Playoff seedings falling into place.....

[KingSpeed]

The Pacers just clinched the 8th spot in the East. The Magic have been set at 4. Hawks are 1 win or 1 Knick loss from clinching the 5th. Here's how it shapes up. I will update this (all remaining possibilities) within the thread instead of editing this post.

West
1. Spurs/Lakers
2. Spurs/Lakers/Mavericks/Thunder
3. Lakers/Mavericks/Thunder
4. Lakers/Mavericks/Thunder/Nuggets
5. Thunder/Nuggets/Blazers/Hornets/Grizzlies
6. Nuggets/Blazers/Hornets/Grizzlies
7. Nuggets/Blazers/Hornets/Grizzlies/Rockets
8. Nuggets/Blazers/Hornets/Grizzlies/Rockets

East
1. Bulls/Celtics/Heat
2. Bulls/Celtics/Heat
3. Bulls/Celtics/Heat
4. Magic
5. Hawks/Knicks
6. Hawks/Knicks/Sixers
7. Knicks/Sixers
8. Pacers

 

[3RA1N1AC]

 

[KingSpeed]

UPDATE- Thunder have clinched a top 4 seed. A Warriors win tonight clinches the #1 seed for Spurs.

West
1. Spurs/Lakers
2. Spurs/Lakers/Mavericks/Thunder
3. Lakers/Mavericks/Thunder
4. Lakers/Mavericks/Thunder
5. Nuggets/Blazers/Hornets/Grizzlies
6. Nuggets/Blazers/Hornets/Grizzlies
7. Nuggets/Blazers/Hornets/Grizzlies/Rockets
8. Nuggets/Blazers/Hornets/Grizzlies/Rockets

East
1. Bulls/Celtics/Heat
2. Bulls/Celtics/Heat
3. Bulls/Celtics/Heat
4. Magic
5. Hawks/Knicks
6. Hawks/Knicks/Sixers
7. Knicks/Sixers
8. Pacers

 

[crowTrobot]

we may well be playing the griz on tuesday in a situation where the winner gets the lakers and loser the spurs.

bout time for babbitt to start

 

[KingSpeed]

we may well be playing the griz on tuesday in a situation where the winner gets the lakers and loser the spurs.

bout time for babbitt to start

LOL. But seriously, are we sure we want the Spurs instead of the Lakers? Tim Duncan has never lost in the first round. I kinda want the Lakers but I don't think one team is easier than the other.

 

[PapaG]

LOL. But seriously, are we sure we want the Spurs instead of the Lakers? Tim Duncan has never lost in the first round. I kinda want the Lakers but I don't think one team is easier than the other.

In what world are the 2-time NBA champs going to lose in the first round? I posted this before, but if losing to Memphis means getting the Spurs over the Lakers, I'm going to lose that game.

 

[julius]

I think it's more like Portland is tripping into their playoff seeding.

 

[julius]

LOL. But seriously, are we sure we want the Spurs instead of the Lakers? Tim Duncan has never lost in the first round. I kinda want the Lakers but I don't think one team is easier than the other.

Um..2009 called, they say you're full of shit.

 

[illmatic99]

I think he was half-joking, but Nic mentioned his stellar record against Tony Parker in an interview with Casey on blazers.com today. (Overall: 7-2).

Even Aldridge has a decent record vs. Duncan.

TANK FOR 8!

I really don't want to get swept by LA with all those bandwagon bitches in the RG.

 

[maxiep]

I'm so fucking angry at the Blazers right now. We didn't care enough to play agressive defense against the Warriors, and that's why we lost. They shit away a golden opportunity to face Dallas and instead we're left with either facing the L*kers or Spurs. Hello first round exit.

 

[Rhal]

Um..2009 called, they say you're full of shit.

Wasn't Duncan injured for that series loss to dallas?

 

[julius]

Wasn't Duncan injured for that series loss to dallas?

Nope.

 

[julius]

I'm so fucking angry at the Blazers right now. We didn't care enough to play agressive defense against the Warriors, and that's why we lost. They shit away a golden opportunity to face Dallas and instead we're left with either facing the L*kers or Spurs. Hello first round exit.

Sometimes I think the team lacks what it takes to actually be a winner. They almost seem to be content with constant mediocrity. At this point, just end of the charade, and let's welcome the lock-out.

 

[maxiep]

Sometimes I think the team lacks what it takes to actually be a winner. They almost seem to be content with constant mediocrity. At this point, just end of the charade, and let's welcome the lock-out.

I'm coming around to that point of view. We don't seem to have a killer instinct.

 

[julius]

I'm coming around to that point of view. We don't seem to have a killer instinct.

If they do have a 'killer instinct' it sure takes naps for LONG stretches of time.

 

[KingSpeed]

In what world are the 2-time NBA champs going to lose in the first round? I posted this before, but if losing to Memphis means getting the Spurs over the Lakers, I'm going to lose that game.

So you want our team to be cowards?? You don't win a title by running from a fight.

 

[maxiep]

So you want our team to be cowards?? You don't win a title by running from a fight.

Remember when the L*kers rested their players against us before the 91 playoffs because they knew they'd get blown out and didn't want to give us the confidence? Remember what happened when we faced the L*kers in that series? I wouldn't call them cowards; I'd call them smart.

 

[PapaG]

So you want our team to be cowards?? You don't win a title by running from a fight.

Huh? I want the team to have the best chance of advancing in the playoffs. Recent history shows that either the Spurs or the Mavs are a better match-up for the Blazers. I'd rather have the 6th or 8th seed over the 7th seed. Why would that make the Blazers "cowards"?

