Who to root for tonight

[Seventyniner]

The games potentially relevant to the Spurs' seeding are:

Rockets @ Hornets
Grizzlies @ Warriors
Nuggets @ Clippers

Pelicans @ Timberwolves and Blazers @ Thunder could be relevant because if the Pelicans win and the Thunder lose, the Pelicans will lock up #8 and might not play hard on Wednesday against the Spurs.

So are we rooting for the Rockets, Warriors, Nuggets, Pelicans, and Blazers? Given that the Spurs need the Rockets to be involved in any 3 or 4 way tie, that might be the order of importance.

[jsandiego]

I would love for the Clippers to end up in that 5 seed so they run into the Dubs. Would be a win-win for our guys.

[SpurAddict561]

Go Warriors, Go Blazers. Pelicans don't need us to root for them for them to beat the damn Wolves lol. Best case scenario

Blazers beat Thunder and Pelicans trounce Wolves thus making the Pelicans a lock for the 8 seed and removing the need for them to go full steam against us our last game

Warriors beat Grizzlies then it doesn't matter what Rockets do last two games of season, Can't trust them to beat Gobert and the Jazz considering they got handled the last time.

[Mel_13]

A Warriors win makes things simple. A win for the Spurs in New Orleans would then clinch the second seed, no matter what the outcomes are of any other games.

[jhfenton]

A Warriors win makes things simple. A win for the Spurs in New Orleans would then clinch the second seed, no matter what the outcomes are of any other games.
This. Dubs over Grizz is the most important. That resolves most of the other issues. In fact, if the Grizz lose, then we'd prefer the Rockets to lose too. Then the Spurs would clinch no worse than #3 before they even play G82. And I'm definitely pulling for the Pelicans and against the Thunder. The Pels could clinch a playoff spot, potentially making the Spurs last game a little less intense.

[hater]

you root for Griz to lose IMO.

Although round 1 vs the depleted Blazers would not be bad at all. might prefer it over going 7 games again vs mavs and spur killer Monta and JimCarey

[Mugen]

Kerr has said that his main guys will play tonight. The Grizz are possibly without Conley, Gasol, and Allen.

I think Memphis is probably resigned to the 6th seed where they can give the Clippers a good series IMO.

2nd - Spurs
3rd - Clippers
4th - POR
5th - HOU
6th - Memphis

I really hope the Peli's can clinch the 8th seed tonight. Not looking forward to a do or die game in the final game of the regular season tbh.

[djohn2oo8]

you root for Griz to lose IMO.

Although round 1 vs the depleted Blazers would not be bad at all. might prefer it over going 7 games again vs mavs and spur killer Monta and JimCarey
Who is hurt for the Blazers? Haven't been keeping up with them .

[hater]

Who is hurt for the Blazers? Haven't been keeping up with them .

Mathews done for season
Wright done for season
Affalo might be done
Aldridge foot injury

etc etc

[100%duncan]

Mathews done for season
Wright done for season
Affalo might be done
Aldridge foot injury

etc etc

Non-issue

[SURGE]

Go hornets warriors and nuggets and we clinch the 2 seed today

[100%duncan]

Warriors, nuggets, hornets.

Warriors win is the most important, the others can go fuck themselves.

[bklynspursfan]

Someone made a good point about it might be better to play GS earlier than later. If they have 2 rounds to get into a rhythm they'd be a tougher out in the WCF. There's some truth to that IMO, but at the same time, the same case could be made for us.

I'd prefer the 2 seed. Don't care where the others finish.

[FromWayDowntown]

Westbrook's T from Sunday has been rescinded and he will not be suspended for PRT/OKC tonight.

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Second technical the league has rescinded in the last month for RW:

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Gives Westbrook the league lead in two additional categories:

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[djohn2oo8]

Westbrook's T from Sunday has been rescinded and he will not be suspended for PRT/OKC tonight.

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Second technical the league has rescinded in the last month for RW:

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Gives Westbrook the league lead in two additional categories:

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Westbrook can literally murder someone on the court and have nothing happen.

[cantthinkofanything]

Someone made a good point about it might be better to play GS earlier than later. If they have 2 rounds to get into a rhythm they'd be a tougher out in the WCF. There's some truth to that IMO, but at the same time, the same case could be made for us.

I'd prefer the 2 seed. Don't care where the others finish.

