Take a look down if you want information on the East but on to the Western Conference.. you will probably see a couple posts a week about the NBA Playoffs.
(1) Los Angeles Lakers vs. (8) Utah Jazz- These two teams played a pretty good series last year and without Andrew Bynum, they were able to take care of business against Utah. Now they have Bynum back for this playoffs and the Lakers have to be the favorites out of the West. Kobe Bryant has been doing what he needs to do all year long and according to NBA sources, the Jazz are a complete mess right now. Even if with the tough atmosphere in Utah, I think there is no reason to think that the Lakers can take this pretty easily. LOS ANGELES in five.
(4) Portland Trailblazers vs. (5) Houston Rockets- If you didnt know, the Rockets have lost seven straight playoff series pretty much thanks to Tracy McGrady and I have been big on Blazers all year long because I think of them like the Milwaukee Brewers of the NBA with so much great young talent. I love to watch Brandon Roy, Rudy Fernandez, and Greg Oden despite his fouls. Heres the thing that could make this series a quick one is the fact Yao Ming will get beat up by the combination of Oden, LaMarcus Aldridge, and Joel (the Vanilla Gorilla) Pyrsbilla. PORTLAND in five.
(3) San Antonio Spurs vs. (6) Dallas Mavericks- The Spurs are a complete different team than a year before being without Manu Ginobili and I truly believe that Tim Duncan is headed into "Patrick Ewing" range, he looks run down on defense but there is no one to guard Tony Parker on the Mavericks. Although I have hated the Mavs all year long after watching them lose by thirty-one against the Milwaukee Bucks in mid-January and I saw them as a lazy team on defense. Now I watched some of the game on Wednesday night while running and was thoroughly impressed by what I saw out of Dallas. The Mavs score the uspet in a good fashion. DALLAS in six.
(2) Denver Nuggets vs. (7) New Orleans Hornets- The Nuggets have been a completely different team since Chauncey Billups has been on the team and I think Carmelo Anthony is one of the best offensive player in the NBA plus he needs big performances out of J.R. Smith or Kenyon Martin. New Orleans has some injury issues but no one can stop Chris Paul on the Nuggets plus they have James Posey who is one of the most clutch playoff performers. Also not to mention that George Karl has been known to absolutely fall apart as a coach in the playoffs equals a recipe for trouble for Denver fans. This game will head to seven and I will take the underdog once again. NEW ORLEANS in seven.
-Charlie.
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Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Western Conference Midseason Report
Well I am finally going to do this because it needs to be done. The Midseason Report in the NBA and we will start in the Western conference. Break it down from divisions, whose impressing, whose depressing (sometimes it just more of an effort thing), and give the outlook for where they will end up at the end of the year.
1. Los Angles Lakers (43-10): The Good: Pau Gasol- Now I know Kobe could be right there in this one but Gasol has added such a presence inside. The Bad: Andrew Bynum for the second straight year has a freak injury happen to him, disappointing really. Outlook: They are my NBA Finals out of the Western Conference; they need to play within themselves and they will be fine.
2. San Antonio (35-17): The Good: Roger Mason Jr.- What a pleasant surprise this has been for the Spurs. A very clutch player for the Spurs. The Bad: Being boring- They really have no flaws, they are just not that fun to watch. Outlook: I think they will be in the Western Conference Finals but like last year, Kobe and the Lakers are too much for them.
3. Denver (36-17): The Good: Chauncey Billups- In my opinion, he is in the top five point guards in the last three or four years. He seems to know how to carry a team in the right way. The Bad: Kenyon Martin- He isnt having a bad year by any means but it would be nice to see his production up in rebounding for sure. Outlook: A playoff team for sure and I think they have chance to be in the final 8
4 Portland (32-20): The Good: Brandon Roy- He doesnt get enough credit for the things he does all-around on the court. The Bad: Greg Oden- He's doing alright but heres the thing the guy picked behind him having a monstrous year. Outlook: They are a playoff team but that will be about it; they are too young to get past the first round.
