Spurs trying to track down the 2/3/4 seed

[BillMc]

Looks it will be 6th or 7th for the Spurs.

Too much inconsistent effort every game to go on a run.

So, then the question is would you rather open with Memphis or Houston?

[Malik Hairston]

So, then the question is would you rather open with Memphis or Houston?

Clippers will finish 3rd IMO..

[dabom]

So, then the question is would you rather open with Memphis or Houston?

Houston. 1 man team and he'll get tired.

[cd021]

Patrick Beverly hurt his wrist. Kevin McHale mentioned he could be out for a while. Dwight will be back this week though.

[ViceCity86]

Spurs are 3 games behind Rockets for 3 seed with 12 games to go.They play each other back to back in 3 nights.Tbh,I expect a split,most here probably expect the same.If so,that's 3gb with 10 to go.Exactly 3 in loss column.

Clippers have a very easy schedule.It's likely they or Rockets will get the 3rd seed.

Blazers are fading,but locked into the 4th seed,because of being division leader,unless OKC by some miracle make up that ground.

If it appears we are strictly a 6 or 7th seed,then we should just rest starters.I say Duncan gets 5 games off.At his age,mileage,and recent deep trips into June,it makes sense.Same for Parker.Manu should get a few games,maybe two,since he was recently out with injury.Leonard should rest 2 games.

Im in favor for sitting Parker couple of games,if it can help get Mills on track,and get some minutes for Joseph.They should play all 48 minutes at point,not another player like Manu or Beli.

[Johnny RIngo]

Spurs aren't winning a title as a lower seed - not with 2015 Enrique as the focal point of their offense anyway. The decline is too significant to ignore. Porker can no longer bring it against the best teams and the rest of the squad is no longer stepping up to offset his shittyness like in last year's playoffs. SA would need 2003 Timmy on this roster in order to have any shot at winning as the 7th seed. Just enjoy the ride I guess - might be the last time we see TD and Manu in the Spurs uniform.

[cd021]

Post All Star Break Records (after all games as of 3/24/15)


Eastern Conference

Cleveland-13-4
Atlanta-10-6
Miami-10-8

Bulls-9-9
Wizards-7-10
Raptors-6-12


Western Conference
Warriors-16-4
Thunder-12-5
Rockets-11-5

Clippers-11-6
Spurs-10-7
Grizzlies-10-7

Hornets-10-7
Portland-8-7
Mavs-8-7

(Bolded are updated records)

[Malik Hairston]

1. GS
2. Memphis
3. LAC
4. Portland

is virtually a lock IMO

The 2 games vs. Houston are going to decide the Spurs' seeding IMO..it'll probably be a split, but they really need to win those 2 games to have a real shot at the 5 seed and HCA vs. the Blazers..I'd rather avoid 6, though, I'd much rather play Memphis than the Clippers..

The Spurs haven't looked sharp, at all, on the road lately, so I can't even imagine them beating Harden @ home, at this point..hopefully they start stringing some games together..

[timtonymanu]

So, then the question is would you rather open with Memphis or Houston?

Definitely Memphis. Not even sure the current Spurs can beat Houston with their weak perimeter defense outside of Leonard and Green.

[Budkin]

Stay at 7th and shoot for Grizz... beating their asses in that fashion would be excellent.

[cd021]

Post All Star Break Records (after all games as of 3/25/15)

Eastern Conference

Cleveland-13-4
Atlanta-11-6
Miami-11-8

Bulls-10-9
Wizards-7-11
Raptors-6-13


Western Conference

Warriors-16-4
Thunder-12-6
Rockets-12-5

Clippers-12-6
Spurs-11-7
Grizzlies-10-8

Hornets-10-8
Portland-9-7
Mavs-8-7

(Bolded are updated records)

[cd021]

Spurs route as the 5th seed to the Finals:

Portland
Warriors
Memphis


Spurs route as the 6th seed to the Finals:

Houston
Memphis
Warriors


Spurs route as the 7th seed to the Finals:

Memphis
Mavericks
Warriors


I'd probably favor the 7th seed path

though, the 6th seed is probably more likely.

[Malik Hairston]

^^ Clippers have just 3 games remaining vs. playoff teams, with 2 of the 3 @ home..I'd be stunned if they don't get the 3 seed..

[ViceCity86]

Grizzlies are most overrated basketball team in the world.

Spurs could have HCA in round 2

WCSF Spurs vs Mavs- Hello WCF

[Agloco]

Ideal scenario:

1) GS
2) Memphis - Provided we dont catch them
3) Spurs
4) Portland
5) Houston
6) Clippers
7) Dallas
8) OKC

Clippers do not confront me.

[FaM0us Skins]

In all of their last 14 games, the Spurs have held a double-digit lead at one time in each, including the losses. Over their last 14 games, the Spurs are winning by an average of 13.4 points per game, which ranks first in the league during that stretch.



The chart below displays the Spurs’ largest leads in the last 14 games.


Opponent
Largest Lead


@ Kings
15


@ Suns
34


Vs. Kings
40


Vs. Nuggets
10


Vs. Bulls
19


Vs. Raptors
26


Vs. Cavaliers
10


Vs. Timberwolves
39


@ Knicks
13


@ Bucks
19


Vs. Celtics
25


@ Hawks
26


@ Mavs
14


Vs. Thunder
44



Source: projectspurs.com

[cantthinkofanything]

In all of their last 14 games, the Spurs have held a double-digit lead at one time in each, including the losses. Over their last 14 games, the Spurs are winning by an average of 13.4 points per game, which ranks first in the league during that stretch.


Kind of goes hand in hand with the other thread about +/- of Spurs units. Some of the 5 pairs are very strong while others are terrible.

[Beaverfuzz]

Spur swill finish 6th or 7th, which is fine by me.

Portland, Memphis, and Clippers in that order of who I'd like the Spurs to play. But they can beat any of those teams (and lose to any of them as well).

Gotta get the wins vs the Rockets, then it's 6th or better.

[spurs10]

Spurs play like they played last night and it won't matter. They will be hard to beat. No one wants to play them.

[apalisoc_9]

houston playing against wash today

[Spurs 4 The Win]

Memphis is going to get the 5 seed -__- We will be playing Clippers/Rockets in round 1 unless we run the table

[Uriel]

Now that Memphis has inexplicably fallen to #3, is the 2 seed within our reach? :wow

[Malik Hairston]

Now that Memphis has inexplicably fallen to #3, is the 2 seed within our reach? :wow

Look at the Clippers schedule, it would take a miracle for the Spurs to finish ahead of them, tbh:lol..

[Malik Hairston]

Have to win both games vs. Houston for HCA, unless Memphis just never wins again IMO..

[SpursFan86]

Looking like Dallas is going to lose to Indiana.

[Malik Hairston]

Looking like Dallas is going to lose to Indiana.

Mavs seem like a lock for 7th, tbh..whoever plays them wins that series easily, too..

I really hate that the Spurs are probably going to get Houston or LA in the 1st round..all those fucking blown OT games and that Knicks game..smh..

