I would like to see Sacramento and Memphis miss out. Sacramento because they are nowhere near the standard of the other 9 playoff teams. And then out of the remaining 9, Memphis are the one I have the least confidence in, in terms of being competitive and maybe winning a playoff series.
It would be poetic justice if Denver slipped into the play-in and lost. I wouldn't be sad at all if that happened. It would serve them right.
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In the East, I'd like to see Chicago and Miami go through. Orlando have been lousy to watch without Suggs. That is why I do not want them there. And Atlanta have been dodgy since the loss of Jalen Johnson to injury and the trade of DeAndre Hunter. They are weaker teams.
Chicago is a weak team but at least they are fun to watch. Lots of ball-handlers, passers and shooters. They go out and can put on a show.
Miami because I have a soft spot for that organization and many of their players especially Bam. They may be struggling but they will never stop trying. I respect them. I'd like to see them in instead of Orlando or Atlanta. Orlando is a team I like just not without Suggs. They are lousy without Suggs. Never been much of a Trae Young fan.