Why are you so angry lately, KS? First the odd ZBO thread, and now this.

 

[yenniedn]

Huh? I want the team to have the best chance of advancing in the playoffs. Recent history shows that either the Spurs or the Mavs are a better match-up for the Blazers. I'd rather have the 6th or 8th seed over the 7th seed. Why would that make the Blazers "cowards"?

Why are you so angry lately, KS? First the odd ZBO thread, and now this.

When you're more famous/popular than Travis (and even BO) Outlaw, you can pretty much do whatever the hell you damned well please.

Duh - obvious.

 

[KingSpeed]

UPDATE as promised:

West
1. Spurs
2. Lakers/Mavericks/Thunder
3. Lakers/Mavericks/Thunder
4. Lakers/Mavericks/Thunder
5. Nuggets/Blazers/Hornets/Grizzlies
6. Nuggets/Blazers/Hornets/Grizzlies
7. Nuggets/Blazers/Hornets/Grizzlies
8. Nuggets/Blazers/Hornets/Grizzlies/Rockets

East
1. Bulls/Celtics/Heat
2. Bulls/Celtics/Heat
3. Bulls/Celtics/Heat
4. Magic
5. Hawks/Knicks
6. Hawks/Knicks/Sixers
7. Knicks/Sixers
8. Pacers

IF Chicago beats Boston tonight, they clinch the #1 seed and a matchup will be set in stone: Bulls vs Pacers

Remember when the L*kers rested their players against us before the 91 playoffs because they knew they'd get blown out and didn't want to give us the confidence? Remember what happened when we faced the L*kers in that series? I wouldn't call them cowards; I'd call them smart.

I do remember that but you're talking about something else. The Lakers weren't trying to avoid us. They were just trying to get rest. What yup are talking about is resting our guys in an effort to avoid playing the Lakers. That is not how true champions think. And oh yea, those 91 Lakers? They lost in the Finals in 5 games.

Huh? I want the team to have the best chance of advancing in the playoffs. Recent history shows that either the Spurs or the Mavs are a better match-up for the Blazers. I'd rather have the 6th or 8th seed over the 7th seed. Why would that make the Blazers "cowards"?

Why are you so angry lately, KS? First the odd ZBO thread, and now this.

Not angry. Excited. It is cowardly to specifically manipulate your record to avoid a team you think is better than you. True champions want to play the best and beat them. That's what the playoffs are about. Proving you're the best in the league.

Also- I don't see the evidence that our current Blazers squad matches up any better against a healthy and rested Spurs team than the Lakers. Don't be so in love with our regular season results against these teams. That means nothing. Why so afraid of the Lakers? We have talented length in Camby and Aldridge to go against Bynum and Gasol. We have Matthews, Batum, AND Wallace to throw at Kobe. And we have the better point guard. If I were the Lakers, I'd be fucking terrified of us.

When you're more famous/popular than Travis (and even BO) Outlaw, you can pretty much do whatever the hell you damned well please.
.

Exactly.

 

[crandc]

I thought the Rockets were out? Guess I'm not watching closely enough.

 

[maxiep]

Speed, you're wrong about why the L*kers didn't play their guys that last game. It was all about the mental aspect of the game. They knew we were sky high to prove a point and Dunleavy didn't want to fight a battle and lose, so he waived the white flag. It worked because although we crushed them that game, we didn't get the additional benefit of beating them at full strength. In the playoffs, it showed. It was a smarter move than Dunleavy ever made during his tenure here.

 

[magnifier661]

I thought the Rockets were out? Guess I'm not watching closely enough.

They are still in because Memphis still has 33 losses.

 

[magnifier661]

Okay maybe I'm wrong. I'm just guessing.

 

[crandc]

Not one Western Conference Prediction Game player had Spurs with the 1 seed. The only part of the spreadsheet I'm able to complete so far.

So as of this moment no one has any points!

 

[KingSpeed]

If they do have a 'killer instinct' it sure takes naps for LONG stretches of time.

Speed, you're wrong about why the L*kers didn't play their guys that last game. It was all about the mental aspect of the game. They knew we were sky high to prove a point and Dunleavy didn't want to fight a battle and lose, so he waived the white flag. It worked because although we crushed them that game, we didn't get the additional benefit of beating them at full strength. In the playoffs, it showed. It was a smarter move than Dunleavy ever made during his tenure here.

How on earth do you know that? You know Dunleavy personally?

As for the Rockets question, they own the tiebreaker with Memphis. If Houston wins their next three games and Memphis loses their next four, Houston is in.

 

[KingSpeed]

UPDATE:

West
1. Spurs
2. Lakers/Mavericks/Thunder
3. Lakers/Mavericks/Thunder
4. Lakers/Mavericks/Thunder
5. Nuggets/Blazers/Hornets
6. Nuggets/Blazers/Hornets/Grizzlies
7. Nuggets/Blazers/Hornets/Grizzlies
8. Blazers/Hornets/Grizzlies

East
1. Bulls
2. Celtics/Heat
3. Celtics/Heat
4. Magic
5. Hawks
6. Knicks/Sixers
7. Knicks/Sixers
8. Pacers

 

[THE HCP]

^ What does this even mean?

 

[Minstrel]

^ What does this even mean?

It means the teams listed for each number are still in the running for that seed. It's not particularly complicated!

The Blazers, for example, can still finish as high as the 5 seed or as low as the 8 seed. The Spurs are locked into the 1 seed. They can't get anything else at this point.

 

[3RA1N1AC]

^ What does this even mean?