playoff scenarios as of Tuesday morning 8/4, Spurs control their destiny

[justinandimcool]

Sacramento and Phoenix can go 5-1 to get in the picture but give me a break tbh

remaining schedules:

New Orleans: Sac, Was, Sas, Sac, Orl
Portland: Hou, Den, Lac, Phi, Dal, Bkn
Memphis: Uta, Okc, Tor, Bos, Mil
San Antonio: Den, Uta, Nop, Hou, Uta

if we go 5-0 we still get the 8th seed if all these happen, we get the 9th seed if two happen

New Orleans goes 4-1, or worse
Portland goes 5-1, or worse
Memphis goes 2-3 or worse

if we go 4-1 we get the 8th seed if all happen, 9th seed if 2 happen

New Orleans goes 4-1, or worse
Portland goes 4-2, or worse
Memphis goes 1-4, or worse

we go 3-2 we still get the 8th seed if all three happen, 9th seed if 2 happen

Memphis would have to go 0-5
New Orleans goes 3-2, or worse
Portland goes 3-3, or worse


if we go 2-3 we can’t get the 8th seed but we get 9th if

Portland goes 2-4 or worse
New Orleans goes 2-3 or worse

[slick'81]

Alot of if's. Spurs are in a good position and its sink or swim for the young guys

[Spurtacular]

That choke against Philly hurts, man.

[DC23]

That choke against Philly hurts, man.
It really does. On one hand 2-1 is phenomenal but this fucking hurts. A win tonight basically guarantees 9th at worst.

Portland has a tough schedule. I think they are done tbh. Grizzlies have a difficult schedule too.

I think if we win 2 we'll be good enough for 9th. 3 wins guarantees it.

[Coach X]

Unless NOP and POR suddenly start winning everything, it doesn't look that hard to sneak into the play-in. Spurs just need to even their records. Probably enough with:

- Trying to get a win in the next two games.
- Pivotal game vs New Orleans.
- Finishing it with another W in the last two games.

By the last 2-3 games, there will be teams starting to give rest to their players as it happens at the end of every regular season. Strength of schedules will be affected. Watch out!

[Fireball]

i dont see us winning more than 2 games ... Utah is always tough and were not beating Houston or Denver

[Rummpd]

Sadly 10th is most likely but at least effort is there.

[SuperCam]

it will come down to the last game and Poop will get Zion dunk over Poodle for forty minutes..

[pookenstein]

I'm still in the camp of not making the playoffs. I'd hate to get raped/swept by the fucking Lakers. I prefer #11 over that. But I have to admit, that watching these Spurs play the way they have these last games has been fun. If only Pop would read ST, this season could have been much more fun.
Think about having played a similar lineup all season. I think DJ/White/DDR/Lyles/LMA with Patty/Lonnie/Keldon/Gay/Jakob being the primary backups could have been a fun season. With no doubt in my mind that we'd have a similar, if not better record, than the likes of Dallas, OKC, Utha or Houston.

[Darius Bieber]

It really does. On one hand 2-1 is phenomenal but this fucking hurts. A win tonight basically guarantees 9th at worst.

Portland has a tough schedule. I think they are done tbh. Grizzlies have a difficult schedule too.

I think if we win 2 we'll be good enough for 9th. 3 wins guarantees it.

One thing to note about a “tough” schedule is that the further we go, the less the top teams have to play for. The Lakers already clinched #1. So, perhaps the “tougher” schedule is actually the easiest when teams rest the starters, and the “easier” schedule will be harder because those opponents have something to play for.

[pad300]

it will come down to the last game and Poop will get Zion dunk over Poodle for forty minutes..

I'm pretty sure that Zion can't do 40 minutes of dunking in a game right now. Dude is running to fat.

[BillMc]

We gotta beat the Pelicans and get at least one win vs Utah (or hope Houston has its seed locked up in the next to the last game and 'Antoni rests everyone). I see 2-3. It depends on how Portland does really or if Memphis continues its freefall.

[Dhbsr555]

When your rolling out mills forbes beli and derozen lineups your gonna get smoked

[Darth_Pelican]

Pels have the easiest path but the worst coach.

[Killakobe81]

Pels have the easiest path but the worst coach.

Always fely coach ooookay was overrated as thechead guy. High level assitant tho.

[Sugus]

Utah hasn't been good at all, they've been blowing every game and sorely miss Bogdanovic. I also got the impression that things between Gobert and Mitchell aren't silky smooth right now. The Pelicans I'm not scared off, Zion is on a minutes restriction and when he's on the court, hasn't looked too good due to rust and weight gain, Lonzo Ball sucks as always and Ingram can be contained with our young guys now playing starter minutes. Next 2 games are against Denver and Utah - the Nuggets have several players missing but haven't been playing too bad, and I'm not hopeful we can contain Jokic, so we should at least try to win against the Jazz to secure the play-ins.

Having said that, I'm still on camp missing the playoffs, tbh. I also don't want to be pummeled by a Lakers team we have no chance against, and even though this draft isn't the greatest in terms of talent, I'd rather at least have the chance to move up into the lottery than be stuck with a 15-16th pick and have to sit through 4-5 probable blowouts. I won't be able to watch them calmly as the youngings go down 20 to LeFakers, en route to an easy ring. But on the other hand, missing the POs means more tough losses like yesterday's, so I'm conflicted. Bottom line, win or lose, I want it to be at the hands of the young guys - seeing DeMar and Rudy take over the game last night wasn't too good, even if they're more effective for now. Spurs have to be thinking about the future and maximizing players that'll help them for years to come, not old vets who won't be on the team past next season.

[Dejounte]

Utah hasn't been good at all, they've been blowing every game and sorely miss Bogdanovic. I also got the impression that things between Gobert and Mitchell aren't silky smooth right now. The Pelicans I'm not scared off, Zion is on a minutes restriction and when he's on the court, hasn't looked too good due to rust and weight gain, Lonzo Ball sucks as always and Ingram can be contained with our young guys now playing starter minutes. Next 2 games are against Denver and Utah - the Nuggets have several players missing but haven't been playing too bad, and I'm not hopeful we can contain Jokic, so we should at least try to win against the Jazz to secure the play-ins.

Having said that, I'm still on camp missing the playoffs, tbh. I also don't want to be pummeled by a Lakers team we have no chance against, and even though this draft isn't the greatest in terms of talent, I'd rather at least have the chance to move up into the lottery than be stuck with a 15-16th pick and have to sit through 4-5 probable blowouts. I won't be able to watch them calmly as the youngings go down 20 to LeFakers, en route to an easy ring. But on the other hand, missing the POs means more tough losses like yesterday's, so I'm conflicted. Bottom line, win or lose, I want it to be at the hands of the young guys - seeing DeMar and Rudy take over the game last night wasn't too good, even if they're more effective for now. Spurs have to be thinking about the future and maximizing players that'll help them for years to come, not old vets who won't be on the team past next season.

What kind of gives me ease about making the playoffs or not making the playoffs is the small segment during last night's game where David Telep, director of personnel, spoke. He was talking about the draft and the draft process, and at the end of it sounded really confident they'll get the player they want. This tells me theyre aiming for someone who will fit the team and is very attainable.

[Sugus]

What kind of gives me ease about making the playoffs or not making the playoffs is the small segment during last night's game where David Telep, director of personnel, spoke. He was talking about the draft and the draft process, and at the end of it sounded really confident they'll get the player they want. This tells me theyre aiming for someone who will fit the team and is very attainable.

Do you have a link? I missed that. I really hope he's right then - I don't know what player in particular the Spurs are targeting, but that's what makes me wish they miss the playoffs - more chances of getting that player at #11, than #15-16, and the small possibility of moving into the lottery is really enticing, especially with the new flattened odds. The Pelicans and Lakers both moved way up last year, and I think it'll start becoming a bigger trend than it was before. If I recall correctly, there's about 2% chance of moving up to each of the top 4 slots if we stay at eleven, and I want to play that numbers game. More than I want to get pummeled by the Lakers, at least, lol.