I'd rather play GSW sooner than later also. I don't think there is anyway they get knocked out by anyone. Spurs are hot right now. After 2 rounds, we could be pretty beat up.

[100%duncan]

How do they decide on whether to rescind or not?

[Fireball]

Warriors win is the most important, the others can go fuck themselves.

Well put :lol

[crc21209]

What a load of shit. His technical should stand, especially since he already had one rescinded...

[SpurAddict561]

I want Warriors in WCF

The pressure of that big of a spotlight will crush them

[benstanfield]

If Houston winds up 5th it will be unfortunate. Dubs will be guaranteed at least two series where they won't have to break a sweat.

Then again, we would get to watch Jason Terry try to guard Curry

[Malik Hairston]

Hope for a miraculous Clippers loss, tbh..

[FaM0us Skins]

I hope the Clippers lose.

[Robz4000]

Clippers, Grizz, and Houston losing would lock the 2 seed up for the Spurs.

[timtonymanu]

Ugh that Clippers schedule.

[FromWayDowntown]

LMA out for Porty tonight:

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[taps]

How do they decide on whether to rescind or not?

$$$

[Beaverfuzz]

Go Warriors and Go Spurs Go. That's it, fuck everyone else.

[apalisoc_9]

So in what scenario does LA fall to 5th tonight?

Houston wins, Grizz loss and LA loss?

[Jimmy Cobaine]

So if Houston and Memphis both lose we lock up the second seed right? Can memphis SA and Houston tie at 27 loses and the winner get the 2nd seed? Considering La doesn't have the division.

[Dex]

I'm tired of trying to keep track of all these scenarios. I'll probably just check the standings tomorrow night and we'll have all our answers then.

[SouthernFried]

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

I just love this pic....and I still can't get over someone naming a basketball team the Pelicans.

[Robz4000]

So if Houston and Memphis both lose we lock up the second seed right? Can memphis SA and Houston tie at 27 loses and the winner get the 2nd seed? Considering La doesn't have the division.

Clippers get the 2 seed in that scenario. Spurs need to win Wednesday or the Grizz, Clips, and Rockets all have to lose.

[Kidd K]

Everyone other than the Rockets, Grizzlies, Clippers, and whoever we face.

You want the 2 seed and who gives a shit where the others place. With HCA, Spurs can beat any team. So the 2 seed gives us a great chance to at least get to the WCF. Then obviously we have to play without HCA, but 2/4 HCA series is better than 0/4 or only 1/4.

[Knoxxx]

The games potentially relevant to the Spurs' seeding are:

Rockets @ Hornets
Grizzlies @ Warriors
Nuggets @ Clippers

Pelicans @ Timberwolves and Blazers @ Thunder could be relevant because if the Pelicans win and the Thunder lose, the Pelicans will lock up #8 and might not play hard on Wednesday against the Spurs.

So are we rooting for the Rockets, Warriors, Nuggets, Pelicans, and Blazers? Given that the Spurs need the Rockets to be involved in any 3 or 4 way tie, that might be the order of importance.

Warriors, Blazers, Pelicans I think are most important. Rockets and Nuggets are supposed to win/lose fairly big. Also those latter two games don't affect our destiny as directly. Pelicans win and OKC loses, and I doubt the Brow sees the court Wednesday night which should be an easy win for Spurs. Brow has been carrying NO like no player on the Spurs has had to do. 4 days rest until playoffs is plenty of time for our old farts to be off. We don't need more time than that for them to get out of rhythm. Who knows if Splitter will ever be 100% anyway.

[cjw]

Clippers get the 2 seed in that scenario. Spurs need to win Wednesday or the Grizz, Clips, and Rockets all have to lose.

Put another way, if the Spurs win on Wednesday, they will not be a 3 seed with the Clippers the 2 seed. Memphis could be the 2 seed if only a 2-way tie with Spurs knocked down to 5 (with home court).

[Knoxxx]

Clippers get the 2 seed in that scenario. Spurs need to win Wednesday or the Grizz, Clips, and Rockets all have to lose.

I can't believe you would respond to someone with the GALL to suggest the Spurs could lose. If we lose we are SCREWED and so no point discussing.

[Mikeanaro]

I dont know but Westchump getting bailed by the league was pretty stupid and dirty considering Aldridge wont play for Portland.

