Spurs in 3rd place . . .

[peewee's lovechild]

So, I'm hoping all those fairweather fans that were thinking the world was going to end can go away now.

I'm willing to bet that we'll have the 1 or 2 seed by the end of the season.

I'll bet my next paycheck.

[MoSpur]

Well, the Lakers are in third right now because they are on top of their division.

[smeagol]

I'll bet my next paycheck.

How about a meaningful bet? :lol

[polandprzem]

Most probable the sixth spot goes to Phoenix or Houston ...

hmm

[peewee's lovechild]

How about a meaningful bet? :lol


It's a small fortune if you were to live in Zaire.

[Agloco]

This thread is inaccurate unfortunately. I believe LA is in third place because they lead their division. Utah is fourth for the same reason.


The Spurs are actually the fifth seed right now.

[honestfool84]

i would be so happy for the spurs to end up with the seventh seed and sweep the mavs out of the first round.

:lol that would be awesome, eh?

[ancestron]

Yeah the spurs are still fifth.

[Agloco]

i would be so happy for the spurs to end up with the seventh seed and sweep the mavs out of the first round.

:lol that would be awesome, eh?

It would be, but I don't see the Mavericks living up to their end of that bargain.

They would have to be the two seed in order for that to play out. Not very likely.

[honestfool84]

It would be, but I don't see the Mavericks living up to their end of that bargain.

They would have to be the two seed in order for that to play out. Not very likely.


or we would have to catch new orleans for the second spot, and drop below los angeles, and then have the mavs keep their seventh spot.

[peewee's lovechild]

Well, the Lakers are in third right now because they are on top of their division.

You're right, we currently have the 5th seed.

But, I'm sure Houston will loose a couple down the road and I'm hopefull that the Hornets have three possible losses coming on the road (Boston, Orlando, Lakers). 8 of their next 12 games will be on the road.

We got Houston on Sunday, so I'm pretty sure we'll be in second place. Plus, Houston has 7 of their next 10 games on the road.

I can see a #1 seed in our future.

[mrsmaalox]

......I'll bet my next paycheck.

Hang on a sec, I'll call Atrain. :)

[peewee's lovechild]

This thread is inaccurate unfortunately. I believe LA is in third place because they lead their division. Utah is fourth for the same reason.


The Spurs are actually the fifth seed right now.

True we are the 5th seed.

But, I said we were in 3rd place.
That's Conference standings.

Check it and get back to me.

[peewee's lovechild]

Hang on a sec, I'll call Atrain. :)


Bastard.

[MoSpur]

New Orleans doesn't seem to be slowing down. That team is playing very good right now and CP3 is the truth. David West is mega-talented.

[ancestron]

Yeah going down the stretch here, a lot of tough games for the Lakers, New Orleans, and Houston.
but the Spurs last 10 won't exactly be a picnic
@ Minnesota
vs Houston
vs Golden State
@ Utah
@ Portland
vs Phoenix
vs Seattle
@ LA Lakers
@ Sacramento
vs Utah

[Agloco]

True we are the 5th seed.

But, I said we were in 3rd place.That's Conference standings.

Check it and get back to me.

Checked. You're absolutely correct.

Unfortunately, third "place" in this case gets Utah in the opening round.

[mexicanjunior]

Yeah going down the stretch here, a lot of tough games for the Lakers, New Orleans, and Houston.
but the Spurs last 10 won't exactly be a picnic
@ Minnesota
vs Houston
vs Golden State
@ Utah
@ Portland
vs Phoenix
vs Seattle
@ LA Lakers
@ Sacramento
vs Utah

That looks like 6-4 to me...

[degenerate_gambler]

Yeah going down the stretch here, a lot of tough games for the Lakers, New Orleans, and Houston.
but the Spurs last 10 won't exactly be a picnic
@ Minnesota
vs Houston
vs Golden State
@ Utah
@ Portland
vs Phoenix
vs Seattle
@ LA Lakers
@ Sacramento
vs Utah


the T-Wolves game is here, not on the road...

just looking at that sched, the Spurs should do no worse than 7-3 and really should go 8-2.

[Agloco]

the T-Wolves game is here, not on the road...

just looking at that sched, the Spurs should do no worse than 7-3 and really should go 8-2.

Agree. If they are truly playoff ready, they should go 8-2. I see them losing at LA and Utah.

[MoSpur]

Don't underestimate Portland and Golden State.

[honestfool84]

Yeah going down the stretch here, a lot of tough games for the Lakers, New Orleans, and Houston.
but the Spurs last 10 won't exactly be a picnic
@ Minnesota
vs Houston
vs Golden State
@ Utah
@ Portland
vs Phoenix
vs Seattle
@ LA Lakers
@ Sacramento
vs Utah


i honestly see the spurs going 10-0, MAYBE 9-1.

the spurs are starting to play pretty well; i loved their defense intensity for a five minute stretch during the fourth quarter..

anyways.
i think they'll do just fine.

[ancestron]

the T-Wolves game is here, not on the road...

just looking at that sched, the Spurs should do no worse than 7-3 and really should go 8-2.

you're right. my bad.