[Dejounte]

Do you have a link? I missed that. I really hope he's right then - I don't know what player in particular the Spurs are targeting, but that's what makes me wish they miss the playoffs - more chances of getting that player at #11, than #15-16, and the small possibility of moving into the lottery is really enticing, especially with the new flattened odds. The Pelicans and Lakers both moved way up last year, and I think it'll start becoming a bigger trend than it was before. If I recall correctly, there's about 2% chance of moving up to each of the top 4 slots if we stay at eleven, and I want to play that numbers game. More than I want to get pummeled by the Lakers, at least, lol.

I don't know how to put it on Youtube. Drew?

[ace3g]

Rooting for Mavs, Clippers, and Rockets today.

[DAF86]

Win the NOP game and one more and we should be in.

[DAF86]

Rooting for Mavs, Clippers, and Rockets today.

Let the Kings win today so that they play NOP with something to play for on the next game.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1282834702928359426/54njLVVi_normal.jpg
Paul Garcia pAulGarciaNBA
(https://twitter.com/PaulGarciaNBA) 1m (https://twitter.com/PaulGarciaNBA/status/1290761723453079555)
Marco Belinelli is probable for tomorrow’s Spurs game. Bryn Forbes is still out

[DAF86]

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1282834702928359426/54njLVVi_normal.jpg
Paul Garcia pAulGarciaNBA
(https://twitter.com/PaulGarciaNBA) 1m (https://twitter.com/PaulGarciaNBA/status/1290761723453079555)
Marco Belinelli is probable for tomorrow’s Spurs game. Bryn Forbes is still out

Nooooooo.

[DAF86]

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1282834702928359426/54njLVVi_normal.jpg
Paul Garcia pAulGarciaNBA
(https://twitter.com/PaulGarciaNBA) 1m (https://twitter.com/PaulGarciaNBA/status/1290761723453079555)
Marco Belinelli is probable for tomorrow’s Spurs game. Bryn Forbes is still out

Nooooooo.

[DAF86]

NooooooooOoOOOOOOOOOoooooOoooooooOOOOOOOOo!!!!

[ace3g]

What a shot by Booker at the buzzer- Suns beat the Clippers 117-115

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/cjzero/status/1290777425056608256

Another big bubble injury

(https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes) https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1211113570303299584/86i1lS51_normal.jpg

Chris Haynes ChrisBHaynes

(https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes) 18s (https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1290778070555729923)
Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. suffered a meniscus tear and will miss the rest of the season.

[DC23]

What a shot by Booker. Or was that Kobe Bryant? Suns have to go at least 6-2 to have a chance. Impressive 3-0 start. Talented team with lots of depth. I am a big fan of Bridges and Johnson.

[pad300]

Beli we can live with - he might get a token five minutes to see if he gets hot. Forbes though, I'm pretty sure Pop sees him as part of the young core, and would give him 25-30... So he better stay injured.

[pad300]

injured belli is trash,

already slow
already a defensive liability

Injury makes all those WORSE...


All true, but I don't see him playing a bunch... so who cares if he sits at then end of the bench in uniform, rather than a suit.

[ducks]

Jaren Jackson is out season for mem

[TXstbobcat]

Jaren Jackson is out season for mem


everything that could go wrong for the grizzlies has so far in the bubble.

[ace3g]

I guess this is what happens when you have to root for the Rockets...

3:57 - 2nd

TNT
1
2
3
4
T


HOU
24
16


40


POR
29
21


50

[ace3g]

Rockets missing FTs and layups so far.

0.0 - 2nd

TNT
1
2
3
4
T


HOU
24
32


56


POR
29
32


61

[cjw]

I feel disgusting cheering for the Rockets

[DAF86]

I guess this is what happens when you have to root for the Rockets...

3:57 - 2nd

TNT
1
2
3
4
T


HOU
24
16


40


POR
29
21


50




They are such a fools gold of a franchise... no matter what decade.... Curse of Moses Malone

Slow starts have been the norm for the Rockets so far in the bubble. They ended up winning anyway. A 10 pts deficit (or lead) for them (and for the league in general now) is like a 4 pts game from before, tbh.

[ace3g]

Westbrick missing a lot of FTs...

[Darius Bieber]

fucking Portland

[DAF86]

Damn, that Sixers choke looming large now that the Suns and Blazers beat the Clippers and Rockets. We are kinda forced to win tomorrow, tbh.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EeoK9wSUMAEzI2v?format=png&name=large

[justinandimcool]

damn, looking more like 4-1 or 5-0 will be the only options to get in

3-2 likely won’t be enough

[DC23]

Houston should have won. Instead, Harden took contested long step back 3s and Westbrook shot a horrible contested mid-range. The last 90 seconds of execution by Houston was pathetic. For a team battling between 3-6 seed you would sure expect more. Back coaching. Just bad all around.

[ace3g]

https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nba/500/hou.png&h=100&w=100Rockets




Starters
MIN
FG
3PT
FT
OREB
DREB
REB
AST
STL
BLK
TO
PF
+/-
PTS


P.J. Tucker (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3033/pj-tucker)PF
34
2-7
2-6
0-0
1
7
8
0
1
0
0
1
+0
6


R. Covington (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2490620/robert-covington)PF
36
2-11
2-11
0-0
0
8
8
1
2
0
0
2
-10
6


D. House Jr. (https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2991155/danuel-house-jr)SF
35
6-14
4-10
1-1
1
3
4
3
0
1
1
3
-5
17


R. Westbrook (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3468/russell-westbrook)PG
35
5-14
0-2

5-12

0
3
3
9
2
1
1
5
-10
15


J. Harden (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3992/james-harden)SG
33
7-17
3-8
6-7
3
3
6
9
0
0
4
5
-8
23


Bench
MIN
FG
3PT
FT
OREB
DREB
REB
AST
STL
BLK
TO
PF
+/-
PTS


J. Green (https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3209/jeff-green)PF
28
7-15
5-9
3-4
0
6
6
1
0
0
1
5
-8
22


B. McLemore (https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2578213/ben-mclemore)SF
25
3-5
2-4
0-0
0
2
2
0
2
1
1
3
-2
8



A. Rivers (https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/6617/austin-rivers)PG
15
2-4
1-3
0-0
0
2
2
1
0
0
2
2
+3
5


L. Mbah a Moute (https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3451/luc-mbah-a-moute)PF
DNP-COACH'S DECISION


D. Carroll (https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3970/demarre-carroll)SF
DNP-COACH'S DECISION


T. Chandler (https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/984/tyson-chandler)C
DNP-COACH'S DECISION


C. Clemons (https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3906603/chris-clemons)PG
DNP-COACH'S DECISION


M. Frazier (https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2991255/michael-frazier)SG
DNP-COACH'S DECISION


TEAM

34-87
19-53
15-24
5
34
39
24
7
3
10
26

102




39.1%
35.8%
62.5%

[rude1_79]

Houston should have won. Instead, Harden took contested long step back 3s and Westbrook shot a horrible contested mid-range. The last 90 seconds of execution by Houston was pathetic. For a team battling between 3-6 seed you would sure expect more. Back coaching. Just bad all around.

Agree, I caught the last 2 minutes, and Houston looked disinterested.

[Dejounte]

10th pick is pretty nice

[SAGirl]

it will come down to the last game and Poop will get Zion dunk over Poodle for forty minutes..
this was funny tbh :drunk

[SAGirl]

https://twitter.com/cjzero/status/1290777425056608256
got fouled by Paul George too. Thanks for posting this. Kawhi looked upset after losing ha ha. Indeed what a shot.

[SAGirl]

https://youtu.be/qz23VviRot4
It also looks like he could have easily advanced the ball with a very easy pass to Rudy who was clearly open but he chose not to do that bc he wanted to show off his PG skills to get the ball across. He could have at least called up a play to get Derozan the ball in the post or something but he just clearly wanted to seize the moment. It was clearly a selfish play. I hope he got coached up about it, but maybe he won't. Can't tell if Pop liked that play.

[Budkin]

10th pick is pretty nice

Agree.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EeqqrfeUEAA6zaX?format=png&name=large

What I really would have liked to have seen in this play (to get ball to DeRozan) from Dejounte -- In the first photo he starts to back down Milton but as DeRozan starts to work toward the ball in the 2nd picture he starts to face toward the basket. It was very crowded in that space where DeRozan was trying to get the ball. If Dejounte would have continued to back down Milton, DeRozan could have looped around and got the ball from Dejounte.