[rjv]

Kerr has said that his main guys will play tonight. The Grizz are possibly without Conley, Gasol, and Allen.

I think Memphis is probably resigned to the 6th seed where they can give the Clippers a good series IMO.

2nd - Spurs
3rd - Clippers
4th - POR
5th - HOU
6th - Memphis

I really hope the Peli's can clinch the 8th seed tonight. Not looking forward to a do or die game in the final game of the regular season tbh.

clippers probably win out and clinch the 3rd seed. the only problem is they would have home court against us in the 2nd round unless they pulled their annual crap on themselves routine and lose to the griz in the 1st round.

[Knoxxx]

clippers probably win out and clinch the 3rd seed. the only problem is they would have home court against us in the 2nd round unless they pulled their annual crap on themselves routine and lose to the griz in the 1st round.

How so? I thought first tiebreaker was division winner.

[024]

Aldridge is out against OKC tonight... which means OKC and the Pelicans might both win and stay tied... leading to the Pelicans playing hard on Wed against the Spurs. I know Pop is itching to rest his players, wonder what will happen if the game stays close on Wed.

Edit: Afflalo out too.

[Shastafarian]

clippers probably win out and clinch the 3rd seed. the only problem is they would have home court against us in the 2nd round unless they pulled their annual crap on themselves routine and lose to the griz in the 1st round.

Don't think so. If Spurs are 2 and Clips are 3, Spurs have home court I think.

[spurs10]

I dont know but Westchump getting bailed by the league was pretty stupid and dirty considering Aldridge wont play for Portland. It makes it much more likely Pelicans are playing for their lives Wednesday.
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[Aztecfan03]

Clippers, Grizz, and Houston losing would lock the 2 seed up for the Spurs.
not if houston loses the last one also and spurs lose.

[Robz4000]

not if houston loses the last one also and spurs lose.

All four teams are tied in the loss column atm. If all four lose nothing changes.

[Aztecfan03]

All four teams are tied in the loss column atm. If all four lose nothing changes.
not if houston loses twice.

[Robz4000]

not if houston loses twice.

True, though the likelihood of them losing twice is the same as the Grizz losing twice imo.

[crc21209]

Fucking Portland and Aldridge. Fuck the NBA too for rescinding Westbrook's technical. He had already been bailed out once and the league bailed him out again, weak. :td

[Budkin]

Looks like Wednesday night will be a dogfight.

[Outlier]

What if Pelicans lose and Thunder win tonight? On Wednesday, even if Pelicans wins and Thunder too, they're still out right?

[ViceCity86]

I want Warriors in WCF

The pressure of that big of a spotlight will crush them

[ViceCity86]

Thunder up 14 on Blazers.

Portland mayor should throw them a parade if they win 2 playoff games.

[spurs10]

Fucking Portland and Aldridge. Fuck the NBA too for rescinding Westbrook's technical. He had already been bailed out once and the league bailed him out again, weak. :td
It's horrible them twice rescinding that assholes techs! :bang

[hater]

Batum knee injury. yet another reason to remain in 5th IMO

[HI-FI]

Fucking Portland and Aldridge. Fuck the NBA too for rescinding Westbrook's technical. He had already been bailed out once and the league bailed him out again, weak. :td
knew it would happen. They could T up Westbrook plenty more times but he's their new Kobe type, plus they love giving foodstamps to OKC.

[crc21209]

Forget it, Portland's already down 14 and on the way to getting blown out. New Orleans is gonna go all out on Wednesday...:td

[ViceCity86]

Rockets 100
Hornets 90

Final score

[Old School 44]

I believe the Spurs will need to beat New Orleans to stay at 2nd. I think Memphis loses tonight at GS, even if GS rest players, Memphis is just so banged up.
So really the Spurs are competing for the Division against Houston. If they both win Wednesday, the Spurs have the head-to-head tie breaker. The Clips will also be tied if they beat Denver and Phoenix, but because the first tie breaker after head-to-head (Clips and Spurs split) is Division winner, the Spurs will be 2nd. I think. :)

[RD2191]

I don't see Memphis losing tonight. Just don't. Hope I'm wrong.

[ViceCity86]

Warriors 36
Grizzlies 21

GS on their way to a blowout

[ducks]

I don't see Memphis losing tonight. Just don't. Hope I'm wrong.

