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Who is a dark horse team no one is talking about that could make a deep run in the playoffs? (alien.top)

submitted 1 year ago by Slayballz@alien.top to c/nba@nba.space

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In the East, my vote would be Brooklyn or Atlanta.

Brooklyn is deep at just about every position. Mikal Bridges is a very good scorer. Cam Johnson a very talented 2-way player. Dinwiddie a solid 2-guard. Claxton is one of the more impressive young centers in the league. A lot rides on Simmons and if he can be 75 percent of what he once was. At the very least, he looks to be in shape entering the season. Brooklyn looks to have a plethora of two-way players. The question is if Bridges can be the main scorer on a contending title team.

Atlanta has Trae Young, who is now flying under the radar as one of the best scoring guards in the NBA, and many solid defensive pieces surrounding him in Murray, Hunter, Capela. If Trae can get a hot in a playoff series, you never know.

In the West, I think it’s Minnesota. On paper, they are loaded with talent. Ant, KAT, McDaniels, Gobert, Reid, Conley and Anderson might be as good of a first 7 you will find in the league today. Of course, the main question is — can Chris Finch make Towns and Gobert work offensively? We saw how tough Minnesota can be in the Denver series last year. With most everyone on their roster now having multiple years of playoff experience in addition to having continuity among their depth chart and coaching staff, they are my sneaky pick to make the West finals this year.

Who is your sneaky pick in each conference to make a deep playoff run? Or do you believe there’s no logical selection?

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[–] MathGeekWannaBe@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Trailblazers.

They got some pretty good guys on there squad and if they can mesh together, it’ll work out great.

[–] iamaweirdguy@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

The Heat lol

[–] democrenes@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

I think the thunder are a playoff team this year

[–] russwestgoat@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Miami. Sooner or later people are going to accept they are legitimate. Stability while other teams implode and change. Can't see how Philly are better than them with what is going on in that organisation

[–] Harleyworld@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

If Ben Simmons is real, the Nets could be the new Heat if they stay healthy

[–] one-ohmusic@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

I dont think Atlanta has enough. He and DM aren't super amazing together, their on-off splits arent amazing. Theyve got too many players that need to make a huge leap this year, including Trae. But I hope good things for them.

[–] SandyMandy17@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Pelicans easily

Then Thunder

[–] ihatetothat1@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

The spurs could be good. Wendy is a top 5 player in the nba. They could make a trade. Put your bets on now. Your welcome

[–] Recent-Curve7616@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Clippers. They are stacked and can easily be the best team

[–] YesOrNah@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Trae Young is a chair on defense. They will be a first round exit, at best.

[–] Happy-North-9969@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Yes. Listen to the man.

[–] rogerdodgerfleet@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

thunder or the darkest of dark horses spurs

[–] Darkonite40@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Wow you pick the two teams I was gonna say lol

[–] TheThrowbackJersey@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Raptors could make the finals. A lot of elite defensive pieces moving into their prime. Their size, length and athleticism means they can beat any team. East is fairly weak as well. Might only have to beat 1 of Boston or Milwaukee

[–] Jazzmaster33@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

No way lol. Atlanta is going to be mid as fuck and be a first round out at best.

[–] InternationalType684@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

It's between 2 teams...Atlanta Hawks & Minnesota Timberwolves I could b wrong🤷‍♂️

[–] MumenriderPaulReed69@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Sixers

[–] KingBBTrashmouth@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Houston

[–] AnkitPancakes@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Clippers, Pels

[–] MusicTravelWild@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Raptors will surprise people this year

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