ESPN preseason projections

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  1. illmatic99

    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/17131591/2016-summer-forecast-west-standings
    I like the standings, I don't like the records. I feel like wins will be more inflated this year in the west, as there will be a LOT of separation between the best teams and the worst teams. With the draft looking as stacked as it is next season, so many teams will start to tank in the second half. I see us in the low to mid 50s for record if all goes to plan.
     
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    I think it really depends on what LAC does. I could see them blowing it up if they're not competitive with GSW/SAS. If the Clips decide to move Griffin/Paul, I think we could climb as high as 3rd.
     
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    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    2 win improvement? Please... I bet we get more than 54
     
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    46 wins ain't gonna get you the 4th seed, ESPN.
     
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    50+ and still 4th
     
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    98-0, 82-0 + "fo', fo', fo', fo' "
     
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    51-31...4th Seed. Thats my prediction. Is it already time for another season prediction thread? I will keep track of it like last year.

    NM. I will start one on the first day of preseason. Too soon, maybe more roster changes between now and then.
     
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    I thought ESPN did a pretty good job. You always get teams who tank after the all star break. But I doubt the top teams will win more than they did last year. I think there will be more parity this year in the west. Plus the worst teams are all a little better. (.i.e the Lakers)
     
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    Eastoff But it was a beginning.

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    Minnesota and Houston should be swapped.
     
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    Won't matter for me. The optimist in me is still gonna go WAY out there, and call 60. Think positive, right??? :)
     
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    I think 46 wins is fair, 50 should be the goal. Anything more in the regular season is gravy.
     
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    LAC is gonna be the 2 seed imo. Their roster has really improved silently. They have a lot more size and spacing now.
     
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    74-8 just to piss the Ws
     
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    23 Wins!
     
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    I have to say that cracked me up. Way to poke at yourself bro!
     
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    I think we can get 3rd regardless. They have no bench nor a competent SF.
     
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    Crap, we're gonna suck this year, aren't we?
     
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