I'm sure Dallas was included because they were 40-42 last season and improved significantly on the season before. Making the assumption that the Mavericks might make the playoffs in 2000-2001 isn't all that much of a stretch if we're going on last year's performances. And if we judge the Rockets based simply on their record last year and the fact that they slid from the year before, it would be hard to justify putting them in the poll over the Mavericks. But that, of course, doesn't take into account player changes made in the offseason or the talent of the players on either team. I think the Rockets may be better than the Mavericks come the regular season, but it will not surprise me to see Dallas in the playoffs this season, either. If that makes any sense. ------------------ HoustonSportsBoard.com
From NBATALK "Houston you have a problem" What they were referring to was a trade of Houston the Nick's player for a center to replace Ewing. ------------------ "Never give a sucker an even break. Nor wisen up a chump."
as long as kobe and shaq are in los angeles together they are the team to beat , not san antonio. ------------------ johnny "red" kerr:i'm glad the bulls did'nt draft steve francis. dan roan: why!!!!! johnny red kerr:because he would forever be compared to michael jordan.
I seriously doubt Shaq can handle both Twin Towers......and San Antonio's back court improved this offseason....... San Antonio can beat the Lakers Blazers can beat San Antonio but the Lakers can beat the Blazers So it depends on who plays who and in which round........ ------------------
