Friday, November 29, 2013
＜中間速報＞丸山茂樹、貞方章男が首位！遼は1アンダーで前半終了
2011年10月27日12時07分
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順位 選手名 スコア1 J・チョイ -6
2 河野晃一郎 -4
黄重坤 -4
藤田 寛之 -4
山下 和宏 -4
甲斐 慎太郎 -4
7 上本義幸 -3
貞方 章男 -3
高山 忠洋 -3
ベ・サンムン -3
順位の続きを見る
＜マイナビABCチャンピオンシップ 初日◇27日◇ABCゴルフ倶楽部(7,217ヤード・パー72)＞
兵庫県にあるABCゴルフ倶楽部を舞台に開幕した、国内男子ツアー「マイナビABCチャンピオンシップ」の初日。前半を終えた丸山茂樹、12番ホールまで消化した貞方章男が4アンダーで首位に立っている。
1打差の3アンダー3位タイには原口鉄也ら3選手、2アンダー6位タイには尾崎将司らがつけている。INスタートの石川遼は、前半はチャンスがありながらスコアを伸ばすことが出来なかったが、18番パー5でようやくバーディを奪い、首位とは3打差の1アンダーで後半のプレーに入った。
＜速報＞遼、初日は2アンダーでホールアウト！藤田らが首位
2011年10月27日14時40分
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順位 選手名 スコア1 J・チョイ -6
2 河野晃一郎 -4
黄重坤 -4
藤田 寛之 -4
山下 和宏 -4
甲斐 慎太郎 -4
7 上本義幸 -3
貞方 章男 -3
高山 忠洋 -3
ベ・サンムン -3
順位の続きを見る
＜マイナビABCチャンピオンシップ 初日◇27日◇ABCゴルフ倶楽部(7,217ヤード・パー72)＞
兵庫県にあるABCゴルフ倶楽部を舞台に開幕した、国内男子ツアー「マイナビABCチャンピオンシップ」の初日。石川遼は、3バーディ・1ボギーの2アンダーでホールアウトした。現在首位は4アンダーの藤田寛之ら5選手、3アンダー6位タイにはベ・サンムン(韓国)らがつけている。
＜速報＞J・チョイが単独首位！2打差に藤田ら、遼は4打差17位タイ発進
2011年10月27日16時07分
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順位 選手名 スコア1 J・チョイ -6
2 河野晃一郎 -4
黄重坤 -4
藤田 寛之 -4
山下 和宏 -4
甲斐 慎太郎 -4
7 上本義幸 -3
貞方 章男 -3
高山 忠洋 -3
ベ・サンムン -3
順位の続きを見る
＜マイナビABCチャンピオンシップ 初日◇27日◇ABCゴルフ倶楽部(7,217ヤード・パー72)＞
兵庫県にあるABCゴルフ倶楽部を舞台に開幕した、国内男子ツアー「マイナビABCチャンピオンシップ」の初日。2イーグル・5バーディ・3ボギーの6アンダーでまわったJ・チョイ(米国)が単独首位に立った。
2打差の2位タイは藤田寛之ら5選手。石川遼は3バーディ・1ボギーの2アンダー、首位とは4打差の17位タイで初日を終えた。
【初日の結果】
1位：J・チョイ(-6)
2位T:河野晃一郎(-4)
2位T:黄重坤(ハン・ジュンゴン)(-4)
2位T:藤田寛之(-4)
2位T:山下和宏(-4)
2位T:甲斐慎太郎(-4)
7位T：ベ・サンムン(-3)他9名
17位T：石川遼(-2)他5名
遼、不安抱えてスタートも…ショットが良すぎて逆に戸惑い
2011年10月27日18時19分
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順位 選手名 スコア1 J・チョイ -6
2 河野晃一郎 -4
黄重坤 -4
藤田 寛之 -4
山下 和宏 -4
甲斐 慎太郎 -4
7 上本義幸 -3
貞方 章男 -3
高山 忠洋 -3
ベ・サンムン -3
順位の続きを見る
17位タイと上々のスタートを切った石川遼（撮影：上山敬太）
【もっと写真を見る（7）】
＜マイナビABCチャンピオンシップ 初日◇27日◇ABCゴルフ倶楽部(7,217ヤード・パー72)＞
国内男子ツアー「マイナビABCチャンピオンシップ」が開幕。今季初優勝を狙う石川遼が2アンダーの17位タイと上々のスタートを切った。
「石川遼1打速報」で全ストロークを振り返る
「朝の練習場でいい球が打てたのは最後の2球くらい」。この日はショットに不安を抱えたままティグラウンドに立った。しかし、スタートの10番こそタイミングが合わず左に大きく曲げたものの、その後はドライバーでビッグドライブを連発。15番、18番と2つのパー5では会心の当たりでベストポジションに運んで見せた。「試合に入ったら練習場かと思うくらいスムーズに振れた。あまりにスムーズ過ぎてもっと振れるかなと思うくらいでしたね」。ここ数戦ではなかった手ごたえを感じるラウンドとなった。
15番パー5では2オンに成功しながら3パットするなど、高速グリーンをあと一筋読みきれずバーディ数は3つに留まったが、ホールアウト後の会見では「打てばフェアウェイという流れが久々にきたので…」と自虐的に笑いをとるなど表情は明るい。「狭いところを狙っていける練習をしている。今日のショットだったらもっと攻めても良かった」と今週のショットの仕上がりに自信をのぞかせた。
