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ESPN predicts Jazz finish 5th.

I'm actually not even trashing their backcourt, but besides them, who are these "flame-throwers"?
Well he said couple, so I think he was just talking about the same two you are.

Crabbe and Aminu can throw some flames from deep though.

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I think overall Portland overachieved last year and I expect a fall off of some sort but that is probably unfair speculation.

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I'm actually not even trashing their backcourt, but besides them, who are these "flame-throwers"?

They have 2 good guards (Lillard, McCollum) 2 overpaid backup wings (Turner, Crabbe) 2 hustle guys who are hit and miss shooters (Harkless, Aminu) and 3 backup post defenders (Ezeli, Plumlee, Davis) and a 7 footer who is worse than Kanter at defense, rebounding and offense but can shoot 3's (Leonard). They have a team good enough to make the playoffs, but not make any real noise, and they have completely hamstrung themselves with contracts of 70 million per year between 4 players with only 3 being backups/borderline starters.
 
Well he said couple, so I think he was just talking about the same two you are.

Crabbe and Aminu can throw some flames from deep though.

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I thought they lost Crabbe to the Nets, but was wrong! I guess that's pretty good for the most expensive wing rotation in the NBA.
 
Portland won 44 games last year and really overachieved to be honest. I don't see them winning any more than 40-45 games, 6-8 seed.
 
They have 2 good guards (Lillard, McCollum) 2 overpaid backup wings (Turner, Crabbe) 2 hustle guys who are hit and miss shooters (Harkless, Aminu) and 3 backup post defenders (Ezeli, Plumlee, Davis) and a 7 footer who is worse than Kanter at defense, rebounding and offense but can shoot 3's (Leonard). They have a team good enough to make the playoffs, but not make any real noise, and they have completely hamstrung themselves with contracts of 70 million per year between 4 players with only 3 being backups/borderline starters.

Regardless, they added Turner and Ezeli and some of the younger guys could improve. Most of all, they're really well coached and I could def see them winning 47 or 48 games.
 
It's too early to call OKC. They could still trade Westbrook if he declines the max extension. If he stays, though, and if they're healthy, then they're a playoff team.

I wouldn't bet on it. They lost Durant and Ibaka, two crucial cogs in their wheel. I'd bet more that Dallas with Carlisle and a crippled Dirk, and a rejuvenated Memphis team, both finish ahead of them.
 
Think OKC will be a .500 ballclub next season as their roster currently is set. Meaning we could see a Golden State vs. OKC first round

I didn't expect ESPN to be the one giving Utah some love but I like it. I would be very happy with a 5th seed
 
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