NBA Blog Previews: Dirty South(east)

by Ian Cameron on Oct 25, 2006 10:41 AM EDT

The 'NBA Blog Previews' Southeast Division preview is up. Take a look:

Miami Heat (presented by Crazy from the Heat): 54-28
Washington Wizards (Presented by Bullets Fever): 50-32
Orlando Magic (Presented by Believing in Magic): 45-37
Charlotte Bobcats (Presented by Bobcat Bonfire): 42-40
Atlanta Hawks (Presented by Impending Firestorm): 37-45

A couple first impressions:

Believe it or not, 54 wins would be an improvement over last season for Miami.
With all the talk of how much better teams like the Cleveland Cavaliers will be this season, where's the love for the Wizards? (The team, not just Gilbert.) Aside from shaky defense, a lack of depth, wasted draft picks, Brendan Haywood in the starting lineup...ah, okay, I understand now.
Our friend Todd at Believing in Magic has to be beside himself with optimism this year. The Magic closed last season strong and have a young, athletic team to look forward to. Me, I'm hoping for a few season-ending (but not career-altering) injuries and enough losses to send them to the lottery. Why, you ask, would I wish that upon a team as likeable as the Magic? Because the Pistons are still awaiting the Magic's #1 pick this year or next, remember?
If the Bobcats win 42 games next year, I'll buy Detroit Shock season tickets. I'm just saying...
Atlanta...something compelling about Atlanta... Nope, sorry.

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Ouch, no love for ATL, the REAL duRRty south!

by Chase on Oct 25, 2006 1:58 PM EDT reply actions

Chase, the Hawks have to show me something. As is, they are being passed by proactive teams like the Raps in the Eastern Conference.

Great town, but a sorry team.

Great preview though.

by Ian Cameron on Oct 25, 2006 2:42 PM EDT reply actions

Ian, hey man, as always great work on the site. Those words on the Magic though…a few season ending injuries… a little cruel don’t you think…I know you get that first round pick…but the Magic also gave the Pistons Kelvin Cato…won’t he fill in well now that Ben Wallace is gone? Just kidding….the Magic should give the Pistons #1 picks for the next five years in return for taking Cato.

by Todd on Oct 26, 2006 12:59 AM EDT reply actions