Will they make the playoffs?

[Splits]

Looks like Westbrook will return Friday and Durant soon after. They're 4-12 and have played the 8th hardest SOS in the league. Assuming 50 wins gets you in, they need to go 46/20 which is a 70% clip. Last year they won 59 games for a 72% winning percentage. Given the team got worse losing Martin, but their bench got some experience the first 1/5th of the season, it looks like it's going to be close.

I think they'll grab the 7 or 8 seed if both Alpha and Beta stay healthy the rest of the way.

[spurraider21]

they didnt have martin last year

[lefty]

Yes, as long as some white cop doesn't kill Westbrook for doing this:

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[Splits]

they didnt have martin last year

doh! Ok, Fisher :lol

[ElNono]

I'm gonna reserve judgement until I see how they look like on the court. Are they coming back because they're healed or because of the urgency?

[Splits]

I'm gonna reserve judgement until I see how they look like on the court. Are they coming back because they're healed or because of the urgency?

According to Brooks they won't play until "100%" ready. Take that for what it is...

[lefty]

I'm gonna reserve judgement until I see how they look like on the court. Are they coming back because they're healed or because of the urgency?
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[hater]

Ethiopian and Chimp are already practicing.

there's 100% chance they'll make the playoffs. there's also 25% chance they'll take the #1 or #2 seed to 7 games.

[ElNono]

According to Brooks they won't play until "100%" ready. Take that for what it is...

Players can talk their way into the court. I think they're aware of the pressure situation you described in the OP and they're going to give it a shot. If it doesn't work out, their best course of action is to shut it down and get in the lottery.

[Cry Havoc]

Ethiopian and Chimp are already practicing.

there's 100% chance they'll make the playoffs. there's also 25% chance they'll take the #1 or #2 seed to 7 games.

Given how loaded the west is, there's no way you can say they're a lock. And that's assuming they both stay healthy and come back in rhythm and winning games.

[gnsf0946]

Westbrook will come back too soon, suffer a setback and they'll miss the playoffs because of it

[spurraider21]

According to Brooks they won't play until "100%" ready. Take that for what it is...
based on how he treated Ibaka last year, and how the team had Westchimp remove his meniscus instead of repairing it, i think its clear they're just milking these guys rather than actually being concerned with their health. they'll be back asap

[spurraider21]

Given how loaded the west is, there's no way you can say they're a lock. And that's assuming they both stay healthy and come back in rhythm and winning games.
why are you trying to have a serious discussion with hater? you've been posting here for 7 years

[Robz4000]

Doubt it. Westchimp and Durant are gonna need a few weeks to play themselves into shape so they're prolly gonna lose another 5 or so games before they start playing well.

[unleashbaynes]

Yes, as long as some white cop doesn't kill Westbrook for doing this:

http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/1033198/west.gif

:madrun you shouldnt be making gun gestures in an arena full of cops you fucking dumb yard ape!!!!! :madrun

[spurraider21]

:madrun you shouldnt be making gun gestures in an arena full of cops you fucking dumb yard ape!!!!! :madrun
The police should shoot the gun out of his hands, not shoot to kill :cry

[unleashbaynes]

The police should shoot the gun out of his hands, not shoot to kill :cry

im not the one who said that imo

[Chomag]

If they move to the east conference they could still be battling for home court in the playoffs.

[ambchang]

Either Durant, Westbrook or Ibaka will get hurt again this year.

Brooks ran them to the ground for a few years straight, with ISO plays that puts a lot of strain on the body, it's just a matter of time injuries start to happen.

I say they will miss the playoffs.

[100%duncan]

Yes, as long as some white cop doesn't kill Westbrook for doing this:
:rollin
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