[Dirks_Finale]

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1282834702928359426/54njLVVi_normal.jpg
Paul Garcia (https://twitter.com/PaulGarciaNBA)pAu (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=44691)lGarciaNBA
1m (https://twitter.com/PaulGarciaNBA/status/1290761723453079555)
Forbes is still out

The single biggest reason the spurs play has improved.

[MultiTroll]

The single biggest reason the spurs play has improved.
Not an exaggeration at all.

CIA Popped absolutely plays Bryn if he had been available.
This is gonna be hilarious if we make the playoffs due to Pop being neutralized. :lmao :hungry:

[Dirks_Finale]

Not an exaggeration at all.

CIA Popped absolutely plays Bryn if he had been available.
This is gonna be hilarious if we make the playoffs due to Pop being neutralized. :lmao :hungry:

As an outsider Mav's fan...while I'm always happy to see Bryn logging 30 minutes for you guys, I've yet to understand why Pop gives him even a single minute. He's a soft pylon defensively and if he is cold from outside, he becomes the biggest liability in basketball.

Does Forbes have pics of a hooker giving Pop a golden shower?

[justinandimcool]

huge run by Utah over Memphis to take control at half!

[ace3g]

Suns social media, lol


https://twitter.com/Suns/status/1290856400709513218

[Spurs oman]

Jazz won.
Spurs chances getting better everyday

[justinandimcool]

not a good loss. will almost surely need to go undefeated all the way. 3-1 could still have a prayer but eh

[Darius Bieber]

Playoff chances basically over now.

[Kurgan]

Playoff chances basically over now.

yup

[ace3g]

DATE
OPPONENT
TIME
TV
tickets


Fri, Aug 7
vshttps://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nba/500/utah.png&w=50&h=50 (https://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/utah/utah-jazz)Utah (https://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/utah/utah-jazz)

12:00 PM (http://www.espn.com/nba/game?gameId=401224749)




Sun, Aug 9
@https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nba/500/no.png&w=50&h=50 (https://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/no/new-orleans-pelicans)New Orleans (https://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/no/new-orleans-pelicans)

2:00 PM (http://www.espn.com/nba/game?gameId=401224762)
https://a.espncdn.com/redesign/assets/img/logos/networks/[email protected]
(https://www.espn.com/watch/)





Tue, Aug 11
vshttps://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nba/500/hou.png&w=50&h=50 (https://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/hou/houston-rockets)Houston (https://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/hou/houston-rockets)

1:00 PM (http://www.espn.com/nba/game?gameId=401224773)
NBATV





Thu, Aug 13
@https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nba/500/utah.png&w=50&h=50 (https://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/utah/utah-jazz)Utah (https://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/utah/utah-jazz)

TBD (http://www.espn.com/nba/game?gameId=401224789)





At least our last 4 opponents aren't post heavy offensive teams like the 76ers and Nuggets (which will help out Poeltl). Obviously these games aren't guaranteed wins for the Spurs but we match up better against these teams defensively since we won't have to double in the post. Plus Rockets and Jazz might rest players last 2 games if their seeding position is set.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EesOZuUU4AIZYg3?format=png&name=900x900

[ace3g]

T.J. "Bubble MVP" Warren about to give Suns nightmares after today's game.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EeoT43uXsAIg5mJ?format=jpg&name=large

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Een67aoU4AEFhgL?format=jpg&name=large

[ace3g]

9:16 - 4th

NBATV
1
2
3
4
T


NO
39
31
33
2
105


SAC
49
28
40
2
119

[ace3g]

Final


NBATV
1
2
3
4
T


NO
39
31
33
22
125


SAC
49
28
40
23
140

[Darius Bieber]

Suns up on the Pacers after 1

[r0drig0lac]

2020 and Pat Riley continues to show how to build a competitive roster.

[ace3g]

Need Bubble MVP aka Cash Considerations aka T.J. Warren to step up in the 2nd half.

6:54 - 3rd


1
2
3
4
T


IND
23
25
14

62


PHX
28
24
11

63

[Rocalcio]

Booker has 5 PF in the middle of the 3rd, that might help.

[DAF86]

Final


NBATV
1
2
3
4
T


NO
39
31
33
22
125


SAC
49
28
40
23
140



That's good, tbh.

[ace3g]

Need Bubble MVP aka Cash Considerations aka T.J. Warren to step up in the 2nd half.

6:54 - 3rd


1
2
3
4
T


IND
23
25
14

62


PHX
28
24
11

63




End of 3rd


1
2
3
4
T


IND
23
25
27

75


PHX
28
24
34

86

[DAF86]

Fucking Suns are going to go undefeated. :lol

[itzsoweezee]

Spurs are fucked. At least the jazz are sitting a bunch of players out tomorrow.

[ace3g]

End of 3rd


1
2
3
4
T


IND
23
25
27

75


PHX
28
24
34

86





10:11 - 4th


1
2
3
4
T


IND
23
25
27
0
75


PHX
28
24
34
7
93

[DAF86]

Well, if someone is going to make the playoffs over us, better to be the Suns, right? If the Suns make the playoffs, do the Spurs get the 10th pick?

[ace3g]

Pacers making their run now.

8:08 - 4th


1
2
3
4
T


IND
23
25
27
11
86


PHX
28
24
34
8
94

[smush]

Suns will jump us in standings with win. Go pacers!

[ace3g]

40.9 - 4th


1
2
3
4
T


IND
23
25
27
22
97


PHX
28
24
34
28
114

[ace3g]

Thanks for nothing Pacers...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EexUfpUWsAEHiVv?format=png&name=large

[Rocalcio]

The fight for this 8th spot is going to be mad.

[DAF86]

Blazers are going to beat the Nuggets too. Book it, tbh.

Nuggets anouncers' last night were talking about how they wanted the Blazers to get the 8th seed to give the Lakers the most difficult first round. If that reasoning is shared among Denver, we're fucked, tbh. :lol

[ace3g]

Well no Millsap

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EewyMwJUYAAlUsM?format=png&name=medium

[ace3g]

Not a good start for the Nuggets...

10:08 - 2nd


1
2
3
4
T


POR
27
9


36


DEN
26
2


28

[DAF86]

Not even gonna sweat it. Portland has this.

[DAF86]

At this point I have more faith on passing Memphis than Portland.

[ace3g]

At this point I have more faith on passing Memphis than Portland.

Looking like that, really needed Blazers to lose to the Rockets...

Halftime


1
2
3
4
T


POR
27
35


62


DEN
26
23


49




11-18 from 3 in this game already.

https://a1.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nba/500/por.png&h=100&w=100 Trail Blazers



Starters
MIN
FG
3PT
FT
OREB
DREB
REB
AST
STL
BLK
TO
PF
+/-
PTS


C. Anthony (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/1975/carmelo-anthony) PF
17
2-5
1-1
2-3
0
4
4
0
0
0
0
1
+6
7


Z. Collins (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4066650/zach-collins) PF
13
1-4
0-1
0-0
2
4
6
0
0
0
0
1
-1
2


J. Nurkic (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3102530/jusuf-nurkic) C
16
4-8
0-2
1-1
1
1
2
3
1
1
2
2
+3
9


D. Lillard (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/6606/damian-lillard) PG
18
7-11
6-9
0-0
0
3
3
3
2
0
1
0
+3
20


C. McCollum (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2490149/cj-mccollum) SG
20
2-10
1-2
0-0
0
4
4
5
0
1
0
1
+13
5


Bench
MIN
FG
3PT
FT
OREB
DREB
REB
AST
STL
BLK
TO
PF
+/-
PTS


H. Whiteside (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4262/hassan-whiteside) C
8
1-4
0-0
0-0
2
1
3
1
0
2
1
1
+10
2


G. Trent Jr. (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4277843/gary-trent-jr) SG
18
6-6
3-3
0-0
0
1
1
2
1
0
0
0
+21
15


A. Simons (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4351851/anfernee-simons) SG
10
1-2
0-0
0-0
0
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
+10
2


