It is pretty obvious that OKC is running with this Conference and that the Rockets have the depth advantage over Denver although Denver is much improved in that department with Cam, Bruce Brown, Jonas, etc until Braun comes back. I see the Fakers as an outside threat for the 2nd but nothing more. 73-75 W OKC 60-62 W Rockets 55-58 W Denver 57 W LAL Estimated If they Rockets lose to the likes of Jazz again, the Win total goes back to the high 50s.
I think thats a good forecast... although i think Ime is more of a "big picture" guy - meaning i could see him sacrificing a few games down the stretch to ensure everybody is properly rested for the postseason...He seems like he's more about winning the war than regular season glory... I agree that our depth makes us less susceptible to being derailed by injury... but thats always the wildcard... lol
The West is again pounding on them helpless little East teams. A few good but not great teams. I think this year's East is also worse than normal.....you probably have Detroit at 59 W but other than that Knicks and Raps at 50 W? Orlando and Miami.. Boston being better than expected but still hover around 6-9th.....without Tatum, Cavs are definitely just another middling team.
