Does seeding even matter?

[RD2191]

Every single 1st round opponent would be tough. Spurs move to 6 they play the Rockets. Up to 5 you play Portland. 4 you get Dallas. (Assuming all stays as is). Just gotta get hot at the right time, tbh.

[RD2191]

http://www.nbaplayoffsbracket.com/2015/index.php

[Robz4000]

HCA in the first round would matter. If they can't get to fourth then they should tank to 6th or 7th. At this point I just want them to make the playoffs, however.

[Ditty]

As long as we don't get the 8th seed and play the Warriors in the first, then I think we will be fine if healthy. I can see a 3 vs 6 matchup with Dallas again in the first round.

[SpursFan86]

Ehh I still think we have a realistic shot at 4th seed, and it'd be nice to at least have HCA for one round. And I definitely wouldn't want to drop down to 8th and have to face GS in the opening round.

As for the difference between 5-7th seed, nah, I don't think there's a big differece. I guess it'd affect who we'd be playing in the 2nd round...but like you said, no matter what it'll be tough. I really wouldn't mind playing Memphis in the first round...they've improved, but I still feel like we match up well with them.

[RD2191]

HCA in the first round would matter. If they can't get to fourth then they should tank to 6th or 7th. At this point I just want them to make the playoffs, however.
If you get the 4th you get the winner of dubs/okc in the 2nd round. Fuck that.:lol (assuming okc stays at 8)

[Johnny RIngo]

Every single 1st round opponent would be tough. Spurs move to 6 they play the Rockets. Up to 5 you play Portland. 4 you get Dallas. (Assuming all stays as is). Just gotta get hot at the right time, tbh.

Yeah, seeding matters. We're probably fucked if we finish anywhere below 4th. Can't recall many teams winning four straight series in a row without homecourt in the playoffs.

[Silver&Black]

No seeding doesn't matter. Although I would love HCA in the 1st Round.

It's the Western Conference....there are no easy match-ups.

[Johnny RIngo]

If you get the 4th you get the winner of dubs/okc in the 2nd round. Fuck that.:lol (assuming okc stays at 8)

3rd seed would be ideal but it seems almost out of reach with all the losses we accumulated in the past week

[RD2191]

Yeah, seeding matters. We're probably fucked if we finish anywhere below 4th. Can't recall many teams winning four straight series in a row without homecourt in the playoffs.
I just don't want to get bounced in the 1st. I don't believe this team can repeat.

[RD2191]

No seeding doesn't matter. Although I would love HCA in the 1st Round.

It's the Western Conference....there are no easy match-ups.
Man, we need to move east.:lol

[wildchild]

Considering how bad they've played on the road this season, HCA matters more than ever...

[Silver&Black]

Man, we need to move east.:lol

robdiaz for NBA Commissioner 2016

[RD2191]

robdiaz for NBA Commissioner 2016
:bobo

[Johnny RIngo]

I just don't want to get bounced in the 1st. I don't believe this team can repeat.

Me neither. Just don't want to go out to a group of faggots like the Warriors or Rockets.

[Robz4000]

If you get the 4th you get the winner of dubs/okc in the 2nd round. Fuck that.:lol (assuming okc stays at 8)

They'd have to face either to get to the Finals, and they'd be at their most vulnerable after beating the shit out of each other in the first round. Getting the 4th seed at least gives them the best chance of getting out of the first round.

[RD2191]

Me neither. Just don't want to go out to a group of faggots like the Warriors or Rockets.
:lolfuck, that would pissed me off so bad.

[apalisoc_9]

3rd seed would be ideal but it seems almost out of reach with all the losses we accumulated in the past week

The spurs play Houston two in a row in the last week of the season..If they are 2 behind houston by then, they would still have a chance...They are 5 behind on the lost column
and houston..

Houston has a tough 10 game stretch...Lebron, Hawks, Memphis, Pistons, @nuggets, @Jazz, @Blazers, @LA, Nuggets, Suns..

[Johnny RIngo]

The spurs play Houston two in a row in the last week of the season..If they are 2 behind houston by then, they would still have a chance...They are 5 behind on the lost column
and houston..

Houston has a tough 10 game stretch...Lebron, Hawks, Memphis, Pistons, @nuggets, @Jazz, @Blazers, @LA, Nuggets, Suns..

It's possible. Hope they can put together a win streak starting with the back-to-back tomorrow

[apalisoc_9]

It's possible. Hope they can put together a win streak starting with the back-to-back tomorrow

yeah kawhi looks good and Manu had a decent game..

The more important thing is that Tiago is back in the starting lineup.

[Johnny RIngo]

yeah kawhi looks good and Manu had a decent game..

The more important thing is that Tiago is back in the starting lineup.

Agreed. I have nothing against Baynes but the guy's a mediocre big man. 4th big in the rotation is his ceiling in this league. One of Tiago or Boris should be starting with Timmy at all times.

[Rapper]

It doees not matter when your team ranking 9th to 15th

[Malik Hairston]

Obviously HCA is ideal, so ya, I'd say seeding matters..in regards to matchups, if Howard is still out for the playoffs, Houston and choking Harden would be fine, as well as a Mavs team that isn't very good..Memphis will be tough, but the Spurs match up well with them, if everybody is healthy..