W. Gabriel (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4066264/wenyen-gabriel) PF
Has not entered game


M. Hezonja (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2995706/mario-hezonja) SF
Has not entered game


N. Little (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4395652/nassir-little) SF
Has not entered game


J. Hoard (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4395688/jaylen-hoard) SF
Has not entered game


J. Adams (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3133874/jaylen-adams) PG
Has not entered game


TEAM

24-50
11-18
3-4
5
19
24
15
4
4
4
6

62




48.0%
61.1%
75.0%

[ace3g]

Suns remaining schedule




DATE
OPPONENT
TIME
TV
tickets


Sat, Aug 8
@https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nba/500/mia.png&w=50&h=50 (https://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/mia/miami-heat)Miami (https://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/mia/miami-heat)

6:30 PM (http://www.espn.com/nba/game?gameId=401224758)




Mon, Aug 10
vshttps://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nba/500/okc.png&w=50&h=50 (https://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/okc/oklahoma-city-thunder)Oklahoma City (https://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/okc/oklahoma-city-thunder)

1:30 PM (http://www.espn.com/nba/game?gameId=401224767)




Tue, Aug 11
@https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nba/500/phi.png&w=50&h=50 (https://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/phi/philadelphia-76ers)Philadelphia (https://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/phi/philadelphia-76ers)

3:30 PM (http://www.espn.com/nba/game?gameId=401224774)




Thu, Aug 13
vshttps://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nba/500/dal.png&w=50&h=50 (https://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/dal/dallas-mavericks)Dallas (https://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/dal/dallas-mavericks)

TBD (http://www.espn.com/nba/game?gameId=401224788)




Blazers




DATE
OPPONENT
TIME
TV
tickets









Sat, Aug 8
vshttps://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nba/500/lac.png&w=50&h=50 (https://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/lac/la-clippers)LA (https://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/lac/la-clippers)

12:00 PM (http://www.espn.com/nba/game?gameId=401224755)
TNT





Sun, Aug 9
vshttps://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nba/500/phi.png&w=50&h=50 (https://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/phi/philadelphia-76ers)Philadelphia (https://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/phi/philadelphia-76ers)

5:30 PM (http://www.espn.com/nba/game?gameId=401224764)
NBATV





Tue, Aug 11
@https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nba/500/dal.png&w=50&h=50 (https://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/dal/dallas-mavericks)Dallas (https://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/dal/dallas-mavericks)

4:00 PM (http://www.espn.com/nba/game?gameId=401224775)




Thu, Aug 13
@https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nba/500/bkn.png&w=50&h=50 (https://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/bkn/brooklyn-nets)Brooklyn (https://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/bkn/brooklyn-nets)

TBD (http://www.espn.com/nba/game?gameId=401224784)






Grizzlies




DATE
OPPONENT
TIME
TV
tickets


Fri, Aug 7
vshttps://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nba/500/okc.png&w=50&h=50 (https://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/okc/oklahoma-city-thunder)Oklahoma City (https://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/okc/oklahoma-city-thunder)

3:00 PM (http://www.espn.com/nba/game?gameId=401224750)
NBATV





Sun, Aug 9
@https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nba/500/tor.png&w=50&h=50 (https://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/tor/toronto-raptors)Toronto (https://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/tor/toronto-raptors)

1:00 PM (http://www.espn.com/nba/game?gameId=401224761)




Tue, Aug 11
vshttps://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nba/500/bos.png&w=50&h=50 (https://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/bos/boston-celtics)Boston (https://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/bos/boston-celtics)

5:30 PM (http://www.espn.com/nba/game?gameId=401224776)
TNT





Thu, Aug 13
vshttps://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nba/500/mil.png&w=50&h=50 (https://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/mil/milwaukee-bucks)Milwaukee (https://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/mil/milwaukee-bucks)

TBD (http://www.espn.com/nba/game?gameId=401224786)

[ace3g]

Caffeine kicking in a bit for the Nuggets

3:57 - 3rd


1
2
3
4
T


POR
27
35
18

80


DEN
26
23
26

75

[ace3g]

and 5hr energy is gone...

3:18 - 3rd


1
2
3
4
T


POR
27
35
25

87


DEN
26
23
26

75

[DAF86]

Do we want Rockets losing or winning vs LA, so that we get a chance of getting to play their subs?

[ace3g]

Well Nuggets got it within 2 but allowed a late 3 by Trent Jr.

End of 3rd



1
2
3
4
T


POR
27
35
30

92


DEN
26
23
38

87

[BWS-1994]

Win percentage for 8th and 9th seed fight will probably be decided by how many decimal points...

[ace3g]

And MPJ better score 30+ against the Blazers (currently at 20).

10:50 - 4th


1
2
3
4
T


POR
27
35
30
0
92


DEN
26
23
38
6
93

[ace3g]

7:20 - 4th


1
2
3
4
T


POR
27
35
30
11
103


DEN
26
23
38
14
101




20-31 from 3.....

https://a1.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nba/500/por.png&h=100&w=100 Trail Blazers



Starters
MIN
FG
3PT
FT
OREB
DREB
REB
AST
STL
BLK
TO
PF
+/-
PTS


C. Anthony (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/1975/carmelo-anthony) PF
29
2-7
1-2
2-3
1
4
5
0
0
0
0
4
-2
7


Z. Collins (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4066650/zach-collins) PF
23
2-5
1-2
0-0
3
5
8
1
1
1
2
2
-5
5


J. Nurkic (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3102530/jusuf-nurkic) C
27
6-16
0-2
3-3
2
2
4
3
1
2
3
2
-2
15


D. Lillard (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/6606/damian-lillard) PG
33
11-17
10-15
6-8
0
3
3
9
3
0
2
2
-2
38


C. McCollum (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2490149/cj-mccollum) SG
32
4-14
3-4
2-2
1
4
5
6
0
1
0
2
+8
13


Bench
MIN
FG
3PT
FT
OREB
DREB
REB
AST
STL
BLK
TO
PF
+/-
PTS


H. Whiteside (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4262/hassan-whiteside) C
13
1-5
0-0
0-0
2
1
3
1
0
2
1
4
+1
2


G. Trent Jr. (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4277843/gary-trent-jr) SG
28
8-11
5-6
0-0
0
1
1
3
1
0
0
0
+11
21


A. Simons (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4351851/anfernee-simons) SG
16
1-2
0-0
0-0
0
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
+1
2


W. Gabriel (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4066264/wenyen-gabriel) PF
Has not entered game


M. Hezonja (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2995706/mario-hezonja) SF
Has not entered game


N. Little (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4395652/nassir-little) SF
Has not entered game


J. Hoard (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4395688/jaylen-hoard) SF
Has not entered game


J. Adams (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3133874/jaylen-adams) PG
Has not entered game


TEAM

35-77
20-31
13-16
9
22
31
24
6
6
8
16

103




45.5%
64.5%
81.3%

[ace3g]

Nuggets need to get a 4-5 point lead the way Blazers are shooting the 3

5:38 - 4th


1
2
3
4
T


POR
27
35
30
13
105


DEN
26
23
38
19
106

[ace3g]

Now the Blazers are getting Oreb from their missed 3s for easy baskets as well...

4:00 - 4th


1
2
3
4
T


POR
27
35
30
20
112


DEN
26
23
38
21
108

[ace3g]

and Jokic hasn't played since the 4:42 mark of the 3rd quarter.


Another 3 from Blazers


2:59 - 4th


1
2
3
4
T


POR
27
35
30
26
118


DEN
26
23
38
21
108

[ace3g]

Another 3 from Trent Jr.....




