The NBA (and everything Basketball) Thread

[CorrectDefense]

I honestly don't think it is a sure thing for any team in any conference for who is going to make the finals. There are to many evenly matched teams in both. For the west there are like 6 teams that have finals potential and about 4 on the east (5 if D. Rose is healthy for the Bulls).

 

[ShaolinTiger86]

I see what you are talking about. Most teams aren't guaranteed a trip to the finals unless they have 3 superstars and a decent bench to carry them. The 6 (or 7) teams from the west I believe could make the finals are The Los Angeles Lakers, Oklahoma City Thunder, San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Mavericks, Memphis Grizzlies, and either the Los Angeles Clippers or Denver Nuggets. As for the east, I would have to say Miami Heat, Boston Celtics, Indiana Pacers, New York Knicks, and Chicago Bulls. But in the case for the Bulls, Derrick Rose won't return until the midseason, so Chicago may have to tough it out.

 

[CorrectDefense]

Anyone else think the Knicks have a good chance for post season success?

 

[ShaolinTiger86]

Anyone else think the Knicks have a good chance for post season success?

Now that you mention it, I think the Knicks will have a good post season run. I see them being the sleeper team of the East because all the attention will be on Miami and Boston but I won't count out the Knicks.

 

[Pernicious-Soul]

Totally new look for my Dallas Mavericks this year. I like the players we acquired just hope it works out.