NBA Power RATINGS

**Diesel79** · 09-28-10, 08:02 AM

I think Charlotte has better chance to make it to the playoffs than Washington or Indy.....

**zafzaf** · 09-28-10, 08:42 AM

Charlotte offense is terrible and now without Felton i dont see them surviving just playing good D

Washington has the potential imo with a healthy J.Howard and Wall-Arenas-Blathce-Hinrich mix

**Bradyd** · 09-28-10, 03:23 PM

I don't see how you can have Denver at number 3 with Melo's status up in the air. He is going to get traded, it's just a matter of when. No way they are that high without Melo. It will be a completely different team... I think your first 4 rankings in the East are spot on.

**zafzaf** · 09-28-10, 03:25 PM

i assume that he stays..obviously they cant be #3 w/out melo

**THEGREAT30** · 09-28-10, 06:02 PM

I like your East predictions. I have not looked into West yet

**chiliv5** · 09-28-10, 06:27 PM

I am a Pacer fan... would love to see them in the playoffs!

**sneak-a-peak** · 09-28-10, 07:29 PM

The Cavs will not be as bad as everyone thinks.

They will make the playoffs.

Byron Scott is the right guy for this team.

I know this is not the consensus but they will be better than people think.

**azplaya** · 09-28-10, 10:52 PM

Suns are a wild card to me...loss of Amare could really hurt but they could still make some noise...I think the definitly make the playoffs though

**THEGREAT30** · 09-28-10, 11:32 PM

Originally posted by sneak-a-peak

The Cavs will not be as bad as everyone thinks.

They will make the playoffs.

Byron Scott is the right guy for this team.

I know this is not the consensus but they will be better than people think.

Your are insane

**MarlinsFan2212** · 09-28-10, 11:41 PM

I like Heat to win it all. Portland and Milwaukee are the sleepers. Blazers could win the west, and Milwaukee can be the 3rd seed out East. Just my opinion

**EXpertcapper** · 09-29-10, 12:03 AM

Originally posted by Bradyd

I don't see how you can have Denver at number 3 with Melo's status up in the air. He is going to get traded, it's just a matter of when. No way they are that high without Melo. It will be a completely different team... I think your first 4 rankings in the East are spot on.

I agree. Maybe OKC moves up...?

**tim0402** · 09-29-10, 01:58 AM

lakers heat celtics one of these three will win it all

**thejrichshow85** · 09-29-10, 02:27 AM

golden state warriors

**zafzaf** · 09-29-10, 03:49 AM

guys it's not gonna be different in west conf than last year...2-3 seperated by 1 game, 4-5 tied at 53, 6-8 tied at 50 so it's very difficult to predict west imo...on the other hand there are 4 major teams in east and the 2 teams( atlanta & milwaukee) come behind them..

**sneak-a-peak** · 09-29-10, 05:09 AM

Originally posted by THEGREAT30

Your are insane

Believe it or not Lebron was not the whole team for the Cavs.

Obviously a huge part of it but certainly not all of it. One guy cant win 65 games 2 years in a row in the NBA. Kobe and Wade are both on Lebrons level and they have never done so without a lot of help around them.

Point being they still have some decent players and a good coach. Good enough to make it in the East IMO. Also Hickson is a future star in this league and I think he'll flourish in Scott's system this year.

**Bradyd** · 09-29-10, 04:36 PM

Originally posted by sneak-a-peak

Believe it or not Lebron was not the whole team for the Cavs.

Obviously a huge part of it but certainly not all of it. One guy cant win 65 games 2 years in a row in the NBA. Kobe and Wade are both on Lebrons level and they have never done so without a lot of help around them.

Point being they still have some decent players and a good coach. Good enough to make it in the East IMO. Also Hickson is a future star in this league and I think he'll flourish in Scott's system this year.

Kobe and Wade are on Lebron's level to a certain degree. (Wade more than Kobe) But Lebron has a very different style, especially in relation to Kobe.. Sure he isn't the whole team, but I think you are not only leaving out that Lebron made those players a lot better than what they seemed, but also his mental effect on the players. Mo Williams almost retired because Lebron left. Big Z followed Lebron.. Then we go on the court where his teammates vanished during the playoffs. If lebron had a bad game, the team usually lost. And if he had a good game, sometimes it wasn't good enough. I wonder what they will do for 82 games without him?? Going from "championship contender" (and I use that phrase loosely here) to just trying to make the playoffs creates no motivation. Especially in a deeper than last year Eastern Conference..

