Memphis would be more problematic.
I disagree completely. I think Dallas matches up extremely well with Memphis and not as much OKC.
Memphis has great perimeter defenders that can guard you 1 on 1. None of Dallas' perimeter players are 1 on 1 types. Sure their rotation will probly be better than LA but Dallas is gonna get a ton of wide open shots regardless due to the double teaming of Dirk and the pick n roll.
Also, Randolph will have to go against Chandler who is the best defender he will have faced by far
the reason Dallas would win against the Mavs imo is Chandler. he's the reason Dallas beat LA. Chandler might be the best defensive big in the league. he did a great job on TD in '08 when he was with NO whenever he faced him one-on-one. i think he would keep Randolph or Gasol in check. Haywood is a big body they can throw at Gasol.
then you have to consider this: Randolph or Gasol is going to have to guard Dirk. that's just hilarious. he would dominate either one of those guys and just as important take them away from the paint. and neither one of those guys has had to play defense so far in these playoffs. Duncan isn't much of a threat these days offensively and OKC's bigs aren't offensive-oriented. they've had it pretty easy in that they haven't had to expend any energy defensively.
Dallas is the most complete team out there and i never thought i'd say it, but i expect them to win it all. usually the most complete team wins it. it's either them or Miami, but i think Miami lack of spacing sometimes is going to do them in.
Memphis and Dallas.
Yes please!!!
That would be a great series. Memphis completely shut down the Spurs perimeter. If they can do the same against Dallas, then the Mavs are in for a dogfight. I would be rooting for Memphis, because I want the Spurs to have lost to the eventual WCF Champs. It would make getting ousted in the first round not feel as bad.
I already predicted Memphis would destroy Mavs/Lakers on their way to the finals weeks ago. Barkley just following my lead...
OKC's designed from the outside-in and they struggle to get easy baskets in the playoffs....of course you'd rather face them. Memphis is also much more physical.
Russell Westbrook looks like he has severe tunnel vision out there as well.
Westbrook is nothing more than an 08 Parker. amazing but won't take your team anywhere.
I think Dallas would beat Memphis, but it would be a tough 7 game series. Memphis matches up well with the Mavs. They have Allen and Battier to close out on the 3's and Z-Bo and Dirk would all over each other. Gasol would outscore Chandler as well.
Why do people think Chandler would cover Z-Bo? You have to cover Gasol too.
IMO both teams OKC/Memphis will give a much tougher fight to Dallas. Let's be honest, this is the REAL ranking of teams in the West:
1. Dallas
2. Memphis
3. OKC
4. Lakers
5. Spurs
Dirk will have to guard ZBO. they both will destroy each other. So they cancel out.
This series would be won on Memphis defensive side. If shots stop falling for Dallas. Bye bye.
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