5. Houston (33-21): The Good: Yao Ming- Yao has had a great year for the Rockets just giving them a consistent basis of 20 and 10. The Bad: Tracy McGrady- Once again, he is injured and now has entered the realm of washed up. Outlook: If they meet up with Portland in the first round thats a series they can win and probably seeing as T-Mac isnt playing.
6. Utah (30-23): The Good: Paul Millsap- This guy got a significant amount of sleeper hype when he came out of the draft and now he lived up to it. The bad: Carlos Boozer- He has only played 12 games and probably on his way out of Utah. Outlook: Eh. If they play Nuggets, Spurs or Lakers in the first round; they probably will lose so they need to get up to that 5 spot if they want to advance.
7. New Orleans (31-20): The Good: Chris Paul- He is so good its unreal. He does so much for the Hornets. The Bad: Anyone not named CP3, David West, or Peja. Outlook: The Hornets are nowhere near the team they were last year and trading Tyson Chandler yesterday makes them lack an inside presence.
8. Phoenix Suns (28-23): The Good: Shaquille O'Neal- He has had a great comeback year and has been a valuable part of this Suns team. The Bad: Amare's defense- He looks like he doesnt give a shit out there and cannot stop anyone inside. He needs to learn how to stop big men. Outlook: They make the playoffs barely because I dont believe in Dallas.
9. Dallas (31-21): The Good: Dirk Nowitzki- Dirk does it all for this team and is the glue of the Mavs. The Bad: Jason Kidd- He isnt having a bad year but I bet they would want Devin Harris instead. Outlook: They are the most inconsistent team in the NBA; one night they win by 20 the next they lose by 20 so to me that isnt a playoff team.
10. Golden State (19-35): The Good: Andris Biedrins- This guy is a double-double machine despite his poor on-ball defense; he gets rebounds like none other. The Bad: Corey Magette- Big time disappointment for the Warriors. Hasnt done much this year only started 19 games this year. Outlook: Probably Don Nelson's last year in Golden State and just playing for a lottery ball.
11. Minnesota (17-34): The Good: Al Jefferson- Even though he is done for the year, he is a beast and needs more recognition. The Bad: Sebastian Telfair- One of the biggest disappointments in recent memory, this is why you go to college kids. Outlook: With Jefferson out, the top of the lottery will be alot easier.
12. Memphis (15-38): The Good: OJ Mayo- Despite he shoots way too much, he is still having a hell of a rookie year and look forward to the future with Mayo. The Bad: Darko Millic- Remember when he was picked over Carmelo Anthony? Yeah me too. Outlook: Will this team ever win? Memphis is the worst franchise in basketball.
13. Los Angeles Clippers (13-41): The Good: Al Thornton- Great young player and has such a bright future in the NBA. The Bad: Baron Davis- He is overweight, lazy, and hates Mike Dunlevey. Outlook: Most disappointing team out west for sure and they suck it up once again.
14. Oklahoma City (13-40)- The Good: Kevin Durant- He is a beast. Durant does everything for his team and will be a stud. The Bad: Desmond Mason- Remember when he was relevant? Just a sub-par year. Outlook: Well next year could be a good one for them; just be patient.
15. Sacramento (11-43)- The Good: Kevin Martin- Does it all for his team and doesnt get enough credit. The Bad: Beno Udrih- He got a 55 Million dollar contract last year and only averages 10 points a game, pathetic. Outlook: They are just bad and I wont be surprised if they are playing in another town.
1. Los Angles Lakers (43-10): The Good: Pau Gasol- Now I know Kobe could be right there in this one but Gasol has added such a presence inside. The Bad: Andrew Bynum for the second straight year has a freak injury happen to him, disappointing really. Outlook: They are my NBA Finals out of the Western Conference; they need to play within themselves and they will be fine.
2. San Antonio (35-17): The Good: Roger Mason Jr.- What a pleasant surprise this has been for the Spurs. A very clutch player for the Spurs. The Bad: Being boring- They really have no flaws, they are just not that fun to watch. Outlook: I think they will be in the Western Conference Finals but like last year, Kobe and the Lakers are too much for them.