[MoSpur]

The games against, Houston, Utah, Phoenix, LA, and Golden State are going to be hard fought because no one wants to slip. All these teams will be fighting for playoff positioning.

[degenerate_gambler]

The games against, Houston, Utah, Phoenix, LA, and Golden State are going to be hard fought because no one wants to slip. All these teams will be fighting for playoff positioning.


I can see them losing in Utah and losing another somewhere in there on the road. They should be able to win out at home, although they have some tough ones.

[midgetonadonkey]

You are excited because the Spurs are 3rd in the division?

[Indazone]

As of today the Rockets are number 2 and Spurs are number 5. Does anyone even read NBA.com's division rankings?

[sandman]

HOU, LAL and SAS all are at 49-23, being seeded #2, #3 and #5 respectively as of this morning. (HOU currently owns all tie breakers between the three)

HOU does not play again until Sunday. Considering that both LAL and SAS play on Friday, with both teams winning, HOU could drop from #2 to #5 without even playing a game. That's tough...

[rascal]

Hou will not hold on to the number 2 position. The spurs will be moving up to 1 or 2 by next week.

[Princess Pimp]

So, I'm hoping all those fairweather fans that were thinking the world was going to end can go away now.

I'm willing to bet that we'll have the 1 or 2 seed by the end of the season.

I'll bet my next paycheck. :nope They are in 5th.

[ClingingMars]

They have the 3RD BEST RECORD, BUT THEY'RE 5TH SEED BECAUSE OF THE RETARDED DIVISIONS. Screw the divisions, lets just have 1-8 by RECORD ONLY.

-Mars

[Agloco]

:nope They are in 5th.

You are in 6th......

Correction: The Suns are in 6th, you're dead last.

[honestfool84]

what is princess pimp gonna say when her team crumbles like they usually do in the playoffs?

[J.T.]

If the Spurs beat Houston on Sunday they'll be in 3rd.

[Princess Pimp]

If the Spurs beat Houston on Sunday they'll be in 3rd.


coulda shoulda woulda :blah

[honestfool84]

coulda shoulda woulda :blah


now i realize why i had blocked anything that had the words princess pimp..

[temujin]

Fifth would be perfect.

Utah with HCA, then Hornets or Denver.

Avoid the media teams and Houston until the conference Finals.

Absolutely perfect.

[peewee's lovechild]

coulda shoulda woulda :blah

Are what Suns fans have been saying to themselves for the past five years or so.

Hey, how did that Finals run work out for you guys last year?


Ohhhhhhhhhh . . . . SNAP!!!

[Solid D]

So, I'm hoping all those fairweather fans that were thinking the world was going to end can go away now.

I'm willing to bet that we'll have the 1 or 2 seed by the end of the season.

I'll bet my next paycheck.

Confucius D says: Anyone who bets their next paycheck...has likely already spent their next paycheck.

[honestfool84]

Are what Suns fans have been saying to themselves for the past five years or so.

Hey, how did that Finals run work out for you guys last year.


Ohhhhhhhhhh . . . . SNAP!!!



hahahahahahaha.
:lol :lol :lol :lol

that is hilarious.
i think she just crapped her panties.

[peewee's lovechild]

Confucius D says: Anyone who bets their next paycheck...has likely already spent their next paycheck.

True that.

It's all going to rent, cable, utilities and baby.

I get paid next Tuesday, but it will be spent on Wednesday.

[doldrums]

It's a small fortune if you were to live in Zaire.

eh, the name is Congo now, no more Zaire.

[peewee's lovechild]

eh, the name is Congo now, no more Zaire.

It's still called Zaire by the old school natives.

I talk to them quite a bit.
They take offense at your presumption.

[sandman]

If the Spurs beat Houston on Sunday they'll be in 3rd.

If the Spurs win Friday they will already be in 3rd (and potentially 2nd) before playing the Rockets.

Friday night outcomes:

IF both Spurs and Lakers win: 2. LAL (50-23) 3. SAS (50-23) 5. HOU (49-23)

IF Spurs win and Lakers lose: 2. SAS (50-23) 3. HOU (49-23) 5. LAL (49-24)

IF Lakers win and Spurs lose: 2. LAL (50-23) 3. HOU (49-23) 5. SAS (49-24)

The only way that the Rockets can keep their #2 seed before their next game on Sunday is if both Lakers and Spurs lose Friday night.

[Indazone]

If the Spurs beat Houston on Sunday they'll be in 3rd.

:lmao

Scola awaits you.

[smeagol]

The spurs will be moving up to 1 or 2 by next week.

You said something mildly positive about the Spurs.

I think I'm having a heart attack . . .

[smeagol]

It's a small fortune if you were to live in Zaire.

But probably not much money if you live in CA . . .

Are the food stamps still coming . . . ?

[peewee's lovechild]

But probably not much money if you live in CA . . .

Are the food stamps still coming . . . ?

U.S. food stamps are worth more than any amount of Argentine pesos.

Now, that's a pathetic currency.

