Which teams will make/miss the NBA playoff this year?

catbert

With less than 20 games remaining for all the teams, which of the following teams do you think will make/miss the NBA playoff this year?

Eastern Conference
- Chicago Bulls
- Indiana Pacers
- Philadelphia 76ers
- Orlando Magic
- New Jersey Nets

Western Conference
- Memphis Grizzlies
- Denver Nuggets
- Minnesota Timberwolves
- LA Lakers
- LA Clippers

Apparently, I didn't list out all the teams.  You are welcome to throw in those I didn't include if you think they will make or miss the playoff.  Of course, there is no point to discuss the obvious. (e.g. Miami Heat will make the playoff)  

This post is meant to initate some discussions (hopefully).  I will express my humble opinions a bit later.

[ Last edited by catbert on 2005-3-19 at 11:32 AM ]

catbert

Originally posted by kyleung at 2005-3-19 11:48 AM:
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我覺得係 3 隊爭第 8...... Grizzlies 已經好安全... ...

I am not so sure whether Grizzlies can actually secure a playoff spot at this moment, that's why I put them in the list.  Look at their remaining schedule and it's brutal.  Their schedule is the tougest among the four teams (see attachment.  I already assumed LA Clippers has no chance, sorry Clippers fans).  That's why I think Grizzlies still might miss the playoff - say if Timberwolves miraculously win all of their remaining games.

Personally, I think both LA Lakers and LA Clippers are not going to make the playoff.  So Grizzlies, Nuggets and Timberwolves will compete for the last two spots.  By looking at the current momentum and team chemistry of the three teams, it seems that, unfortunately, Timberwolves are going to miss the playoff this year.  However, mathematically, they still have a chance.

Just my humble opinion ...

[ Last edited by catbert on 2005-3-20 at 02:25 AM ]

catbert

No, I am not saying that Memphis will miss the playoff.  All I am saying is Memphis are not as safe as it seems.  Actually, I think Denver will be the No.7 seed and Memphis and Minnesota will compete for the last seed towards the end of the season.  

Just my humble opinion ...