[TXstbobcat]

Looking like Dallas is going to lose to Indiana.

:lmao

[SpursFan86]

Mavs seem like a lock for 7th, tbh..whoever plays them wins that series easily, too..

I really hate that the Spurs are probably going to get Houston or LA in the 1st round..all those fucking blown OT games and that Knicks game..smh..

I feel like they could give Houston a good series in the 1st round. Carlisle would coach circles around McHale...then again, Dallas has been really mediocre since getting Rondo so maybe not.

And yup, I'd rather play Portland or Memphis for sure. Can't decide who I'd rather play between LAC and Houston. I think the Clippers are the better team, but Houston matches up better against us.

[Malik Hairston]

As good of a coach as Carlisle is, there's nothing you can do to form a good gameplan if you have current Rondo on your team IMO..he's the biggest cancer in the NBA outside of the Lakers..

It's exacerbated by Dirk's decline, of course..

I can't see them even challenging Houston..no perimeter defenders to guard Harden(Aminu is good, but he's a no-name player, the refs will have him in foul trouble immediately), Dirk is going to have trouble with the athleticism of Jones and Smith, etc..

They play well vs. the Spurs, but overall, they're a very mediocre team by West standards IMO..Portland is the same, but at least they have Aldridge and maybe Lillard that can go off..I'm not counting Memphis out, but they have looked terrible for a minute..

The Warriors' bracket is beginning to look like a stroll to the WCFs, unfortunately..they're a historically great regular season team, they didn't need any more help, but they're going to get it with that weak-ass bracket:lol..

[RD2191]

i say we get win 50 and keep pace for the 6th seed. :lol

[SpursFan86]

Those 2 Houston games are going to be big...we still have an outside shot at getting 2nd or 3rd seed, which would be huge. Any situation where we can play Portland/Dallas/Memphis with HCA would be great.

[Malik Hairston]

Memphis has:

home vs. Sacramento- W
3 days rest then home vs. OKC- W
home vs. Washington- W
home vs. NO- W
@ Utah- L
@ LAC- L
@ GS- L
home vs. Indiana- W

I think they go 5-3..

Spurs have:

@ Mia- W
@ Orl- W
home Denver- W
home Warriors- ?
@ OKC- ?
back-to-back home vs. Houston- W?
@ Houston- L
home Phoenix- W
@ NO on the final day- W

I can't see them passing the Grizzlies, tbh, unless they win OKC and win both Rockets games IMO..

Or if Memphis continues to collapse, but that schedule looks easy as fuck..

[ElNono]

If we can catch up Houston, including beating them these last two games, I think we can nail the #3 seed... that would great, as it would likely give us HCA for the first two rounds, IIRC...

[MultiTroll]

We control our own fate.
Not only by our own schedule, but the seeds above us are gonna have games against each other.
We win we gain, move up. Period.

[BillMc]

If we can catch up Houston, including beating them these last two games, I think we can nail the #3 seed... that would great, as it would likely give us HCA for the first two rounds, IIRC...

Interesting. How do you see us having HCA in the second round if we're the 3 seed? Obviously, then you believe 2 would lose to 6. Who do you have in those positions in that scenario?

[apalisoc_9]

If we can catch up Houston, including beating them these last two games, I think we can nail the #3 seed... that would great, as it would likely give us HCA for the first two rounds, IIRC...

If you catch Houston, you get 2nd seed..IMO.

I doubt the spurs finish ahead of houston though.

They need to to go 8-1 to even have a chance.

9-0 probably wouldn't be enough even.

[timtonymanu]

I think the Spurs stay at 6th unfortunately. They've pissed away every opportunity.

[ElNono]

Interesting. How do you see us having HCA in the second round if we're the 3 seed? Obviously, then you believe 2 would lose to 6. Who do you have in those positions in that scenario?

Actually, 2 plays 7. That #2 would be Memphis. But you're right, doubt Dallas could beat them.

[Seventyniner]

#2 seed, a first-round cakewalk against Dallas and HCA against everyone but GS is obviously the absolute best-case scenario.

By SRS, the Spurs are the 3rd-best team in the league behind GS and LAC, so if all we care about is an easy bracket, #9 Memphis and #8 Houston in the first two rounds (the way things stand now) really isn't that bad. Then again SRS puts Dallas ahead of both of them. :lol

Since the top 8 teams in the West are all in the top 10 in SRS (#4 Atlanta, #5 Cleveland), there is no easy path by that metric. It doesn't take injuries into account, though, so it's likely that the Rockets/Clippers/Spurs are better than SRS would indicate, while the Grizzlies/Mavericks/Blazers are somewhat worse.

Of course, matchups are everything. The Spurs wouldn't have any trouble with Dallas or Portland, and should take Memphis in 6. Houston is a wildcard because neither they nor the Spurs have been at full strength in the first two meetings. This upcoming home-and-home with them should be telling. The Spurs match up well with the Clippers on paper, but the Clippers have been very good by predictive metrics like SRS. The Spurs would be clear underdogs against the Warriors, but that would be must-see TV for any NBA fan.

[Mugen]

:lol where the fuck is this knob-slobbing of the Clippers coming from tbh?

[z0sa]

Spurs need to both win and get a lucky die roll, so to speak, for two rounds of HCA (maybe even 3, crossing fingers for upsets/luck once again). They need to string together a set of victories a la 2012 in order to attain it. I have faith it is possible, if not probable.

[Cloud786]

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Bx87Zp4oIOADREhPUkJRdkk3WkE&authuser=0

[ElNono]

:lol where the fuck is this knob-slobbing of the Clippers coming from tbh?

:lol it's probably due to Tom Rivers being able to do work without a slavemaster bringing him down :cry

[Cloud786]

Houston

http://i.imgur.com/JagDLqt.png

Memphis

http://i.imgur.com/I00pee1.png

Portland

http://i.imgur.com/GZHJB1E.png

LA Clippers

http://i.imgur.com/X4he5I7.png

San Antonio

http://i.imgur.com/9hNEjWS.png

[RD2191]

:lol where the fuck is this knob-slobbing of the Clippers coming from tbh?

[RD2191]

Does it even matter what Portland does? Aren't they guaranteed a top 3 seed as long as they win their division?

[Malik Hairston]

Does it even matter what Portland does? Aren't they guaranteed a top 3 seed as long as they win their division?

Top 4 guaranteed


There's nothing scary about the Clippers, but they're a much worse matchup than Memphis/Portland IMO..

[Mel_13]

Guaranteed a top 4 seed, but not HCA.

[RD2191]

Yeah, just looked it up. Thanks for the info.

[RD2191]

I don't like all this sudden confidence against the Grizz. Feels like a trap.:lol

[Seventyniner]

Technically the Blazers are guaranteed a top 4 seed, but since they wouldn't have HCA if #5 has a better record than them, they're really guaranteed a top 5 seed.

[Spurs 4 The Win]

I don't like all this sudden confidence against the Grizz. Feels like a trap.:lol

Its not sudden, we have owned them since 2011

[RD2191]

Its not sudden, we have owned them since 2011
I know. But they're still the 3 seed and held the 2 seed for almost the entire season.

