Who will be second in the northwest?

[prodigy]

I voted Denver, thought they got the better end of that deal landing Andre Miller and Rudy Fernandez. Also am a big fan of Ty Lawson and Afflalo. And Faried is a promising looking player.

 

[mellow]

POT
OKAY-SEE
DEN
MINNY
UTAH


Everyone is trying to give the "chip" to OKC. I'm not convinced, I think the Westbrook flaws that were shown in the playoffs are manifest throughout the season this year, as he tries to dominate the ball the Thunder will win less.

Portland has shooters, and the best post player in the conference.

Denver will run and shoot themselves to the playoffs this year.

Minny is young but Adelman is not.

Utah is young, doesn't have shooters, with a rookie head coach.

 

[Stoked]

I think after OKC the division will be tight. Denver and Portland are worse while Minny will be better. Utah will start slow but pick up steam to close the gap by the end of the season. Once the young guys start clicking the Jazz will turn alot of heads.

 

[LogGrad98]

OKC
Portland
Denver
Utah
Minnesota

Beat me to it. I see it shaking out like this. Minnie might overcome Utah, but I am counting on some good stuff out of our young roster in a shortened season when their young legs should help a bit to overcome the rigor of so many games in such a short time frame.

 

[sepanol]

I think minny will surprise many people this year, Rubio seems like he already has the court vision and passing skills of Nash, if he adds consistent shooting he will be among the elite level pgs soon.

 

[AlaskanAssassin]

I think minny will surprise many people this year, Rubio seems like he already has the court vision and passing skills of Nash, if he adds consistent shooting he will be among the elite level pgs soon.

Watching them play OKC last night was awesome! Best non-Jazz game I've seen in awhile. If Beasley hadn't hoisted up 27 shots they would have won. Rubio will be starting over Ridnour soon. You can tell that other guys just like sharing the floor with him.

 

[richgates]

After watching Minnesota last night, they look like a better team than us, at least right now. I would like to revisit this after 10 games. I think we'll have a beter idea of what this team will do then.

 

[zbone]

Minnesota looked so much better in their game vs OKC than us in preseason it's not even funny. My first guess is it's Adelman's fault.

 

[northeast]

I like Barrea, so I'll watch some Minny games this year. Right now they look like a fun team to watch. Rubio's highlights were sweet. I'd root for them if they make the playoffs.

 

[aybars]

OKC
Minnesota
Utah
Portland
Denver

 

[Gyp Rosetti]

I'm glad to see we're a pretty fair and objective board here.