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I haven't changed my thoughts much to the tiers of teams and chances at contention, but the East is extremely wide open still with the consideration that Tatum can be back to full swing by the playoffs and a gap year not even being a thing.

I will even say a purple patch team like Charlotte that sneaks into the play-ins as an 8th, MAYBE 7th seed is not one you want to mess with. They *DESTROYED* Boston at the Garden and their response was to bring Tatum back lol.
But even before that always felt their team was on the up (good young players, assets etc), and forcing their way into a play in is a good start
Barring some Bucks miracle, every other team has checked out of the season.

Houston is Spiderman meme Detroit. Just plays physical, fouls, and dares referees to call it. And nothing on offense except Durant, Cunningham save us. Half court offense issues at times. Shut them down, they struggle. Adams a huge underrated loss with all his physical rebounding and boxing.
At least Oklahoma has something on offense aside from Gilgeous Alexander. Denver much better today with Gordon back.
I just dont think they (Rockets) can threaten the guys above them. Previous matchup, iirc Wembanyama disregarded his man Amen Thompson to "clog" Houston's offense. Today, Wembanyama is just sagging off Sengun. And still clogging Houston offense.
Houston decided to mimic by having Sengun sag off Castle. Castle just dribbles to the mid range and no hesitation shoots.
Gotta sell at loss on Sengun Island

Lakers are just too bad on defense, Clippers are a nice comeback story.
 
Absolutely got Houston’s number, praying for a second round matchup with them. We beat them pretty easily with Harper and Fox both out and then we’ve humiliated them with everyone fit. Get the ball out of KD’s hands, you can disregard Amen unless he’s in the dunker’s spot. Easy work.

Minessota are actually the Spurs’ worst matchup. Hopefully OKC takes them out for us.
 
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My kings have really got the ethical tank down pat just say everyone is injured no doubt we will still lose out in the lottery but this draft is generational any team that lands in the top 5 would be pleased
 
Utah was a funny one as well at times, even the local commentators from other feeds chiming in and making jokes.
First it was sitting JJJ and Markkaken against Orlando in the 4Q…then it was random surgeries a then Nurkic etc.
Just a mad dash to the bottom.
To be fair though they dont need to be the worst they just want to keep their top 8 protected pick.

Waaaaaay too much talk on it despite the all star break blues. At least we can get back to the games now that that’s in the back window

But when you’re those teams and FA don’t come to you you kind of don’t have a choice.
 
Wasn't going to comment until we knew the playoff picture...In the East it seemed a bit more obvious, even with the surgence of the Hornets as well as the other teams squabbling in for a play off spot were going through winning and losing streaks. It's nice to get a few different matchups at least.

The West was a little less unpredictable...Portland, the surprise packet...and honestly after all they've been through you can't not give them a wrap either. Whose rebuild which was similar different to Houston's or Detroit's. Except now they've come to end of it. And it'll be led by Avdija free throw shooting. Unless some trade comes by. Then hope the second coming of Dame adds some help.

Washington really dropped the ball with Avdija, who I always thought was capable...but Washington wanted to 'reset'...

As for Miami. After being interested in Ware last season, those multiple instances of him and coach Spoelstra cannot be denied. It's been a "rough" sophomore season. Some positives if Herro stays more healthy.

Clippers...just relied on Kawhi too much in the end, not even sure if there is something in Garland with the fit...

Golden State, you go all in now and hope to be healthy, even if it sets you back a bit, then blow it up

As for the matchups...Only weak spot at the top 4 is Lakers even with the injuries, the 1v8 and 2v7 should be fun viewing still with that said. At least with the East theres some interest there in the closer seed matchups.
 
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