RANK | TEAM | W | L | PCT | '13 W | '13 L | '13 PCT |
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1 |
Oklahoma City Thunder | 58 | 24 | .707 | 60 | 22 | .732 |
@wibo8: No big moves in the offseason? No worries, Durant, Westbrook and Ibaka is all we need to top the West! @mJaYs3: OKC has no depth, they lost Kevin Martin and did not fill that piece. If anything they got worse this offseason. |
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2 |
Los Angeles Clippers | 57 | 25 | .695 | 56 | 26 | .683 |
@Hmkhitar: The acquisition of shooters JJ & Dudley is a dream come true for CP3, he now can make teams pay when they crash on his drives. @nicopatella: Clippers practically haven't change the roster. Only a few changes, then why would they be so high in the ESPNForecast? |
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3 |
San Antonio Spurs | 55 | 27 | .671 | 58 | 24 | .707 |
@JordanMay1: I love it!! Spurs under the radar yet again. Defending Western Conf. champs and a better/experienced supporting cast. @GreyhoundsKc: Spurs were 26 seconds, a made free throw or Ray Allen not hitting the shot, away from a 5th ring!! How are they this low? |
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4 |
Houston Rockets | 53 | 29 | .646 | 45 | 37 | .549 |
@James_Mao35: Best C in the league? Arguably best SG in the league? I smell Shaq-Kobe 2.0. Without the feud, hopefully. @MishrigiG: Rockets are a bit too high, don't have the depth and experience like the Grizzles or Warriors. |
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5 |
Memphis Grizzlies | 51 | 31 | .622 | 56 | 26 | .683 |
@TylerGee_95: Memphis over the Warriors? Memphis only got to Conf. finals cause of no Westbrook. Warriors are deep. Also #SplashBros @Aleksandr901: Looks like a lotta people are gonna be shocked when Memphis gets home court. #weinthemud |
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6 |
Golden State Warriors | 50 | 32 | .610 | 47 | 35 | .573 |
@SherwoodStrauss: "Warriors fans are mad about a predicted 50 win season" is something I thought I'd never say. @jamesnewlin: What's crazy is that in a loaded West, the Warriors, even with another huge piece in Iguodala, could still be 6th. |
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7 |
Denver Nuggets | 43 | 39 | .524 | 57 | 25 | .695 |
@Tyfrees: Denver at 7 seed is reasonable in the stacked west, but 43 wins? Losing Iggy, Nuggs are still good for 48-50 wins. @SheaEhlert: When Denver doesn't make the playoffs ppl will realize how important coaching actually is in the NBA! KARL = Legend |
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8 |
Minnesota Timberwolves | 40 | 42 | .488 | 31 | 51 | .378 |
@DeeshotKofi: I agree with fighting for 8th seed in Western Conference, but my fav team is NOT having another losing season. @iamjamesbedell: Don't know what's scarier: the West's 8th seed with a losing record, or the West's 8th seed as Minnesota. |
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9 |
Dallas Mavericks | 39 | 43 | .476 | 41 | 41 | .500 |
@peman3232: Mavs have potential to be one of the best offensive teams in the league. Defense doesn't look as promising. @JabberWalker: Dallas at 9? Didn't we just see last season what happens to a terrible defensive backcourt in the NBA? |
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10 |
Portland Trail Blazers | 38 | 44 | .463 | 33 | 49 | .402 |
@rydstein: Blazers improved their league-worst bench but still can't get into the playoffs... life sure is tough out West. @T_Rey14: Blazers at 10 is laughable. With the new roster additions they're going to be the team that nobody wants to play come playoffs. |
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11 |
New Orleans Pelicans | 37 | 45 | .451 | 27 | 55 | .329 |
@cmac81: Pelicans could be one of the best defensive teams in the NBA with Davis, Jrue and Gordon. Gonna be in the battle for the 7/8th seed. @KennedyCourtney: If Anthony Davis is the real deal they can easily be the 7th seed. 18/11/2.5 blks written all over him. |
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12 |
Los Angeles Lakers | 36 | 46 | .439 | 45 | 37 | .549 |
@kobebryant: 12th I see.. | @jordanchill43: Ranked 12th?!? In the west?!? @mikewu43: #ESPNForecast is predicting a lot of losses for the Lakers. Most of those losses will probably be on national television. |
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13 |
Utah Jazz | 32 | 50 | .390 | 43 | 39 | .524 |
@salexwebb: Jazz starting 5 all lottery picks; oldest is 23. Six first-round picks in the next few drafts. Future is bright; present is rough. @ratdogz: According to #ESPNForecast the Jazz are only 8 games from the 8th seed. If they can get anything from their bench, they could be a surprise. |
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14 |
Sacramento Kings | 30 | 52 | .366 | 28 | 54 | .341 |
@ArmanditoV: I say 32 wins. RT @ESPNNBA: ESPN Summer Forecast, No. 14 in West: Sacramento Kings (30-52). #ESPNForecast @Sir_adel: @ESPNNBA: ESPN Summer Forecast, No. 14 in West: Sacramento Kings (30-52). We ain't last thoooo. |
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15 |
Phoenix Suns | 22 | 60 | .269 | 25 | 57 | .305 |
@FatHunty: Give Dragic and Bledsoe a year to work out their roles together and then draft Wiggins? Future looks bright in Phoenix. #ESPNForecast @Suns: Everyone knows the Summer Forecast in Phoenix is always Sunny. "@ESPNNBA: ESPN Summer Forecast, No. 15 in West: Phoenix Suns" |
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— Marc Normandin (@Marc_Normandin) August 19, 2013