I'd like to avoid Portland(the most ref-assisted home team in the NBA) and Golden State in the 1st round, tbh..

[spurtech09]

Who cares about seedings right now....just start playing some good basketball

[spurtech09]

Agreed. I have nothing against Baynes but the guy's a mediocre big man. 4th big in the rotation is his ceiling in this league. One of Tiago or Boris should be starting with Timmy at all times.baynes was solid tonight...he' a dunk machine

[100%duncan]

Just because of the HCA.

[Sean Cagney]

Who cares about seedings right now....just start playing some good basketball

This is the truth here.

[therealtruth]

If we can get back to playing at last year's level there's no team in the West that can beat us. The Thunder would still be a tough matchup though.

[Blake]

Seeds 6&7 suck.

Seed 8 would be better because then you play the winner of the 4/5 matchup instead of playing the 2 or 3 in the next round.

[tholdren]

Seeding doesn't matter. To win it all you have to beat the best. Of little consequence if spurs play the Warriors in the first round or WCF. Teams still have to win.

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

Yes it does. SA doesn't win four straight series not having HCA

[boutons_deux]

Spurs 15-16 road record is more indicative, more fatal than any playoff seeding.

If a team can't win on the road, they ain't going anywhere in the playoffs.

[ThaBigFundamental21]

Lol people are still afraid of the average Rockets???

[Horse]

Agreed. I have nothing against Baynes but the guy's a mediocre big man. 4th big in the rotation is his ceiling in this league. One of Tiago or Boris should be starting with Timmy at all times.
Probably true but baynes jumper and free throws way more reliable and Tiago is such a pussy

[Raven]

since it's a close conference, seeding matters even more as there is a high chance to get home court advantage in the next round.

[therealtruth]

Yeah, seeding matters. We're probably fucked if we finish anywhere below 4th. Can't recall many teams winning four straight series in a row without homecourt in the playoffs.

Seeding is still attainable. All it takes is for some of the teams above us to drop some games. Of course you have to take strength of schedule as a factor. I would guess ours is one of the easier ones remaining.

I think last team to win 4 straight on the road was '95 Rockets. They were 6th and came together at the right time. '99 Knicks won 3 straight before losing to the Spurs in the Finals.

[therealtruth]

I think the only current playoff team we haven't beaten in a playoff series recently is the Rockets. Over the past couple of seasons we've beaten the Warriors, Grizzlies, Trailblazers, Clippers, Mavs, and Thunder.

[Sean Cagney]

Seeds 6&7 suck.

Seed 8 would be better because then you play the winner of the 4/5 matchup instead of playing the 2 or 3 in the next round.

That is assuming you pass GS who will be no cakewalk at all with HC man, that is HARDLY a given. I see what you mean after round one though, it does get easier. I wish it were last year and the Spurs were the #1 seed man :lol, how things have changed and the later seed is their calling this year. If they end up 7th it would be a VERY hard road, 6th as well, doubt they end up 8th with Westbrook out now and Durant as well and they probably end up 8th.
I think the only current playoff team we haven't beaten in a playoff series recently is the Rockets. Over the past couple of seasons we've beaten the Warriors, Grizzlies, Trailblazers, Clippers, Mavs, and Thunder.
Yes, only because we have not played them since 95 but you are correct. Either or years past mean jack now but you are right there. Each year a new year however.


BTW that is an impressive list we have beaten there, very nice playoff series wins and some of them dominant fashion.

[MultiTroll]

Yes it does. SA doesn't win four straight series not having HCA


The 1999 Knicks are the only 8th seeded team ever to reach the NBA finals. The 1994–95 Houston Rockets, a sixth seed with a record of 47–35, were the lowest seeded team to win the NBA finals.

[Sean Cagney]

The 1999 Knicks are the only 8th seeded team ever to reach the NBA finals. The 1994–95 Houston Rockets, a sixth seed with a record of 47–35, were the lowest seeded team to win the NBA finals.
YEP, that is VERY rare, shows you how often is happens and for that to repeat it self the stars almost have to align and some big shots etc. have to go your way like Houston in 95 and the 4 pt play in 99 by LJ.
Yes it does. SA doesn't win four straight series not having HCA

I agree 100% on this, no way they win 4 straight series on the road, if they do it will be miracle and some lucky involved on top of that miracle.

[therealtruth]

Seeds 6&7 suck.

Seed 8 would be better because then you play the winner of the 4/5 matchup instead of playing the 2 or 3 in the next round.

In general you want either 4,5 or 8 as a seeding. However I think the teams in the West are so evenly matched that it won't matter. We'll just have to take care of business on the road. Don't forget we beat the Heat in games 3-4 of the Finals on their homecourt. Actually blew them out. That's why I think if you're good enough to be a champion you're good enough to win on the road.

[DMC]

Matchups matter. Seeding affects matchups, but if your team isn't able to beat all other teams in the top 8 they aren't ready for a ring.

Since we cannot run a playoff back and see how it worked without HCA, we will never know, but I'd rather have it than not have it. Look at home and road records, that should explain it.

[Biernutz]

Playing the Grizz in the first round would be a lot better than GS....We match up much better
with the Grizz.