Chandler's back

[Pelicans78]

Honestly, I don't know if we can hold off NO, our schedule is brutal down the stretch. The Rockets are a completely new team since T-Mac/Rafer left, so I really don't know what to expect from them, but if the past few games have been any indication, I think we'll be right there with the best of them. (by the best of them I mean everyone besides the best/Lakers)

Dude, i'm excited about the Rockets. I think Brooks and Lowery will be strong at the point, wing players will be solid, Scola and Yao will be strong in the point. You guys can beat anyone on any given night.

[Yorae]

Jazz might start to rise too with Boozer back...hmmm.....and phoenix is uhmmm.....where are they?

[Pelicans78]

Jazz might start to rise too with Boozer back...hmmm.....and phoenix is uhmmm.....where are they?

Jazz will rise some, but unless they improve on the road, they won't rise too much. Every team in the West has had their fair share of injuries compared to the Jazz, yet for some reason people think they will rise up quickly when healthy even though they're the worst road team out of the playoff contenders.

[iggypop123]

Jazz will rise some, but unless they improve on the road, they won't rise too much. Every team in the West has had their fair share of injuries compared to the Jazz, yet for some reason people think they will rise up quickly when healthy even though they're the worst road team out of the playoff contenders.

they might have a sense of urgency because of that. if you look at how many free throws they get at home vs the road, they desperately need to be a 4th seed to advance past the 1st round

[Ghazi]

Jazz will be lucky to crack 50 wins.

[Ghazi]

You guys seriously think you could hold off New Orleans? I see them capturing the 3rd seed by the end of the regular season. I'm hoping that they end up at the 4 spot. BTW New Orleans matches up really well against the Lakers. Probably even better than the Spurs.

I want San Antonio on fresh legs against the Lakers.

I've seen a few people mention this, where do people get this re ed idea? Because the Hornets played the Lakers close and lost even despite 31 points from Rasual mutha in Butler? Give me a break. The Lakers own the Hornets, just like they own the entire West. For someone to match up well against the Lakers implies that they'd be favored in the series. The Hornets would be lucky to win 2 games in a best of 7 against the Lakers without HCA.