[外電] Yahoo!Sports West team rankings

[jerod (KG4MVP)]

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The Mavericks are the defending Western Conference champions, and they have to
feel good about finally dethroning their nemesis – San Antonio.

But after blowing a 2-0 Finals lead – and a 13-point, fourth-quarter lead
over Miami in Game 3 – the Mavs have plenty to ponder as they enter this
season. Did they blow their best chance at a ring? Because making it back to
the Finals isn't going to be easy.

The Spurs will be as strong as ever, the Suns and Clippers are poised for a
breakthrough, and a host of talented teams throughout the West figure to give
Dallas all it can handle in the regular season. In fact, it's easy to make
the case that 14 of the conference's 15 teams are good enough to make the
playoffs. (Sorry Portland.)

With that in mind, the Mavericks may suffer from an early season hangover as
they take on their daunting task. Still, Dallas won the West a year ago with
a terrific playoff run and beat the Spurs in San Antonio in Game 7 of the
conference semifinals. That alone earns the Mavs the No. 1 spot.


1. Dallas Mavericks
Avery Johnson instilled a defensive mindset that his team desperately needed.
The Mavs' depth and versatility and the brilliant play of Dirk Nowitzki gives
them a great chance to get back to the Finals.


2. San Antonio Spurs
Tim Duncan should be much healthier than last season when he struggled with
a foot injury. The Spurs usually bounce back strongly from playoff defeats,
and this year should be no exception.


3. Phoenix Suns
Can Amare Stoudemire return to his once-dominant self? If not, Steve Nash
will have a big load on his shoulders. Again.


4. Los Angeles Clippers
Elton Brand became a full-fledged star last season. He headlines one of the
most talented teams in the league.


5. Los Angeles Lakers
Does Kobe Bryant have enough help? Vladimir Radmanovic will shoot the ball
well, but he needs to rebound to help solve L.A.'s interior woes.


6. Minnesota Timberwolves
Randy Foye and Mike James will add some much needed fire to the Wolves.
They could be just what Kevin Garnett needs to help turn around this team's
fortunes.


7. Sacramento Kings
Eric Musselman replaces Rick Adelman, and he'll place more emphasis on defense.
The Kings will have to replace Bonzi Wells' offense, though.


8. Houston Rockets
Will the Big Two stay healthy? Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady have more help,
but it always comes down to their physical status.


9. New Orleans Hornets
An offseason spending spree has Hornets fans buzzing (sorry). Chris Paul will
lead an explosive attack.


10. Utah Jazz
The Jazz are slowly building a nice foundation, but Carlos Boozer and
Andrei Kirilenko must stay healthy.


11. Denver Nuggets
This team was a mess by the end of last season, and George Karl has some
issues to deal with. But Carmelo Anthony's performance for Team USA at the
world championships bodes well for the Nuggets.


12. Memphis Grizzlies
Pau Gasol's injury changes everything because the Grizzlies run everything
through him. They'll have to survive the first few months of the season
without him, but by then, it could be too late.


13. Golden State Warriors
Don Nelson is back and Bay Area fans are pumped. But Nellie will have to work
some magic because the Warriors' roster hasn't changed from last season's
34-win team.


14. Seattle SuperSonics
The real question isn't whether the Sonics will make the playoffs. It's
whether they'll stay in Seattle.


15. Portland Trail Blazers
Brandon Roy is a nice-looking rookie, but he's joining the worst team in
the West. The Blazers are still in the dreaded "rebuilding" mode.



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→ newest:這是指球隊的未來性而不是戰力評比吧......
→ newest:我深深的這麼覺得orz
推 jinshenn:這好像是Kerr排的 XD
※ 編輯: jerod           來自: 59.114.196.183       (10/01 19:44)
推 jerod:恩恩~~~這是Kerr排的，沒想到這麼看好灰狼，金塊反而掉下去
推 wisdom8002:其實如果是未來性，灰狼也不會那麼高排名，反倒是現狀
→ wisdom8002:，擁有Foye、M.James兩大即戰力，或許好些