Race To The # 1 Seed, Spurs Or Thunder?

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

Whoever wins Wednesday will take the series.

LAC should take it because its a back to back... but honestly I'm leaning towards OKC taking it.

[TD 21]

How you feel about this post now, tbh?...

Great, because it looks as if it'll end up being wrong, which is obviously advantageous to the Spurs.

But don't go looking for a correlation. With the unexpected lead they had built, it was a strong possibility, much stronger than them beating the Thunder in a series.

OKC is missing Sefolosha and has Perkins on minute restrictions. They also sit Westbrook on one end of back-to-backs.

And the Clippers don't need to go all out. All they need is a win at home on Wednesday and they'll be in good position to get the 2nd seed. If OKC loses on Wednesday and one other game (let's say @Indiana), all LAC would have to do is beat Sacramento and Denver at home.

I'm aware of all of this, I just don't think it's going to happen. My saying "more than likely won't happen" is obviously just in my opinion, which should go without saying.

[ElNono]

Great, because it looks as if it'll end up being wrong, which is obviously advantageous to the Spurs.

But don't go looking for a correlation. With the unexpected lead they had built, it was a strong possibility, much stronger than them beating the Thunder in a series.

Not looking for anything, tbh... just thought I'll ask with the newer results... thanks.

[Mel_13]

First, thanks to cd021 for a very good thread that appears to be very close to a successful conclusion.

Second, a small historical note. With their 60th win in Game 77, this is the fastest that any of the five 60 win Spurs have reached that plateau.

[spurraider21]

so the magic number is down to 2... and we have 5 games to go, including one against the Lakers. it's in the bag. its all moot pending Parker's MRI though

[BanditHiro]

beat the out of dallas to send them to 8 and tank against the suns to move them to 7.

[Sean Cagney]

so the magic number is down to 2... and we have 5 games to go, including one against the Lakers. it's in the bag. its all moot pending Parker's MRI though

That is correct, without Tony we are ed.

[cd021]

First, thanks to cd021 for a very good thread that appears to be very close to a successful conclusion.

Second, a small historical note. With their 60th win in Game 77, this is the fastest that any of the five 60 win Spurs have reached that plateau.

Appreciate it.

I projected the Spurs to finish 60-22 and OKC to win the west with a 62-20 mark.

Then after I made this thread the Spurs go 19-1, OKC goes 12-6 and Indiana goes 11-12.

who would have though?

[HI-FI]

cd021 has done some great work in this thread. I'm going to submit his name for bolding at the next owners' meeting.

[Seventyniner]

First, thanks to cd021 for a very good thread that appears to be very close to a successful conclusion.

Second, a small historical note. With their 60th win in Game 77, this is the fastest that any of the five 60 win Spurs have reached that plateau.

Too bad Pop will (rightfully) punt at least 2 of the remaining games. If everyone were healthy and the Thunder were within striking distance, this Spurs team could have won 64.

[Mel_13]

Too bad Pop will (rightfully) punt at least 2 of the remaining games. If everyone were healthy and the Thunder were within striking distance, this Spurs team could have won 64.

If the Toros play the Lakers in Game 82, who wins?

[will_spurs]

The Spurs have clinched HCA against the East if they reach the Finals.

Thanks to OKC loss to Phoenix yesterday, the Spurs magic number to clinch the West is 2.

[Seventyniner]

If the Toros play the Lakers in Game 82, who wins?

A game between two teams trying to tank is high comedy, but a game between a tanking team and one that doesn't care whether they win or lose could be amusing as well.

I'd go with the Toros because the Lakers have an incentive to lose, while guys like Mills, Daye, and maybe Ayers have something to prove.

[Splits]

[cd021]

Budinger, Pekovic & Kevin Martin all out Tuesday. It certainly helps offset Parkers absence.

http://www.rotoworld.com/headlines/n...ball-headlines

[cd021]

cd021 has done some great work in this thread. I'm going to submit his name for bolding at the next owners' meeting.

I appreciate that. Thanks. Glad this thread turned out as well as it has.

[cd021]

Record Post-All star Break (as of 4/8/14)

Spurs-22-3 (.880)

Clippers 18-5 (.786)

Heat-16-10 (.615)

Thunder 13-9 (.590)

Pacers-13-13 (.500)

(Italicized are updated to include the games from 4/9)

[cd021]

Pre-All Star Break Records

Current pace- projected records based on winning percentage

Former pace-projected records based on pre all star winning percentage

* records beside team is record prior to the all start game and their winning percentage


Indiana Pacers-40-12 (.769)

Former Pace-63-19
Current Pace-56-26


Oklahoma City-43-12 (.781)

Former Pace-64-18
Current Pace-60-22


Miami Heat-37-14 (.725)

Former Pace-59-23
Current Pace-56-26


San Antonio Spurs-38-15 (.716)

Former Pace-59-23
Current Pace-63-19


L.A. Clippers -37-18 (.672)

Former Pace- 55-27
Currently Pace-58-24

[RD2191]

Would any combination of a Spurs win and OKC loss clinch home court for the Spurs?

[Mugen]

Would any combination of a Spurs win and OKC loss clinch home court for the Spurs?

Two scenarios:

1) Spurs win two games
2) Spurs win one game and OKC loses a game

= #1 seed is wrapped up.

[RD2191]

Two scenarios:

1) Spurs win two games
2) Spurs win one game and OKC loses a game

= #1 seed is wrapped up.

Thanks man, I appreciate it.

[Mugen]

Thanks man, I appreciate it.

anything for you, ese.

[RD2191]

anything for you, ese.

Vatos locos for life

[Dex]

What if the Thunder lose two games?

[Mugen]

What if the Thunder lose two games?

Spurs clinch. Magic number is 2, any combination of Spurs Wins/OKC Losses that hits that number and the spurs have homecourt.