You is are idiot

[BatManu20]

^ :lol

[Malik Hairston]

Nuggets giving us false hope, tbh:lol..

[BatManu20]

Damn Klay :wow

[Malik Hairston]

Spurs at 2 and Clippers 5 would be so perfect, tbh..

[ElNono]

I don't see Memphis losing tonight. Just don't. Hope I'm wrong.

:lol

[BatManu20]

Klay is unreal. Doing it again, with 32 pts with 4 min left in the half :wow

[RD2191]

lol faggot robdiaz

[RD2191]

oh shit wrong account

[weeks]

Man, when curry and thompson are hot like this...we're gonna be jumping that cliff hardcore

[ViceCity86]

Klay Thompson unconscious

[SpursFan86]

Klay is going off...holy shit

[Agloco]

Hope for a miraculous Clippers loss, tbh..

This. And people were wondering why I was rooting for Memphis a few nights back. It was really the only remaing game the Clippers had a chance of losing. Oh well

[Grit and Grind]

This is not fair, not fair welp lets get this 6th seed and hope for the Clippers or Rockets!!

[Silver&Black]

So if this Warriors/Grizz game holds up.....and the Spurs win against NO on Wednesday.....we get the #2 seed?

Do the Rockets matter in this scenario? I need help.....

[Silver&Black]

Man, when curry and thompson are hot like this...we're gonna be jumping that cliff hardcore

We got Wingstop....no worries.

[K...]

I don't see Memphis losing tonight. Just don't. Hope I'm wrong.

whats wrong with you, Golden State is a team of destiny. Beta teams like Memphis don't challenge such teams.

[ElNono]

So if this Warriors/Grizz game holds up.....and the Spurs win against NO on Wednesday.....we get the #2 seed?

Do the Rockets matter in this scenario? I need help.....

yes, rockets don't matter

[Darth_Pelican]

So if this Warriors/Grizz game holds up.....and the Spurs win against NO on Wednesday.....we get the #2 seed?

Do the Rockets matter in this scenario? I need help.....

Spurs would get it. They won the season series vs. Houston

[ViceCity86]

Why did Gasol even give it a go? :lol

[RD2191]

whats wrong with you, Golden State is a team of destiny. Beta teams like Memphis don't challenge such teams.
I thought Memphis was going to come out swinging for that 2 seed. Or I was working the reverse jinx. You decide.:lol

[Grit and Grind]

I'm crying brehs, when did our season get sour like this?

[Silver&Black]

I thought Memphis was going to come out swinging for that 2 seed. Or I was working the reverse jinx. You decide.:lol

Reverse jinx....i know you better.

[ViceCity86]

Memphis are the Hawks West.

[BatManu20]

Klay with 37 at half.

[Darth_Pelican]

So does Pop throw Monty a bone Wednesday? Does he really care about seeding? It doesn't seem like he usually concerns himself with it. I think it's much more important to the fans than the coach and veteran players

[ElNono]

lol Kerr telling the kids to calm the fuck down...

[TVI]

I don't see Memphis losing tonight. Just don't. Hope I'm wrong.
Sure about that?:downspin:

[NASpurs]

So does Pop throw Monty a bone Wednesday? Does he really care about seeding? It doesn't seem like he usually concerns himself with it. I think it's much more important to the fans than the coach and veteran players

I doubt it. Spurs have been playing the old guys on b2b and trying to win every game for a while now to move up in the standings. I doubt they purposely blow that game on Wednesday.

[RD2191]

Reverse jinx....i know you better.
Mi llanta coming through.:hat

[Trainwreck2100]

I'm crying brehs, when did our season get sour like this?

hat gasol 3 point bullshit shot was the peak

[Fireball]

Man, when curry and thompson are hot like this...we're gonna be jumping that cliff hardcore

and with HCA you have to expect both Curry and Thompson have at least one of those games in a series ... very tough to win a series against these Warriors

[jiggy_55]

What kind of effect would a clippers loss today have?

[The Whopper]

Grit and Grind, I feel you. The Grizzlies are solid and have good fans. Sucks when injuries make it impossible to put your best team out there when it matters most.

[ViceCity86]

Warriors Grizz game over

Watch the entire 2nd half of Clipps Nuggs

Nuggs with the lead

[ViceCity86]

Clippers 83
Nuggets 78

End of 3rd