[Silver&Black]

I don't like all this sudden confidence against the Grizz. Feels like a trap.:lol

https://media2.giphy.com/media/lk0TFUdop2JTW/200_s.gif

[RD2191]

https://media2.giphy.com/media/lk0TFUdop2JTW/200_s.gif
:lmao

[Spurs 4 The Win]

I know. But they're still the 3 seed and held the 2 seed for almost the entire season.

So did Portland lol

[spurraider21]

clippers have had a recent cupcake schedule of all terrible teams, but i'm expecting a few losses in the next week or two

[BillMc]

Actually, 2 plays 7. That #2 would be Memphis. But you're right, doubt Dallas could beat them.

Of course, 2 plays 7. I really need to lay off the cold medicine! :lol

[BillMc]

https://media2.giphy.com/media/lk0TFUdop2JTW/200_s.gif

:lol

[Mikeanaro]

Houston Vs Dallas is more interesting anyway.

[Spurs 4 The Win]

We essentially need to run the table to have any shot at the 2/3 seed and we can maybe lose one more and have a shot at the 5 seed. Margin for error is gone.

[look_at_g_shred]

I know. But they're still the 3 seed and held the 2 seed for almost the entire season.
Yup! But take that leonard injury out of the season and the Spurs are locked at that #2
spot! Maybe even competing for that 1 spot.

[Spurs 4 The Win]

We now control our own destiny with Houston (after their loss tonight vs the Raptors), if we run the table, we will finish ahead of them

[bklynspursfan]

Thank u Toronto.

[ace3g]

WESTERN
W (http://espn.go.com/nba/standings/_/sort/wins)
L (http://espn.go.com/nba/standings/_/sort/losses)
PCT (http://espn.go.com/nba/standings/_/sort/winPercent)
GB (http://espn.go.com/nba/standings/_/sort/gamesBehind)
HOME (http://espn.go.com/nba/standings/_/sort/homeWinPercent)
ROAD (http://espn.go.com/nba/standings/_/sort/roadWinPercent)
DIV (http://espn.go.com/nba/standings/_/sort/divisionWinPercent)
CONF (http://espn.go.com/nba/standings/_/sort/leagueWinPercent)
PF (http://espn.go.com/nba/standings/_/sort/avgPointsFor)
PA (http://espn.go.com/nba/standings/_/sort/avgPointsAgainst/order/false)
DIFF
STRK (http://espn.go.com/nba/standings/_/sort/streak)
L10


1
z - Golden State (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/gs/golden-state-warriors)
60
13
.822
-
34-2
26-11
11-3
35-8
109.8
98.9
+10.9
Won 9
9-1


3
x - Houston (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/hou/houston-rockets)
50
24
.676
10 ½
27-10
23-14
6-6
28-17
103.3
100.1
+3.2
Lost 1
7-3


3
x - Memphis (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/mem/memphis-grizzlies)
50
24
.676
10 ½
27-9
23-15
8-7
31-15
98.6
95.7
+2.9
Lost 3
5-5


4
Portland (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/por/portland-trail-blazers)
47
25
.653
12 ½
29-7
18-18
10-3
27-16
102.5
98.1
+4.4
Won 3
5-5


5
x - LA Clippers (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/lac/los-angeles-clippers)
49
25
.662
11 ½
27-10
22-15
9-3
30-14
106.6
100.3
+6.3
Won 7
8-2


6
San Antonio (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/sa/san-antonio-spurs)
47
26
.644
13
29-8
18-18
6-7
26-19
102.7
97.4
+5.3
Won 3
7-3


7
Dallas (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/dal/dallas-mavericks)
45
29
.608
15 ½
25-12
20-17
7-8
24-20
104.1
100.9
+3.2
Lost 2
5-5


8
Oklahoma City (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/okc/oklahoma-city-thunder)
42
32
.568
18 ½
27-9
15-23
8-6
22-23
103.3
100.8
+2.5
Won 1
7-3


http://espn.go.com/i/blackdot.gif



New Orleans (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/no/new-orleans-pelicans)
39
34
.534
21
25-13
14-21
7-6
23-20
99.4
98.6
+0.8
Won 2
5-5

[look_at_g_shred]

Damn that 2 seed can be had! Wow!!

[Seventyniner]

We now control our own destiny with Houston (after their loss tonight vs the Raptors), if we run the table, we will finish ahead of them

This brings up a good point: where would the Spurs likely finish if they close out 9-0? Obviously ahead of Houston due to tiebreakers. I bet the Clippers lose at least one, probably to GS, and the Blazers too. The Grizzlies are slumping somewhat, so 9-0 for the Spurs could very well result in the 2 seed.

I still see something like 6-3 or 7-2 as the likeliest possibility, with either the 3 seed or #5 with HCA over the Blazers.

[SpurPadre]

Fucking kings sat out Cousins for "rest" seasons and they don't even have a back-to-back. Dumbasses. They might've had a shot to beat Memphis if they tried.

[Spurs 4 The Win]

Fucking kings sat out Cousins for "rest" seasons and they don't even have a back-to-back. Dumbasses. They might've had a shot to beat Memphis if they tried.

Memphis has 3 more losses coming, if we can just win out, we will pass them

[Malik Hairston]

^^ Memphis has an easier schedule than the Spurs, tbh..

While it's true that if the Spurs win out or win most of their games, they will finish ahead of all these teams, but even with this current win streak, it's tough to believe that this team will win all their key road games..every time we think they have turned the corner, they blow a game they should win:lol..

[look_at_g_shred]

Need Suns to do us a solid tonight

[apalisoc_9]

I highly doubt the spurs steal 2nd seed. Even if they win 8 of their next 9...but there is hope.

This next b2b is going to be huge. The bench need to step up because I see Pop seating some starters against Orlando.

[Malik Hairston]

@ Orlando on a back-to-back(Magic have the talent to play spoiler if they're hot on that night)
@ OKC
home to Houston on a back-to-back
@ Houston
home to Golden State

Those are some tough-ass games for the Spurs, tbh, minus Orlando if the Spurs are focused that night(which hasn't been a given, this season)..

If the Clippers win @ home vs. Golden State tomorrow, I'd be stunned if they don't finish at #2 with their easy-ass schedule(and they have been on fire lately, albeit against bad teams)..

[pgardn]

Not even concerned.

Stay healthy, get some rest, hone the blade.
We will be fine. No need to win out.

[look_at_g_shred]

Wow the Suns suck so damn bad :lol

[SpurPadre]

Wow the Suns suck so damn bad :lol
Hand-gifting Dragic to the Heat fucked their chances, tbh.

[MultiTroll]

Finally get some help.
Toronto over Rockets.

Spurs need to take it one game at a time.
It may end up being rest is better then jumping up to HCA.

[ducks]

Suns play like d league

[itzsoweezee]

That Knicks loss really hurts right now.

[will_spurs]

Let's assume the Spurs win all their remaining games. They'd have a 56-26 record.

