No. 4 in the NBA !?

ohara · Post #1 » by **ohara** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 11:44 am

http://espn.go.com/nba/hollinger/powerrankings

We have been playing great ball recently. But Hollinger's automatic rankings has us jumping from 10th to 4th in the entire NBA. Had to post it now as I dont know if we will ever get this high again. But we could climb higher IF we take out ATL and ORL in the next couple games. But enjoy it while it lasts!

Fred Williamson · Post #2 » by **Fred Williamson** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 11:48 am

doc.end · Post #3 » by **doc.end** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 1:37 pm

And check this: http://espn.go.com/nba/hollinger/playoffodds

Champs = Likelihood of winning the NBA title - we are forth with 7.7% after Cavs, Lakers and Jazz

So everytime soem random general board poster will claim we are overrated on RealGM, just post him this type of links saying we are actually severely underrated.

Felton for Pres · Post #4 » by **Felton for Pres** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 2:19 pm

The playoff odds have us projected at winning 47 games. I really can't believe this. Simply awesome.

Keep it up guys!!

Battery · Post #5 » by **Battery** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 6:41 pm

doc.end wrote:And check this: http://espn.go.com/nba/hollinger/playoffodds

Champs = Likelihood of winning the NBA title - we are forth with 7.7% after Cavs, Lakers and Jazz

So everytime soem random general board poster will claim we are overrated on RealGM, just post him this type of links saying we are actually severely underrated.

Fourth huh? Wow!

Just imagine if we had Okafor. We would be favored to win the NBA title. :lol:

moevil · Post #6 » by **moevil** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 6:43 pm

Battery wrote:
Fourth huh? Wow!

Just imagine if we had Okafor. We would be favored to win the NBA title.

Don't be so sure. We have been playing extremely good ball with Nazr on C and Diaw fitting that spot on later.

With Okafor, Lineup Diaw-Wallace-Jackson-Flip-Felton might not have been there.

At least, good enough to have it now.

Rich4114 · Post #7 » by **Rich4114** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 6:48 pm

The big test is ahead... how do we handle this upcoming road trip. The energy needs to stay the same like it has at home and we should be able to win against anyone. Won't win in the playoffs unless you win road games.

Battery · Post #8 » by **Battery** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 6:49 pm

moevil wrote:Don't be so sure. We have been playing extremely good ball with Nazr on C and Diaw fitting that spot on later.

With Okafor, Lineup Diaw-Wallace-Jackson-Flip-Felton might not have been there.

At least, good enough to have it now.

Really? Thanks for informing me. I didn't realize Okafor wasn't much of a loss at all.

:lol:

moevil · Post #9 » by **moevil** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 6:55 pm

To be honest, I didn't like that fella. He had awful hands and Jackson dishing ball to him, 90% would have been turnovers. At least Nazr and else can catch some of them. Anyway, Chandler aint much better on catching those balls.

We should trade Chandler for starter caliber PF...

EDIT: That's a fact that Okafor contract and Jackson contract would not have been there together. That would be TOOO MUCH committed money for this franchise. I take Jackson over Okafor ANY TIME!

Battery · Post #10 » by **Battery** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 7:17 pm

moevil wrote:To be honest, I didn't like that fella. He had awful hands and Jackson dishing ball to him, 90% would have been turnovers. At least Nazr and else can catch some of them. Anyway, Chandler aint much better on catching those balls.

I never liked that fella either. You misunderstood my first post.

We should trade Chandler for starter caliber PF...

I'm not so eager to trade him right now. If TC gets healthy, he provides depth and defense in the paint which is vital for playoff success. I would look to deal one of our guards for a PF.

EDIT: That's a fact that Okafor contract and Jackson contract would not have been there together. That would be TOOO MUCH committed money for this franchise. I take Jackson over Okafor ANY TIME![/b]

Bingo! Plus TC's contract can be a good trade chip this summer.

Post #11 » by **fatlever** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 7:19 pm

what do you guys expect out of our next 8 games? we have a tough stretch ahead. i think 3-5 or 4-4 would be very respectable.

Battery · Post #12 » by **Battery** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 7:27 pm

fatlever wrote:what do you guys expect out of our next 8 games? we have a tough stretch ahead. i think 3-5 or 4-4 would be very respectable.

One game at a time. Hopefully we go 8-0.

Fred Williamson · Post #13 » by **Fred Williamson** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 7:43 pm

6-2 or 5-3

thruthefire · Post #14 » by **thruthefire** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 7:44 pm

moevil wrote:Anyway, Chandler aint much better on catching those balls.

He's actually much worse. And your "fact" is not a fact by any means.

Post #15 » by **BigSlam** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 7:51 pm

fatlever wrote:what do you guys expect out of our next 8 games? we have a tough stretch ahead. i think 3-5 or 4-4 would be very respectable.

Based on recent form?

12-0

Even though we only play 8 games, 12-0.

doc.end · Post #16 » by **doc.end** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 8:41 pm

This thread is awesome 8-)

Post #17 » by **fatlever** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 9:13 pm

maybe the better question should be - will we ever lose again?

doc.end · Post #18 » by **doc.end** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 9:16 pm

No! Are you mad?

Post #19 » by **Paydro70** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 9:45 pm

Not surprising, given the blowout of the Heat. Our scoring margin has been really good in this win streak. Most likely we taper off a little bit, but it's pretty strong vindication of how good this team can be when it's clicking. Maybe, just maybe, this is a threatening team.

Post #20 » by **Walt Cronkite** » Fri Jan 22, 2010 2:57 am

Landslide victory viewtopic.php?f=6&t=978650&start=0