ESPN projecting that Blazers don't make playoffs this year

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OKC is still overrated I see...
 
Guess we can fly under the radar to start the year. I think we could finish as high as #3 although I would expect something more in the realm of a 6th seed.
 
I like how they think a team with a losing record will be in the playoffs... This ain't the east.

I'd love to see the ass clown who thinks the Pups have a better roster than us.
 
They have the #7 team ending up at 43-39.........And the #6 team with 50 wins.

That is a big drop from 6-7. And pretty accurate. It seems they are not too confident with Denver or Minnesota. (Or anyone else)

We have a legitimate shot at 7.
 
The way I see it, LAC, Houston, GS, OKC, SA & Mem are the locks.

Which leaves Portland, NO, Minn & Denver fighting for the last two. You could even throw Dallas and LAL in there if you're feeling charitable. Basically everyone but Sac, Utah and Pho. So this isn't really surprising.

But especially with adding Mo I think we have a pretty good chance at 7. Of course health will play a factor for all these teams as it always does.
 
Honestly I don't find it outlandish to think we could be a 5 seed.
 
10 Portland Trail Blazers 38 44 .463

@rydstein: Blazers improved their league-worst bench but still can't get into the playoffs... life sure is tough out West.

@T_Rey14: Blazers at 10 is laughable. With the new roster additions they're going to be the team that nobody wants to play come playoffs.
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LOL That's all I have to say.
 
It will be interesting to watch Denver and Memphis to see how a coaching change can effect two
playoff teams. There is always other factors to consider, but none-the-less it will be interesting.
 
Pinwheel1 said:
It will be interesting to watch Denver and Memphis to see how a coaching change can effect two
playoff teams. There is always other factors to consider, but none-the-less it will be interesting.
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Both teams will probably fall off a bit. I think Golden State takes a step back as well.
 
Elite: Thunder, Clippers, Spurs (unless this is finally the year that they slip. Although we've been saying that for a decade)
Step down: Grizzlies, Warriors, Rockets, Lakers (yes, Lakers)

Definitely missing the playoffs (largely by design): Utah, Phoenix
Very likely missing the playoffs: Sacramento, New Orleans

So: the final spot is between Dallas, us, the Nuggets and the Wolves. I think Dallas might have the edge because of the quality and proven adaptability of their coach.

Why do I think the Lakers will make it? Because they'll be better without trying to please Dwight Howard, and because Pau Gasol is still fucking good.

Most likely dark horse team: the Pelicans, if Davis and Eric Gordon can be healthy.
 
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Lakers will surprise people. And I don't think Grizzlies are a lock. They lost some depth and were a fluke last year anyways.
 
BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94 said:
I like how they think a team with a losing record will be in the playoffs... This ain't the east.

I'd love to see the ass clown who thinks the Pups have a better roster than us.
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Repped (great comment but it's mainly because of the nicest avatar in the forum. ;))
 
Rastapopoulos said:
Elite: Thunder, Clippers, Spurs
Step down: Grizzlies, Warriors, Rockets, Lakers (yes, Lakers)

Definitely missing the playoffs (largely by design): Utah, Phoenix
Very likely missing the playoffs: Sacramento, New Orleans

So: the final spot is between Dallas, us, the Nuggets and the Wolves. I think Dallas might have the edge because of the quality and proven adaptability of their coach.

Why do I think the Lakers will make it? Because they'll be better without trying to please Dwight Howard, and because Pau Gasol is still fucking good.
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Dallas won't be able to defend a pick up squad at a local YMCA so I think they're out.

The Lakers are even older now and injuries will dictate their season imo.

I see it shaking out like this:

1. Thunder (58-24)
2. Clippers (56-26)
3. Rockets (55-27)
4. Spurs (55-27)
5. Grizzlies (51-31)
6. Warriors (50-32)
7. Blazers (48-34)
8. Nuggets (47-35)

The Clippers are my dream first round matchup (If we end up under a 4 seed).
 
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I love being overlooked. Makes it that much better when we come out of nowhere and win 50 games this season

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Too bad we don't play ESPN. We could sneak up on them. The other teams in the actual NBA: Not so much.
 
I'm sorry if any of you think ESPN is actually reputable. Just a joke with an agenda. Stop watching TV, it does wonders. :)
 
I can see the Lakers making the playoffs if Kobe stays healthy. It does not take a genius to know their season rides on him coming back strong. He sure thinks he will.

I am rooting for them to finish 9th in the west. Hopefully no franchise saving draft pick.
 
Strenuus said:
I'm sorry if any of you think ESPN is actually reputable. Just a joke with an agenda. Stop watching TV, it does wonders. :)
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Not another one of these guys......Ok HTT, who or what, in your opinion, is reputable?
 
Why can't the national writers not see what is so obvious to us Blazer fans . . . Blazers are a playoff team. They act they don't realize the Blazers got Robin Lopez and T-Rob this summer . . . for nothing! :)
 
BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94 said:
Dallas won't be able to defend a pick up squad at a local YMCA so I think they're out.

The Lakers are even older now and injuries will dictate their season imo.

I see it shaking out like this:

1. Thunder (58-24)
2. Clippers (56-26)
3. Rockets (55-27)
4. Spurs (55-27)
5. Grizzlies (51-31)
6. Warriors (50-32)
7. Blazers (48-34)
8. Nuggets (47-35)

The Clippers are my dream first round matchup (If we end up under a 4 seed).
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As long as Kobe can walk the Lakers will be in the playoffs.
 
BigGameDamian said:
As long as Kobe can walk the Lakers will be in the playoffs.
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Kobe is just another player now. That injury will hamper him more than you think.

Also Even if he comes back strong (something like 23/4/3) he still has to rely on Pau and Nash to stay healthy to even have a prayer of making the playoffs. As much as everyone has been piling on Howard he was still a defensive monster for them and now they have zero interior D along with zero perimeter D.
 
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BigGameDamian said:
As long as Kobe can walk the Lakers will be in the playoffs.
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When Kobe Bryant was 26 years old he lost the best big man in the game and proceeded to lead his team to..... 34 wins. That year he had two allstar teammates in their primes; a 25 year old Lamar Odom and 24 year old Caron Butler.

This season Kobe will now be 35 years old, injured, and losing the best big man in the game. His best teammates will be a 39 year old Nash and 33 year old Gasol. I will be shocked if the Lakers are close to .500 this season.
 
Rastapopoulos said:
Most likely dark horse team: the Pelicans, if Davis and Eric Gordon can be healthy.
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IMO if Davis and Gordon stay healthy they're in the conversation for one of the last two seeds. Jrue, Gordon, Tyreke, A. Davis core with Ryan Anderson and Anthony Morrow bombing 3's is dangerous. They've got some big weaknesses but may be the best 3 point shooting team in the league and they'll have a hell of a stable of guards. If Davis takes a step forward and stays healthy and Anderson, Stemsma, and J. Smith can hang up front then they've got a pretty solid team.
 
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