- GSW has already clinched the conference
- Memphis can finish at 58-24, they'd need to lose at least 2 games (not sure who owns the tie-breaker, reg season record is 2-2, see below), I could see one loss against the Clippers (who would still be fighting for playoff positions). Maybe another loss to GSW although the Warriors might be resting players by then (penultimate game of the season). Only other possibility I could see would OKC (next game-we will know soon)
- Houston can finish at 56-26 (since they'd have lost twice to SA given the original assumption) and SA would own the tie-breaker (with a reg season record of 3-1)
- the Clippers can finish at 57-25, they'd need to lost at least 1 game (not sure who owns the tie-breaker, reg season record is 2-2, see below). They could lose against GSW tonight, and maybe Portland or Memphis (seems unlikely, and a loss to Memphis wouldn't really help the Spurs).

Re: tie-breakers, the rules are as follows:
(1) division leader owns tie-breaker over non-division leader
(2) reg season head-to-head
(3) division record
(4) conference record

In the case of Memphis:
(1) doesn't apply as we are in the same division
(2) doesn't apply as we're 2-2 over the season
(3) could apply if Memphis loses to NO, otherwise tied again
(4) Memphis is way too far from us in conference record, they win the tie

Therefore to pass Memphis we need them to (a) lose 2 games, including one against New Orleans or (b) lose 3 games.

In the case of LAC:
(1) if we get the tie-breaker from Memphis, we win our division whereas LAC finishes 2nd to GSW, therefore we own the tie-breaker in this situation
(2) doesn't apply, reg season record 2-2
(3) Clippers are 9-2, we could be 9-7, which means the Clippers would need to lose 4 games against their own division (they play GSW, Phoenix, and Lakers twice). This is clearly not going to happen, therefore the Clippers own the tie-breaker.

To pass the Clippers we need them to (a) lose one game and we win our division or (b) lose 2 games.

[Spurs 4 The Win]

Let's assume the Spurs win all their remaining games. They'd have a 56-26 record.

- GSW has already clinched the conference
- Memphis can finish at 58-24, they'd need to lose at least 2 games (not sure who owns the tie-breaker, reg season record is 2-2, see below), I could see one loss against the Clippers (who would still be fighting for playoff positions). Maybe another loss to GSW although the Warriors might be resting players by then (penultimate game of the season). Only other possibility I could see would OKC (next game-we will know soon)
- Houston can finish at 56-26 (since they'd have lost twice to SA given the original assumption) and SA would own the tie-breaker (with a reg season record of 3-1)
- the Clippers can finish at 57-25, they'd need to lost at least 1 game (not sure who owns the tie-breaker, reg season record is 2-2, see below). They could lose against GSW tonight, and maybe Portland or Memphis (seems unlikely, and a loss to Memphis wouldn't really help the Spurs).

Re: tie-breakers, the rules are as follows:
(1) division leader owns tie-breaker over non-division leader
(2) reg season head-to-head
(3) division record
(4) conference record

In the case of Memphis:
(1) doesn't apply as we are in the same division
(2) doesn't apply as we're 2-2 over the season
(3) could apply if Memphis loses to NO, otherwise tied again
(4) Memphis is way too far from us in conference record, they win the tie

Therefore to pass Memphis we need them to (a) lose 2 games, including one against New Orleans or (b) lose 3 games.

In the case of LAC:
(1) if we get the tie-breaker from Memphis, we win our division whereas LAC finishes 2nd to GSW, therefore we own the tie-breaker in this situation
(2) doesn't apply, reg season record 2-2
(3) Clippers are 9-2, we could be 9-7, which means the Clippers would need to lose 4 games against their own division (they play GSW, Phoenix, and Lakers twice). This is clearly not going to happen, therefore the Clippers own the tie-breaker.

To pass the Clippers we need them to (a) lose one game and we win our division or (b) lose 2 games.

What if we finish in a 3 way tie with Houston and Memphis? How does that shake out?

[cd021]

What if we finish in a 3 way tie with Houston and Memphis? How does that shake out?

a lot depends of how the Houston Spurs home and home series pan out. Memphis has a home game against N.O. Assuming they will win that that would put them at 9-7.
Spurs need to go 3-1 in that scenario.


Memphis-8-7-1 games remaining in Southwest Division (Pelicans)

Houston-6-6-4 games remaining in Southwest Division (@ Mavs @S.A., S.A, Pelicans)

Spurs-6-7-3 games remaining in Southwest Division (@Rockets, Rockets, Pelicans)

Dallas-7-8-1 game remaining in Southwest Division (Rockets)

[will_spurs]

What if we finish in a 3 way tie with Houston and Memphis? How does that shake out?

Well as we've seen the Spurs max out at 56-26 if they win all their remaining games, Houston would max out at 56-26 as well (if they win all but lose 2 to the Spurs), and Memphis would be at 56-26 too if they lose 2 games.

In this case the tie-breaker is as follows:
(1) Better winning % in all games among the tied teams
(2) If all teams in same division (which is the case), better winning % against teams in own division
(3) Better winning % against conference

(1) Memphis-Spurs 2-2, Memphis-Houston 2-2, Spurs-Houston 3-1: therefore Memphis is at 4-4, Houston is at 3-5 and the Spurs are 5-3.

This qualifies as a "complete" tie-breaker, because all the teams have different records. The Spurs would win the division, Memphis would be 2nd and Houston 3rd (and then seeded appropriately).

A lot of the Spurs chances to move up in seeding revolve around beating Houston twice in order to own the tie-breaker against them.

[Fireball]

Thanks for the evaluation. The Spurs winning all out would be great, but I smell another Knicks-like stinker in Orlando (starters possibly resting) and another loss on the road where the Spurs still have not shown up against good teams. I do no count the win in Atlanta because their motivation with a ten game lead in the EC is pretty low overall right now.

[Spurs 4 The Win]

Thanks for the evaluation. The Spurs winning all out would be great, but I smell another Knicks-like stinker in Orlando (starters possibly resting) and another loss on the road where the Spurs still have not shown up against good teams. I do no count the win in Atlanta because their motivation with a ten game lead in the EC is pretty low overall right now.

They know the importance of these 9 games, expect us to win out until the at OKC, Houston b2b

[21209]

I think the Spurs finish no higher than where they're at right now (6th) and will probably get Houston or Memphis in round 1.

They could beat Memphis, but the Rockets would be very difficult considering James Harden is a notorious Spur killer.

[RD2191]

I think the Spurs finish no higher than where they're at right now (6th) and will probably get Houston or Memphis in round 1.

They could beat Memphis, but the Rockets would be very difficult considering James Harden is a notorious Spur killer.
agreed, they pissed away too many games and now they're going to pay for it. it just feels like Houston is going to be the 1st round matchup.

[RD2191]

20 games. 39.4 %FG, 33.1 3FG%, 85.8FT%.

[RD2191]

hardens post all star numbers, crazy how overrated he is. he can draw fouls, thats about it

[MultiTroll]

Thanks for the evaluation. The Spurs winning all out would be great, but I smell another Knicks-like stinker in Orlando (starters possibly resting) and another loss on the road where the Spurs still have not shown up against good teams. I do no count the win in Atlanta because their motivation with a ten game lead in the EC is pretty low overall right now.
Hate to say it but i also fear another egg lay in one of the next two.
Seems like how they roll this season. Rested, easy opponent? They mail it in.

