When can we clinch?

[dpc]

When is the next time that we can clinch playoffs? Can we tonight at all?

 

[illmatic99]

We cannot clinch tonight. We can, however, clinch if Phoenix loses to Dallas tomorrow afternoon. If Phoenix wins, then we would also have to win tomorrow night to clinch.

 

[Nate4Prez]

With a win tomorrow.

 

[PapaG]

With a win tomorrow.

PHX could lose at Dallas prior to the Blazer game. That still puts Portland in regardless of the game in Houston.

 

[whatsmyname]

can someone explain to me why houston has clinched even though they have a worst record (same wins more loss)

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/standings;_ylt=AkOUrr8uKaRzLhAK.MqrelO8vLYF

 

[Minstrel]

can someone explain to me why houston has clinched even though they have a worst record (same wins more loss)

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/standings;_ylt=AkOUrr8uKaRzLhAK.MqrelO8vLYF

They own the first tie-breaker with the Suns and we don't. So we had a magic number 1 higher than the Rockets.