ESPN projecting that Blazers don't make playoffs this year

[e_blazer]

The West is so balanced this season I can't really see any point in getting worked up over a preseason prediction that leaves the Blazers out of the playoffs. The Blazers have enough potential to finish as high as 4th, IMO, and enough untested players to finish well out of the mix if that potential doesn't play out. That said, the major factor that will decide who's in and who's out will be injuries. There's no team good enough to ride out a hit to a major player and other than a couple of teams, no one's bad enough not to be able to surprise and ride some lucky breaks to the playoffs. Should be a fun season.

 

[THE HCP]

I think I nailed the 33 wins last season(that's what we got right?)

I think this season we will get around 41/42 wins.


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[Natebishop3]

I think I nailed the 33 wins last season(that's what we got right?)

I think this season we will get around 41/42 wins.


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Worst pitchman ever!

 

[magnifier661]

I love the negative press. More reward when we stuff the shit in their face!

 

[crandc]

Agree with both KingSpeed & e_blazer (I usually do!). I think the Griz are overrated and will take a step down. Also that there are no standouts in the West the way Miami is in the East. To the point where an injury or a streak could have a major impact.

If the Lakers make the playoffs it will be as a .500 7 or 8 seed like last year.

Honestly how often are national predictions correct, especially about west coast teams that are not in LA? No one expected last year's A's to win the division (they were predicted in last place) or Giants to win the Series (that belonged to St. Louis) or 49ers in the Super Bowl.

Let the games begin. They aren't won on web sites.