I think they will be in the top 3. 3 of the top 4 will more than likely be Texas teams, then either Bulls or Suns in there with them.
4th. We'll be behind a combination of the Spurs, Mavs, Suns, and/or whoever the top team in the East is. Although the Rockets are looking pretty good through the first 2 games considering the new additions, coaching staff, and offensive sets. Not to mention playing away from home.
Fifth. everyone loves the suns, and celtics. the spurs will be in the top 3 all year except then they decide to go onto autopilot to gear up for the postseason (meaning mainly the first half, mid second half). Dallas was a very very good team last year and people cant just write them off because they lost in the first round. the rockets just arent a 'sexy' pick. hence why hollinger is in love with us. (damn those statisticians! cept for morey.... haha) personally i think we're 1