Hope not as 2-0 on this roadie combined with Golden State taking out the Clippers, real interesting.

[MultiTroll]

hardens post all star numbers, crazy how overrated he is. he can draw fouls, thats about it
Somebody posted the % of his points that come off free throws.
Unreal, something like 35%.

[RD2191]

Somebody posted the % of his points that come off free throws.
Unreal, something like 35%.
That's ridiculous.

[Fireball]

Somebody posted the % of his points that come off free throws.
Unreal, something like 35%.

This really gets out of hand ... he (and Blake Griffin) really is able to flop with his head only. This awkward move and the common knowledge "well,its Harden, he gets fouled a lot" just seems to force refs to blow the whistle.

For Tony Parker the whole thing went backwards ... he gets absolutely no calls anymore.

The Spurs also benefit from this type of calling, e.g. Kawhi Leonard now is the top dog in steals and he does not get called for a foul although he often fouled the opponent while ripping the ball out of his hand. Danny Green is another example ... he earned the reputation to be a guy who is able to slap the ball out of the opponents hands during a fast break and thus rarely gets called for a foul (although I must admit he really is good at that!)

[MultiTroll]

^^^ Sterns promise to clean up flopping and now Stern Jr, neither did a damn thing.

[Clipper Nation]

This really gets out of hand ... he (and Blake Griffin) really is able to flop with his head only. This awkward move and the common knowledge "well,its Harden, he gets fouled a lot" just seems to force refs to blow the whistle.
False equivalence... Blake doesn't get the bubble-boy ref treatment that Harden does, and he takes plenty of legit hard fouls. The only big man I've seen who's come close to Harden's faggy head-snapping strategy is Marc Gasol.

[024]

Clippers can easily grab the number 2 seed. They are 1.5 games behind Memphis. They have been playing great and only face 2 of the easier playoff teams (Portland and Memphis) in their remaining schedule. They get the Lakers and Nuggets twice :lol

The Grizzlies can slip, they need to play against 4 playoff teams (OKC, LAC, GS, and WASH) and they haven't been playing great lately.

The Rockets have to play the Spurs twice along with OKC and Dallas. They've been playing well lately though and Harden will probably play until the end campaigning for that MVP.

Portland pretty much already clinched the 4th seed.

The Spurs have to play GS, the Rockets x2, and OKC. I think the Spurs have the hardest remaining schedule. Who knows about the GS game though, Kerr will probably pull the starters.

My final predictions:

1. Warriors
2. Clippers
3. Rockets
4. Blazers
5. Grizzlies (but with HCA over Blazers)
6. Spurs
7. Mavs
8. OKC

Spurs squandered too many easy games early and mid season to make any run up the standings. Unless they defeat the Rockets twice and take care of all the easy teams, there just aren't enough games remaining to climb up. It doesn't help they have one of the harder schedules and Pop will probably rest the starters a couple of games.

Rockets as the first round matchup is a pretty bad scenario but at least they don't have Beverley anymore. Prepare for Spurstalk meltdowns when Harden gets 10+ free throws and the announcers slobber all over him.

[spurraider21]

go warriors :cheer

[ace3g]

W (http://espn.go.com/nba/standings/_/sort/wins)
L (http://espn.go.com/nba/standings/_/sort/losses)
PCT (http://espn.go.com/nba/standings/_/sort/winpercent)
GB (http://espn.go.com/nba/standings/_/sort/gamesbehind)
HOME
ROAD
DIV
CONF
PF (http://espn.go.com/nba/standings/_/sort/avgpointsfor)
PA (http://espn.go.com/nba/standings/_/sort/avgpointsagainst)
DIFF (http://espn.go.com/nba/standings/_/sort/differential)
STRK (http://espn.go.com/nba/standings/_/sort/streak)
L10


1zGolden State Warriors (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/gs)
60
13
.822
-
34-2
26-11
11-3
35-8
109.8
98.9
+10.9
W9
9-1


2xMemphis Grizzlies (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/mem)
51
24
.680
10
28-9
23-15
8-7
32-15
98.6
95.5
+3.1
W1
6-4


3xHouston Rockets (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/hou)
50
24
.676
10.5
27-10
23-14
6-6
28-17
103.3
100.1
+3.2
L1
7-3


4xPortland Trail Blazers (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/por)
48
25
.658
12
30-7
18-18
10-3
28-16
102.6
97.9
+4.7
W4
5-5


5xLos Angeles Clippers (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/lac)
49
25
.662
11.5
27-10
22-15
9-3
30-14
106.6
100.3
+6.3
W7
8-2


6San Antonio Spurs (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/sa)
48
26
.649
12.5
29-8
19-18
6-7
26-19
102.6
97.1
+5.4
W4
8-2


7Dallas Mavericks (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/dal)
45
29
.608
15.5
25-12
20-17
7-8
24-20
104.1
100.9
+3.2
L2
5-5


8Oklahoma City Thunder (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/okc)
42
32
.568
18.5
27-9
15-23
8-6
22-23
103.3
100.8
+2.5
W1
7-3


New Orleans Pelicans (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/no)
39
34
.534
21
25-13
14-21
7-6
23-20
99.4
98.6
+0.8
W2
5-5

[SpurPadre]

Dubs are laying down for the Clips.

[MultiTroll]

I forgot about Golden State being able to tank now and rest.
:depressed Not gaining ground on Clippers tonight.

[RD2191]

Fucking dubs laying an egg when we need them to win. Smh.

[Mugen]

Clippers & Rockets on the same side of the bracket isn't that bad if the Spurs can finish in 5th tbh.

[timtonymanu]

Just aim for the 5th seed so they can play Portland.

[RD2191]

Just aim for the 5th seed so they can play Portland.
That's what I'm hoping for. They can either beat the dubs or not. Doesn't make a difference if it's in the 2nd or wcf.

[cjw]

Had three of the Knicks, Cavs, and the b2b three OT games gone the other way (saying only one of the two because of the lucky NO win), Spurs would be alone in 2nd?

[Mugen]

The Spurs haven't even played their best ball. The bench has been whatever with Manu/Patty being garbage most of March. Parker has regressed a bit since his hot run. Duncan is probably tired/coasting.

If they kick it up another gear and stay healthy, it really doesn't matter what seed they're in because the league would be f:lolcked tbh.........

[Johnny RIngo]

Had three of the Knicks, Cavs, and the b2b three OT games gone the other way (saying only one of the two because of the lucky NO win), Spurs would be alone in 2nd?

Not too mad about the Cavs game. That was just Kyrie having one of the flukiest shooting nights in basketball history. Sucked to lose that one but he won't ever play that well again. The Knicks game was an embarrassment though. The team treated that one like a pre-season game.

