1. Welcome! Please take a few seconds to create your free account to post threads, make some friends, remove a few ads while surfing and much more. ClutchFans has been bringing fans together to talk Houston Sports since 1996. Join us!

2018-2019 NBA Predictions: Western Conference Playoff Teams

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Fish36floor, Nov 27, 2018.

Page 1 of 2
  1. Fish36floor

    Fish36floor Member

    Joined:
    Sep 12, 2018
    Messages:
    74
    Likes Received:
    31
    The toughest thing for most basketball analysts, is trying to predict the Western Conference this year. While the Warriors clearly pose as the No 1 seed, there will be 13 teams competing for the No 2 Seed.

    A team's first 20 games are only a quarter of its season, but they can be pretty indicative of things to come. Over the last 15 (full) seasons, 92% of teams that had at least 12 wins went on to make the playoffs, while only 5% of teams with six or fewer wins turned things around and made the postseason.

    Read below for my take on the top eight!

    1) Warriors (58-24)
    2) Thunder (52-30)
    3) Memphis Grizzlies (51-31)
    4) Denver Nuggets (50-32)
    5) Blazers (50-32)
    6) Spurs (49-33)
    7) Rockets (48-34)
    8) Lakers (48-34)

    JUST missing the cut:
    Clippers 47-35
    Pelicans 47-35
    Jazz 47-35
     
    #1 Fish36floor, Nov 27, 2018
  2. bratna8

    bratna8 Member

    Joined:
    Jun 14, 2006
    Messages:
    4,095
    Likes Received:
    4,919
    Thank you my friend for making it all bold.
     
    #2 bratna8, Nov 27, 2018
    LUK3 likes this.
  3. Os Trigonum

    Os Trigonum Contributing Member
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    May 2, 2014
    Messages:
    72,960
    Likes Received:
    111,157
    those are bold predictions, Cotton, let's see how they work out for you
     
    #3 Os Trigonum, Nov 27, 2018
    LUK3, ryano2009 and Jake Tower like this.
  4. macan

    macan Member

    Joined:
    Mar 1, 2017
    Messages:
    6,878
    Likes Received:
    10,487
    will read again
     
    #4 macan, Nov 27, 2018
  5. solid

    solid Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Apr 10, 2001
    Messages:
    19,949
    Likes Received:
    7,019
    At this point, the Rockets haven't' proven they are a playoff team. They have no bench which is a huge problem that is not easily fixed in the midst of a season. My guess is that they will barely make the playoffs as projected above.
     
    #5 solid, Nov 27, 2018
  6. PersianRocket

    PersianRocket Member

    Joined:
    Aug 26, 2012
    Messages:
    1,755
    Likes Received:
    282
    1. Warriors (60-22)
    2. Thunder (57-25)
    3. Clippers (53-29)
    4. Grizzlies (51-31)
    5. Nuggets (51-31)
    6. Rockets (50-32)
    7. Blazers (48-34)
    8. Lakers (47-35)

    Warriors vs Lakers
    Thunder vs Blazers
    Clippers vs Rockets
    Grizzlies vs Nuggets
     
    #6 PersianRocket, Nov 28, 2018
  7. TheSource

    TheSource Member

    Joined:
    Jun 27, 2012
    Messages:
    1,257
    Likes Received:
    1,959
    Bold prediction there cotton
     
    #7 TheSource, Nov 28, 2018
    Jake Tower likes this.
  8. Sidarma

    Sidarma Member

    Joined:
    Oct 30, 2008
    Messages:
    1,945
    Likes Received:
    1,141
    Clippers currently first seed will be out of playoff pic o_O
     
    #8 Sidarma, Nov 28, 2018
    daywalker02 likes this.
  9. BaselineFade

    BaselineFade Member
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Feb 28, 2018
    Messages:
    2,233
    Likes Received:
    4,478
    That CP3 trade has turned the Clippers into a juggernaut ;).
     
    #9 BaselineFade, Nov 28, 2018
  10. RHU525

    RHU525 Member
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Sep 9, 2002
    Messages:
    4,593
    Likes Received:
    6,302
    Hope we get the 8th seed. So I don’t have to wait 2 rounds to watch us beat the Warriors!!
     
