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Way-too-early NBA Western Conference playoff predictions

By Blake Holmes

DENVER, CO - APRIL 7: Donatas Motiejunas #12 of the New Orleans Pelicans goes up for a lay up against Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets on April 7, 2017 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - APRIL 7: Donatas Motiejunas #12 of the New Orleans Pelicans goes up for a lay up against Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets on April 7, 2017 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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NEW ORLEANS, LA – APRIL 4: E’Twaun Moore #55 and Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – APRIL 4: E’Twaun Moore #55 and Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) /

8. New Orleans Pelicans

You have no idea how much I argued with myself over this spot. Pelicans or Clippers? In the end I have to say the Pelicans. As much as I think the Clips could squeeze in and get a playoff spot, I’ll take the front-court of DeMarcus Cousins and Anthony Davis.

New Orleans Pelicans Starting Lineup:

PG: Rajon Rondo

SG: Jrue Holiday

SF: Solomon Hill

PF: Anthony Davis

C: DeMarcus Cousins

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Do I think that the Pelicans are very deep? No, but I can tell you something that they do have, and it’s a pretty good starting lineup. That alone can be good enough to get you the eight seed. They aren’t very deep, but I believe they can finish just good enough to claim the eighth slot.

The Pelicans re-signed Jrue Holiday, while also signing Rajon Rondo to come to the “Big Easy.” I do believe that they do not start both of them, but I think it only makes their starting lineup better by putting Holiday at the two.

They should be an offensive force, as they have a few seriously talented players, but their defense could be better, too. I do want to state again that this is a spot that I could see the Clippers getting their hands on as well.

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Well, that should do it. Do you have any problems with this list? What are your suggestions for the NBA playoff teams next year? Be sure to comment down below or tweet at us (@Nugg_Love)!

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