3. Denver (36-17): The Good: Chauncey Billups- In my opinion, he is in the top five point guards in the last three or four years. He seems to know how to carry a team in the right way. The Bad: Kenyon Martin- He isnt having a bad year by any means but it would be nice to see his production up in rebounding for sure. Outlook: A playoff team for sure and I think they have chance to be in the final 8
4 Portland (32-20): The Good: Brandon Roy- He doesnt get enough credit for the things he does all-around on the court. The Bad: Greg Oden- He's doing alright but heres the thing the guy picked behind him having a monstrous year. Outlook: They are a playoff team but that will be about it; they are too young to get past the first round.
5. Houston (33-21): The Good: Yao Ming- Yao has had a great year for the Rockets just giving them a consistent basis of 20 and 10. The Bad: Tracy McGrady- Once again, he is injured and now has entered the realm of washed up. Outlook: If they meet up with Portland in the first round thats a series they can win and probably seeing as T-Mac isnt playing.
6. Utah (30-23): The Good: Paul Millsap- This guy got a significant amount of sleeper hype when he came out of the draft and now he lived up to it. The bad: Carlos Boozer- He has only played 12 games and probably on his way out of Utah. Outlook: Eh. If they play Nuggets, Spurs or Lakers in the first round; they probably will lose so they need to get up to that 5 spot if they want to advance.
7. New Orleans (31-20): The Good: Chris Paul- He is so good its unreal. He does so much for the Hornets. The Bad: Anyone not named CP3, David West, or Peja. Outlook: The Hornets are nowhere near the team they were last year and trading Tyson Chandler yesterday makes them lack an inside presence.
8. Phoenix Suns (28-23): The Good: Shaquille O'Neal- He has had a great comeback year and has been a valuable part of this Suns team. The Bad: Amare's defense- He looks like he doesnt give a shit out there and cannot stop anyone inside. He needs to learn how to stop big men. Outlook: They make the playoffs barely because I dont believe in Dallas.
9. Dallas (31-21): The Good: Dirk Nowitzki- Dirk does it all for this team and is the glue of the Mavs. The Bad: Jason Kidd- He isnt having a bad year but I bet they would want Devin Harris instead. Outlook: They are the most inconsistent team in the NBA; one night they win by 20 the next they lose by 20 so to me that isnt a playoff team.
10. Golden State (19-35): The Good: Andris Biedrins- This guy is a double-double machine despite his poor on-ball defense; he gets rebounds like none other. The Bad: Corey Magette- Big time disappointment for the Warriors. Hasnt done much this year only started 19 games this year. Outlook: Probably Don Nelson's last year in Golden State and just playing for a lottery ball.
11. Minnesota (17-34): The Good: Al Jefferson- Even though he is done for the year, he is a beast and needs more recognition. The Bad: Sebastian Telfair- One of the biggest disappointments in recent memory, this is why you go to college kids. Outlook: With Jefferson out, the top of the lottery will be alot easier.
12. Memphis (15-38): The Good: OJ Mayo- Despite he shoots way too much, he is still having a hell of a rookie year and look forward to the future with Mayo. The Bad: Darko Millic- Remember when he was picked over Carmelo Anthony? Yeah me too. Outlook: Will this team ever win? Memphis is the worst franchise in basketball.
13. Los Angeles Clippers (13-41): The Good: Al Thornton- Great young player and has such a bright future in the NBA. The Bad: Baron Davis- He is overweight, lazy, and hates Mike Dunlevey. Outlook: Most disappointing team out west for sure and they suck it up once again.
14. Oklahoma City (13-40)- The Good: Kevin Durant- He is a beast. Durant does everything for his team and will be a stud. The Bad: Desmond Mason- Remember when he was relevant? Just a sub-par year. Outlook: Well next year could be a good one for them; just be patient.
15. Sacramento (11-43)- The Good: Kevin Martin- Does it all for his team and doesnt get enough credit. The Bad: Beno Udrih- He got a 55 Million dollar contract last year and only averages 10 points a game, pathetic. Outlook: They are just bad and I wont be surprised if they are playing in another town.
Heres the west, now on to the East.