**Bradyd** · 09-29-10, 04:39 PM

Originally posted by EXpertcapper

I agree. Maybe OKC moves up...?

Maybe, I want to see how OKC responds to teams taking them serious this year. They could end up like the Hornets a fews years back. Not to mention I heard reports the Duncan came to "voluntarly workouts" or whatever it's called 15 pounds lighter than last season. Makes me think he seriously wants to make another run...

**Goat Milk** · 09-29-10, 04:52 PM

Originally posted by EXpertcapper

I agree. Maybe OKC moves up...?

OKC takes no higher than a 4 seed in the west

**lakerboy** · 09-29-10, 10:38 PM

Originally posted by Goat Milk

OKC takes no higher than a 4 seed in the west

There lines will be inflated as well early on. I say we fade them for the first 20 games ATS. Lets see how that works out.

**TBonz** · 09-29-10, 10:42 PM

I look forward to following this. Good luck!

**zafzaf** · 09-30-10, 06:27 AM

Originally posted by lakerboy

There lines will be inflated as well early on. I say we fade them for the first 20 games ATS. Lets see how that works out.

sound logic especially if you think that KD, Westbrook,Krstic has played World Cup this summer

**lolbear** · 09-30-10, 03:17 PM

I think Thunder maxes out around 50-55 games this year. Wouldn't be too surprising to see them hover closer to the 5050 mark either. Many people have forgotten how much they actually overachieved last year. Jeff Green should not be a starter.

**Mr Windy City** · 09-30-10, 06:11 PM

I think the Bulls will be better than the 4 seed.

**Z_Wipf** · 09-30-10, 06:13 PM

Id put Thunder a lot higher but looks good

**kmoney** · 09-30-10, 09:15 PM

I agree with Washington making the playoffs, they are much improved. Also think the spurs though are ranked too high here. but thats just my opinion

**thejrichshow85** · 10-01-10, 01:01 AM

did anyone mention the golden state warriors

**marcoloco** · 10-01-10, 02:22 AM

if denver trades melo will they still be 3 in the west? houston should be a real competitor this year

**zafzaf** · 10-01-10, 07:18 AM

Originally posted by Mr Windy City

I think the Bulls will be better than the 4 seed.

do you really think bulls can be higher than orlando and boston in reg. season

**zafzaf** · 10-01-10, 07:21 AM

Originally posted by kmoney

I agree with Washington making the playoffs, they are much improved. Also think the spurs though are ranked too high here. but thats just my opinion

Spurs is a better team than last year with splitter and a healthy parker imo and could easily move up to 3rd seed or more

**nitty48** · 10-01-10, 07:52 AM

they look good but i think utah will move up in the west and i would probably put orlando above boston mainly because boston is aging and they wont turn it on until the playoffs

**zafzaf** · 10-01-10, 07:57 AM

Originally posted by nitty48

i would probably put orlando above boston mainly because boston is aging and they wont turn it on until the playoffs

definitely respect that idea..but noway orlando eliminate boston in playoffs

**Mexes** · 10-01-10, 08:09 AM

Originally posted by nitty48

they look good but i think utah will move up in the west and i would probably put orlando above boston mainly because boston is aging and they wont turn it on until the playoffs

you're right

don't underestimate Utah!

ok Boozer is gone, Korver is gone...
But Al Jefferson will be a beast..
Brewer is back, Raja Bell...
Utah will be in the top 4 in the west

I would also put Chicago over Boston in the East... the bulls will finish third in my opinion

**zafzaf** · 10-01-10, 08:15 AM

Originally posted by thejrichshow85

did anyone mention the golden state warriors

warriros is a wait and see situation for me

**Bradyd** · 10-01-10, 08:25 AM

I think some people are overrating the Bulls.. The Bulls are not 20 games better than last year, maybe 10 and 12-13 is really pushing it. They have some new additions and they will need time to gel. Boston will win anywhere from 55-59 games this year, so the Bulls will not pass them. KG will be better than last year, the two new big men will help Boston a lot, so don't expect for them to play like they did last season. They had to essentially. The Bulls are like OKC: sure they are/will be good teams and can give other teams fits but they don't stand a chance against the elite teams. Lakers, Boston, and Miami are the elite teams and as of now I would have to rank them in that order..