Western Conference Playoff Race

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honkicracker said:
@PtldPlatypus

I wrote this up yesterday before any games were played.

Portland. 41-26
Being 3-0 against the Zombie Sonics basically has a 4 game advantage on the 4th seed.
Portland's next 5.
vs CLE, vs Detroit, @LAC, vs Hou, vs Bos.

Portland should be favored in every game except the Houston game.(Might even be favored in Portland against Houston too)
4-1 isn't unreasonable.

Zombie Sonics 40-29.
Recently taken care of business against lesser comp to climb to the 4th seed.
Zombie Sonics' next 5.
@ATL, vs LAC, @Tor, @Bos, vs MIA

Zombie Sonics won't be favored against Tor.
3-2.
4-1 no irving?

Pelicans 38-28
All depends on AD's health.
vs Charlotte, @Spurs, vs Rockets, vs Celtics, vs Dallas.

Rumors are Leonard's projected return date is Thursday. We'll see if he's ready to go for this game.
3-2 with AD, maybe 4-1?
0-5 without AD, maybe 1-4 pending dallas resting Dirk?

Minnesota Bulls. 39-29
@Wiz, @Spurs, vs Rockets, vs LAC, @NYK
Bulls are struggling right now.
1-4? 2-3?

LAC. 36 - 29
I think this is when LAC falls out of the race.
@Chi, @rockets, @ZombieSonics, vs Portland, vs Minn.
1-4.

Utah. 37 - 30
They just keep winning. He won't, but imo Gobert needs to be 1st team NBA and DPotY.
vs Pistons, vs Suns, vs Sac, vs Hawks, @Dallas
5-0

Denver. 37 - 30
Denver is just god awful on the road.
@lakers, vs Pistons, @Mem, @heat, @Chi
Honestly 2-3 at most imo.

Spurs. 37 - 30
If Leonard returns Thursday, can they make a final push?
vs ORL, vs NOP, vs Minn, vs GSW, vs Wiz
who knows. it's the Spurs.
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I agree with most of that, although I don't favor the Blazers in LA on 3/18, and still give the Spurs the edge against the Pels even without Kawhi.

BTW, while the Clips are probably going to lose 6 of their next 7, after that they'll probably be favored in 7 of their final 9. They'll seem to be out of the race by 3/26, but I think they'll still be more alive than most realize.
 
KingSpeed said:
Nope. You said it was reported today. It wasn't. But that's besides the point. My initial response was just to update people in case you didn't know. Then you freaked out.
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Christ sake. Why did I take you off ignore again?
I was wrong it wasn't only reported today. Your article clearly shows it was reported 4pm eastern.
I don't know how many times I have to say to you. I wrote that up at 1am on the 13th. Before it was reported Leonard wasn't going to return.
I'm sorry I didn't change it and update it for today.
Christ sake dude.

There are you happy?
Leave me alone.
 
KingSpeed said:
No they aren't.
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Yes they are.

If you had something actually interesting to add i might be less childish about this. They are playing really well is all I meant by it sheesh. Better than the spurs nuggets or clippers have been playing. Gobert is a beast and Mitchell I’m convinced is a Damian clone. I’m pretty confident they make the playoffs this year.
 
honkicracker said:
Christ sake. Why did I take you off ignore again?
I was wrong it wasn't only reported today. Your article clearly shows it was reported 4pm eastern.
I don't know how many times I have to say to you. I wrote that up at 1am on the 13th. Before it was reported Leonard wasn't going to return.
I'm sorry I didn't change it and update it for today.
Christ sake dude.

There are you happy?
Leave me alone.
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I'm happy now.
 
chzbrgr said:
Yes they are.

If you had something actually interesting to add i might be less childish about this. They are playing really well is all I meant by it sheesh. Better than the spurs nuggets or clippers have been playing. Gobert is a beast and Mitchell I’m convinced is a Damian clone. I’m pretty confident they make the playoffs this year.
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Utah's run has been incredible. They won 11 straight until we beat them, then they lost a game to Houston, and have won 7 games since. 18-2 over the last 20. We've been nearly as good at 16-4 over the same stretch.

They've got a cake schedule coming up and will be in the playoffs, just a game or two out of home court.
 
chzbrgr said:
Yes they are.

If you had something actually interesting to add i might be less childish about this. They are playing really well is all I meant by it sheesh. Better than the spurs nuggets or clippers have been playing. Gobert is a beast and Mitchell I’m convinced is a Damian clone. I’m pretty confident they make the playoffs this year.
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1) Jazz are playing incredible. What are they, 19-2 in last 21 games?

2) Mitchell is totally a Dame clone. Thought so the first time I saw him live.

3) I think Utah will make playoffs

4) Utah is not a lock.
 
