Can you see Denver taking the Midwest Division? :weightroo Who if not Denver do you see coming away with the Midwest:king: It's not out of the question. No one in that division seems to want to take charge. There is room for anyone of them to make a good run. But Denver, I think has everything to gain and nothing to lose. I think that's why they'll play motivated basketball throughout the whole season. <font face="Arial"><font size="1"><font color="Navy">Edit: Please make sure that thread titles are direct to the point.- Trust</font></font></font>
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting InNETSweTrust:</div><div class="quote_post">The answer to your question is: No. Three reasons: 1. Dallas 2. Minnesota 3. San Antonio</div> Does their past success make you believe that? Are you waiting for these teams to get better from their current standings, or the Nuggets to drop from where they are now? The Nuggets happen to be leading that divisioin with the Mavs, who, although have an awsome offense, are absent of any quality defense. The Mavs are contenders but they were once like the Nuggets wallowing in the Western Conference cellars. Why can't the Nuggets make the improvement? The Timberwolves are a whopping 2 games above .500 and haven't put it all together. Their best basketball is in front of them but so is the Nuggets. The Wolves right now seem to have too many chieftans and not enough indians. I want to see how or if they gel. With the Nuggets that problem does not exist. The Spurs lack any inside presence outside of Tim. He's a great player, but one guy can't play defense for everyone. Their loss of Robinson leaves them with a void that Horry in all his greatness cannot fill. They are a team desperately trying to get back their mojo with no results. They are 8-10. All I'm saying is that these Nuggets can do what seems the impossible. Why say no when early indications say otherwise?
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting NugzFan:</div><div class="quote_post">um...no. but its nice to be all alone in first! its too early - we wont stay this high all year.</div> It's too early to make any predictions and so I'm not. But let's entertain the "what if" scenario. But the Kings got better in one year with the addition of one guy. The Timberwolves have been good with one guy for a long time. And for a about two years GP did all the damage in Seattle. Why not now?
[quote name='831 Shogun']Does their past success make you believe that? Are you waiting for these teams to get better from their current standings, or the Nuggets to drop from where they are now?
Wolves and Spurs will get their act togeather sooner or later and pass the Nuggets in the standings.Nothing against Denver..they are playing great ball but it is a long season where there will be lots of twists and turns..
I say why not? The Nuggets added a bunch of new players just like the rest, and they are playing the best team ball in the entire NBA offensively and defensively. Without a KG, Dirk, or Duncan.
It's a good story as of right now with Denver surprisingly leading the Midwest, but it is too early to tell, and with teams like Dallas, Minnesota, Houston, and San Antonio, it'll be tough. Denever has never been in this situation in a long time, so we'll have to see how they play as a team.
Ha, it'd be nice. Lebron obviously won't make the playoffs this year, and the league needs a high profile rookie to lead his team to the playoffs, ala Bird, Magic, MJ, Robinson, Duncan. But I just doubt it. There are so many teams that come on strong in the early part of the season and fall apart later. So I'd have to say no. Minny, Dallas and San Antonio will all pass Denver. I'm saying that right now. I'm not a hater, just a realist. The Nuggets are a great team, but they don't have the experience to keep up the pace, especially when the pressure comes on later this season. Not to say that they won't win 30-maybe 40 games, and they might steal a low seed, but win the division? I doubt it.
I'll also have to say no, wat guys does denver has, a 3rd pick rookie and a bunch of rank 100 guys? they have no chance beating teams like dallas, minn, and spurs, keep dreamin son, but may be in a few yrs when melo developes his skills this denver team might have a chance
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting InNETSweTrust:</div><div class="quote_post">No. But the fact is, SA has TD. Dallas has Dirk and Minnesota has KG. Look, I'm not saying that the Nugz will finish fourth after these three. Possibly, they can finish ahead of one of those teams. But finish first ahead of those three? I don't think so. The Nuggets are playing great. But give them a few years to dominate their division.</div> I like that you mention one star per team because that's what Denver has right now. I think this kid can do big things for the Nuggets and some of that magic this year. Like all things we'll have to see, but there is the possibility. No doubt in a few years they will become the premiere team in the Midwest. <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Wolves and Spurs will get their act togeather sooner or later and pass the Nuggets in the standings.Nothing against Denver..they are playing great ball but it is a long season where there will be lots of twists and turns.. </div> By this logic the other teams might not get "their act together" considering that there are a lot of twists and turns. Tim might not be a one man team that people believe him to be. Dallas' defense might haunt them down the stretch we just don't know. I just don't think it is out of the question that they will be battling the big dogs for this year's title. <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">I'm not a hater, just a realist. The Nuggets are a great team, but they don't have the experience to keep up the pace, especially when the pressure comes on later this season. Not to say that they won't win 30-maybe 40 games, and they might steal a low seed, but win the division? I doubt it.</div> Good post. I see exactly where you are coming from with this. It might be a stretch, but the Nuggets of 94' weren't supposed to beat a #1 seed either. Weirder things have happened in the NBA. I think that's why this story is so great because you just never know. There is always a changing of the guard, and this year is no exception. We'll just see to what extent.
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">By this logic the other teams might not get "their act together" considering that there are a lot of twists and turns. Tim might not be a one man team that people believe him to be. Dallas' defense might haunt them down the stretch we just don't know. I just don't think it is out of the question that they will be battling the big dogs for this year's title.</div> I don't think you realise what teams you are talking about.Duncan is the league MVP...His team won the title last year.KG a top 3 player..with very good supporting cast now.Dallas offense is great and have 5 all-star type players.Really as good as the Nuggets are playing they aren't on the level of these teams yet.
Spurs are just playing very bad so far this season.It won't last of course...None of the following teams are playing to their talents...Spurs,Wolves,Nets,Suns,Dallas but that won't continue sooner or later they will pick it up.It's a long season..sometimes people forget that.
Magic will heal them though. Spurs will go on a big run now, they just needed a jump start, and the Magic gift wrapped that game for them, so that will get them going. Nuggets are really looking good though. Hopefully they can keep this up the rest of the season and can make the playoffs.
It is a bit early, but the Nuggets have proved that they can be a real contender in the midwest. Do I think they will win it, NO. They are out matched, simply put. They are playing great team basketball and could be a team's worst nightmare come playoff time.
Logical thinking would tell you no, but NOTHING about this season has been logical. So I'll go out on a limb- Not only will the Nuggets win the Midwest, they'll ALSO win the NBA championship!!! Hey a man can dream, can he?
The way these guys are playing right now, damn, hell yea it IS possible... but still, Mavs and Sac Town just too strong.