今大会は08年の優勝をはじめとして、09年6位タイ、10年2位と好相性。「全ホールドライバーを打っていけることでリズムを作れる。夢中でやってこの位置にいられるというのは相性だと思う。明日も順位とか意識せずにやりたいですね」。攻めの姿勢を受け入れてくれるこのコースで爆発のきっかけを掴んでみせる。
【初日の結果】
1位：J・チョイ(-6)
2位T:河野晃一郎(-4)
2位T:黄重坤(ハン・ジュンゴン)(-4)
2位T:藤田寛之(-4)
2位T:山下和宏(-4)
2位T:甲斐慎太郎(-4)
7位T：ベ・サンムン(-3)他9名
17位T：石川遼(-2)他5名
Friday, November 1, 2013
NBA-Brief profiles of Eastern Conference teams
NBA-Brief profiles of Eastern Conference teams
Oct 24 (Reuters) - Following are brief profiles of the 15 teams in the National Basketball Association's (NBA) Eastern Conference ahead of the 2013-14 season.
ATLANTIC DIVISION
BOSTON CELTICS
Founded: 1946
NBA titles: 17 (2008, 1986, 1984, 1981, 1976, 1974, 1969, 1968, 1966, 1965, 1964, 1963, 1962, 1961, 1960, 1959, 1957)
Head coach: Brad Stevens
2012-13 record: 41-40 (Lost to New York in first round of playoffs)
A massive exit has left the Celtics headed for a fall.
Doc Rivers moved west, replaced by young college coach Brad Stevens. Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Jason Terry were shipped to the Nets and talented point guard Rajon Rondo is on the mend from a serious knee injury.
Until Rondo returns, Avery Bradley will run the point with Jeff Green and Brandon Bass at the forwards, Courtney Lee likely at shooting guard and veteran Gerald Wallace and rookie Kelly Olynyk somewhere in the mix.
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BROOKLYN NETS
Founded: 1967
NBA titles: None
Head coach: Jason Kidd
2012-13 record: 49-33 (Made playoffs for first time in six seasons but lost to Chicago in first round)
With new coach and former NBA player Jason Kidd at the controls, the Nets should contend with Miami, Indiana, Chicago and New York for a high place in the Eastern Conference.
Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Jason Terry, all acquired from Boston, plus the returning Deron Williams, Joe Johnson and Brook Lopez make the Nets the team to beat in the Atlantic Division if they stay healthy. There is plenty of depth too.
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NEW YORK KNICKS
Founded: 1946
NBA titles: 2 (1973, 1970)
Head coach: Mike Woodson
2012-13 record: 54-28 (Second seeds beat Boston in first round of playoffs before losing to Indiana in East semis)
Reigning NBA scoring champion Carmelo Anthony, former All-Star Armar'e Stoudemire and new forward Andrea Bargnani have the Knicks looking to contend once again for Atlantic Division honors and a playoff spot.
