3pt shooters, and Gobert in middle. Kind of what DAL aspires to?
PHX success depends on CP3 staying healthy and involved.
MEM is poised to make a big jump in competitiveness.
POR is just waiting on the other shoe to drop and either Dame or CJ leaving.
GSW is a wildcard. If Klay comes back (after 2 years!) close to his old self then they could be a favorite, but I wouldn't expect much until mid-season.
I see DAL as possibly top 4 with UTA, PHX, MEM and LAL being the competition. LAL because LBJ and AD are a lot, but I'm expecting one or both to miss time with injuries.
I can’t fault you for putting Memphis in your top 4. Especially concerning is how well they matched up with our Mavs last season.
(08-10-2021, 09:32 AM)Kammrath Wrote: I think the West is wide open and there are no "sure things." I think the Mavs could easily finish top 4 (even top 2 in some scenarios, like with KP finding his old self). I also think the Mavs could also finish 6 or 7 seed in some scenarios.
If the odds are 50% Mavs have home court advantage / 50% Mavs do not have home court advantage(or worse)
Would you take the over or under?
Over = HCA
Under = 5 seed or worse
Thank you Donnie.