02-02-2020, 09:21 AM
(This post was last modified: 02-02-2020, 09:50 AM by ThunderMav.)
(02-02-2020, 05:37 AM)omahen Wrote: 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.
The wildcard is Portland imo. If they make a trade that would put them in position. Lillard is playing MVP level the past several games but I doubt he can keep it up.
For OKC its about health. CP has only missed 1 game and that was Kobe related not injury. If he has any spells off then its harder. Dennis is a perfect six man and moving him to starter kills the bench. Gallo is not playing second of back to backs and has to be paced. Adams has been banged up too. Their health is key.
SA, I don’t think they have the horses to get there.
New Oleans could make a run with Zion he is healthy and not tired from grind.
Memphis seems like they could pull it off.
This is just awful. I would put Wolves in NY catagory just one notch up
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