OT: Surprise Teams of Preseason

[Denny Crane]

76ers are 4-0
Chicago is 4-1
Detroit is 3-1
Clippers are 3-1

The games are meaningless and they're not playing all out to win (e.g. starters getting 36+ minutes), but...

I have always believed it's a good thing to come out of the gate with the taste of winning.

 

[RW#30]

I am suprised by Philly. Chicago and Detroit have some talent on their respected rosters. As for the Clips, they have a nice rotation with a ton of injuries last year. Add Griffin to their team and I believe they will make the playoffs this year knocking the Hornets out of the top 8 in the west.

 

[Denny Crane]

I am suprised by Philly. Chicago and Detroit have some talent on their respected rosters. As for the Clips, they have a nice rotation with a ton of injuries last year. Add Griffin to their team and I believe they will make the playoffs this year knocking the Hornets out of the top 8 in the west.

Detroit has been playing without Villanueva, too.

 

[BenDavis503]

Tells you a lot about pre-season!

 

[MrSelfDestruct]

I am suprised by Philly. Chicago and Detroit have some talent on their respected rosters. As for the Clips, they have a nice rotation with a ton of injuries last year. Add Griffin to their team and I believe they will make the playoffs this year knocking the Hornets out of the top 8 in the west.

I'm sure someone will make the case Philly and the Clips are succeeding because Miller is no longer with them.

 

[blue32]

The surprise of the pre-season is us. imo
We're really kinda playing so-so. When w/the talent we have, should be dominating. IMO. not screaming bloody murder, just am surprised a bit.

 

[Nikolokolus]

I'm sure someone will make the case Philly and the Clips are succeeding because Miller is no longer with them.

Maris should be along shortly.

 

[RW#30]

not screaming bloody murder, just am surprised a bit.

I agree. Nate had some questionable line ups this pre season, and he should experiment. I am not worried. Oden looks great and he is our free lunch ticket to casino buffet.

 

[magnifier661]

76ers are 4-0
Chicago is 4-1
Detroit is 3-1
Clippers are 3-1

The games are meaningless and they're not playing all out to win (e.g. starters getting 36+ minutes), but...

I have always believed it's a good thing to come out of the gate with the taste of winning.

Remember the Blazers had great "pre-season" records during our nice 20 win seasons.

 

[The_Lillard_King]

The surprise of the pre-season is us. imo
We're really kinda playing so-so. When w/the talent we have, should be dominating. IMO. not screaming bloody murder, just am surprised a bit.

I agree . . . I was hoping for more this pre-season. Thank god it is just pre-season.

 

[MIXUM]

so the seasons comes and every things ok?


roy and miller just fit suddenly?

rudy and nic arent tired anymore from euro ball?

blake and pryz become content?

roy starts to get comfortable?

we play great defense suddenly?

outlaw gets traded?

why is it that everyone thinks this will stop once pre season ends?

 

[CelticKing]

one word = preseason

raps looked alright last night, nets will suck on the other hand, 20 to 30 wins my prediction

 

[The_Lillard_King]

one word = preseason

raps looked alright last night, nets will suck on the other hand, 20 to 30 wins my prediction

Nets are setting up a top 5 pick and Lebron next summer to go along with Harris and Lopez.

 

[CelticKing]

Nets are setting up a top 5 pick and Lebron next summer to go along with Harris and Lopez.

I don't think they'll get LeBron, why would you play for the Nets? lol

Especially if he wins a ring with the Cavs, that'll be just one more reason to stick there for another 2 or 3 years.

 

[alex42083]

Last year, Minnesota was 6-2 in the preseason; Cleveland was 3-5. New Orleans was 7-0 and the Spurs were 3-4. The first 10 or so games of the regular season will show who the early surprise teams are.

 

[CelticKing]

Last year, Minnesota was 6-2 in the preseason; Cleveland was 3-5. New Orleans was 7-0 and the Spurs were 3-4. The first 10 or so games of the regular season will show who the early surprise teams are.

I'll say the first 20 games, you'll know for sure who'll make the playoffs etc, (barring any injuries later in the season).

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

I think it's surprising how arrogant the Celtics are.

A bunch of rolling-down-that-hill-of-relevancy-face-first guys saying they'll win more than 72 games.

 

[CelticKing]

^ If your team had the same stars, you would back their claims.

 

[Blazed Mania 52]

so the seasons comes and every things ok?


roy and miller just fit suddenly?

rudy and nic arent tired anymore from euro ball?

blake and pryz become content?

roy starts to get comfortable?

we play great defense suddenly?

outlaw gets traded?

why is it that everyone thinks this will stop once pre season ends?

True. But we cant piss our pants either, because it would only get worse if the season starts and all of things you mention don't improve.

 

[Denny Crane]

The surprise of the pre-season is us. imo
We're really kinda playing so-so. When w/the talent we have, should be dominating. IMO. not screaming bloody murder, just am surprised a bit.

If we go by the records, then 2-2 Blazers might be a disappointment. They're not going to win 'em all, and you have to let the coach experiment with various lineups and test out his new players.

At 3-2, it'd be a .600 win % and a pace for 49 wins. The sample is really small, though, and the games not so meaningful.