The Importance Of The Next 3 Games

[Boise Blazer]

The case can be made for any games to be must wins but it seems like for the Blazers in the battle of HCA these next 3 games are games that not only we should win but that really have to win. Knowing that we are about to go on two different 5 games road trips this month really makes home games that we should win even more important especially considering that these are next three games are mostly winnable for ALL of the teams on this list.

Current Standings


OKC 43-15 -
SAS 41-16 1.5
POR 40-18 3.0
LAC 40-20 4.0
HOU 39-19 4.0

Next 3 games
OKC
2-28 vs MEM
3-2 vs CHA
3-4 vs PHI

SAS
2-28 vs CHA
3-2 vs DAL
3-4 @ CLE

POR
3-1 vs DEN
3-3 vs LAL
3-5 vs ATL

LAC
3-1 vs NOH
3-4 @ PHX
3-6 @ LAL

HOU
3-1 vs DET
3-4 vs MIA
3-5 @ ORL

 

[OneLifeToLive]

The case can be made for any games to be must wins but it seems like for the Blazers in the battle of HCA these next 3 games are games that not only we should win but that really have to win. Knowing that we are about to go on two different 5 games road trips this month really makes home games that we should win even more important especially considering that these are next three games are mostly winnable for ALL of the teams on this list.

Current Standings



OKC 43-15 -
SAS 41-16 1.5
POR 40-18 3.0
LAC 40-20 4.0
HOU 39-19 4.0

Next 3 games
OKC
2-28 vs MEM
3-2 vs CHA
3-4 vs PHI

SAS
2-28 vs CHA
3-2 vs DAL
3-4 @ CLE

POR
3-1 vs DEN
3-3 vs LAL
3-5 vs ATL

LAC
3-1 vs NOH
3-4 @ PHX
3-6 @ LAL

HOU
3-1 vs DET
3-4 vs MIA
3-5 @ ORL

Interestingly, I think they are all games they can win WITHOUT LA. So do you think for the overall good of the season, do you rest him a lil longer?

 

[Boise Blazer]

Interestingly, I think they are all games they can win WITHOUT LA. So do you think for the overall good of the season, do you rest him a lil longer?

As I saw another person post, I just want to make sure he is back up to speed before we hit Texas

 

[maxiep]

Interestingly, I think they are all games they can win WITHOUT LA. So do you think for the overall good of the season, do you rest him a lil longer?

IMO, you don't take any chances.

 

[OneLifeToLive]

IMO, you don't take any chances.

As long as they play the next three the way they played Brooklyn, they should be fine!

 

[e_blazer]

Looking at those schedules, I wouldn't be surprised if those 5 teams went a collective 15-0 during that time period. Houston has a toughie against the Heat, but since it's at home, I like their chances.

 

[Boise Blazer]

Looking at those schedules, I wouldn't be surprised if those 5 teams went a collective 15-0 during that time period. Houston has a toughie against the Heat, but since it's at home, I like their chances.

Well said and exactly my point. We dont want to drop a game in standings before we go on the road

 

[OneLifeToLive]

Looking at those schedules, I wouldn't be surprised if those 5 teams went a collective 15-0 during that time period.

With the way the last few games have gone for them, OKC better pick up their level of play. Allowing 40 points in the fourth to the who the Bucks? At home no less. Won't cut it

 

[BigGameDamian]

each game is just as important as the next game in my book.

 

[Boise Blazer]

each game is just as important as the next game in my book.

In the big sense of things or in the general sense of things, yes. But there is something to be said about confidence and momentum going into big games or a stretch of big games.

 

[Pinwheel1]

In the big sense of things or in the general sense of things, yes. But there is something to be said about confidence and momentum going into big games or a stretch of big games.

I agree these next three are crucial. The two upcoming road trips are brutal. The next few home games are essential to stay in the hunt for HCA. I was thinking the same thing yesterday when looking over the schedule.