57.9 - 4th


1
2
3
4
T


POR
27
35
30
31
123


DEN
26
23
38
28
115

[ace3g]

Final



1
2
3
4
T


POR
27
35
30
33
125


DEN
26
23
38
28
115




23-39 from 3....

https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nba/500/por.png&h=100&w=100Trail Blazers




Starters
MIN
FG
3PT
FT
OREB
DREB
REB
AST
STL
BLK
TO
PF
+/-
PTS


C. Anthony (https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/1975/carmelo-anthony)PF
32
2-8
1-2
2-3
1
4
5
0
0
0
0
4
-5
7


Z. Collins (https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4066650/zach-collins)PF
28
3-6
1-2
0-0
3
6
9
2
1
1
2
4
+6
7


J. Nurkic (https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3102530/jusuf-nurkic)C
35
9-20
0-2
4-5
4
3
7
4
1
2
3
2
+6
22


D. Lillard (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/6606/damian-lillard)PG
40
13-21
11-18
8-10
0
4
4
12
3
0
2
2
+6
45


C. McCollum (https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2490149/cj-mccollum)SG
40
4-15
3-5
2-2
1
5
6
6
0
1
0
2
+16
13


Bench
MIN
FG
3PT
FT
OREB
DREB
REB
AST
STL
BLK
TO
PF
+/-
PTS


H. Whiteside (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4262/hassan-whiteside)C
13
1-5
0-0
0-0
2
1
3
1
0
2
1
4
+1
2


G. Trent Jr. (https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4277843/gary-trent-jr)SG
36
10-15
7-10
0-0
2
1
3
4
2
0
1
0
+19
27


A. Simons (https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4351851/anfernee-simons)SG
16
1-2
0-0
0-0
0
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
+1
2


W. Gabriel (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4066264/wenyen-gabriel)PF
DNP-COACH'S DECISION


M. Hezonja (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2995706/mario-hezonja)SF
DNP-COACH'S DECISION


N. Little (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4395652/nassir-little)SF
DNP-COACH'S DECISION


J. Hoard (https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4395688/jaylen-hoard)SF
DNP-COACH'S DECISION


J. Adams (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3133874/jaylen-adams)PG
DNP-COACH'S DECISION


TEAM

43-92
23-39
16-20
13
26
39
30
7
6
9
18

125




46.7%
59.0%
80.0%

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EeyMGXwUwAAhstW?format=png&name=large

[ace3g]

The best the @spurs (https://twitter.com/spurs/) can do, winning% wise, if they win out is .465


.451 if they go 3-1

[DAF86]

I knew whoever got Carmelo was going to benefit. I said we should have signed him back in the season and folks laughed at me.

[justinandimcool]

time to stop worrying about the other teams after this Portland win

Spurs need to go 4-0 or its over tbh

[Robz4000]

I knew whoever got Carmelo was going to benefit. I said we should have signed him back in the season and folks laughed at me.

The Guests are rolling because Nurkic is back and looks better than ever tbh. Fatmelo has shown he has more in the tank but he wouldn't of made sense in SA; the Spurs needed to play their young players more.

[DAF86]

The Guests are rolling because Nurkic is back and looks better than ever tbh. Fatmelo has shown he has more in the tank but he wouldn't of made sense in SA; the Spurs needed to play their young players more.

It made sense back when I wanted him. Season was still on the early stages and we were sorely missing a big body at the forward position and I thought "what the hell, we already have career losers like DD, LA and Gay. Let's make it a poker with Carmelo". There was literally nothing to lose. Worst case scenario you just cut the guy.

[Robz4000]

It made sense back when I wanted him. Season was still on the early stages and we were sorely missing a big body at the forward position and I thought "what the hell, we already have career losers like DD, LA and Gay. Let's make it a poker with Carmelo". There was literally nothing to lose. Worst case scenario you just cut the guy.

Not that I agree with the sentiment, but if the Spurs signed him and cut him it would've been bad from a players' perspective, which the Spurs don't need with how hard it is to sign players normally. Regardless, the role Portland has him in wouldn't of worked in SA since they'd of played short, unathletic midgets next to him that would've exposed his weaknesses.

[MultiTroll]

Do we want the Kings or the Nets to win?

:pctoss Thunder choking off a 12 point 1st quater lead, mailing it in 2nd quarter vs Grizzleys.
Oh well, that what Spurs get for choking away games earlier.

[Seventyniner]

Not that I agree with the sentiment, but if the Spurs signed him and cut him it would've been bad from a players' perspective, which the Spurs don't need with how hard it is to sign players normally. Regardless, the role Portland has him in wouldn't of worked in SA since they'd of played short, unathletic midgets next to him that would've exposed his weaknesses.

Good point. Developing a history of just tossing late-career big names to the side shortly after signing them is not a good look, and a good reputation is an easy thing to destroy.

[MultiTroll]

I knew whoever got Carmelo was going to benefit. I said we should have signed him back in the season and folks laughed at me.
Please.
Marshmellow is at 30% in the bubble with his usual weak D.

Nothing to experiment with, he's a known commodity.
1 of 3 games so far he's been good. For all we know that was Houston mailing it in, like a lot of the clinched teams are doing.
Stupid signing by Guests.

[DAF86]

Please.
Marshmellow is at 30% in the bubble with his usual weak D.

Nothing to experiment with, he's a known commodity.
1 of 3 games so far he's been good. For all we know that was Houston mailing it in, like a lot of the clinched teams are doing.
Stupid signing by Guests.

For the season he's averaging 15 ppg on pretty good efficiency.

[ace3g]

of course...

5:54 - 3rd

NBATV
1
2
3
4
T


OKC
37
23
11

71


MEM
25
38
18

81

[BatManu20]

OKC down 20 to Memphis. They look like absolute shit.

[DAF86]

Fuck. How many wins does Memphis need to leave us without chances?

[Robz4000]

Fuck. How many wins does Memphis need to leave us without chances?

They if they win today they have to win two more to guarantee finishing above the Spurs.

[ace3g]

Basically after Spurs started 2-0 (around day 4-5 of restart games) Spurs haven't got help from the teams they needed help from...

[DAF86]

They if they win today they have to win two more to guarantee finishing above the Spurs.

Ok, we still good.

[DAF86]

Basically after Spurs started 2-0 (around day 4-5 of restart games) Spurs haven't got help from the teams they needed help from...

Mainly, their own. That Sixers game was killer.

[ace3g]

Update after Grizz win over OKC

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ee2fon6U4AAd0Bz?format=png&name=large

[ace3g]

Mainly, their own. That Sixers game was killer.

Still was going to be difficult without some losses from Blazers (mostly) and Grizzlies.

[DAF86]

Still was going to be difficult without some losses from Blazers (mostly) and Grizzlies.

Without that Sixers choke we would be ahead of the Blazers and tied with Memphis on losses.

[MultiTroll]

For the season he's averaging 15 ppg on pretty good efficiency.
Defense?

Also, has 3 assists total in 3 bubble games. 34 minutes per game. Same ol shit.
Watch the Clippers ream him tomorrow.
* if Clipps are taking load management day, not just nephew but the whole team then any stat padding by Marshmello does not count.

[ace3g]

If my math is correct only way to catch Grizzlies now is if they lose their last 3 games which would put their win% at 0.4520

If they go 1-2 their win% will be 0.4657 (rounded to .466)

Spurs win out would only have win% of 0.4647 (rounded to .465)

[ace3g]

Without that Sixers choke we would be ahead of the Blazers and tied with Memphis on losses.

Right now - all else equal if we beat the 76ers our win% would be 0.4558 (rounded to .456) -- Blazers currently have .457

[MultiTroll]

If my math is correct only way to catch Grizzlies now is if they lose their last 3 games which would put their win% at 0.4520

If they go 1-2 their win% will be 0.4657 (rounded to .466)

Spurs win out would only have win% of 0.4647 (rounded to .465)
nicely done, thank you.

Spurs and CIA Popped needed to consider beforehand that teams already in would be laying down. The giveaway to the Sixers was pathetic. And no, Joker is not Larry Bird. STFU and retire already. Like after 2014.

[RD2191]

Spurs are fucked. It's over.

[ace3g]

If Blazers go 1-3 = win% 0.4459

2-2 = win% 0.4594

3-1 = win% 0.4729

[ace3g]

So Spurs would need either Grizzlies to go 0-3 in their last 3 games or Blazers go 2-2 or worse in their last 4 games for Spurs to make play-in.

**All based on Spurs winning out and have win% of .465

[Dhbsr555]

Spurs gonna beat Memphis with no jjj

[MultiTroll]

So Spurs would need either Grizzlies to go 0-3 in their last 3 games or Blazers go 2-2 or worse in their last 4 games for Spurs to make play-in.

**All based on Spurs winning out and have win% of .465
Nicely done.
Keep the updates coming. :bobo

[ace3g]

Nicely done.
Keep the updates coming. :bobo

Normally I wouldn't dive too much into the numbers but since not all teams are going to finish with the same number of games, you have to look at the various Win% scenarios.

[ace3g]

Kings lost - all but eliminating them.