The acquisition of Metta World Peace should help bolster a solid defense that features former NBA Defensive Player of the Year Tyson Chandler.
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PHILADELPHIA 76ERS
Founded: 1946
NBA titles: 3 (1983, 1967, 1955)
Head coach: Brett Brown
2012-13 record: 34-48 (Missed playoffs for first time in three seasons)
After last year's failed experiment with Andrew Bynum, the Sixers sent the former All-Star to Cleveland and traded All-Star point guard Jrue Holiday to New Orleans for Pelicans first round draft choice forward Nerlens Noel, who is recovering from knee surgery and likely will miss the season. They also hired a new coach.
That leaves a weak lineup with rookie Michael Carter-Williams running the point and the 76ers hoping to land a lottery pick in next year's draft.
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TORONTO RAPTORS
Founded: 1995
NBA titles: None
Head coach: Dwane Casey
2012-13 record: 34-48 (Missed playoffs for fifth consecutive season)
The Raptors, with top scorer Rudy Gay and point guard Kyle Lowry, have enough talent to end their long absence from the playoffs.
DeMar DeRozan, Amir Johnson and center Jonas Valanciunas also are expected to start with slam dunk champion and second year pro Terrence Ross the sixth man as the Raptors seek consistent scoring to trump their flaws on defense.
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CENTRAL DIVISION
CHICAGO BULLS
Founded: 1966
NBA titles: 6 (1998, 1997, 1996, 1993, 1992, 1991)
Head coach: Tom Thibodeau
2012-13 record: 45-37 (Defeated Brooklyn in opening round of playoffs before being beaten by Miami in next round)
With the return of former league most valuable player Derrick Rose, the Bulls will be looking to recreate some of their former magic. Rose, if completely recovered from knee surgery, makes Chicago a major threat with the help of Carlos Boozer, Joakim Noah, Luol Deng and Jimmy Butler.
But the Bulls, who added Mike Dunleavy and may have their strongest lineup in coach Tim Thibodeau's tenure, will be hard pushed for division honors by the Indiana Pacers.
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CLEVELAND CAVALIERS
Founded: 1970
NBA titles: None
Head coach: Mike Brown
2012-13 record: 24-58 (One of worst defensive teams in league)
Mike Brown is back after a short and unsuccessful stay with the Los Angeles Lakers to lead a team that showed some promise last season thanks to the play of All-Star Kyrie Irving, when healthy.
The addition of former All-Star Andrew Bynum, first overall draft pick Anthony Bennett and playmaker Jarrett Jack has helped the Cavs build a roster that has depth at every position. Despite the progress, it may be too early for the Cavaliers to end their post-LeBron playoff doldrums.
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DETROIT PISTONS
Founded: 1941
NBA titles: 3 (2004, 1990, 1989)
Head coach: Maurice Cheeks
2012-13 record: 29-53 (Missed playoffs for fourth consecutive season)
The Pistons added a new coach and spent the offseason acquiring players they believe can help them end their playoff slump.
Forward Josh Smith and guard Brandon Jennings, along with returning big men Andre Drummond and Greg Monroe, should help the Pistons win more games but they will need to work together if there is to be a postseason.
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Founded: 1967
NBA titles: None
Head coach: Frank Vogel
2012-13 record: 49-32 (Division winners beat Atlanta and New York in first two rounds of playoffs before losing to eventual champion Miami in seven games in conference finals)
The Pacers took the NBA champion Miami Heat to seven games in the Eastern finals, and they may be even stronger with the return of forward Danny Granger from injury and a beefed-up bench that adds Luis Scola, C.J. Watson and Chris Copeland.
With last year's standouts Paul George and David West back, the Pacers could go deep into the playoffs and possibly into the finals if they can find a way to defeat the Heat. This team plays sound defense and has standouts on the offensive side of the ball that can score.
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MILWAUKEE BUCKS
Founded: 1968
NBA titles: 1 (1971)
Head coach: Larry Drew
2012-13 record: 38-44 (Made playoffs despite losing record but swept by Miami in first round)
Guards Brandon Jennings and Monta Ellis are no longer with the team and have been replaced by youngsters Brandon Knight and O.J. Mayo, leaving a playoff appearance in doubt for new coach Larry Drew.
