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Dallas, Phoenix, Golden State and Memphis. Who Misses the playoffs?

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by Progs, Feb 17, 2014.

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  1. Progs

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    These 4 teams are separated by a game. Who misses the playoffs in your opinion? I would like to say Dallas but as long as they have a healthy Dirk, they will get in and the way Memphis is playing I think they will get in so I think it comes down to Phoenix and Golden State. If Phoenix doesn't get Bledsoe healthy or help at the deadline, I think they are the odd ones out.
     
    #1 Progs, Feb 17, 2014
  2. Sydeffect

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    GSW def makes it. They have the easiest SOS. Dallas drops out IMO
     
    #2 Sydeffect, Feb 17, 2014
  3. REEKO_HTOWN

    REEKO_HTOWN I'm Rich Biiiiaaatch!

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    Phoenix.

    They remind me of the 2011 Rockets. The Rockets team that choked await he 6th seed because of inexperience.
     
    #3 REEKO_HTOWN, Feb 17, 2014
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    I'd say Phoenix. Without Bledsoe, other teams probably realize they just have to shut down Dragic since I don't think there are any other consistent shots creator on that team.
     
    #4 Yang_Wenli, Feb 17, 2014
  5. Easy

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    Either Dallas or Phoenix. It will depend on the health of each team.
     
    #5 Easy, Feb 17, 2014
  6. Joe Joe

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    Memphis. Not enough scoring will lead to a lot of close games even with inferior teams.
     
    #6 Joe Joe, Feb 17, 2014
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    Mavs or Suns but health and trades will determine what happens. If the Suns get Pau, Mavs are dead. If not, I believe the Suns have late season fade written all over them unless Bledsoe returns and excels.

    Warriors are a lock. Grizzlies are close to a lock. Only injuries can derail these two.
     
    #7 A_3PO, Feb 17, 2014
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    I will laugh my ass off if Golden State doesn't make it. Talk about overrated to begging the season.
     
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    People who picked them as the #3 team in the WC and a legit Finals contender were out of their minds, but the Warriors should be a lock for the playoffs.

    The last month or so, they've been treading water at ~.500. Their chemistry isn't there. They depend too much on Steph Curry to carry their offense and need someone else who can create off the dribble and get other players involved (and also let Curry get shots he doesn't have to create on his own).

    If not before the deadline, they gotta trade Thompson or Barnes for someone who can dribble. I'm not feeling Jordan Crawford. He's terrible and belongs on a non-playoff team with no pressure.
     
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    No way. Defense will win out in the end for this team. They'll be there. My money is on Phoenix.
     
    #10 Dat Dude, Feb 17, 2014
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    Phoenix. Outside of dragic, that team has no talent at all.
     
    #11 cheke64, Feb 17, 2014
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    GSW. They're too shaky.
     
    #12 Metropolis777, Feb 17, 2014
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    I'll say Memphis.
     
    #13 EightDoobies, Feb 17, 2014
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    I know a couple weeks back Phoenix had the third hardest remaining schedule, Golden state had the 4th, and Dallas had the 5th as Memphis was around 10th hardest remaining schedule. My guess is Bledsoe takes forever to come back and it's Phoenix.
     
    #14 TheRealAllpro, Feb 17, 2014
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    It's likely Bledsoe's comming back in the next two weeks. If that happens, they're not missing the playoffs. They were 10 - 3 in dec when both Goran and him were healthy.
     
    #15 gregas, Feb 17, 2014
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    Of those 4 teams, who'd you rather play in the playoffs?
    I'd say
    1. Phoenix
    tied for 2&3 Memphis/Golden State
    4. Dallas
     
    #16 Little General, Feb 17, 2014
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