Final


1
2
3
4
T


SAC
27
26
29
24
106


BKN
24
39
30
26
119

[gambit1990]

the play in game(s) sound exciting tbh. will be real competïtive.

portland has to be getting in...

[Dejounte]

Its over for the Spurs. I hope the Suns get in. What are their chances?

[itzsoweezee]

So Spurs would need either Grizzlies to go 0-3 in their last 3 games or Blazers go 2-2 or worse in their last 4 games for Spurs to make play-in.

**All based on Spurs winning out and have win% of .465

Welp

[Dhbsr555]

Can’t really decide what I want top 10 pick or make the playoffs

[rude1_79]

So Spurs would need either Grizzlies to go 0-3 in their last 3 games or Blazers go 2-2 or worse in their last 4 games for Spurs to make play-in.

Grizzlies have Raptors, Celtics, and Bucks.

Blazers have Clippers, 76ers, Mavericks, and Nets.

[Dejounte]

So Spurs would need either Grizzlies to go 0-3 in their last 3 games or Blazers go 2-2 or worse in their last 4 games for Spurs to make play-in.

Grizzlies have Raptors, Celtics, and Bucks.

Blazers have Clippers, 76ers, Mavericks, and Nets.

Kawhitter is going to tank that game to spite the Spurs

[daslicer]

Kawhitter is going to tank that game to spite the Spurs

I would say he will tank the game not just to spite the spurs but to dick over the Lakers. Blazers are the hardest team the Lakers could face in the first round.

[kht]

Sigh... how the fuck did we lose to the Sixers up by 4... and then how the fuck did we give up a 3, up 2...

It's fundamental game management you learn when you are 5 years old.

[RD2191]

I would say he will tank the game not just to spite the spurs but to dick over the Lakers. Blazers are the hardest team the Lakers could face in the first round.

Tbh it'd be worth missing out on the playoffs just to see the Lakers possibly bounced in the 1st round.

[daslicer]

Tbh it'd be worth missing out on the playoffs just to see the Lakers possibly bounced in the 1st round.

I agree that’s why I won’t be upset if the blazers get the 8th seed. They have upset potential.

[kht]

I think it's a win-win whether we make it or not.

- no risk of injuries, we have no chance with LMA and Lyles
- chance for a #1 pick

[ace3g]

Pelicans beat the Wizards

Final


1
2
3
4
T


WSH
32
24
25
26
107


NO
28
26
37
27
118




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[Thomas82]

So Spurs would need either Grizzlies to go 0-3 in their last 3 games or Blazers go 2-2 or worse in their last 4 games for Spurs to make play-in.

Grizzlies have Raptors, Celtics, and Bucks.

Blazers have Clippers, 76ers, Mavericks, and Nets.


With the East playoff picture being already set, those teams might start sitting some of their players against Memphis.

[duncan2150]

Every team except Portland needs to go 3-0 while Memphis loose every game to catch the grizz.

Imo it's over with the grizz, still Portland but they are playing well.

Spurs will miss the PO.

[cjw]

Basically need to win out, and hope Portland goes 2-2. That’s the only path I see. Portland isn’t going 1-3, and Memphis isn’t going 0-3.

[Russ]

Basically need to win out, and hope Portland goes 2-2. That’s the only path I see. Portland isn’t going 1-3, and Memphis isn’t going 0-3.

This morning's Portland game with the Clippers may be the last hope for the Spurs. If Portland wins, the path is almost impossible.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1173461086781112320/N7aBoK6s_normal.jpg (https://twitter.com/AndrewGreif) Andrew Greif (https://twitter.com/AndrewGreif) (https://twitter.com/AndrewGreif) AndrewGreif (https://twitter.com/AndrewGreif)




Clippers star Kawhi Leonard (injury management, left knee soreness) will NOT play today vs. Portland. Decision was just made. This is the same approach to back-to-backs the Clippers have taken all season with Kawhi. Clippers play Sunday, as well.
8:13am · 8 Aug 2020 (https://twitter.com/AndrewGreif/status/1292086609903460353) · Twitter for iPhone (https://help.twitter.com/en/using-twitter/how-to-tweet#source-labels)

[cjw]

This morning's Portland game with the Clippers may be the last hope for the Spurs. If Portland wins, the path is almost impossible.

And Kawhi being out, plus all the other weird rest that will be going on down the stretch is why the Sixers loss hurt so badly (to the people saying “they were playing with house money”). Had the Spurs won that game - which came down to a poor defensive assignment, there would have been much more pressure on Portland and Memphis. Now it’s going to take a lot falling the right way.

[ace3g]

It was always going to come down to what team played the most opponents who rested players since home court isn't a factor for the restart.

[Russ]

It was always going to come down to what team played the most opponents who rested players since home court isn't a factor for the restart.

Or simply what team played the most games (since winning % controls).

[SuperCam]

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1173461086781112320/N7aBoK6s_normal.jpg (https://twitter.com/AndrewGreif) Andrew Greif (https://twitter.com/AndrewGreif)Andrew (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=52520)Greif



Clippers star Kawhi Leonard (injury management, left knee soreness) will NOT play today vs. Portland. Decision was just made. This is the same approach to back-to-backs the Clippers have taken all season with Kawhi. Clippers play Sunday, as well.
8:13am · 8 Aug 2020 (https://twitter.com/AndrewGreif/status/1292086609903460353) · Twitter for iPhone (https://help.twitter.com/en/using-twitter/how-to-tweet#source-labels)


spur fan will think he is doing it just to spite Pop :lol

[Dancelot]

I swear this would’ve been the perfect chance for the nba to try out the top 16 team playoff format rather than East vs west. So dumb.

[RD2191]

It's over. Spurs can only blame themselves.

[RD2191]

I don't get the Giannis love, didn't Kawhi own him in the playoffs last year?

[Kawhitstorm]

It's over. Spurs can only blame themselves.

https://media0.giphy.com/media/KGHTGCsdrPOq3H8QES/giphy.gif

[ace3g]

80s phone cords

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ee6gMKUVoAAsJys?format=jpg&name=large

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ee6iFxpXYAgty_S?format=png&name=large

[BatManu20]

I don't get the Giannis love, didn't Kawhi own him in the playoffs last year?

Giannis is 4 games away from breaking Wilt’s 57 year-old record for the highest PER in NBA history. As well being the favorite to win DPOY. One of the greatest regular seasons of all time tbh.

[BatManu20]

Highest PER seasons in NBA history.


1. Giannis Antetokounmpo - 32.04 (2019/2020)
2. Wilt Chamberlain - 31.82 (1962/1963)
3. Wilt Chamberlain - 31.74 (1961/1962)
4. Michael Jordan - 31.71 (1987/1988)
5. Lebron James - 31.67 (2008/2009)
6. Michael Jordan - 31.63 (1990/1991)
7. Wilt Chamberlain - 31.63 (1963/1964)
8. Lebron James - 31.59 (2012/2013)
9. Steph Curry - 31.46 (2015/2016)
10. Michael Jordan - 31.18 (1989/1990)


Giannis' Per 36 Min. Stats (08.08.2020): 34.8 Pts, 16.0 Rbs, 6.8 Asts, 1.2 Blk, 1.2 Stl.

Giannis' Per 100 Pos. Stats: 44.2 Pts, 20.3 Rbs, 8.6 Asts, 1.5 Blk, 1.5 Stl.

[Seventyniner]

I swear this would’ve been the perfect chance for the nba to try out the top 16 team playoff format rather than East vs west. So dumb.

This. It needs to happen anyway.

[ace3g]

Also going to be tough to catch Blazers if they continue to shoot 40+% from 3 with their high volume of attempts.

[BatManu20]

This Blazers team is so much better than us that even if we made the playoff with them, we wouldn’t stand a chance tbh.

