Lakers
Rockets
Clippers
Nuggets
Jazz
Thunder
Mavs
Grizzlies
Probably the ideal final standings from LA's perspective. Though this year I actually don't think it makes a huge difference unless New Orleans learns to play together correctly, then that three-headed monster of Jrue-BI-Zion could be a pain come playoff time even if they ain't winning. Realistically the Clippers and Lakers are running through anyone they play and the Lakers will have to beat them eventually no matter what round it is, so however the chips fall it's the same deal.
Basically it comes down to a 2015 situation. Whoever has the most injury luck between the Lakers, Clippers, and Bucks will probably win. If all three are completely healthy then it'll be a classic.
Rockets
Clippers
Nuggets
Jazz
Thunder
Mavs
Grizzlies
Probably the ideal final standings from LA's perspective. Though this year I actually don't think it makes a huge difference unless New Orleans learns to play together correctly, then that three-headed monster of Jrue-BI-Zion could be a pain come playoff time even if they ain't winning. Realistically the Clippers and Lakers are running through anyone they play and the Lakers will have to beat them eventually no matter what round it is, so however the chips fall it's the same deal.
Basically it comes down to a 2015 situation. Whoever has the most injury luck between the Lakers, Clippers, and Bucks will probably win. If all three are completely healthy then it'll be a classic.