[Spurs 4 The Win]

Had three of the Knicks, Cavs, and the b2b three OT games gone the other way (saying only one of the two because of the lucky NO win), Spurs would be alone in 2nd?

dont forget the pistons and the lakers games :/

[crc21209]

Fucking GS out all nights to half ass...of course they do it tonight. You can tell big time. They're playing guys that havent even gotten major minutes all year. Ezeli, Mcadoo (who the fuck?). And the startes effort isnt there...

[RD2191]

They're screwing around and still within striking distance.

[MultiTroll]

They're screwing around and still within striking distance.
Good point. Now tied.
I think phaggot Clippers struck a nerve with Golden. Looks like Golden is balling now.

[RD2191]

Good point. Now tied.
I think phaggot Clippers struck a nerve with Golden. Looks like Golden is balling now.
They really dislike each other.:lol

[RD2191]

Fuck off Clippers

[milkyway21]

Golden State would be much happier to lose on this one than Spurs gaining home court advantage. :D

[cjw]

dont forget the pistons and the lakers games :/

Swaggy P...

How funny would it be if they pull off a few games down the stretch and that game is the difference between them finishing with the fourth and fifth worst records. Fifth, and only one team has to pass them in the lottery. Fourth = 17.2% picking outside of top 5. Fifth = 44.4% picking outside of top 5. Outside of top 5 and Philly gets that pick. Don't think they're that dumb though.

[RD2191]

Crofl c flop has no shame:lmao

[ducks]

Go gs

[RD2191]

Would be awesome if the Clips lost tonight and tmrw night.

[NASpurs]

Would be awesome if the Clips lost tonight and tmrw night.

It's been like fucking clockwork this year. Clippers might lose today and tomorrow and the Spurs will cough up a loss tomorrow night in Orlando.

[MultiTroll]

It's been like fucking clockwork this year. Clippers might lose today and tomorrow and the Spurs will cough up a loss tomorrow night in Orlando.
Naw i think Orlando is tankin all the way.

[NASpurs]

Naw i think Orlando is tankin all the way.

Yeah the Knicks were tanking too.

[RD2191]

It's been like fucking clockwork this year. Clippers might lose today and tomorrow and the Spurs will cough up a loss tomorrow night in Orlando.
Sucks, it's like every time we needed a team to lose we would shit a game away.:lol

[spurraider21]

Warriors needed to rest Draymond and Griffin is going berserk.

[timtonymanu]

No, I expect Orlando to try hard tomorrow so they can get that "inspiring " win against the champs. They will want to play spoiler.

[RD2191]

Come on GS, fuck.

[MultiTroll]

Yeah the Knicks were tanking too.
Squinty Eyed Colonel Sanders and Dereek Swisher were not gonna miss another chance to make jello out of Pops brain.

[NASpurs]

No, I expect Orlando to try hard tomorrow so they can get that "inspiring " win against the champs. They will want to play spoiler.

Fucking shitty, scrub teams always want an inspiring win against the Spurs. The Magic's coach worked for the Spurs for seven years back from '03 and on, so you know he's going to want the game tomorrow.

[NASpurs]

Squinty Eyed Colonel Sanders and Dereek Swisher were not gonna miss another chance to make jello out of Pops brain.

:lol wtf

[MultiTroll]

:lol wtf
Phil Jackson and faggot Fisher.
They've been putting Popped in fetal position for years.

[RD2191]

Leagues most unguardable player:lol

[spurraider21]

klay has been forcing the issue too much this quarter, and committed a dumb foul on fredick. luckily he's knocked down a couple of shots

[spurraider21]

bogut fouled out... this can be bad news

[spurraider21]

Leagues most unguardable player:lol

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=962393640457975&set=vb.215317338498946 &type=2&theater

[RD2191]

Damn that blonde had a rack on her.

[RD2191]

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=962393640457975&set=vb.215317338498946 &type=2&theater
http://www.rantsports.com/nba/files/2013/03/Danny-Green-Spurs.jpg

[RD2191]

iggy going in raw.

[spurraider21]

iggy going in raw.
gettin iggy with it?

[RD2191]

Chris Paul's flopping is disgusting. How the sports media doesn't make it a bigger deal is beyond me. I've counted about 5 or 6 flops worthy of a fine tonight.

[RD2191]

gettin iggy with it?
Will Smith needs to drop a new album tbh.

[spurraider21]

Will Smith needs to drop a new album tbh.
lol no. i'm glad he made music, i'm also glad he stopped

[NASpurs]

I'm surprised Paul didn't go down shooting that layup.

[spurraider21]

I'm surprised Paul didn't go down shooting that layup.
http://www.slate.com/articles/video/slate_v/2013/04/nba_flops_the_best_dives_of_the_season_set_to_musi c.html

goat video

[RD2191]

lol no. i'm glad he made music, i'm also glad he stopped
You got a point there.

[SpurPadre]

Yes...thanks for the solid, Dubs! We creep closer and closer!

[RD2191]

Hope the Blazers do us a solid tmrw night.

[RD2191]

Crofl choke

[NASpurs]

http://www.slate.com/articles/video/slate_v/2013/04/nba_flops_the_best_dives_of_the_season_set_to_musi c.html

goat video

As much as that shit sucks for the game, it's still fucking hilarious when it's egregious like the ones in the video. Good to see Chris Flop having a starring role in it. :lol

[Beaverfuzz]

1/2 game closer to 5th.

[Beaverfuzz]

Hope the Blazers do us a solid tmrw night.

My nigga.

[will_spurs]

The Warriors keeping our #2 seed hopes alive...

[spurraider21]

Hope the Blazers do us a solid tmrw night.
tbh it doesn't really matter. its good for us if either team loses.

edit: nevermind, forgot about the division winner bullshit thing

[RD2191]

My nigga.
:hat

[RD2191]

This division winner shit is bullshit and complicates shit even more. Your record should determine seeding regardless of division.

[timtonymanu]

Gotta hope the Clippers have dead legs tomorrow.

[apalisoc_9]

Portland has a tougher schedule than LA after tomorrows game.

If they win tom, still a lot of tough games...if LA wins tom, they only have to play one very good team the rest of the way..

[jiggy_55]

Portland has a tougher schedule than LA after tomorrows game.

If they win tom, still a lot of tough games...if LA wins tom, they only have to play one very good team the rest of the way..

Yup. Gotta hope for a portland win, but I'm not that optimistic for that 3rd or 5th seed. Spurs have one of the toughest remaining schedules, vs GSW, @ OKC, vs Hou, @ Hou, vs PHX, @ NOR. I think I'd rather we end up as a 6th seed vs Memphis, this may be the best option if we can't make it to the 3rd seed. Would rather keep GSW for a Conference Finals if we get there, rather than a Conference Semifinals.

[therealtruth]

Keep the Warriors for the conf finals. The only way to do that is to stay in 6th.

[therealtruth]

The Warriors keeping our #2 seed hopes alive...

I am not sure how realistic it is. We would have to pretty much win out and hope for a couple of losses from everybody above us.

[will_spurs]

I am not sure how realistic it is. We would have to pretty much win out and hope for a couple of losses from everybody above us.

