NBA Southwest Division Odds
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
Memphis Grizzlies | -10000 |
Dallas Mavericks | +1400 |
New Orleans Pelicans | +50000 |
San Antonio Spurs | +50000 |
Houston Rockets | +100000 |
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Changing of the Guard in the Southwest Division
The San Antonio Spurs dominated the Southwest for most of the mid-2000s and early 2010s, with NBA legends like David Robinson, Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, and Manu Ginóbili. But we're living in different times now. Their stars of old have all retired and the team has struggled to fill the void left by their departures over the past several years. The Houston Rockets looked to be the heir apparent to the Southwest Division with the likes of James Harden and Chris Paul, but despite a few high win years, the team ultimately failed to live up to expectations. Despite the initial excitement presented by phenom Zion Williamson, the New Orleans Pelicans have struggled to keep their big man healthy and on the court. As a result, they are also struggling to keep pace in the division. Now, the Dallas Mavericks, who have a history of sustained success, despite some recent down years, are competing with the young and exciting Memphis Grizzlies for the divisional crown.
NBA All-Stars Ja Morant and Luka Dončić Lead the Way in the Southwest
The Grizzlies and Mavericks will live and die by the play of their young superstars. Ja Morant, in just his third year in the league, continues to put on electrifying performances night-in and night-out. He's currently leading the team with 24.5 points and 6.5 assists per game. Not to be outdone, Luka Dončić, with an extra year under his belt, is averaging a dominant 25.2 points per game coupled with 8.8 rebounds and 8.7 assists as well. Fans of each team, and neutral spectators alike, are in for a great battle between these two stars and their teams in the Southwest leading into the playoffs.
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NBA Southwest Division Standings
NBA's Southwest Division is shaping up to be one of the most exciting races of the season. With the Grizzlies and the Mavericks vying for the top spot, there's little room for error down the homestretch of the regular season.
|
Rank |
Team |
W-L |
PCT |
GB |
PF |
PA |
HOME |
AWAY |
CONF |
DIV |
L10 |
|
1 |
|
24-14 |
0.632 |
- |
111.3 |
108.1 |
13-8 |
11-6 |
19-9 |
4-2 |
7-3 |
|
2 |
|
19-18 |
0.514 |
4.5 |
105.1 |
103.9 |
9-8 |
10-10 |
16-10 |
7-2 |
5-5 |
|
3 |
|
14-21 |
0.400 |
8.5 |
111.5 |
110.3 |
7-10 |
7-11 |
8-15 |
1-4 |
5-5 |
|
4 |
|
13-24 |
0.351 |
10.5 |
105.2 |
110.3 |
7-10 |
6-14 |
8-15 |
2-4 |
6-4 |
|
5 |
|
10-28 |
0.263 |
14.0 |
107.3 |
115.7 |
7-10 |
3-18 |
4-15 |
1-3 |
1-9 |
| FUTURES | Consensus | Cons. |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | -10000 | -10000 | N/A | -4000 | -3000 | -2400 | -10000 | |
| Dallas MavericksMavericks | +1400 | +1600 | N/A | +1400 | +1300 | +1300 | +1400 | |
| New Orleans PelicansPelicans | +50000 | +100000 | N/A | +55000 | +100000 | +49000 | +50000 | |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | +50000 | +100000 | N/A | +100000 | +100000 | +49000 | +50000 | |
| Houston RocketsRockets | +100000 | +100000 | N/A | +100000 | +100000 | N/A | +100000 |
Southwest Division History
The Southwest Division has produced many title contenders out of the Western Conference over the years, with arguably one of the most dominant teams in NBA history in the San Antonio Spurs during their heyday. The Southwest Division also features one of the NBA's most bitter rivalries between the Rockets and the Spurs, known as the I-10 Rivalry. While bad blood of the past continues to be prevalent within the division, newer comers like the Memphis Grizzlies and the New Orleans Pelicans look to carve out their own history within the Southwest in the years to come.
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Dallas Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks are likely best known for their strong decade of performances from roughly 2000-2011. This time period coincided with arrival of new owner, Mark Cuban and eventual NBA legend, Dirk Nowitzki. Over the course of this decade-plus, the Mavericks fielded teams that consistently competed for Western Conference dominance and eventually went on to win the title in 2011. The Mavericks had difficulty building off their championship season and fell into several rebuilding seasons as Nowitzki's playing career also came to an end. The Mavericks landed Luca Dončić in 2019 and have begun to reassert themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the Southwest.
Dallas Mavericks Facts:
Division Titles: 3
Conference Titles: 2
NBA Championships: 1
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Houston Rockets
The Houston Rockets reached their greatest heights in early 1990's in the years where Michael Jordan was out of the NBA. Back-to-back championship seasons from 1993-1995 is the history this franchise strives to recreate. The Rockets have had glimmers of hope in the decades since, but have never been able to find playoff success. From the Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady era to James Harden and Chris Paul partnership, the Rockets couldn't find the wins in the postseason when they needed them and were knocked out in either Western Conference Finals or Semifinals in four consecutive seasons. The Rockets are now in a full rebuild and look to turn the tide by building through the draft and young talent.
Houston Rockets Facts:
Division Titles: 4
Conference Titles: 4
NBA Championships: 2
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Memphis Grizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies are a relatively young franchise within the NBA as they were brought into to the league during the 1995-96 expansion. Originally founded in Vancouver, the Grizzlies were relocated to Memphis after the 2000-01 season. The Grizzlies are still seeking their first division and conference titles. There have been some big names come through Memphis over the years like Allen Iverson, Marc Gasol, and Zach Randolph, to name a few. However, the Grizzlies were never able to build a legitimate contender around those players. 2021-22 could possibly mark the franchise's best chance to capture that elusive first division title led by Ja Morant and a core of young talent.
Memphis Grizzlies Facts:
Division Titles: 0
Conference Titles: 0
NBA Championships: 0
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New Orleans Pelicans
The New Orleans Pelicans truly hold the title of new kid on the block. The Pelicans were founded in 2013 in their current form, but where in New Orleans since 2002 as a relocated Hornets team. Anchored by future Hall of Fame player, Chris Paul, the Hornets (now Pelicans) struggled to find their footing in the NBA for several seasons. The Hornets won the 2007-08 Southwest Division title and made it to the Western Conference Semifinals. Since then, the Hornets changed their name to the Pelicans and have been unable to duplicate the success of that great season. Despite having drafted players like Anthony Davis (now with the Lakers) and Zion Williamson, there's not been a lot of cohesion across the organization to make another deep playoff run.
New Orleans Pelicans Facts:
Division Titles: 1
Conference Titles: 0
NBA Championships: 0
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San Antonio Spurs
The San Antonia Spurs are not only the most prolific team in the history of the Southwest Division, but they are also one of the most decorated franchises throughout the NBA. Heavyweight bouts between the Tim Duncan Spurs and the Kobe/Shaq Lakers will forever be legendary in NBA lore. Despite the illustrious history, the San Antonio Spurs have been in a decline over the past six seasons. The Spurs have failed to qualify for the playoffs in each of the last two seasons and are not currently in position to seriously compete for a playoff spot in 2022. The Spurs appear to be in a rare franchise rebuild as they've traded away some top talent in the past few seasons to get younger as a roster and stockpile draft picks. How long will it be until the Spurs reemerge as the dominant force in the Southwest?
San Antonio Spurs Facts:
Division Titles: 9
Conference Titles: 6
NBA Championships: 5