Dash Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 We're only a quarter way through the regular season but it seems like the Thunder will likely finish with the best record in the West barring any major injuries. The Eastern Conference Finals showdown is all but set between the Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat (although teams like Philadelphia and Indiana will give them some fits in the earlier rounds), but the West is still a mystery with the difference between the 2nd seed right now and the 8th being only two games. What team do you think is just behind (or possibly better) the Oklahoma City Thunder in the West? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Make It Naaaashty Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 The Clippers and only the Clippers unless the Lakers can get their shit together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted January 21, 2012 Owner Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 The Clippers and only the Clippers unless the Lakers can get their shit together.I wouldn't even say the Clippers. Fun to watch, but I doubt they'll be able to stop the Thunder in the playoffs. I'd say Dallas, if Dirk's knee will be okay by then, because I still like Marion defending Durant. Although, I think OKC wins that series this time around. The Lakers aren't doing a damn thing at this point, unless they make major adjustments to the offense, because it's obvious we can't run through Bynum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRT Spidey Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 Lob city . I expect them to only mesh more throughout the season and make a deep run into into playoffs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DunkinDerozan Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 I voted the Lakers. I never count them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfish Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 If we make one or two personnel changes, Lakers. Other then that, ill say Denver cause theyre incredibly deep, and have so many scoring options. Portland cause they can put Wallace on Durant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChosenOne Posted January 22, 2012 Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 Right now. No one. Clippers live off their athleticism with running and playing above the rim. The Thunder would be able to match that very nicely with Ibaka and Perkins cleaning up the glass. Lakers are terrible right now, and if they were to have a 7 game series right now it would be a sweep with Westbrook averaging 30ppg. Dallas they just haven't got into the groove yet. Portland, as much as i love this team they just would be able to get it done with Serge and Perkins troubling Aldridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YugoRocketsFan Posted January 22, 2012 Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 Gonna vote Denver Nuggets, love the amount of balance in the team, and the fact that they don't have that many weaknesses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finch23 Posted January 22, 2012 Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 Right now, I'm going to say no one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sħãlïq™ Posted January 22, 2012 Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 (edited) Right now, I'm going to say no one.My thoughts exactly. But come April, the Clippers can contend with OKC if healthy. Edited January 26, 2012 by Šhãłïq Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finch23 Posted January 22, 2012 Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 My thoughts exactly. Nut come April, the Clippers can contend with OKC if healthy. I would take Dallas, SA, Portland, Denver, LAL, and Memphis all over LAC in the PO tbh. If healty of course... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moeroadkill Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 portland and lakers still scare me the mosthavent watch much of jazz but i we do play them soon so that will be interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitro Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 I really, really like the Grizzlies if they can get healthy. Last season's squad was very close to defeating the Thunder, and if Rudy Gay can make the right adjustments when Randolph gets back, I think they will be even better. If the Clippers trade one of their PG's for a legit SG and/or some depth, they could be scary. On paper, all of the pieces fit nicely, except Billups starting at SG. If they could balance out their roster, then the only reason they wouldn't have a realistic shot at the Thunder would be Vinny Del Negro. The Lakers desperately need to make upgrades at the 1 and 3 positions and get more athletic. If they make one or both of those upgrades, they have a great shot at beating the Thunder. The Blazers and Nuggets play an exciting, well-balanced brand of basketball with deep rosters, but I'm not sure either team has the #1 option necessary to win close playoff games against Durant. No other team in the West has much of a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i am batman u die now Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 I would take Dallas, SA, Portland, Denver, LAL, and Memphis all over LAC in the PO tbh. If healty of course...San Antonio can out smart them. Then again, the Grizzlies weren't an old team either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sħãlïq™ Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 I would take Dallas, SA, Portland, Denver, LAL, and Memphis all over LAC in the PO tbh. If healty of course...Regular season is not Playoffs. CP3 + Chauncey = precious postseason experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lkr Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Regular season is not Playoffs. CP3 + Chauncey = precious postseason experience. The Thunder already have more playoff experience than CP3Denver is the only team that can compete with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sħãlïq™ Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 The Thunder already have more playoff experience than CP3.Denver is the only team that can compete with them.I would have to disagree. Denver have only gotten past the first round once or twice, man... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lkr Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 I would have to disagree. Denver have only gotten past the first round once or twice, man...are you for real right now? you do realize this is the first year they've had that entire core together? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finch23 Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Regular season is not Playoffs. CP3 + Chauncey = precious postseason experience. How could I forget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YugoRocketsFan Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 I would have to disagree. Denver have only gotten past the first round once or twice, man... The Thunder also only got to to the playoffs last year? or the year before correct me if I am wrong. Either way, the past doesn't mean anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lkr Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 The Thunder also only got to to the playoffs last year? or the year before correct me if I am wrong. Either way, the past doesn't mean anything.Thunder lost a hard fought series against the eventual champs in 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Lakers or Mavericks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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