2013-2014 NBA Season

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by Duvalier

Chuck...who are your top 8 in both the East and the West?

1.Chicago
2.Miami
3.Indiana
4.Brooklyn
5.Knicks
6.Atlanta
7.Washington
8.Cleveland
9.Toronto
10.Detroit
11.Charlotte
12.Orlando
13.Boston
14.Milwaukee
15.Philly

1. SA
2. OKC
3. Memphis
4. LA Clippers
5. Houston
6. Golden State
7. Minnesota
8. Portland
9. Dallas
10. Denver
11. New Orleans
12. Sacramento
13. LA Lakers
14. Utah
15. Phoenix

The West is really tough to figure out. Obviously injuries play a big factor. You could make a case for any of the top 5 teams. GS is going to be overrated after last years run and with Barnes beginning the year injured, Curry always a risk, Lee coming off an injury and Bogut, they are easily the team that could drop right out of the playoffs with a few bad breaks. If MN stays healthy they will make the playoffs. I like Portland to sneak in though Dallas, Denver or even New Orleans would not be a surprise.

In the East the top 4 are clearly a cut above. While unlikely the 1st round may be 4-0, 4-0, 4-0, 4-0. I think Miami does a SA and rests their stars more and allows Chicago to sneak by them for the best record. The Knicks have big issues and are 5th by default. You can throw a blanket over 6-10. Charlotte may be a bit better than you'd think and I hope Orlando will be a little better than expected.