West:
Golden
State
WL:
30-21
%:
.588
L10:
4-6
#
of games left: 31
projected
W-L record: 43-39
Warriors
is one of the most underrated team in the West. With curry being snub
in the all-star, Lee's great performance, Klay Thompson's emergance
and with a strong force from the bench of Jack and Landry. How ever
the warriors is only as good as their health. Bogut is in and out
with Steph prone to injury, In the beginning of the season, Rush is
already out. The warriors might suddenly fall once again out of the
playoffs if these injuries occurs.
Utah
WL:
28-24
%:
.538
L10:5-5
#
of games left:30
projected
W-L record:43-39
Rumors
swirling around the Jazz front court and if this would happen, the
chemistry of this tough underdog team might affect their playoffs
chances. The Jazz are top 8 on the west because of their front count
forces of Jefferson and Millsap and if one of them get traded, it
could be the turning point of making it deeper on to the ranking or
trading their chances for playoff spot.
Houston
WL:
28-24
%:
.538
L10:7-3
#
of games left:30
projected
W-L record:49-33
Before
the Harden trade, Houston is considered as one of the worst team in
the west but suddenly they turn out to be a contender on Harden's
arrival. The teams playing style brought them to where they are now
but it could also be their poison when their shooters gets cold. But
currently they are shooting hot in their last 10 games. Also their
faith is not completely in their hands as the competition on the west
is close enough that losing one game could be the difference.
Portland
WL:25-25
%:.500
L10:5-5
#
of games left:32
projected
W-L record:41-41
It
seems that the team can only go as far as Lillard can take them. With
the rookie of the year front runner on the team and solid starting
line up, Portland is giving a good fight for a playoff spot. However,
the team receive no help from the bench and the competition on the
west is getting tougher, this means only one thing..the starter must
give extra effort to win a playoff spot.
LA
Lakers
WL:24-27
%:.471
L10:7-3
#
of games left:30
projected
W-L record:45-36
Considered
as the best team befor the season start. A team to beat on NBA, but
it turns out that every team on NBA beat this team. And now the
lakers are fighter for that eight spot. What's the problem?
Chemistry? Coaching Staff? Injuries? Pau Gasol? Bench? and even Kobe
is a suspect. As long as the season is not yet over there is a
chance..and this might be their last chance, so push it Lakers!
Dallas
WL:22-28
%:.440
L10:5-5
#
of games left:32
projected
W-L record:38-44
Another
team which has been a lock on the playoffs for a very long time might
find themselves fall apart. And it's just 2 season away from a
champion, it is hard to imagine how quickly this team decline. Cuban
might push a trade before the deadline and this might be the turning
point of the team to make it
to
the playoffs.
West
Projected Ranking:
6.
Hou
7. LAL
8.
GS
9. Utah
10.Por
11.Dallas
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Atlanta
WL:27-22
%:551
L10:5-5
#
of games left:33
projected
W-L record:44-38
If
they won't trade Josh Smith, they can hold on to a spot in the
playoffs, however it won't guarantee them to go deeper to the
playoffs. Nonetheless you can not count this team out, they are a
sure lock on the playoffs but if a drastic change happens, they might
drop from the standings rapidly.
Boston
WL:26-23
%:531
L10:6-4
#
of games left:33
projected
W-L record:46-36
After
Rey Allen decided to join Miami, After rondo and Sullinger went down,
the Celtics still have the heart to win games. Boston is still a lock
to the playoffs.
Milwaukee
WL:25-24
%:510
L10:4-6
#
of games left:33
projected
W-L record:38-36
The
Bucks are going up and down playing very inconsistent. Lead by their
two top scorer who are inefficient field goal percentage. They are
still on top 8 but they might lost it if they continue with the
current pace.
Philadelphia
WL:22-27
%:449
L10:6-4
#
of games left:31
projected
W-L record:40-42
Another
team plague with injuries but still fighting to keep up with other
team. Bynum hasn't played single game but Holiday step up and bring
his game to the next level that keeps the sixers into a striking
distance to steal the top 8 spot. And if Bynum will be cleared to
play, this might help them lock in to the spot.
Detroit
WL:20-32
%:635
L10:4-6
#
of games left:30
projected
W-L record:32-50
Unfortunately
for Detroit, Andre is out atleast a month that might hurt their
chances this season. It seems the Pistons will again miss the
playoffs. But this season, they took a big step on rebuilding when
they traded away the last player who was part of the 2004 NBA title.
Detroit have a bright future with young core of Monroe and Drummond.
Toronto
WL:18-32
%:360
L10:4-6
#
of games left:32
projected
W-L record:30-52
The
arrival of Gay might be too late to save the Raptors, but there's
still a block buster trade awaits between Bargani and Boozer. This
might spark a miracle run by Toronto and make it to the playoffs..but
currently, the are out of the picture.
East
Projected Ranking:
6.Boston
7.Atlanta
8.Philadelphia
9.Milwaukee
10.Detroit
11.Toronto
