The Rockets have 45 wins and are only in eighth place? US media predicts the top eight records in the Western Conference in the new season: the Warriors have 51 wins and are in the top three!

On October 15th, as the new NBA season approaches, the US media has now begun to predict the major awards, records and strength rankings of the new season. To be honest, such predictions may not be fulfilled in the end, but they can attract the attention of fans and spark discussions, especially those rankings that seem obviously unreasonable. Recently, the US media TA has ranked his predictions for the top eight rankings in the Western Conference for the new season. It can be said that the rankings they gave have surprised many people. Is it reasonable to take a look?

The eighth Rockets

The Rockets are 45 wins and 37 losses. The Rockets have Durant in the new season, but they are looked down upon. Maybe it is because of Van Jordan's injury. The current Rockets are indeed in urgent need of ball handlers, but the team has Shen Jing can play as an organizer, and Amen and Durant can occasionally make guest appearances. Under such circumstances, I think the Rockets will not fall to this position. After all, they still have a lot of first-round picks and young resources. If they want to improve their record, it is not a big problem to trade for a suitable point guard. They are underestimated.

The seventh Spurs

The Spurs are 46 wins and 36 losses. Judging from the preseason games, the Spurs do have a chance to reach the play-offs. Wenban has increased his goals again. He is more aggressive on the offensive end, and his offensive ability with the ball has made great progress. New aid Ke Nate and Harper both performed very well. Harper is a typical ball-carrying core player who can bring a winning rhythm to the team. The team also has outstanding defensive talents such as Sohan and Castle. They also have an excellent scorer Fox. If the team remains healthy, there should be a chance to reach the play-offs.

Sixth Lakers

The Lakers are 47 wins and 35 losses. The records of each team are not much different. This has also been the tradition of the Western Conference. Their competition is too fierce, especially at the end of the regular season, everyone must compete for every game. The Lakers have the three cores of Doncic, Reeves and James. Although the three cores will be targeted if they cannot defend well in the playoffs, they are still very strong in the regular season. If nothing else happens, I think he can break into the top three in the Western Conference. After all, there are three ball-carrying cores. This also gives the Lakers more offensive options, which is difficult to limit.

The fifth Timberwolves

The Timberwolves are 49 wins and 33 losses. The reason why the Timberwolves' team has been unstable is that Edwards is too young. Sometimes Edwards will play very loosely and the team cannot maintain high intensity all the time. When Edwards played seriously, the Timberwolves' intensity increased. Their team has sufficient defensive resources. If Randall can perform better, then the Timberwolves do have a chance to break out of the division. Although the Timberwolves will not have a very good record in the regular season, they must not be underestimated.

The fourth Nuggets

The Nuggets are 50 wins and 32 losses. The Nuggets may have a chance to hit the top two in the Western Conference in the new season. Their goal this season is the championship. While the team retains the absolute core lineup, they win Cameron Johnson and Varan, or Maybe it will take some time for them to adapt to the team's chemistry, but once they find it, it is estimated that the only one in the entire Western Conference that can create pressure for them is the Thunder. The lineup is too luxurious, and there is also the best player in the league. The Nuggets will definitely be one of the biggest favorites to win the championship in the new season, and they will be better than last season.

The Third Warriors

The Warriors are 51 wins and 31 losses. To be honest, I don’t think the Warriors can achieve such a record. Even if they have the ability to achieve such a record, they will not. First of all, the core is too old. Horford will definitely be able to manage the load and not play back-to-back games. Although Butler and Curry can achieve good results, Curry also needs to take a rest, and his and Butler's playing time will also be reduced. In addition, Cole likes to try the lineup to prepare for the playoffs. After some operations, the Warriors' record will not be too high, and the Warriors don't care about rankings, they are all veterans.

Second Clippers

The Clippers are 54 wins and 28 losses. The Clippers are worth looking forward to in the new season. They have many experienced veterans and some backbones with excellent immediate combat capabilities. The team also has ball handlers of the level of Paul and Harden, plus Xiaofan With the defensive concept brought by Gandy, the Clippers are definitely capable of winning more than 50 games. Even if Leonard is not healthy enough in the regular season, they can do it. However, in the playoffs, they and the Warriors may face the same problem, that is, the core is too old and their physical fitness may not be able to keep up.

First Thunder

The Thunder are 66 wins and 16 losses. If the Thunder want to, they will definitely be able to achieve such a record, but what the Thunder have to do more in the new season is to maintain the health of the core. They are the public enemy, and every team sees it He will be jealous and will increase their intensity, so as long as the Thunder can ensure that the front line of the Western Conference enters the playoffs and ensure the health of the core, then they will become a nightmare for all teams. After all, they are the defending champions, and other teams still need to adjust their lineups. They have already proven that they can succeed.

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