Spurs trying to track down the 2/3/4 seed

[djohn2oo8]

Since Houston is easily our worst matchup from our potential first round foes, we should avoid them at all costs. The best way to do that is to either win both games vs Houston or lose both games. If we win both, we have a good chance to either grab the 2nd seed and play Dallas or if we do end up as the 3rd seed, we would get HCA vs Houston. If we lose both games, we would finish as the 6th seed and Houston would most likely grab the 2nd seed since their schedule is much easier than Memphis. This would most likely lead to a matchup with Memphis or LAC which would be more favorable. Splitting both games vs Houston would just increase our chances of facing them in the first round since we would most likely not finish higher than 6th. Obviously, we want to win as many games as possible and be playing the best we can play, but just in terms of avoiding Houston, it would be best to either win both or lose both.

I think the Spurs would be a bad matchup for Houston. Pop vs McHale would give me nightmares.

[SpursFan86]

Just took a look at our schedule and while it's tough, there's one bright spot: we're basically done traveling for the year.

Denver
GS
@ OKC
Houston
@ Houston
Phoenix
@ NO

5 games in Texas, and 2 games in states bordering Texas.

[in2deep]

If we cannot beat a mediocre team like Houston then we might as well forfeit the playoffs. Jeez

[SpursFan86]

I'm torn on Houston.

Their roster doesn't really impress me, and their point differential (usually a better indicator of how good a team is rather than W/L record) isn't that great either. McHale is a ty coach, and I trust that Pop would coach circles around him in a playoff series. People talk about them being darkhorse contenders, and I really don't see that. I'd be shocked if they made it to the WCF, and I give them no chance at all to make it to the Finals. They also lost Beverley for the season.

But despite all that, I still feel like I'd rather avoid them. I know it's just the regular season, but they've won 5 of the last 6 against us. Harden seems to always kill us, and it'd probably drive me insane having to watch us play him for 5-7 games straight. Dwight would really wear down Duncan/Splitter. I'm confident we'd win, but it'd be a rough 1st round...especially since we probably wouldn't have HCA.

[daslicer]

One thing I wish the NBA would do is get rid of this division seeding bs. Normally it doesn't effect seeding because the teams that win the divisions are usually the best teams when it comes to the top 4 seeds. This year it is different considering Portland could potentially finish with the 6th best record and still get the 4th seed that to me is bs.

[Mel_13]

One thing I wish the NBA would do is get rid of this division seeding bs. Normally it doesn't effect seeding because the teams that win the divisions are usually the best teams when it comes to the top 4 seeds. This year it is different considering Portland could potentially finish with the 6th best record and still get the 4th seed that to me is bs.

I agree, but they would have to completely eliminate divisions in that case. If you keep divisions, there has to be some tangible reward for winning the division.

[daslicer]

I agree, but they would have to completely eliminate divisions in that case. If you keep divisions, there has to be some tangible reward for winning the division.

They should go back to how it was during the 90's and early '00s when each conference had only two divisions. Under that system I can't recall a time when the seeding was messed up. The closet thing I can remember was a few times you had the team with the third best record get the 2 seed by winning the division but even that wasn't bad considering once the second round started the team with the second best record got HCA.

[Mel_13]

They should go back to how it was during the 90's and early '00s when each conference had only two divisions. Under that system I can't recall a time when the seeding was messed up. The closet thing I can remember was a few times you had the team with the third best record get the 2 seed by winning the division but even that wasn't bad considering once the second round started the team with the second best record got HCA.

They did tweak the system after the Spurs and Mavs played in WCSF in 2006. Up to that point the division winners were guaranteed a top 3 seed and a 44 win Denver team was seeded ahead of a 60 win Dallas team.

Really, they just need to abandon the divisions altogether.

[Strategic]

This years' finish is a complicated scenario. As it stands only Denver and GS don't really have much to play for, although Phoenix and NO could be out by the time of their Spurs games. The problem is, the Spurs may need to win out for a home court seed. I think it's a sure thing that Memphis and Houston will play balls to the wall for HCA through their last game. TD may need a weeks rest meaning the others will have to carry the mail. Things should be shook out by the end of the first Houston game.

[Spurs 4 The Win]

This years' finish is a complicated scenario. As it stands only Denver and GS don't really have much to play for, although Phoenix and NO could be out by the time of their Spurs games. The problem is, the Spurs may need to win out for a home court seed. I think it's a sure thing that Memphis and Houston will play balls to the wall for HCA through their last game. TD may need a weeks rest meaning the others will have to carry the mail. Things should be shook out by the end of the first Houston game.

Tim wont rest unless we lose 1 of the 2 to Houston

[Seventyniner]

Really, they just need to abandon the divisions altogether.

but but but the Thunder would lose 4/5 of their banners

[Mikeanaro]

but but but the Thunder would lose 4/5 of their banners

They will hang up some KD´s Mom picture eating a taco.

[cjw]

Just took a look at our schedule and while it's tough, there's one bright spot: we're basically done traveling for the year.

Denver
GS
@ OKC
Houston
@ Houston
Phoenix
@ NO

5 games in Texas, and 2 games in states bordering Texas.

There's an off chance that the team doesn't have to leave Texas outside of one day trips to OKC and New Orleans until late May. And heck, maybe Curry and Thompson run into each other trying to stop a Westbrook drive, get hurt and the Thunder come out of nowhere.

[RD2191]

No allen and zbo is injured I think. Going to try to go according to twitter. Hopefully OKC can pull of a win.

[apalisoc_9]

No allen and zbo is injured I think. Going to try to go according to twitter. Hopefully OKC can pull of a win.

I can't believe we're rooting for the thunder now..

[RD2191]

I can't believe we're rooting for the thunder now..

Rotted for Dallas, Blazers, now Grizz. It's tough being a Spurs fan right now.

[timtonymanu]

I can't believe we're rooting for the thunder now..

Getting rid of Perkins and Fisher made them more likeable to me.

[SpurPadre]

I feel so ing dirty rooting for OKC tonight, tbh. It's a necessary evil but still...

[soxxx]

Dallas should just tank the 8th seed and avenge 2007.

[RD2191]

okc choking

[SpurPadre]

you thunder!

[RD2191]

every single team we have rooted to has had a lead and then choked it

[timtonymanu]

every single team we have rooted to has had a lead and then choked it

smh

[SpurPadre]

Rot in okc, you ing assholes.

[RD2191]

*for