    #10 RHU525, Nov 28, 2018
    jamisonrocket likes this.
  11. daywalker02

    daywalker02 Member

    Joined:
    Jul 17, 2006
    Messages:
    90,025
    Likes Received:
    43,351
    Clippers really? They have convinced me the most, but just my 2 cents.

    Their style fits the regular season better than even Memphis. They prolly fail in the Playoffs.

    I have no idea about the Rockets.

    They could go from 2nd seed to 11-13th seed. Injuries, Inconsistent D and O, thin bench, Turnovers.
     
    #11 daywalker02, Nov 28, 2018
  12. daywalker02

    daywalker02 Member

    Joined:
    Jul 17, 2006
    Messages:
    90,025
    Likes Received:
    43,351
    Cotton who?
     
    #12 daywalker02, Nov 28, 2018
  13. Rocket River

    Rocket River Member

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 1999
    Messages:
    61,766
    Likes Received:
    29,137
    52 wins gets the #2 seed???

    Rocket River
     
    #13 Rocket River, Nov 28, 2018
  14. Os Trigonum

    Os Trigonum Contributing Member
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    May 2, 2014
    Messages:
    72,960
    Likes Received:
    111,157
    McKnight ;)
     
    #14 Os Trigonum, Nov 28, 2018
    daywalker02 likes this.
  15. Rocket River

    Rocket River Member

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 1999
    Messages:
    61,766
    Likes Received:
    29,137
    [​IMG]

    Rocket River
     
    #15 Rocket River, Nov 28, 2018
    daywalker02 likes this.
  16. Reeko

    Reeko Member

    Joined:
    Mar 1, 2017
    Messages:
    45,911
    Likes Received:
    127,938
    wouldn’t surprise me at all...last season only HOU and GS won more than 50 games in the West...we’re struggling and GS hasn’t started off great by their standards, so 52 wins or somewhere around there could easily be enough for the 2 seed
     
    #16 Reeko, Nov 28, 2018
  17. Toffeeone

    Toffeeone Member

    Joined:
    Aug 8, 2017
    Messages:
    398
    Likes Received:
    207
    Honestly, the original poster is being a little bit Homer here. We as it stands now will not make the playoffs.

    I don't see how we would be able to turn this around with our current roster. All the new acquired players are ok at best, and most of them failed me to say the least.

    Capela has taken a step back since he got a not so happy contract.

    CP3 got paid and has been injury prone for the most part.

    Harden is Harden.

    Rest, I don't know. All been disappointing to some point except maybe that rookie.
     
    #17 Toffeeone, Nov 28, 2018
  18. Caesar

    Caesar Member

    Joined:
    Jun 7, 2014
    Messages:
    6,230
    Likes Received:
    6,247
    Reach the Pylon for Zion
     
    #18 Caesar, Nov 28, 2018
    BigShasta likes this.
  19. Homey the Clown

    Homey the Clown Member

    Joined:
    Jul 2, 2006
    Messages:
    779
    Likes Received:
    329
    Rockets aren't a playoff team. They'd be lucky to get the 7th or 8th spot. The roster sucks. Especially if they can't beat the Cavs, Pistons and Wizards. 2 of those teams are tanking. Time isn't on our side with CP3 already sitting out games to to "rest"
     
    #19 Homey the Clown, Nov 28, 2018
  20. Deuce

    Deuce Context & Nuance

    Joined:
    Aug 1, 2001
    Messages:
    26,578
    Likes Received:
    35,656

     
    #20 Deuce, Nov 28, 2018
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)
Page 1 of 2

Share This Page

Toggle Width
Style
ClutchFans Original

  • About ClutchFans

    Since 1996, ClutchFans has been loud and proud covering the Houston Rockets, helping set an industry standard for team fan sites. The forums have been a home for Houston sports fans as well as basketball fanatics around the globe.

  • Rockets Content

  • Support ClutchFans!

    If you find that ClutchFans is a valuable resource for you, please consider becoming a Supporting Member. Supporting Members can upload photos and attachments directly to their posts, customize their user title and more. Gold Supporters see zero ads!


    Upgrade Now