Call this the playoff division. Every single team in this division (minus the lowly Timberwolves) made it to the West's Elite 8 last season. Can they go 4 for 5 again this season? Well, I'm not so sure. I'm curious how well Al Jefferson will do as Carlos Boozer's replacement, Melo looks to be gone by February from Denver, and it's anyone's guess how healthy the Blazers will be.
The Northwest Division KNOWS PLAYOFFS.
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Question: How many times are Jazz fans going to embarrass themselves this season? (see The NBA Has a Fan Problem)
What a bunch of haters.
Denver Nuggets
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Question: Are the Nuggets going to be Toronto Raptors/ Chris Bosh 2.0 with Carmelo Anthony?
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Oklahoma City Thunder
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Question: Champs by 2015?
Man these guys are GOOD.
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Minnesota Timberwolves
Question: Was Michael Beasley a steal?
Danny Granger finds Beasley intimidating.
Portland Blazers
Question: Can Greg Oden play more than 70 games?
The poor guy has had an incredibly frustrating career.
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