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HCP said:
I’ve asked before, are these “rankings” for THIS week, or overall? Like if PHX won 8 in a row, would they be thrusted up towards the top for a week or so? Because I strongly do not believe we are the BEST team in the NBA. Just curious. Sure am enjoying this streak though!
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Depends on the rankings. Some are definitely "what have you done for me lately" and some are more long term focused.

BNM
 
PtldPlatypus said:
Looking at those next 3, they're smart to hedge. Blazers are underdogs in 2 of 3 games this week.
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Underdogs....is that like a projection that they could lose based on lots of data? Doesn't guarantee it will happen but there are some very smart people who make a lot of money that put together those odds/projections.

Throw that crap out! Can't believe Vegas even exists. :biglaugh:
 
PtldPlatypus said:
Longest active streak. Rockets had a 17-game streak end less than 2 weeks ago, and are presently on a subsequent 5-game active streak. 22-1 over a 2-month span. Only loss visiting the league's #3 team, 3rd road game in 4 nights. Hotter than Portland overall.
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Yeah, HOU (and UTA) has definitely been on a tear.

Post All Star Game:
POR = 12-0
HOU = 12-1
UTA = 10-2

Last 15 games:
POR = 14-1
HOU = 14-1
UTA = 13-2

Last 20 games:
HOU = 19-1
UTA = 18-2
POR = 16-4

Last 20 games:
HOU = 23-2
UTA = 22-3
POR = 20-5

If you just look post all star game or last 15, POR is as hot as anyone. If you go back 20 - 25 games, both UTA and HOU have been winning at a ridiculous high rate for an extended period of time. Since the all star game/last 15 games, POR and HOU have both had very tough schedules. 8 of UTA's last 11 wins have come against lottery teams (2x PHO, 2x SAC, MEM, DAL, ORL and DET). They are taking care of business and beating the teams they should beat, but they haven't been running the gauntlet POR (or even HOU) has been lately.

BNM
 
KeepOnRollin said:
Of course it is how a team is playing lately. Wouldn't you just look at the NBA standings if you wanted it how you think it should be?
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Just asking. I think by some of the responses on here, kinda felt like they thought these guys were saying we were the best team in the L.
 
HCP said:
Just asking. I think by some of the responses on here, kinda felt like they thought these guys were saying we were the best team in the L.
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They are saying we're the hottest right now and to the short attention span twitterverse, that's the same as the best. For now. Until the next new best comes along.

BNM
 
SlyPokerDog said:
It means if we go to war with North Korea and the rest of the NBA season is cancelled then Portland will be declared the champions.
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What? We're going to war with North Korea? T R U M P P P P P P !

I knew it. It was just a matter of time.
 
HCP said:
Just asking. I think by some of the responses on here, kinda felt like they thought these guys were saying we were the best team in the L.
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I see it as saying the Blazers are currently playing as well as or better than anyone in the league, and if they are able to continue playing at this level, then they very well could be the best team in the league.
 
SI needs to do things like this to get attention.

But there's also two ways to look at the power rankings. Either you're looking at the whole season, which NBA.com or ESPN most likely does, or you're looking at more recent play, which SI or CBS is doing.
 
Lanny said:
What? We're going to war with North Korea? T R U M P P P P P P !

I knew it. It was just a matter of time.
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He wants someone to bomb the west coast so he can install himself as dictator for life, and with all those left coast liberals dead, republicans will rule forever!

...um, I mean... Go Blazers!
 
KingSpeed said:
Umm the guys at SI are professionals that know more about sports than us. If they say we're #1, then we're #1.
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King, You know I'm in love with your optimism. But sometimes you need to share more than the optimism. Sometimes it would be nice if you would share what you are smoking as well.;)
 
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Oh didnt see that thread
 
S2 is dying a slow cluttered filled main page of a death.........
 
HCP said:
S2 is dying a slow cluttered filled main page of a death.........
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You must be the kind of guy who’s underwear drawer looks like this:
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Color coded for the appropriate day of the week?
 
Boob-No-More said:
Did the "professionals" who picked the Blazers to finish last in the NW Division and miss the playoffs also know more than us?

BNM
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Sometimes, they miss something but they're still way more knowledgeable than us and we should read them so that we can learn. I had no idea Portland was the best team in the NBA but the guys at SI have told me and that makes me excited about our title hopes. #1 is pretty good. Almost the best ranking you can get.
 
KingSpeed said:
Umm the guys at SI are professionals that know more about sports than us. If they say we're #1, then we're #1.
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What about the guys at ESPN, or NBA.com, are they not professionals?
 
KingSpeed said:
Sometimes, they miss something but they're still way more knowledgeable than us and we should read them so that we can learn. I had no idea Portland was the best team in the NBA but the guys at SI have told me and that makes me excited about our title hopes. #1 is pretty good. Almost the best ranking you can get.
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Facepalm
 
Imagine these Kingspeed takes on Blazers Outsiders.

@Dan Marang ... he'll get the show cancelled!
 
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