[ace3g]

Already 8-14

https://a1.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nba/500/por.png&h=100&w=100 Trail Blazers



Starters
MIN
FG
3PT
FT
OREB
DREB
REB
AST
STL
BLK
TO
PF
+/-
PTS


C. Anthony (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/1975/carmelo-anthony) PF
13
6-10
0-1
0-0
1
3
4
0
0
0
1
2
+12
12


Z. Collins (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4066650/zach-collins) PF
4
2-2
1-1
0-0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
2
+7
5


J. Nurkic (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3102530/jusuf-nurkic) C
9
1-1
1-1
0-0
0
3
3
3
1
0
2
1
+2
3


D. Lillard (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/6606/damian-lillard) PG
12
5-8
2-3
0-0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
+3
12


C. McCollum (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2490149/cj-mccollum) SG
12
2-7
1-4
0-0
0
0
0
5
0
0
0
0
+6
5


Bench
MIN
FG
3PT
FT
OREB
DREB
REB
AST
STL
BLK
TO
PF
+/-
PTS


W. Gabriel (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4066264/wenyen-gabriel) PF
8
0-0
0-0
0-0
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
+2
0


M. Hezonja (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2995706/mario-hezonja) SF
11
1-2
0-1
2-2
1
2
3
0
0
0
1
4
-9
4


G. Trent Jr. (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4277843/gary-trent-jr) SG
11
4-5
3-3
0-0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
-4
11


A. Simons (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4351851/anfernee-simons) SG
5
1-1
0-0
0-0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
+1
2


N. Little (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4395652/nassir-little) SF
Has not entered game


J. Hoard (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4395688/jaylen-hoard) SF
Has not entered game


J. Adams (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3133874/jaylen-adams) PG
Has not entered game


TEAM

22-36
8-14
2-2
4
9
13
11
3
0
4
11

54




60.0%
57.1%
100.0%

[ace3g]

No defense in 1st half

Halftime


TNT
1
2

3
4
T


LAC
34
35


69


POR
37
38


75



https://a1.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nba/500/por.png&h=100&w=100 Trail Blazers



Starters
MIN
FG
3PT
FT
OREB
DREB
REB
AST
STL
BLK
TO
PF
+/-
PTS


C. Anthony (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/1975/carmelo-anthony) PF
17
7-11
1-2
0-0
1
3
4
0
0
0
1
2
+13
15


Z. Collins (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4066650/zach-collins) PF
8
2-2
1-1
0-0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
3
+8
5


J. Nurkic (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3102530/jusuf-nurkic) C
16
2-3
1-2
1-1
1
5
6
8
1
0
2
2
+4
6


D. Lillard (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/6606/damian-lillard) PG
18
7-11
2-3
0-0
1
1
2
1
1
0
1
1
+0
16


C. McCollum (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2490149/cj-mccollum) SG
19
5-13
2-8
1-2
0
0
0
7
0
0
1
1
+8
13


Bench
MIN
FG
3PT
FT
OREB
DREB
REB
AST
STL
BLK
TO
PF
+/-
PTS


W. Gabriel (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4066264/wenyen-gabriel) PF
8
0-0
0-0
0-0
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
+2
0


M. Hezonja (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2995706/mario-hezonja) SF
11
1-2
0-1
2-2
1
2
3
0
0
0
1
4
-9
4


G. Trent Jr. (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4277843/gary-trent-jr) SG
18
5-6
4-4
0-0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
2
-2
14


A. Simons (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4351851/anfernee-simons) SG
6
1-1
0-0
0-0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
+6
2


N. Little (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4395652/nassir-little) SF
Has not entered game


J. Hoard (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4395688/jaylen-hoard) SF
Has not entered game


J. Adams (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3133874/jaylen-adams) PG
Has not entered game


TEAM

30-49
11-21
4-5
5
12
17
18
4
0
6
15

75




60.4%
52.4%
80.0%

[MultiTroll]

:lol Marshmallow Anthony having the best half of his bubble in spades.

[RD2191]

Giannis is 4 games away from breaking Wilt’s 57 year-old record for the highest PER in NBA history. As well being the favorite to win DPOY. One of the greatest regular seasons of all time tbh.
Exactly tbh

[BillMc]

It's over. Spurs can only blame themselves.

I blame Canada.

[ace3g]

At this point you might as well have someone shadow Trent Jr. - see if you can eliminate 16 -20 points that way.

[Dhbsr555]

Fck Kawhi ...

[Rocalcio]

Clippers came back : 95-96

[ace3g]

Looked like Blazers were going to extend lead but Clippers fought back and had a few chances to take the lead.

End of 3rd

TNT
1
2
3
4
T


LAC
34
35
26

95


POR
37
38
21

96

[Russ]

Highest PER seasons in NBA history.


1. Giannis Antetokounmpo - 32.04 (2019/2020)
2. Wilt Chamberlain - 31.82 (1962/1963)
3. Wilt Chamberlain - 31.74 (1961/1962)
4. Michael Jordan - 31.71 (1987/1988)
5. Lebron James - 31.67 (2008/2009)
6. Michael Jordan - 31.63 (1990/1991)
7. Wilt Chamberlain - 31.63 (1963/1964)
8. Lebron James - 31.59 (2012/2013)
9. Steph Curry - 31.46 (2015/2016)
10. Michael Jordan - 31.18 (1989/1990)



Too bad Wilt never knew he had the record. :clap

[ace3g]

Clippers were doing ok in the 3rd guarding Trent Jr. but seemed to forget that tactic in the 4th..

Hit 2 3s in the last 2 minutes.

5:35 - 4th

TNT
1
2
3
4
T


LAC
34
35
26
8
103


POR
37
38
21
12
108

[ducks]

So Leonard saying fuck spurs not playing against Portland

[Dhbsr555]

It’s obvious clippers want the blazers to win they took George out with 5 minutes left in the 4th

[ace3g]

Paul George subs out at 5 min mark....

4:03 - 4th

TNT
1
2
3
4
T


LAC
34
35
26
15
110


POR
37
38
21
18
114

[cjw]

It’s obvious clippers want the blazers to win they took George out with 5 minutes left in the 4th

What a joke

And the league couldn’t even ensure teams matched number of games played so we don’t have tiebreakers based on winning percentage

[ace3g]

Blazers get crap game from Rockets, Nuggets pull Jokic with 3:45 left in 3rd, and now Clippers pull PG with 5 min to go in 4th.

[cjw]

Blazers get crap game from Rockets, Nuggets pull Jokic with 3:45 left in 3rd, and now Clippers pull PG with 5 min to go in 4th.

They all know Blazers are toughest matchup for Lakers. Don’t blame them.

[TimDunkem]

:lmao

[ace3g]

Well Clippers tie it up, so that means they will lose by 5

49.7 - 4th

TNT
1
2
3
4
T


LAC
34
35
26
20
115


POR
37
38
21
19
115

[RD2191]

117-115 Blazers up with about 45 seconds left to play.

[RD2191]

I blame Canada.

I like the way you think, Bill.

[RD2191]

Clips not playing PG late either. Faggots.

[RD2191]

Magruddeerrrrrr 3!!!

[ace3g]

Clippers take the lead on a 3 off broken play

[RD2191]

Clips up by 1! Set up perfectly for the Lillard game winner!!

[ace3g]

Lillard misses 1

[RD2191]

Dame bricks both!!

[ace3g]

Lillard misses both , wow

[Spurs Homer]

Lillard choke job lol

[ace3g]

Green makes both!!!

[ace3g]

Dame No Time!!!

[ducks]

Lol

[Dhbsr555]

😂😂😂

[Spurs Homer]

Thanks for nothing traitor kawhitter

[ace3g]

5 pt game Clippers

[RD2191]

Clips win

[BatManu20]

Dame chokes hard, misses both FT’s. Clippers come back late to win it.

[RD2191]

Fukin clips probably low key pissed they won :lol

[ace3g]

Former Spur Green with some clutch FTs!!!

[Darius Bieber]

Lmao imagine losing to the Clippers who were deliberately trying to tank the game :lmao

[cjw]

Portland doesn’t deserve to make playoffs losing to that lineup

[BillMc]

Wahoo. Guests lose. And I didn't even have to root for Nephew.

[kht]

Results for the Clippers for playing hard... either way... we can't blame anyone besides ourselves. We had almost all of our guys for most of the season. No excuse for being 10 games under 0.500

[RD2191]

So the Blazers have to win out to take the 9th seed?

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ee7AbsvVoAA9WNH?format=png&name=large

[BillMc]

Are we ahead of Portland after this?

[BillMc]

Guess not. Yet....

[ducks]

Portland and clippers both missed big free throws

[kht]

Do we control our own destiny if we win out?

