Dr. Feelgood Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 Okay, I had an argument with my friend, whom I'm now believing is slightly mentally challenged... Suppose this happens. Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James both have season ending injuries at the start of this season. Neither player has played a single game of the season and do not have the slightest chance at all at making a return for the season. Which team between the Denver Nuggets (No Anthony) and the Cleveland Cavaliers (No James) would have the better record? Keep in mind, the Cavs do have Antawn Jamison and Shaq at the beginning of THIS season. He claims the Nuggets would not only have the better record than the Cavs, but would make the playoffs without Carmelo Anthony. I say that the Cavs would indeed have the better record between the two teams and with how much weaker the East is, they could potentially still make the playoffs as a lower seed (7-8). Billups, Smith, Afflalo, Martin, Nene VS Williams, West, Moon, Jamison, O'Neal I'd like to hear some thoughts on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Check my Stats Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 Meh both teams would struggle to get 30 wins. Both are pretty much trash without their stars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 I think that Cavs team could challenge for a playoff spot in the East. The Nuggets wouldn't have a shot IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted April 26, 2010 Owner Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 Both are 40-win teams without their superstars. One would make the playoffs in the East, probably 8th seed...and the other would miss the playoffs in the West. Cleveland still has too many damn shooters, and Shaq would take advantage of it. Williams and Jamison would provide the offense, and the team defense would still be decent. Denver would probably start the season stronger, but eventually, that would change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldChili Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 Cavaliers would still be a decent team, possibly 7-8 seed out in the East. I don't think the Nuggets would have any chance of making the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish7718 Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 I think Denver would be better and have a better record. With Melo out I think they'd go for defense from the 3 playing Balkman a lot more. They would still have enough offense with Billups Smith and Nene to win some games. I think if you give Smith 20 shots a game he can average 23+. Then factor in you got great defenders at everything but the 2. The Cavs would be iight but as you Jamison didn't do [expletive] with Caron this year and the Cavs lack of depth is a joke. Mo Williams is not that good of a point guard I mean I under stand he puts up good numbers with LeBron but take away LeBron and he's nothing more than an average PG. Cavs wouldn't win 30 IMO. Neither would make the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemon Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 Denver would be the better team given the leadership of Billups but they'd miss the playoffs in the West. Cavs on the other hand, would still have a great defensive scheme and should still make the Eastern playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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