-Charlie.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
NBA Preview Western Conference
Sorry it took me a three days later but i had an exam to study for so lay off my ass. But here we go in the West
1. Los Angeles Lakers- Who else? I think they are very deserving of the top spot now having Andrew Bynum healthy as well as having Kobe Bryant on the MVP helps alot. His assists will be way up this year just dishing to either Bynum, and Pau Gasol. They very well could repeat as the Western champs again. Biggest worry for the Lakers is if Lamar Odom becomes unhappy with his role as the 6th man.
2. New Orelans Hornets- They have one of the best players in basketball in Chris Paul and a formidable front court with Tyson Chandler and David West. They are going to push the Lakers for the top spot all year long and there will be a race for MVP like one we havent seen in a long time. Also the addition of James Posey very key.
3. Houston Rockets- Here is a team that has all the tools IF they stay healthy. Also Tracy McGrady has to get it out of head that he cannot win in the playoffs and actually give a shit for once as he has a team that is a legit finals contender. I think Artest will be able to stay within himself and have a good year.
4. Utah Jazz- I like the talent they have in Deron Williams, Carlos Boozer and could be a force to reckon with if they do not see the Lakers in the second round which according to me they will. I think Williams will have a big year and everyone is talking about Ronnie Brewer being a sleeper as a great player this year.
5. San Antonio Spurs- First off Greg Popovich's beard is the coolest thing he has done even though he looks like Jigsaw from the Saw movies. Anyways, Manu Ginobili is a huge lost for them early in the season and the Spurs are close to being done from a contender. They wont finish better than fifth in my opinion and it could be alot worse.
6. Portland Trailblazers- Maybe I like this team so much because they remind of the Milwaukee Brewers of the NBA. They have so much young talent and I think in a long NBA season, plus a year of experience they will be a great team for years to come. Brandon Roy is on the verge of becoming a superstar in the NBA.
7. Los Angeles Clippers- I really like the Clippers in Baron Davis, Al Thornton, and Marcus Camby. I just think Davis is a player that can make a team into a playoff team see Charlotte, Golden State, and now it will be the Clippers. I expect big things out of Davis.
8. Phoenix Suns- I think they are no longer a contender and if this works out with get a Kobe-Shaq matchup in round one. I think O'Neal is washed up and is nowhere near as dominant as once was. Steve Nash is getting old and he was not an MVP by any means in a non D'Antoni system. I think they will be a playoff team but barely.
9. Dallas Mavericks- Another guy whose career has faded is Jason Kidd, sure he gets assists but rarely ever scores. They have guys like Dirk Nowitzki and Josh Howard but really dont have enough to be any better than a 7th seed. I think they just miss the playoffs.
10. Denver Nuggets- They better hope they can beat a team 130-120 because no one on that team plays defense whatsoever. Melo will have another good year same with AI but its nothing that will take them to be a playoff team. They do not have enough off the bench and the lost of Marcus Camby is huge.
11. Golden State Warriors- This team is a mess. I loved Monta Ellis and his 30 game suspension was huge to the players and everyone else. Al Harrington demanding a trade and everything seems to be going to hell. I would be shocked if they make the playoffs.
12. Minnesota Timberwolves- The T-Wolves have a bunch of great young talent that hasnt developed just yet. The hype for Kevin Love is ridiculous because he will never be better than a second guy off the bench although Al Jefferson will be an All-Star this year.
13. Sacramento Kings- Another team thats pretty boring, they got a couple guys like Kevin Martin whose a complete workhouse and also have Francisco Gracia who I wouldnt be surprised if he puts a dagger in Milwaukee because he is an asshole like that.
14. Memphis Grizzlies- I will tell you these last three teams I have mentioned could all be contending for a playoff spot in two years so many good young players in Mike Conley, OJ Mayo and Rudy Gay, but they really have no one else.
15. Oklahoma City Thunder- Really a spot where this team belongs after the snake Clay Bennett brought them there. Kevin Durant and Jeff Green are good but Durant still needs muscle on his body to be effective. Watch out for Russell Westbrook this year too.