Indeed I detailed this scenario earlier in this thread. It's unlikely to happen but there's still a chance that the Spurs manage to move up in the rankings. Obviously any loss from our direct competition is welcome.

[will_spurs]

Situation today for Spurs to clinch #2 seed:
- SA needs to win 8 games
- Memphis needs to (a) lose 2 games, including one against New Orleans or (b) lose 3 games.
- Clippers need to (a) lose 1 game or (b) Spurs win their division

Situation for #3 seed is still a bit too complicated to analyze clearly as there are 5 teams still potentially fighting for it.

[FromWayDowntown]

The schedule gives just enough of a ray of light to maybe take a swing at winning the division, particularly given that Memphis still has games at the Clippers (on the second night of a back-to-back, following a game at Utah) and the Warriors, along with a home back-to-back with OKC and WAS. Houston's schedule is not as difficult as Memphis's, but the Spurs have their fates relative to Houston squarely in their own hands at this point.

Interestingly, the fate of the Spurs, Grizzlies, and Rockets may be directly tied to how the race for the 8 seed plays out, given that SA, MEM, and HOU all have games remaining against both OKC and NO. Memphis gets both at home, Houston goes to OKC and hosts NO, and SA goes to OKC and NO. (i get that it may not be much of a race with OKC up 2 in the loss column, but NO does have that tiebreaker).

I still think that how the Spurs play out the last week of the season will depend on whether they've been able to close the gap by next Wednesday, when they play Houston at home; that would seem to depend significantly on how the Spurs fare in their games vs. GST and at OKC on Sunday and Tuesday. If they've fallen 3 back by next Wednesday, I think they call off the dogs and rest guys for the last week -- particularly Tim. If Houston and/or Memphis trip even once over the next 7 days and the Spurs continue to roll, I think Pop will actually go for the division.

[will_spurs]

I still think that how the Spurs play out the last week of the season will depend on whether they've been able to close the gap by next Wednesday, when they play Houston at home; that would seem to depend significantly on how the Spurs fare in their games vs. GST and at OKC on Sunday and Tuesday. If they've fallen 3 back by next Wednesday, I think they call off the dogs and rest guys for the last week -- particularly Tim. If Houston and/or Memphis trip even once over the next 7 days and the Spurs continue to roll, I think Pop will actually go for the division.

There are clearly some key games in this stretch: Memphis vs NO next Wed and the 2 games against Houston (and of course all the Spurs games before that, if we start losing winnable games it's all over anyway). So I agree next Wed is the key date to watch and will decide whether Pop goes for it or rests the starters.

[SpurSwag]

It would be amazing if we could get the 2nd or 3rd seed, i didn't even think of it as realistic until last night for some reason. After everything that's gone on this season, getting the 2nd seed would be a huge fuck you to the rest of the conference

[TampaDude]

Get 50+ wins and make the playoffs. That's all we need.

GO SPURS GO!!!!!

[MultiTroll]

Spurs beat Orlando.
Ok, after the Blazers - Slippers game tonight, are we in 5th regardless of the outcome?

[Mel_13]

Spurs beat Orlando.
Ok, after the Blazers - Slippers game tonight, are we in 5th regardless of the outcome?

No. Portland, as a division winner, can't fall below the 4th seed.

[MultiTroll]

No. Portland, as a division winner, can't fall below the 4th seed.
Well, whatever.
The Sterns made it so if 5th has a better record, 5th gets HCA right?

[ElNono]

Well, whatever.
The Sterns made it so if 5th has a better record, 5th gets HCA right?

yes

[ace3g]

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L (http://espn.go.com/nba/standings/_/sort/losses)
PCT (http://espn.go.com/nba/standings/_/sort/winpercent)
GB (http://espn.go.com/nba/standings/_/sort/gamesbehind)
HOME
ROAD
DIV
CONF
PF (http://espn.go.com/nba/standings/_/sort/avgpointsfor)
PA (http://espn.go.com/nba/standings/_/sort/avgpointsagainst)
DIFF (http://espn.go.com/nba/standings/_/sort/differential)
STRK (http://espn.go.com/nba/standings/_/sort/streak)
L10


1zGolden State Warriors (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/gs)
61
13
.824
-
34-2
27-11
12-3
36-8
109.8
99.0
+10.8
W10
10-0


2xMemphis Grizzlies (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/mem)
51
24
.680
10.5
28-9
23-15
8-7
32-15
98.6
95.5
+3.1
W1
6-4


3xHouston Rockets (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/hou)
50
24
.676
11
27-10
23-14
6-6
28-17
103.3
100.1
+3.2
L1
7-3


4xPortland Trail Blazers (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/por)
48
25
.658
12.5
30-7
18-18
10-3
28-16
102.6
97.9
+4.7
W4
5-5


5xLos Angeles Clippers (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/lac)
49
26
.653
12.5
27-11
22-15
9-4
30-15
106.5
100.4
+6.2
L1
7-3


6xSan Antonio Spurs (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/sa)
49
26
.653
12.5
29-8
20-18
6-7
26-19
102.6
97.1
+5.5
W5
8-2


7Dallas Mavericks (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/dal)
45
29
.608
16
25-12
20-17
7-8
24-20
104.1
100.9
+3.2
L2
5-5


8Oklahoma City Thunder (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/okc)
42
32
.568
19
27-9
15-23
8-6
22-23
103.3
100.8
+2.5
W1
7-3


New Orleans Pelicans (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/no)
39
34
.534
21.5
25-13
14-21
7-6
23-20
99.4
98.6
+0.8
W2
5-5

[RD2191]

I thought we had some sort of tie breaker over the clips?

[SpurPadre]

Kings are hanging in with the Rockets.

[Beaverfuzz]

I thought we had some sort of tie breaker over the clips?

3rd tiebreaker is better coach, so yes the Spurs win that one. :lol

[SpursFan86]

I thought we had some sort of tie breaker over the clips?

Pretty sure it's conference record...so no, they have the tie breaker.

[exstatic]

I thought we had some sort of tie breaker over the clips?

Nope. We're 4 conference games behind them with 7 overall games to play. If they lost that many conference games, we wouldn't need a tiebreaker. If we're tied, we're toast.

[timtonymanu]

Guests need to do their job and beat the Clippers.

[RD2191]

well fuck:lol

[Beaverfuzz]

Guests need to do their job and beat the Clippers.

Yes, Rip City tonight.

[SpurPadre]

Another goal well in our hands to accomplish is to end up with a better record than the Cavs for Finals purposes.

[BillMc]

Another goal well in our hands to accomplish is to end up with a better record than the Cavs for Finals purposes.

Good point. I've been watching that as well.

[SpurPadre]

Good point. I've been watching that as well.

Maybe Pop can call Bud and ask him to tank the rest of their games so we can get tiebreaker over them too. Bud owes his master that much, right?

[BillMc]

Mavs at risk of letting OKC take the 7th.

[SpurPadre]

Fuck, Rockets are pulling away from the Kings.

[BillMc]

Maybe Pop can call Bud and ask him to tank the rest of their games so we can get tiebreaker over them too. Bud owes his master that much, right?