Center Larry Sanders, second in the league in blocks per game last year, signed a multiyear extension and the team added free agents Garry Neal, Carlos Delfino to go with 18-year-old Giannis Antetokounmpo from Greece, a first-round draft pick.
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SOUTHEAST DIVISION
Founded: 1946
NBA titles: 1 (1958 as St. Louis Hawks)
Head coach: Mike Budenholzer
2012-13 record: 44-38 (Sixth seeds ousted by Indiana in first round of playoffs)
The frontcourt tandem of Al Horford and new acquired Paul Millsap is where it starts and ends for the Atlanta Hawks this season. Guard Jeff Teague is the only notable name on a roster of unheralded players. The Hawks could still make the playoffs for the seventh consecutive season but the lack of height and a strong defense could be a problem for new coach Mike Budenholzer.
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CHARLOTTE BOBCATS
Founded: 2004
NBA titles: None
Head coach: Steve Clifford
2012-13 record: 21-61 (Had second worst winning percentage in league despite winning 14 more games than previous season)
The addition of Al Jefferson and drafting Cody Zeller were good moves, but it will not turn Charlotte into a playoff team for new coach Steve Clifford. Youngsters Kemba Walker and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist need to step up as the Bobcats prepare to regain their original nickname, the Hornets, with the 2014-15 season.
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MIAMI HEAT
Founded: 1988
NBA titles: 3 (2013, 2012, 2006)
Head coach: Erik Spoelstra
2012-13 record: 66-16 (Won division title and then beat Milwaukee, Chicago and Indiana in the playoffs before claiming second consecutive NBA crown of LeBron James era by defeating San Antonio in seven games in the finals)
Can the Heat become the league's first three-peat team since the 2000-2002 Los Angeles Lakers?
Four-time league most valuable player LeBron James and Big Three partners Chris Bosh and Dwyane Waderemain the title favorites but they have shown vulnerability in their last two championship runs.
The major players return with Mike Miller the most significant departure. Top newcomer Greg Oden will try to restart his career.
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ORLANDO MAGIC
Founded: 1989
NBA titles: None
Head coach: Jacque Vaughn
2012-13 record: 20-62 (Nightmare season ends with worst record in the league)
Escaping the NBA cellar will be a challenge for the rebuilding Magic. Drafting Victor Oladipo was a smart move but the team does not feature any consistent scorers around him. Center Nikola Vucevic averaged 11.9 rebounds last year, second best in the NBA, but overall the Magic were among the league's worst defensive teams.
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WASHINGTON WIZARDS
Founded: 1961
NBA titles: 1 (1978 as the Washington Bullets)
Head coach: Randy Wittman
2012-13 record: 29-53 (Missed playoffs with one of lowest scoring teams in the league)
Only 5-28 with standout John Wall injured, the Wizards looked like a different team after his January return, ending the season at 29-53 behind Wall and Bradley Beal. With first round draft pick Otto Porter and the re-emergence of center Nene, the Wizards could be a surprise playoff team this year. (Compiled by Lachlan Brunton and Gene Cherry; Editing by Frank Pingue)
NBA-Brief profiles of Western Conference teams
NBA-Brief profiles of Western Conference teams
Oct 24 (Reuters) - Following are brief profiles of the 15 teams in the National Basketball Association's (NBA) Western Conference ahead of the 2013-14 season.
NORTHWEST DIVISION
DENVER NUGGETS
Founded: 1967
NBA titles: None
Head coach: Brian Shaw
2012-13 record: 57-25 (Finished second in division, lost to Golden State in first round of playoffs)
The Nuggets have a new look with coach Brian Shaw but with the departure of swingman Andre Iguodala the outlook is tempered.
Defense likely will be stressed more and point guard Ty Lawson, the team's leading scorer last season, will need to adjust quickly to coach Shaw's brand of ball.
Denver can still be a talented, athletic team, especially when Italian forward Danilo Gallinari recovers from knee problems. The addition of scoring guard Nate Robinson from Chicago should also help.