Thats all I got, probably an NBA article once or twice during every week.
-Charlie.
1. Los Angeles Lakers- Who else? I think they are very deserving of the top spot now having Andrew Bynum healthy as well as having Kobe Bryant on the MVP helps alot. His assists will be way up this year just dishing to either Bynum, and Pau Gasol. They very well could repeat as the Western champs again. Biggest worry for the Lakers is if Lamar Odom becomes unhappy with his role as the 6th man.
2. New Orelans Hornets- They have one of the best players in basketball in Chris Paul and a formidable front court with Tyson Chandler and David West. They are going to push the Lakers for the top spot all year long and there will be a race for MVP like one we havent seen in a long time. Also the addition of James Posey very key.
3. Houston Rockets- Here is a team that has all the tools IF they stay healthy. Also Tracy McGrady has to get it out of head that he cannot win in the playoffs and actually give a shit for once as he has a team that is a legit finals contender. I think Artest will be able to stay within himself and have a good year.
4. Utah Jazz- I like the talent they have in Deron Williams, Carlos Boozer and could be a force to reckon with if they do not see the Lakers in the second round which according to me they will. I think Williams will have a big year and everyone is talking about Ronnie Brewer being a sleeper as a great player this year.
5. San Antonio Spurs- First off Greg Popovich's beard is the coolest thing he has done even though he looks like Jigsaw from the Saw movies. Anyways, Manu Ginobili is a huge lost for them early in the season and the Spurs are close to being done from a contender. They wont finish better than fifth in my opinion and it could be alot worse.
6. Portland Trailblazers- Maybe I like this team so much because they remind of the Milwaukee Brewers of the NBA. They have so much young talent and I think in a long NBA season, plus a year of experience they will be a great team for years to come. Brandon Roy is on the verge of becoming a superstar in the NBA.
7. Los Angeles Clippers- I really like the Clippers in Baron Davis, Al Thornton, and Marcus Camby. I just think Davis is a player that can make a team into a playoff team see Charlotte, Golden State, and now it will be the Clippers. I expect big things out of Davis.
8. Phoenix Suns- I think they are no longer a contender and if this works out with get a Kobe-Shaq matchup in round one. I think O'Neal is washed up and is nowhere near as dominant as once was. Steve Nash is getting old and he was not an MVP by any means in a non D'Antoni system. I think they will be a playoff team but barely.
9. Dallas Mavericks- Another guy whose career has faded is Jason Kidd, sure he gets assists but rarely ever scores. They have guys like Dirk Nowitzki and Josh Howard but really dont have enough to be any better than a 7th seed. I think they just miss the playoffs.
10. Denver Nuggets- They better hope they can beat a team 130-120 because no one on that team plays defense whatsoever. Melo will have another good year same with AI but its nothing that will take them to be a playoff team. They do not have enough off the bench and the lost of Marcus Camby is huge.
11. Golden State Warriors- This team is a mess. I loved Monta Ellis and his 30 game suspension was huge to the players and everyone else. Al Harrington demanding a trade and everything seems to be going to hell. I would be shocked if they make the playoffs.
12. Minnesota Timberwolves- The T-Wolves have a bunch of great young talent that hasnt developed just yet. The hype for Kevin Love is ridiculous because he will never be better than a second guy off the bench although Al Jefferson will be an All-Star this year.
13. Sacramento Kings- Another team thats pretty boring, they got a couple guys like Kevin Martin whose a complete workhouse and also have Francisco Gracia who I wouldnt be surprised if he puts a dagger in Milwaukee because he is an asshole like that.
14. Memphis Grizzlies- I will tell you these last three teams I have mentioned could all be contending for a playoff spot in two years so many good young players in Mike Conley, OJ Mayo and Rudy Gay, but they really have no one else.
15. Oklahoma City Thunder- Really a spot where this team belongs after the snake Clay Bennett brought them there. Kevin Durant and Jeff Green are good but Durant still needs muscle on his body to be effective. Watch out for Russell Westbrook this year too.
Thats all I got, probably an NBA article once or twice during every week.
-Charlie.
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