I'm sure those points were all set out in Bud's exit interview. :lol

[james evans]

portland play the clippers tonight. after this game we move up regardless of whomever wins or loses.

[SpurPadre]

I'm sure those points were all set out in Bud's exit interview. :lol

Unless he's still personally insulted we replaced him with Boylen.

[timtonymanu]

Spurs just have to find a way to win both Houston games.

[SpurPadre]

Fuck you Kings, you fucking bums. Oh well on to the Paper Clips vs. Guests.

[BillMc]

Unless he's still personally insulted we replaced him with Boylen.

Hey! Don't knock Boylen. He brought us Jeff Ayres!

[BillMc]

Fuck you Kings, you fucking bums. Oh well on to the Paper Clips vs. Guests.

Yep, me too. Hell with sleep.

[timtonymanu]

portland play the clippers tonight. after this game we move up regardless of whomever wins or loses.

Portland is a division winner so they are guaranteed 4th or 5th. A Portland win moves us to 5th. A Clippers win leaves us at 6.

[SpurPadre]

Yep, me too. Hell with sleep.

Although if the Blazers apply hack-a-Deandre, you will end up sleeping, tbh.

[exstatic]

Portland is a division winner so they are guaranteed 4th or 5th. A Portland win moves us to 5th. A Clippers win leaves us at 6.

A division winner can never drop below 4th. However, weirdly, if the 5th place team has a better record, they host 4 games out of 7.

[Seventyniner]

Mavs at risk of letting OKC take the 7th.

I want to see the Mavs drop to 8th and shock the Warriors in the first round. Full circle, baby.

[BillMc]

I want to see the Mavs drop to 8th and shock the Warriors in the first round. Full circle, baby.

Yeah, that would be cool.

[tholdren]

were in 5th place after the win over the magic

[BillMc]

were in 5th place after the win over the magic

And we keep it if the Guests win tonight, I think.

[SpurPadre]

Even though the Rockets will win tonight, at least the Kings made them exert a lot of energy for it going into tomorrow's game vs. the Mavs, who will pull out all the stops to win, especially if they end up losing tonight.

[Mugen]

Fun game tbh.

[RD2191]

blazers better win this shit

[TampaDude]

I want to see the Mavs drop to 8th and shock the Warriors in the first round. Full circle, baby.

OMFG I would rub one out if that happened.

[Mugen]

If the Rox end up with a top 3 seed then Harden is the MVP. Honestly, he deserves it regardless tbh.

[cd021]

Pelicans will get the 8th seed. They own the tie-breaker vs OKC. With a win vs the Lakers and @ Sac and a OKC loss @ Memphis, NOP would be .5 back (Pelicans have played 1 fewer game)

[Seventyniner]

Pelicans will get the 8th seed. They own the tie-breaker vs OKC. With a win vs the Lakers and @ Sac and a OKC loss @ Memphis, NOP would be .5 back (Pelicans have played 1 fewer game)

I'd want to see this even more. I know you can't blame the Thunder due to all the injuries but watching them miss the playoffs would be hilarious.

If the Pelicans make the playoffs, then every team in the Southwest division would be in the postseason (unless Dallas loses out or something and gets passed by both the Thunder and Pelicans). Crazy stuff.

[Spurs 4 The Win]

Portland doing us a favor so far

[Mugen]

I think the Clippers are gonna lose one of those Laker games tbh.

[Clipper Nation]

I think the Clippers are gonna lose one of those Laker games tbh.

If it keeps The Pick in Pennsylvania, I'm all for it. Seeding doesn't matter to me when the team has a second round ceiling no matter what.

[james evans]

A division winner can never drop below 4th. However, weirdly, if the 5th place team has a better record, they host 4 games out of 7.
oh yeah.. forgot. This is that bullshit that fucked us up in 06. We ended up playing the mavs in the 2nd round and they had the 3rd best record in the league.

[SpurPadre]

I'd want to see this even more. I know you can't blame the Thunder due to all the injuries but watching them miss the playoffs would be hilarious.

If the Pelicans make the playoffs, then every team in the Southwest division would be in the postseason (unless Dallas loses out or something and gets passed by both the Thunder and Pelicans). Crazy stuff.

But then OKC would get a lottery pick if they miss the playoffs. I'm not sure I'd want that.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBjliuuUoAAwQ2v.jpg:large

[RD2191]

Fuck you blazers.

[Mugen]

Lollarddddddd

[RD2191]

Clipper defense overrated as shit.:lol

[SpursFan86]

Clippers down by 14 :tu

[TampaDude]

Guests are rolling to victory. Go Rip City!

[RD2191]

Lmfao fuck off cp3. Flopping ass faggot

[RD2191]

Lmao davis flop

[Mugen]

:lmao

[NASpurs]

:lmao :lmao :lmao I'm literally laughing out loud at this shit. How the fuck do you flop at that

[MultiTroll]

We'll have to take care of the Beard ourselves.
Kings come up short. Damn.

[RD2191]

:lmao :lmao :lmao I'm literally laughing out loud at this shit. How the fuck do you flop at that
My sides hurt.:lmao

[NASpurs]

Paul flops at that weak push and then Fat Baby flops to the floor causing a tsunami warning in Hawaii. I can't wait until these faggots Clippers are bounced out.

[Mugen]

:lol Big Baby is easily 300+

[NASpurs]

:lmao Paul taking out the ref

[RD2191]

Ref tackle :lmao

[RD2191]

Man this game is comedic gold.

[01Snake]

Is there a bigger bitch in the NBA than CP3?

[Mugen]

ive been a Blazer fan for 3 quarters and I already wanna blow my brains out tbh. what a loser franchise.

[NASpurs]

Wait, CP3 gave Kaman a nut shot? I didn't even notice that shit. What a faggot.

[RD2191]

Blazers choking

[01Snake]

Refs screwing Portland

[NASpurs]

Big Baby is one dumb motherfucker. There's lots of those on the Clippers squad.

[Spurs 4 The Win]

Blazers blowing this shit, need them to win badly

[RD2191]

Son of a bitch

[Mugen]

:lol Guests

[RD2191]

Sigh

[01Snake]

Thanks for nothing Portland!

[Mugen]

just give us that 5 seed.

[SpurPadre]

Fuck you Portland.

[Uriel]

Fucking Guests.

[Spurs 4 The Win]

This is what we get for not taking care of business, having to root for scrub chokers like the fuckin guests...

[RD2191]

Jj reddick is a faggot

[RD2191]

This is what we get for not taking care of business, having to root for scrub chokers like the fuckin guests...
:lol

[SpurPadre]

Welp, hope the Mavs beat the Rockets tomorrow.

[01Snake]

The flopping runs strong with the Clips

[spurraider21]

:lol tlongII

[RD2191]

Well that's that.

[Mugen]

:lol Please let us get Portland

[01Snake]

Paul is a little cuunt.

[NASpurs]

That's what we get for relying on the tschlongs... fucking bunch of losers.

[NASpurs]

This is what we get for not taking care of business, having to root for scrub chokers like the fuckin guests...

Damn took the words right out of my mouth :lol