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MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES
Founded: 1989
NBA titles: None
Head coach: Rick Adelman
2012-13 record: 31-51 (Finished last in division, did not make playoffs)
The Timberwolves may have more depth, but whether they can stay healthy will be key to ending nine consecutive seasons of playoff frustration.
Former All-Star forward Kevin Love appears ready to go after playing in just 18 games last season and new guard Kevin Martin may help outside shooting woes. Nikola Pekovic had a breakout season at center last year and Spanish point guard Ricky Rubio returns as playmaker.
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OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER
Founded: 1967
NBA titles: 1 (1979 as Seattle SuperSonics)
Head coach: Scott Brooks
2012-13 record: 60-22 (Won division, defeated Houston in first round of playoffs, lost to Memphis in second round)
The Thunder should be in the mix for best in the West again, but will need guard Russell Westbrook fully recovered from a knee injury.
Kevin Durant is always one of the league's top scorers and best players, but he and Westbrook will need help inside from key defender Serge Ibaka. Oklahoma City also must find a third scoring threat now that Kevin Martin has left.
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PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
Founded: 1970
NBA titles: 1 (1977)
Head coach: Terry Stotts
2012-13 record: 33-49 (Finished fourth in division, did not make playoffs)
The Trail Blazers have beefed up their bench to help support All-Star power forward LaMarcus Aldridge and league rookie of the year Damian Lillard at point guard. If the newcomers can come through, that could mean a playoff spot for Portland.
The additions - power forward Thomas Robinson, shooting guard C.J. McCollum, center Robin Lopez and guard Mo Williams - all should help the Trail Blazers, who must improve their defense and three-point shooting.
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UTAH JAZZ
Founded: 1974
NBA titles: None
Head coach: Tyrone Corbin
2012-13 record: 43-39 (Finished third in division, did not make playoffs)
Al Jefferson, Paul Millsap and Mo Williams are all gone, leaving it up to forward Derrick Favors and center Enes Kanter to lead the rebuilding. But the re-emergence of the Jazz will not come overnight.
Rookie Trey Burke was being counted on to take over at point guard before breaking a finger that will sideline him eight to 12 weeks. Forward Gordon Hayward could emerge as the team's top scorer after averaging 14.1 points last season.
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PACIFIC DIVISION
GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS
Founded: 1946
NBA titles: 2 (1975, 1956 as Philadelphia Warriors)
Head coach: Mark Jackson
2012-13 record: 47-35 (Finished second in division, surprised Denver in first round of playoffs, lost to San Antonio in second round)
With center Andrew Bogut healthy again, outside shooter Stephen Curry among the NBA's best and the addition of former All-Star forward Andre Iguodala, the Warriors should be on their way to the playoffs again.
Curry and Klay Thompson give Golden State one of the league's top backcourt combinations, but the Warriors need help inside on defense and must hope for solid play on offense from center David Lee, the team's top rebounder and second leading scorer behind Curry, and forward Harrison Barnes.
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Founded: 1970
NBA titles: None
Head coach: Doc Rivers
2012-13 record: 56-26 (Won division, lost to Memphis in first round of playoffs)
The best team in the West added a new coach in former Boston Celtics mentor Doc Rivers and signed top player Chris Paul to a new deal.
The Clippers also brought in guards J.J. Redick, Darren Collison and Reggie Bullock, swingman Jared Dudley, center Byron Mullens and forward Antawn Jamison to play with Paul, fellow All-Star Blake Griffin and sixth man Jamal Crawford.
If the chemistry is there, it should be a combination that shakes off last season's first-round playoff loss and goes deep into the postseason.
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Founded: 1947
NBA titles: 16 (2010, 2009, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1988, 1987, 1985, 1982, 1980, 1972, 1954, 1953, 1952, 1950, 1949)
Head coach: Mike D'Antoni
2012-13 record: 45-37 (Finished third in division, swept by San Antonio in first round of playoffs)
Dwight Howard is gone and that may help the Lakers in the long run, but this season could be another trying one.
The aging backcourt of Kobe Bryant, who is working his way back from a ruptured Achilles tendon, and Steve Nash must carry the team along with Pau Gasol up front.
Swingmen Nick Young and Wesley Johnson and guard Jordan Farmar should help a team in transition.
