Feb 18, 2013

2/18/2013 11:19:00 PM
The OKC Thunder right before the break got another dose of reality and Red Hot 305 as King James and the Heat went O-Zone Layer on the Young Gunz OKC. Now the Thunder can get back to West Biz and that would be the Spurs and the Clippers. Can the Thunder catch the Spurs who have the best Record in the Logo by 2.5 Games? What about the Clippers on the heels of the Young Gunz OKC and trying to move to #2 in front of the Thunder. Let's check out the Picture in the West as we head to the "Fight for Larry":


TOP SHELF

1. SPURS (42-12 #1 in the Logo overall) #SpursNation #SAS #AlamoCityProHoops...they might make a move at the Trade Deadline and that would be getting Jazz PF Al Jefferson for Tiaggo Splitter and some other Spur not named Danny Green or Kawhi Leonard. They looked improved if that's a word they use in Spurs Nation but I highly doubt it.

2. REGULATORS Report OKC (39-14 #2 in the Logo overall) #OKCthunder #ThunderUp #ThunderNation #YoungGunzOKC...Ok the Heat set them back a bit but they have work to do in the West and they have KD and Uncle Russ. The Thunder will get the Spurs in the West Finals one would think and the Spurs might have the edge Real Talk. The Clips and Grizz and the Nuggets scare the Spurs and Thunder as they are all capable.

3. CLIPS (39-17 #4 in the Logo overall) #ClipperNation #LOBcity #CLIPS #StaplesBLUEnRED...they look really formidable now they have Mr. Big Shot back into the Line up and they will be a tough out in the West with CP3 and the BLAKEshow in the forefront. They might lose PG Eric Bledsoe at the Trade Deadline but that's more Shots for Jamal 206. Can the Clips get a shot at the Spurs after the Spurs swept them in 2012.

4. GRIZZ (33-18 #5 in the Logo overall) #GrizzNation #Grizzlies #GRINDhouse...will losing the "Rudy the Raptor" hurt or help the Grizz as Tayshaun Prince is a way better defender and they might see that come the Stretch Run and Winning Time. The Pressure is really on Lead Man Lionel Hollins as he has to get deep into the West Playoffs as the Grizz are under New Ownership.

MIDDLE SHELF

5. NUGGETS (33-21) #NuggetNation #MileHighNuggets #ROCKY...they cooled off right before the All-Star Break as things got real interesting out East. Having said that they have pieces to make any trade if they want to or they stay pact. The Nuggets are real Deep and with Quality not just bodies. Right now they would get the Grizz and the Winner would get the Spurs and that is tough sledding for the Alamo City Pro Hoops Outfit. Look for Wilson Chandler to be out there in a Trade Possibly.

6. WARRIORS (30-22) #DUBnation #RunTLC #WarriorsGround...can GSW's Lead Man Action Jackson get the Warriors back headed North in the Conference and the Pacific Division. They have played their New Rival the Clippers well and that's who they would get in Round 1 for Must See Logo Winning Time T.V..

7. JAZZ (30-24) #JazzNation #SaltPalace #SaltLakeGang...The Jazz have been playing well but they have been adamant at getting young PF Derrick Favors more P.T.. That statement is a direct correlation to the Al Jefferson getting shopped by the Jazz to the Spurs which makes every bit of sense. If the Jazz move Big Al the Jazz will still be capable of getting into the Playoffs from their Guard Play....Mo Knows and Foye Boy.

8. ROCKETS (29-26) #REDnation #ClutchCity #RocketGang...they have a bonafide Super Star in @JHarden13 and they have to start guarding folks. The Lakers will be gunning for the Red Nation Rockets and the Rockets must come out the Break hungry.

BOTTOM SHELF/ADD-ON Sale

BLAZERS (25-28) #RipCity #BLAZERmania #RoseCity...The Blazers have no reinforcements after their Starting Five and those Legs in Games 66-82 will start to wear.They have L-Train and Fantastic Rook PG D-L of East Bay.

LAKERS (25-29) #LAKERnation #LAKEshow #LAKERgang #StaplesPURPLEnGOLD...can they put something...anything together to make a run in the 2nd Half? Red Nation Rockets are within striking distance.

MAVERICKS (23-29) #Mavs #MavsNation #MavsGang...It looks like they are ready to concede the 2nd Half and come back with a Fresh DIRKiliscious and maybe move that Roster around a bit. The Mayo/Collison Back Court Experiment has been below average at best.             

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