Southwest Division (Predicted Order of Finish and Records)
Dallas Mavericks (55-27)
The championship window was on the verge of closing for Dallas just a year or two ago, but they have reloaded to become one of the best teams in the West. They are led by the ever-consistent Nowitzki and the aging, but still effective Kidd; these two are complemented by solid veterans and a cluster of young players.
Well on their way to their 11th straight 50-win season, the Mavericks have rebounded to once again become a legit force.
San Antonio Spurs (48-34)
Bending, but never breaking, the Spurs fell short in the postseason once again last year; however, they are still good enough to get there. Their veteran trio of Duncan, Parker and Ginobili don’t show many signs of slowing down, and for the first time in a long time, San Antonio infused some youth into their rotation.
Trending over the past five seasons, their win total has been 63, 58, 56, 54, 50. It may even decrease a bit more this season, but not far enough to knock them out.
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