Where do we end the regular season?

[spurs10]

We have 23 more games and not a brutal schedule. What seed do your think we finish with and who do you think we face in the first round? I'm thinking 6th seed and the Denver Kind Buds.....:smokin
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[Kobe'sAchilles]

10th place. All hope is lost. Lebron has activated "intensity mode."

[spurs10]

10th place. All hope is lost. Lebron has activated "intensity mode." :lol No more "load management?"

[TXstbobcat]

8 seed. GS again in the 1st round.

[tonski17]

4th or 5th seed.

[Dverde]

I can’t see another Warriors loss, my guess is #7 losing in 6 to Nuggets

[spurs10]

8 seed. GS again in the 1st round. Ugh!


4th or 5th seed. It could happen. I actually see us splitting the remaining RRT games and then going on a decent run. Other teams have harder schedules against Western Conference teams.


I can’t see another Warriors loss, my guess is #7 losing in 6 to Nuggets Yeah, Im thinking we will avoid them this year too. Hope so at least. Denver will be a tough enough challenge.

[gambit1990]

as irrelevant as the spurs were when the season started.

[RC_Drunkford]

strength of schedule doesn't matter with this team. They struggle to win games against the worst teams in the league. It's all depending on the 9 rotation players being healthy and if DePression can get his head out of his ass. I assume 7th seed is it

[SouthTexasRancher]

7th seed......possibly.
8th seed......probably.
9th seed......wouldn't surprise me.
10th seed....kind of doubt it.

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

dangling from the shower curtain rod

[Blackhaus]

I’m guessing in San Antonio but mid season relocation is never out of the question.

[sananspursfan21]

Typically after 82 games. As long as there’s no lockout :)

[superbigtime]

8th seed, warriors kick our ass. could be a good thing.

[Drom John]

Five-Thirty-Eight predicts 7th versus the Nuggets.

[offset formation]

I can’t see another Warriors loss, my guess is #7 losing in 6 to Nuggets

About where I'd guess our position to be as well as our opponent and game we exit the season also.

[paperboy77]

Not sure how to properly attach an image. Below is what talkathon.com shows as toughest remaining schedules. Spursas 19th toughest. I say they’ll finish strong and go 16 - 7 and finish 5th.

http://www.tankathon.com/remaining_schedule_strength

[FkLA]

Regular season? In San Antonio.

Playoffs? TBD.

[Russ]

I say they’ll finish strong and go 16 - 7 and finish 5th.

Here are the least desirable playoff slots in order, worst to first:

1. 8th -- Play the Warriors and are guaranteed a first round exit.

2. 5th -- No homecourt and even if you win you're out in the 2d round (GSW again).

3. 4th -- Homecourt for one series but see above.

4. 6th and 7th -- order depends on who is 2d and 3rd. No HC but you stay away from the champs.

6. 3rd -- The sweet spot -- the most bang for your buck. Only one spot above 4th but seems like a lot more, i.e., HC in the first round and you stay out of the GSW bracket. But be careful about almost getting the 3d seed (see above) . . .

7, 2d -- HC for two rounds and you stay out of the GSW bracket.

8. 1st -- Threepeat city! Best of the best . . .

Based on the above, it looks like the Spurs best/most realistic option is the 6th-7th slot . . .

[mexicanjunior]

Hopefully in the lottery...any playoffs would be a waste of time...

[spurs10]

Not sure how to properly attach an image. Below is what talkathon.com shows as toughest remaining schedules. Spursas 19th toughest. I say they’ll finish strong and go 16 - 7 and finish 5th.

http://www.tankathon.com/remaining_schedule_strength This is probably the most optimistic take and it's possible. I also have to agree that we have lost to a lot of the lower seeded teams. However I think we do alright in the last 23 games. A few people thinking it's Denver in the 1st round. Just as long as it's not GSW, then I'll be happy.

[ZeusWillJudge]

OKC has a solid winning record on the road. There's no way the Spurs sniff of the #3 spot.

Portland has 15 of their remaining 23 on the road. Even though a lot are against the East, Portland isn't good on the road. The Spurs could pass them if they play half decent.

Utah has a creampuff schedule the rest of the way, and 13 of 25 at home. The Spurs will have a hard time pulling ahead of them.

Houston is 6-4 over their last 10, even with Hardon setting records. They could easily stumble.

The Clippers, surprisingly, have a winning road record. If the Spurs don't keep their current winning percentage, they could get passed by the Clips.

Without White to provide at least a little bit of defense in the backcourt, the Spurs could easily finish as low as 9. If he comes back healthy, I think they finish at 7. Mostly because I don't think the Clippers have a run in them, and I think Lillard will keep Portland from completely collapsing.

[slick'81]

Spurs seem comfy in the 6hole.okc or denve awaits

[spurs10]

OKC has a solid winning record on the road. There's no way the Spurs sniff of the #3 spot.

Portland has 15 of their remaining 23 on the road. Even though a lot are against the East, Portland isn't good on the road. The Spurs could pass them if they play half decent.

Utah has a creampuff schedule the rest of the way, and 13 of 25 at home. The Spurs will have a hard time pulling ahead of them.

Houston is 6-4 over their last 10, even with Hardon setting records. They could easily stumble.

The Clippers, surprisingly, have a winning road record. If the Spurs don't keep their current winning percentage, they could get passed by the Clips.

Without White to provide at least a little bit of defense in the backcourt, the Spurs could easily finish as low as 9. If he comes back healthy, I think they finish at 7. Mostly because I don't think the Clippers have a run in them, and I think Lillard will keep Portland from completely collapsing. Good post.


Spurs seem comfy in the 6hole.okc or denve awaits Yep...this.

[TDMVPDPOY]

if the spurs fail to make playoffs or even win 1 game in the first round

then ddr needs to fkn go....

[C-Dub]

Round 1 --------- #6 Spurs defeat #3 Thunder 4 - 2

Round 2 --------- #6 Spurs defeat #2 Nuggets 4 - 3

WCF ------------- #6 Spurs defeated by #1 Warriors 2 - 4

[skin27]

6th or 7th

[spurs10]

Round 1 --------- #6 Spurs defeat #3 Thunder 4 - 2

Round 2 --------- #6 Spurs defeat #2 Nuggets 4 - 3

WCF ------------- #6 Spurs defeated by #1 Warriors 2 - 4 Making it to the WCF would be one hell of a successful season.

[gambit1990]

Hopefully in the lottery...any playoffs would be a waste of time...

[apalisoc_9]

Not sure but fuck the new front page

[John B]

We make playoffs and avoid 1st round meeting with Dubs, so 7th and better. Pops will rest towards the end as long as we avoid Dubs. Tbh when healthy and all cylinders working, we can beat anybody but Dubs in the West. Best scenario, we audition for best FA this summer. This team next year with healthy players coming back and another year on its belt playing together is one really good SF away from being dangerously good. Defense will be awesome next year

[monty4329]

After watching Houston at Lakers, you have to think Lakers are being given a playoffs spot regardless. Maybe 8th, a series Warriors-LeBron makes great for TV ratings.
So it is either 7th or no playoffs for SA. Kings are very very solid. The teams already in front of the Spurs are better and/or with an easier schedule.

I think too many here take as a given that SA will make the playoffs. I think we will but it will be very hard and only at the last game.