[RD2191]

If the Blazers win tomorrow they probably win out and take the 9th seed imo. I don't see them losing to the mavs or Nets. Best shot is tomorrow, assuming the Sixers play their full lineup.

[RD2191]

Do we control our own destiny if we win out?

No, we need to win out and have the Blazers lose at least 1 more game.

[ducks]

Silver had balls he make teams play their starters atleast 25
Minutes

[Russ]

Do we control our own destiny if we win out?

Portland and the Spurs each have three games left.

Whoever has the better record in those three games will get the 9 seed (ties go to Portland).*

* Leaving out NO and Pho -- if either Portland or the Spurs go 3-0 they're both done.

[ace3g]

So the Blazers have to win out to take the 9th seed?

The best the @spurs (https://twitter.com/spurs/) can do, winning% wise, if they win out is .465

Grizzlies


If my math is correct only way to catch Grizzlies now is if they lose their last 3 games which would put their win% at 0.4520

If they go 1-2 their win% will be 0.4657 (rounded to .466).

Spurs win out would only have win% of 0.4647 (rounded to .465)

Blazers


If Blazers go 1-3 = win% 0.4459

2-2 = win% 0.4594

3-1 = win% 0.4729

So Spurs would need either Grizzlies to go 0-3 in their last 3 games or Blazers go 2-2 or worse in their last 4 games for Spurs to make play-in.

[Dhbsr555]

We still gotta win

[RD2191]

The best the @spurs (https://twitter.com/spurs/) can do, winning% wise, if they win out is .465

Grizzlies



Blazers



So Spurs would need either Grizzlies to go 0-3 in their last 3 games or Blazers go 2-2 or worse in their last 4 games for Spurs to make play-in.

Thanks for the info, Ace. :tu

[RD2191]

Rockets always play us tough, gonna be tough to win all 3.

[gambit1990]

no way spurs get in.

it's been over for a while now tbqh. portland will ultimately be 8th seed.

[kht]

I can see the Rockets throwing to avoid the Clippers in the 2nd round (locking into the 4th seed).

[ace3g]

Rockets always play us tough, gonna be tough to win all 3.

If Rockets seeding can't change (up or down) and they like their matchup in playoffs, might rest players vs Spurs.

[RD2191]

If Rockets seeding can't change (up or down) and they like their matchup in playoffs, might rest players vs Spurs.

Haven't looked into it but hopefully that's the case. D'Antoni might do us a solid and rest players.

[RD2191]

Damn, didn't know Simmons was out for the Sixers with a knee injury. Smh

[Barfunk]

no way spurs get in.

it's been over for a while now tbqh. portland will ultimately be 8th seed.

Spurs having to win out PLUS have either Portland or Memphis to falter, yeah, probably not happening.

Also, "Basketball means nothing in the big picture of it all and in the grand scheme of things." might rear its ugly head. :pop:

[rude1_79]

are there any odds where its a scenario where portland gets the 8th spot and Spurs get the 9th spot. and memphis is out?

[ace3g]

are there any odds where its a scenario where portland gets the 8th spot and Spurs get the 9th spot. and memphis is out?

Spurs would have to win out

Grizz would have to go 0-3

Blazers would have to go 1-2

[RD2191]

Reggie claiming some teams were apparently upset that the Jazz sat players against the Spurs. :lol

[daslicer]

They all know Blazers are toughest matchup for Lakers. Don’t blame them.

This is how I feel about it. It's not even #2 intentionally dicking over the Spurs and I say this as someone who hates #2. I really don't get the reason behind getting emotional about this playoff streak. It really means nothing at the end of the day. The 50 win streak was more special to me. Think about it if we got in we are looking at a 90 percent chance of getting swept by the Lakers. These type of series are not fun to watch.

[offset formation]

Haven't looked into it but hopefully that's the case. D'Antoni might do us a solid and rest players.

Doubtful. I'm sure he feels like the Spurs cost him one or two titles when he was in Phoenix. Horry bump, and all.

[RD2191]

Jazz looking solid, probably would've blown us out had they not sat players yesterday. :lol

[gambit1990]

i had a clear picture of the play in... before considering all the #9 seed contenders.

how some teams approach resting players will end up have a big implications. way bigger than normal.

perfect example: MEM's last game is against MIL.

[Russ]

Spurs would have to win out

Grizz would have to go 0-3

Blazers would have to go 1-2

If that happens the Spurs would actually have the 8 seed (I believe).

[RD2191]

Embid Harris Horford should destroy the blazers on the Boards and the Front Court.

If Burks is starting to Ball, they can beat the blazers man.

Would be nice to see Horford have a throwback game.

[offset formation]

If that happens the Spurs would actually have the 8 seed (I believe).

Right.

ASSUMING we win out, one more loss from both Phoenix and Portland gives us the 9 seed. 0-3 from Memphis gives us the 8th seed.

[RD2191]

Quin is STILL LOYAL

unlike that faggot Brett Brown....

He is womping the Nuggs making our road easier.

:lol yeah, Brown's kind of an asshole.

[gambit1990]

this 22 team arrangement has been pretty interesting tbh.

it's more competîtive because they basically cut out the shîtty teams :lol

[daslicer]

I don't get the Giannis love, didn't Kawhi own him in the playoffs last year?

It wasn't really #2 owning Giannis but was more so the Raptors forming the great wall on the defensive end with having #2 guard him but always having Siakam,Ibaka,Gasol in the paint to help with quick double and in some cases triple teams. It reminded me of what the Lakers did to Duncan in '04 when they decided to double team Duncan aggressively with Malone and Shaq on every possession after game 2. #2 is a great defensive player but Gasol/Ibaka are both great interior defenders and Siakam is above average. #2 had a lot of help with those guys. He won't have that type of help if he gets a rematch with Giannis. Clippers have no great interior defenders like the Raptors did.

[RD2191]

Its also a back to back, if the Blazers Loose I see it taking the wind out of their sails the rest of the way...

0fer

Should be our best shot at seeing a Blazers loss.

[ace3g]

If that happens the Spurs would actually have the 8 seed (I believe).

Yes it would because:

Spurs would have a win% of 0.465

Blazers win% 0.459

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:lol yeah, Brown's kind of an asshole.

He won't be there after this year. He'll get canned if they don't win or at least get to the conference finals. With Ben being out, that's not likely.

[gambit1990]

i might not mind having the play in regularly.

22 teams make the play ins. cut out the 8 teams that don't have a chance of making it in.

it would be a competîtive / exciting scenario every year.

the 8 bad teams could have their own tournament for draft pick order or something instead of playing meaningless regular season games.

[Shakril]

are there any odds where its a scenario where portland gets the 8th spot and Spurs get the 9th spot. and memphis is out?

No, Memphis has to lose all 3 and spurs have to win all 3 to overcome the grizzlies. One of those 3 games is portland, which means, Spurs would overtake them. So in essence, its the 9th spot against memphis (losing against portland will eliminate spurs) or the 8th spot against any other team that is still in the mix.

[RD2191]

He won't be there after this year. He'll get canned if they don't win or at least get to the conference finals. With Ben being out, that's not likely.

I'd like to see it, should've traded for Kawhi when he had the chance tbh. :lol

[RD2191]

How many games is the play in anyways? Haven't even paid attention to that. :lol

[ace3g]

How many games is the play in anyways? Haven't even paod attention to that. :lol

Play-in rules:

8th seed only has to win 1 game.

9th seed has to win 2

[Dejounte]

Spurs have been a tease all year. Yall need to stop hoping we get in the playoffs lol. Just gonna end up broken again

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We still gotta win

Yeah, odds that we go 1-2 or 2-1, are probably higher than going 3-0, which is a must to even have a chance.

That fucking game vs the gotdamn 76er's man...furk!!

[RD2191]

Play-in rules:

8th seed only has to win 1 game.

9th seed has to win 2

Damn. Gonna be tough for the 9th seed.

[ace3g]

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[gambit1990]

if the play in remains going forward then this would make a ton of sense...
22 teams who qualify: play in, then playoffs
8 team who don't qualify: three round, best of three lottery draft pick order tournament (in lieu of the final 8 regular season games)

teams would be motivated to play their best.

it would be additional excitement for every team, every fan.