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PHOENIX SUNS
Founded: 1968
NBA titles: None
Head coach: Jeff Hornacek
2012-13 record: 25-57 (Finished last in conference, did not make playoffs)
The sun will not shine often on Phoenix's NBA team as new coach Jeff Hornacek tries to rebuild a franchise that hit rock bottom in the West last season.
Slovenia guard Goran Dragic put up good numbers last year and Eric Bledsoe, who has All-Star potential, has been brought in to work with him. Otherwise there will be lots of new faces as the Suns stockpile draft choices for the future.
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SACRAMENTO KINGS
Founded: 1945
NBA titles: 1 (1951 as Rochester Royals)
Head coach: Mike Malone
2012-13 record: 28-54 (Finished fourth in division, did not make playoffs)
Behind a new ownership group, coach and the NBA's commitment to remain in Sacramento, the Kings can turn their attention to trying to win more games.
Center DeMarcus Cousins, the leading scorer and rebounder, remains the face of the team. But number two scorer Tyreke Evans has been replaced by Greivis Vasquez and forward Luc Richard Mbah a Moute should help the Kings be more competitive.
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SOUTHWEST DIVISION
DALLAS MAVERICKS
Founded: 1980
NBA titles: 1 (2011)
Head coach: Rick Carlisle
2012-13 record: 41-41 (Finished fourth in division, did not make playoffs)
Aging mainstay Dirk Nowitzki will have some new help as the Mavericks make a bid to return to the playoffs.
Monta Ellis, Minnesota's leading scorer last season, has arrived along with outside shooter and playmaker Jose Calderon and center/top defender Samuel Dalembert. Forward Shawn Marion likely will be the other starter.
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HOUSTON ROCKETS
Founded: 1967
NBA titles: 2 (1995, 1994)
Head coach: Kevin McHale
2012-13 record: 45-37 (Finished third in division, lost to Oklahoma City in first round of playoffs)
Optimism is running high thanks to the Rockets landing Dwight Howard. Fans are hoping the arrival of the former unhappy Laker to play with talented guard James Harden, point guard Jeremy Lin, forward Chandler Parsons and others will mean more playoff time.
How deep the run might be rests on the group finding chemistry and keeping Howard happy.
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MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES
Founded: 1995
NBA titles: None
Head coach: Dave Joerger
2012-13 record: 56-26 (Finished second in division, beat Los Angeles Clippers in first round of playoffs and Oklahoma City in second before being swept by San Antonio in the conference finals)
After a franchise record 56 wins in the regular season, the defensive minded Grizzlies are ready to brush aside the loss to San Antonio in the conference finals. Their aim is another big year under new coach Dave Joerger.
Zach Randolph, the team's top scorer, and Marc Gasol lead a strong interior game with Mike Conley the playmaker. Guard Tony Allen is a strong defender and small forward Mike Miller adds a veteran presence.
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NEW ORLEANS PELICANS
Founded: 1988
NBA titles: None
Head coach: Monty Williams
2012-13 record: 27-55 (Finished last in division, did not make playoffs)
With a new nickname, the Pelicans are hoping of flying a bit higher but slipping out of last place in the Southwest may be a challenge.
New acquisitions Jrue Holiday and Tyreke Evans give New Orleans a solid pair at guard to go with forwardsAnthony Davis and Ryan Anderson and shooting guard Eric Gordon.
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SAN ANTONIO SPURS
Founded: 1967
NBA titles: 4 (2007, 2005, 2003, 1999)
Head coach: Gregg Popovich
2012-13 record: 58-24 (Won division, swept Los Angeles Lakers in first round of playoffs, beat Golden State in second round and swept Memphis in Western Conference finals before losing to Miami in seven games for NBA championship)
The heartbreak of last year's NBA Finals behind them, the aging Spurs could easily challenge for the title again.
Much will depend on whether Tim Duncan, at age 37, can maintain his high level of intensity and the fitness of fellow thirtysomethings Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili. Forward Kawhi Leonard is rapidly developing and with improvement from a solid bench, the Spurs could go far. (Compiled by Gene Cherry in Raleigh, North Carolina; Editing by Steve Keating and Frank Pingue)
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