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

[hater]

3rd seed is looking likely. its all about spurs vs grizz imo

lolckets locked up 2nd and guests the 4th.

it's 3rd or 5th

[will_spurs]

lolckets locked up 2nd and guests the 4th.

The Rockets can't lock up the 2nd seed, if the Spurs beat them twice they own the tiebreaker against them...

[hater]

The Rockets can't lock up the 2nd seed, if the Spurs beat them twice they own the tiebreaker against them...

not going to happen. Pop will rest some guys tomorrow.

lolckets locked up 2nd seed with the win over OKC imo

[will_spurs]

lolckets locked up 2nd seed with the win over OKC imo

If you go by a definition of "locked up" than means "not locked up", then yes, they've locked it up

[hater]

If you go by a definition of "locked up" than means "not locked up", then yes, they've locked it up

I understand your point but IMO HOU has #2 locked up already.

we can agree to disagree

[MultiTroll]

Why do many of you think Memphis at Slippers is a lock Slippers win?

[will_spurs]

I understand your point but IMO HOU has #2 locked up already.

we can agree to disagree

We'll know soon anyway, but given the Spurs recent play and Manu's latest interview, I don't see why Pop wouldn't try hard to beat Houston twice. I know Pop usually doesn't like to give a likely playoffs opponent a good view of the Spurs at their best/fullest, but in this case there's so much at stake that I think he's going to go for it. The Spurs are guaranteed HCA in the first round and maybe 2nd round if they beat Houston twice, it's nothing to sneeze at.

[Spurs 4 The Win]

We'll know soon anyway, but given the Spurs recent play and Manu's latest interview, I don't see why Pop wouldn't try hard to beat Houston twice. I know Pop usually doesn't like to give a likely playoffs opponent a good view of the Spurs at their best/fullest, but in this case there's so much at stake that I think he's going to go for it. The Spurs are guaranteed HCA in the first round and maybe 2nd round if they beat Houston twice, it's nothing to sneeze at.

As long as home court is there for the taking, Pop will continue to play the guys. He too knows what is on the line with homecourt.

[$pursDynasty]

We'll know soon anyway, but given the Spurs recent play and Manu's latest interview, I don't see why Pop wouldn't try hard to beat Houston twice. I know Pop usually doesn't like to give a likely playoffs opponent a good view of the Spurs at their best/fullest, but in this case there's so much at stake that I think he's going to go for it. The Spurs are guaranteed HCA in the first round and maybe 2nd round if they beat Houston twice, it's nothing to sneeze at.

Has this scenario ever come up before playing a likely playoff opponent twice within the last 10 games of the season? How did Pop handle it(CIA because seeding was locked up and rested the fellas one or both games, or did he go straight at it)?

[cjw]

As long as home court is there for the taking, Pop will continue to play the guys. He too knows what is on the line with homecourt.

It's not just home court in one round, it's possibly the difference between home court in three rounds (rounds 1, 2 and the Finals). If they win out, they could have home court over everyone but Warriors/Hawks but would require a Clippers slip up. 3 seed is purely in their control as is potential home court over Cavs.

[Beaverfuzz]

There's a decent chance we'll pass at least one of LAC/Houston/Memphis.

Have to pass the Slippers first, otherwise it doesn't mean squat.

[Beaverfuzz]

Why do many of you think Memphis at Slippers is a lock Slippers win?

Tony Allen?

[will_spurs]

Have to pass the Slippers first, otherwise it doesn't mean squat.

Depends. We could end up ahead of the Clippers if we win our division (which is still a possibility), since the Clippers won't.

[Beaverfuzz]

Depends. We could end up ahead of the Clippers if we win our division (which is still a possibility), since the Clippers won't.

Did you even read what I wrote? Have to pass the Slippers first, you wrote we could end up ahead of the Slippers.

READING IS FUNDAMENTAL!

[will_spurs]

Did you even read what I wrote? Have to pass the Slippers first, you wrote we could end up ahead of the Slippers.

READING IS FUNDAMENTAL!

We don't have to pass the Clippers in the sense that we could end up with a worse record than them and still be ahead in the rankings. Otherwise you might as well say that we also need to pass Memphis or Houston first... it all amounts to the same right now.

[Spurs 4 The Win]

It's not just home court in one round, it's possibly the difference between home court in three rounds (rounds 1, 2 and the Finals). If they win out, they could have home court over everyone but Warriors/Hawks but would require a Clippers slip up. 3 seed is purely in their control as is potential home court over Cavs.

We would get the tiebreak over the Clippers if we win the division, which would be highly likely should we win out

[apalisoc_9]

Go Lakers!

[MultiTroll]

Go Lakers!

Put dough on Lakers losing.

[CGD]

The 6 seed is looking good to me. I'll take a bracket with Houston, Dallas, and Memphis. I don't really fear any of those home courts right now.

Not sure why the big fear of Houston. Teams will dial in on Harden in the playoffs. They dont really have anything else on offense other than dwights dwindling post game.

Not to mention, a clipper-warrior semis would be must see tv.

[Robz4000]

hater is right, Houston is forever the 2-seed.

[Beaverfuzz]

We don't have to pass the Clippers in the sense that we could end up with a worse record than them and still be ahead in the rankings. Otherwise you might as well say that we also need to pass Memphis or Houston first... it all amounts to the same right now.

You do know that the Slipps are in the Warriors division right? The Spurs CAN NOT end up with a worse record than the Slippers AND be ahead of them in the rankings. It's physically impossible, same for Houston and Memphis.

[cjw]

We would get the tiebreak over the Clippers if we win the division, which would be highly likely should we win out

By virtue of being division champs, which would be implied if in play for the 2/3. Forgot that was the #1 criteria. If Hou/Mem win the division and we're tied for 3rd, we get bumped to 5th then (Portland stays in 4th).

[SpurPadre]

you Lakers, taking it up the ass two games in a row to the same team.

[apalisoc_9]

you Lakers, taking it up the ass two games in a row to the same team.

They are tanking bro..

Lin was playing good ball and was immediately taken off..They've been doing this to Boozer, Davis or any other player in their roster that can go hot.

[Horry Hipcheck]

you Lakers, taking it up the ass two games in a row to the same team.

Should surprise no one.