Looks like we have HCA and we're playing New Orleans

[KingSpeed]

If New Orleans and OKC hold onto their big halftime leads, it doesn't matter if we beat Utah. We're playing New Orleans and we have HCA. Either 3/6 or 4/5. How do you guys feel about this?

 

[illmatic99]

Stop freaking jinxing us. This is not threadworthy

 

[KingSpeed]

Stop freaking jinxing us. This is not threadworthy

Sure it is. We can start talking about our first round matchup.

 

[Zipperhead]

Getting #3 seed is still important in terms of the second round matchup. If the Blazers advance, they will likely lose in the second round either way, but I would rather roll the dice against the wounded Warriors.

 

[KingSpeed]

Getting #3 seed is still important in terms of the second round matchup. If the Blazers advance, they will likely lose in the second round either way, but I would rather roll the dice against the wounded Warriors.

I think I agree.

 

[Reep]

I want us to kill Utah so we have HCA in the WCF against them.

 

[PDXFonz]

Sure it is. We can start talking about our first round matchup.

No, no we can't. Nothing has been finalized yet, this is pure speculation based on what you believe will be the outcome of games with a little under 24 minutes left to be played.

 

[noknobs]

Even if the opponent is fixed by tipoff the Utah game is very important. We desperately need a little momentum and confidence heading into the weekend.

 

[PDXFonz]

Even if the opponent is fixed by tipoff the Utah game is very important. We desperately need a little momentum and confidence heading into the weekend.

Well said

 

[KingSpeed]

No, no we can't. Nothing has been finalized yet, this is pure speculation based on what you believe will be the outcome of games with a little under 24 minutes left to be played.

Pelicans up 20, OKC up 24. I said "looks like."

 

[Mediocre Man]

How do we play NO with either seed?

 

[UncleCliffy'sDaddy]

How about we get through tonight before we start worrying about the next game. It will be what it is.

 

[Eastoff]

How do we play NO with either seed?

It's dependant on OKC winning and NOP winning

 

[KingSpeed]

It's dependant on OKC winning and NOP winning

And they are both up double figures.

 

[Scalma]

This is gonna age well.

 

[KingSpeed]

This is gonna age well.

hahahaha

 

[KingSpeed]

If OKC chokes here, we play SA or Denver:

**Portland wins, NO wins, Memphis wins, Minn wins

3. Portland 49-33

4.Utah 48-34

5. NO 48-34

6. SA 47-35

7. Minnesota 47-35

8. OKC 47-35

If we lose, we play NO with HCA


If Denver wins in this scenario...

3. Portland 49-33

4.Utah 48-34

5. NO 48-34

6. Denver 47-35

7. SA 47-35

8. OKC 47-35

 

[SportsAndWhine]

Sure it is. We can start talking about our first round matchup.

Why not both? It’s a jinx thread but I found it hella useful to get a quick status on what the scores mean.

 

[KingSpeed]

OKC and NOP are going to win. We have HCA. Playing NO.

 

[SportsAndWhine]

OKC and NOP are going to win. We have HCA. Playing NO.

Wait regardless of our game?

 

[kjironman1]

Total Jinx thread.
Portland needs to win a game.
Without any major injuries!

 

[KingSpeed]

Total Jinx thread.
Portland needs to win a game.
Without any major injuries!

We don't need to win at all. OKC and NO won. If we win, we have HCA we're playing NO. If we lose, we have HCA and we're playing NO.

 

[TBpup]

Total Jinx thread.
Portland needs to win a game.
Without any major injuries!

Portland does need a win. Entering the Playoffs on a 5 game losing streak doesn't exactly boost one's confidence.

 

[KingSpeed]

Wait regardless of our game?

Yes. It is either 3/6 against NO or 4/5 against NO. Our opponent and HCA is decided. It is finished.

 

[SportsAndWhine]

Yes. It is either 3/6 against NO or 4/5 against NO. Our opponent and HCA is decided. It is finished.

That’s so wild! Thanks for all the great info!

 

[illmatic99]

Portland does need a win. Entering the Playoffs on a 5 game losing streak doesn't exactly boost one's confidence.

who cares. I dont want GS if we advance, And i want us to be fully rested

 

[KingSpeed]

This is what happens if we win or lose and if Denver wins or loses:

**Portland wins, NO wins, OKC wins, Minn wins

3. Portland 49-33

4. OKC 48-34

5. Utah 48-34

6. NO 48-34

7. SA 47-35

8.Minnesota 47-35

If Denver wins in this scenario..

3. Portland 49-33
4. OKC 48-34
5. Utah 48-34
6. NO 48-34
7. Denver 47-35
8. SA 47-35

**Utah wins, NO wins, OKC wins, Minn wins

3. Utah 49-33

4. Port 48-34

5. NO 48-34

6. OKC 48-34

7. SA 47-35

8. Minnesota 47-35

If Denver wins in this scenario:

3. Utah 49-33

4. Port 48-34

5. NO 48-34

6. OKC 48-34

7. Denver 47-35

8. San Antonio 47-35

 

[TBpup]

The Jazz have a lot more riding on this game and have been playing much better. Hope the Blazers show up.

 

[GriLtCheeZ]

We don't need to win at all. OKC and NO won. If we win, we have HCA we're playing NO. If we lose, we have HCA and we're playing NO.

How does that work? If we have the 3 seed we play 6 and and if we have 4 we play 5. What am I missing? How can NO move depending on what the blazers do?

 

[SportsAndWhine]

The Jazz have a lot more riding on this game and have been playing much better. Hope the Blazers show up.

We either need to win or rest everyone.