Minnesota Sports Forum

monsterpile wrote:

AbeVigodaLive wrote:Memphis is such a tough one to figure out. For years now, that team seems to surprise everybody by being sneaky good.

Only two years ago, Memphis won 55 games and made the 2nd round of the playoffs where they were up 2 - 1 vs. GSW.
Last season, they were 39 - 26 at one point. That's a team that could have been flirting with 50 wins (if healthy). Then, injuries hit and that team finished 3 - 14... or 3 - 18 if you count the playoffs. Xavier Mumford was playing 20 mpg. Jordan Farmer was essentially plucked off the streets and given a starting gig. They looked nothing like the team from the first 65 games. Literally.

If healthy, I don't see how that team slides too far.

IF healthy... obviously. Injury concerns are legit. And they could win 50 games... or less than 30. I can't think of many teams with that wide of a difference.

I do agree but I will say that they do have a different coach and that COULD be significant. Joerger has to get some credit for how they still kept that thing afloat. Fizdale has been highly regarded for quite a while and so I am not suggesting he is gonnna suck but it's possible he will be a downgrade. Maybe he pushes the right buttons. Idk it's at least an unknown to consider.

lipoli390 wrote:I'd put the Grizzlies and Mavs below the Wolves. I'd rank the Wolves about even with the Rockets, Blazers and Jazz. I see the Warriors, Clippers and Spurs definitely finishing ahead of the Wolves. I think 4 through 8 are pretty wide open with the Wolves, Blazers, Rockets, Jazz, Grizzlies, Mavs and Pelicans battling for those four playoff spots. That's seven teams battling for four spots.

AbeVigodaLive wrote:Memphis is such a tough one to figure out. For years now, that team seems to surprise everybody by being sneaky good.

Only two years ago, Memphis won 55 games and made the 2nd round of the playoffs where they were up 2 - 1 vs. GSW.
Last season, they were 39 - 26 at one point. That's a team that could have been flirting with 50 wins (if healthy). Then, injuries hit and that team finished 3 - 14... or 3 - 18 if you count the playoffs. Xavier Mumford was playing 20 mpg. Jordan Farmer was essentially plucked off the streets and given a starting gig. They looked nothing like the team from the first 65 games. Literally.

If healthy, I don't see how that team slides too far.

IF healthy... obviously. Injury concerns are legit. And they could win 50 games... or less than 30. I can't think of many teams with that wide of a difference.