I was going over the NBA standings and I would say that the east and west are pretty equal right now. With the depreciation of New Orleans, San Antonio's old and banged up, Utah is underachieving (compared to what they've been the last few years), and outside of the Lakers, the field is wide open. Denver will probably finish 2nd again because those guys have that talent and Melo's on a mission this year. Phoenix will offense their way to the playoffs 1st and MAYBE 2nd round, and Dallas will be the normal regular season team they've always been. But the top teams out east can beat those guys out west (Boston, Cleveland, Orlando, and don't underestimate Atlanta).
Speaking of New Orleans, I think the firing of Byron Scott is a complete travesty. He's gotten the shaft for the 2nd time in his career unjustly. The first time was the year after he took the Nets to the NBA Finals twice. Now, after turning around a New Orleans franchise that was in the sewer before he arrived, he gets fired for New Orleans lack of keeping key players and players underperforming, along with injuries. Is it Byron Scott. I say no, again!! And hopefully he will land somewhere sometime soon because he has proven to be a formidable coach and is well-deservant of any top knotch opportunity that presents itself.
Will the Nets win a game this season?? Ha ha. They better try to get this next one against the Knicks. They go on a west coast trip that includes the likes of Denver, Portland and the Lakers. The only game that MAY BE winnable is sandwiches in between in Sacramento. What a birthday present (November 21st). The Nets and Knicks square off against each other in the lame "let's see who can finish last" 82-game tournament. Good luck!!
2 MORE DAYS!!
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