| CNNSI.com's Division Previews: Midwest |
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With the re-signing of Gary Trent and the acquisition of
rookies Donnell Harvey and Etan Thomas, do the Mavs finally
have someone who can grab a rebound?
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The Nuggets need center Raef LaFrentz to stay healthy and
average 15 points and 9 rebounds per game if they're going to
be a playoff team.
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Houston's guards have proved they can hold their own;
it's up to the frontcourt to make the difference on the
defensive end. |
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The T'wolves must get production from the two-guard spot
and are pinning their hopes on third-year gunner Chauncey
Billups, who played in only 13 games last year because of injuries. |
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Are the Spurs, only one season removed from an NBA
championship, ready to challenge the Lakers and Trail Blazers
in the Western Conference? |
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The key to Utah's season will be how its aging
starting five, whose average age is 35, holds up over the
course of 82 games. |
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The average age of Shareef Abdur-Rahim, Mike Bibby, Michael
Dickerson and Stromile Swift is only 23. One more trip to the
lottery is expected. After that, look out. |
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