02-02-2020, 05:37 AM
In the meantime, while Mavs did their job against Atlanta, San Antonio and Portland also won. Especially latter is on a tear behind Lillards amazing performances.
My opinion is, there are three teams below the eight spot still hoping for playoffs and have a chance to make it: New Orleans, Portland and San Antonio. I doubt Memphis will be able to defend their spot, however the question is, can they endanger OKC or Mavs. With some 33 games left, these teams need to win some 23 games if Mavs or OKC win just 15.
San Antonio is looking at a stretch against LAC, LAL and Por now, followed by OKC twice, Denver, Utah and Sacramento. Very difficult stretch that might determine their season.
Portland doesn't have any easier job with Denver, San Antonio and Utah as the next three, followed by Miami, New Orleans twice and Memphis.
My opinion is, there are three teams below the eight spot still hoping for playoffs and have a chance to make it: New Orleans, Portland and San Antonio. I doubt Memphis will be able to defend their spot, however the question is, can they endanger OKC or Mavs. With some 33 games left, these teams need to win some 23 games if Mavs or OKC win just 15.
San Antonio is looking at a stretch against LAC, LAL and Por now, followed by OKC twice, Denver, Utah and Sacramento. Very difficult stretch that might determine their season.
Portland doesn't have any easier job with Denver, San Antonio and Utah as the next three, followed by Miami, New Orleans twice and Memphis.