[peewee's lovechild]

:lmao

Scola awaits you.

Scola can do all the waiting he wants from his living room while he's watching the Spurs play in the Finals.

[smeagol]

U.S. food stamps are worth more than any amount of Argentine pesos.

Now, that's a pathetic currency.
My paycheck is in US$.

Nice try, though . . .

[peewee's lovechild]

My paycheck is in US$.

Nice try, though . . .

That's great.

You see . . . even people from Argentina realize that their country is pure shit.

Your patriotism towards your country really shows.

Good for you.

[midgetonadonkey]

You should get paid in Euros.

[DaDakota]

Scola can do all the waiting he wants from his living room while he's watching the Spurs play in the Finals.

Why does he have last year's games on tape?

;)

DD

[td4mvp21]

Edit: I'm retarded

[peewee's lovechild]

Why does he have last year's games on tape?

;)

DD

Because he's always wanted to be a Spur.

So, he stays up late at night watching the games and jerking off to Manu Ginobili.

[tlongII]

The nba.com standings are wrong. We should be the third seed, because we own a 2-1 series tie breaker between the Lakers at this moment. We have identical records so the tiebreaker goes to season records vs. each other, and we are 2-1 over the Lakers. Peewee is right, the nba.com standings are wrong.

You are wrong. The Lakers get the #3 seed because they lead their division.

[td4mvp21]

You are wrong. The Lakers get the #3 seed because they lead their division.

:bang I thought I might be missing something. I didn't realize that. Thanks. These seedings are fucking confusing.

[peewee's lovechild]

But, they are in third place in Conference standings.

[smeagol]

You should get paid in Euros.
I should. I work for a french bank.

[smeagol]

That's great.

You see . . . even people from Argentina realize that their country is pure shit.

A country that produced Manu Ginobili cannot be pure shit.

Nevertheless, it is shitty alright.

[peewee's lovechild]

Nevertheless, it is shitty alright.

Well, we agree on something.

[gospursgojas]

You are wrong. The Lakers get the #3 seed because they lead their division.

The Division leaders no longer get an automatic 1 2 or 3 seed. Only a guaranteed HCA seed. Thats why when PHX had a better record than Utah, Utah still was in 4th place.

[dogzofwar]

The Division leaders no longer get an automatic 1 2 or 3 seed. Only a guaranteed HCA seed. Thats why when PHX had a better record than Utah, Utah still was in 4th place.

Pretty sure it works the other way...Division leaders are ranked 1/2/3 but that does not ensure them HCA...that goes to better record.

[dogzofwar]

Correction....three of the four top spots are for division leaders with the last spot for who has the next best record...which is Houston because of tie breaker (2 seed) at this time. A division leader can never be lower than number 4 no matter what their record is...which is complete crap. At least the HCA isn't based on that anymore.

[duncan228]

http://www.nba.com/features/seedingprimer07.html

Playoff Seeding Primer

SECAUCUS, NJ, April 2, 2007 -- Confused by the new playoff seeding format? Were you confused by the old format?

Last season, much ado was made about the Spurs and Mavs, the teams with the two best records in the Western Conference, meeting in the Conference Semifinals because of the rule that gave the top three seeds to the division winners.

So, during the offseason, that rule was changed so that the two best teams in the conference would not face each other until the Conference Finals, even if they're in the same division.

As the regular season wraps up and some teams clinch playoff berths while others are eliminated, here's everything you need to know about how the playoff brackets are laid out.

The top four seeds will be the three division winners plus the team with the next best record. Those four will be ordered by record (and tiebreakers if needed), so it's possible that two teams in the same division could hold the top two spots, with the other two division winners at Nos. 3 and 4.

Seeds 5 through 8 are the next four teams according to record (and tiebreakers if needed).

First Round matchups are as follows:

1 vs. 8
4 vs. 5
2 vs. 7
3 vs. 6

Conference Semifinals matchups are as follows:

1-8 Winner vs. 4-5 Winner
2-7 Winner vs. 3-6 Winner

Homecourt advantage for any series is determined by record, not seed. So, it's possible that the 5 seed could have homecourt advantage over the 4, or that the 6 seed could have homecourt advantage over the 3.

Tiebreakers

(1) Head-to-head
(2) Division record (if the teams are in the same division)
(3) Conference record
(4) Record vs. Playoff teams, own conference
(5) Record vs. Playoff teams, other conference
(6) Net points, all games

[smeagol]

Well, we agree on something.
Nevertheless, it is better than the country you are really from . . .

[temujin]

U.S. food stamps are worth more than any amount of Argentine pesos.

Now, that's a pathetic currency.

It was, when it was linked to the USD.

[peewee's lovechild]

Nevertheless, it is better than the country you are really from . . .

The U.S.A?

So, you're saying that Argentina is better than the U.S.A.?

Then, what are you doing making a living here?

[peewee's lovechild]

I work for a french bank.


Of course.

The French gave up Jews to the German when the Nazi's came marching in.

Aregentina became a Nazi haven after WWII.

It figures that a Jew hating Nazi lover from Argentina would work for a French bank.