KingSpeed said:
1) Jazz are playing incredible. What are they, 19-2 in last 21 games?

2) Mitchell is totally a Dame clone. Thought so the first time I saw him live.

3) I think Utah will make playoffs

4) Utah is not a lock.
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Yes they are
 
chzbrgr said:
Yes they are
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No they're not. The odds are good and I think they'll make it. But they have a long way to go. The only locks are GS and Houston. 2 months ago, you would've said SA was a lock.
 
chzbrgr said:
Yes they are.

If you had something actually interesting to add i might be less childish about this. They are playing really well is all I meant by it sheesh. Better than the spurs nuggets or clippers have been playing. Gobert is a beast and Mitchell I’m convinced is a Damian clone. I’m pretty confident they make the playoffs this year.
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What you gave was an opinion and that makes you right whether King agrees with you or not. Don't fret too much about it.
 
KingSpeed said:
I'm happy now.
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What's everyone's preferred playoff match-ups?

I'd love to see:
1) Houston vs 8) Utah
I think Utah is one of the more dangerous teams in the fight between 3-10. I think Houston would end up struggling with them. I hate Harden & Paul, so I want to make their lives as difficult as possible.

2) GSW vs 7) OKC
Durrant vs Westbrook. This one has all the makings for a very intense series.

3) Portland vs 6) San Antonio
Dame vs LMA. I'm really not afraid of the Spurs. If Kawhi comes back - they have to be taken seriously... but I'm sure it will still take time for him to get back to the MVP form. It's also my hope that Dame could 'recruit' Kawhi before he asks for a trade this summer.

4) Minnesota vs 5) New Orleans
Davis vs KAT. Another great series. If Butler gets back in time, I think that pushes the Wolves past the Pels.
 
Those are great matchups. I'd like a Houston/LAC series since they hate each other. OKC/GS would be fun for sure. Utah/GS might be better because Utah might actually be able to beat them. It's gonna be fun no matter what. Can't wait!!!
 
RipCityDSCPL said:
What you gave was an opinion and that makes you right whether King agrees with you or not. Don't fret too much about it.
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Ks was a little rude so I gave him a taste of his own medicine.

All the posts on here these are all opinions so kindly get past your need to talk down to others on theirs.
 
chzbrgr said:
Ks was a little rude so I gave him a taste of his own medicine.

All the posts on here these are all opinions so kindly get past your need to talk down to others on theirs.
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I think Jazz will make playoffs is an opinion and I agree.

Jazz are a lock is not an opinion.
 
honkicracker said:
Christ sake. Why did I take you off ignore again?
I was wrong it wasn't only reported today. Your article clearly shows it was reported 4pm eastern.
I don't know how many times I have to say to you. I wrote that up at 1am on the 13th. Before it was reported Leonard wasn't going to return.
I'm sorry I didn't change it and update it for today.
Christ sake dude.

There are you happy?
Leave me alone.
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Aren’t you the one who said I am the same as Jinx on here? This is a perfect example of how I’m not. I may joke around, but I don’t play these 3rd grade shit games he does everyday.
 
tester551 said:
What's everyone's preferred playoff match-ups?

I'd love to see:
1) Houston vs 8) Utah
I think Utah is one of the more dangerous teams in the fight between 3-10. I think Houston would end up struggling with them. I hate Harden & Paul, so I want to make their lives as difficult as possible.

2) GSW vs 7) OKC
Durrant vs Westbrook. This one has all the makings for a very intense series.

3) Portland vs 6) San Antonio
Dame vs LMA. I'm really not afraid of the Spurs. If Kawhi comes back - they have to be taken seriously... but I'm sure it will still take time for him to get back to the MVP form. It's also my hope that Dame could 'recruit' Kawhi before he asks for a trade this summer.

4) Minnesota vs 5) New Orleans
Davis vs KAT. Another great series. If Butler gets back in time, I think that pushes the Wolves past the Pels.
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No thanks on playing the Spurs!
 
HCP said:
Aren’t you the one who said I am the same as Jinx on here? This is a perfect example of how I’m not. I may joke around, but I don’t play these 3rd grade shit games he does everyday.
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You're right.
You've never brought something up month after month like he does.

I will say, I've never put you on ignore. I find you far more tolerable than him.
 
honkicracker said:
You're right.
You've never brought something up month after month like he does.

I will say, I've never put you on ignore. I find you far more tolerable than him.
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Sound like my wife.
 
So if Rockets beat Clippers, Spurs beat Pels, Clips beat OKC, Houston beats Pels, and we win our games, we'll have 26 losses and everyone else will have at least 30 losses. That would be a beautiful cushion to have. I'm hoping we keep rolling and clinch the 3 seed early so the last few games don't matter for us.
 
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