Playoff Scenarios

[BillMc]

Yes. Because Dirk might want one last hurrah and Durant/Westbrook are making other plans for the future. As well, OKC's system is not a system; it's Durant and Westbrook go win the game.

All of what you said. Plus Carlise is very experienced, while the OKC coaching staff is new to the playoffs and the adjustments that happen.

There's hope but the Thunder did sweep the Mavs this year.

[bklynspursfan]

Kinda feel like a Mavs matchup would help get these guys more focused/sharp as they need to be. Playing a short handed Grizzlies team, idk...I hope they don't develop any bad tendencies

[NameLess Scrub]

Kinda feel like a Mavs matchup would help get these guys more focused/sharp as they need to be. Playing a short handed Grizzlies team, idk...I hope they don't develop any bad tendencies

I'd expect Pop to work on avoiding bad tendencies.

About the Mavs, I doubt they'll win more than 1 game. Like Carlisle but they are out-talented there.

[Spurtacular]

All of what you said. Plus Carlise is very experienced, while the OKC coaching staff is new to the playoffs and the adjustments that happen.

There's hope but the Thunder did sweep the Mavs this year.

I'd pick the Thunder in six.

[bklynspursfan]

I'd expect Pop to work on avoiding bad tendencies.

About the Mavs, I doubt they'll win more than 1 game. Like Carlisle but they are out-talented there.

Yea for sure. I think the Mavs would be at most a 6 game series.. But like our last le run, we were challenged mentally in that 7 game series. It really got our attention early. So it's like going from a depleted Grizzlies team, to a team like OKC in round 2, it's a big difference. Just don't want them to get complacent and really be ready mentally after that series.

[Arcadian]

Kinda feel like a Mavs matchup would help get these guys more focused/sharp as they need to be. Playing a short handed Grizzlies team, idk...I hope they don't develop any bad tendencies

That's a good point. Do you really want a pushover in round 1 only to get avalanched in rounds 2 or 3?

[TD 21]

Yea for sure. I think the Mavs would be at most a 6 game series.. But like our last le run, we were challenged mentally in that 7 game series. It really got our attention early. So it's like going from a depleted Grizzlies team, to a team like OKC in round 2, it's a big difference. Just don't want them to get complacent and really be ready mentally after that series.

The difference is, in '14, there was a Conference-Quarters caliber opponent awaiting them in the Conference-Semis. This time, they'll be a Conference-Finals caliber opponent awaiting them in the Conference-Semis.

Struggle in the Conference-Quarters and it could have a ulative effect on the Conference-Semis or if/when, Conference-Finals.

[steeledl]

That's a good point. Do you really want a pushover in round 1 only to get avalanched in rounds 2 or 3?

If if we get avalanched in round 2 then we just aren't good enough,tbh. I'd prefer a sweep and rest.

[tbdog]

Anyone got a list on what happens depending on Mavs, Grizz, Blazers win or lose?

[steeledl]

Anyone got a list on what happens depending on Mavs, Grizz, Blazers win or lose?

For our purposes we play the grizz of the mavs win or grizz lose. Blazers wise, not sure what their playoff situation is.

[siraulo23]

Mavs can still get the 5th seed. They need a win and a blazer loss

[ace3g]

Western	W	L	PCT	GB	CONF	DIV	HOME	ROAD	L 10	STREAK
Golden State1w	72	9	0.889	0.0	45-6	15-1	38-2	34-7	8-2	W 3
San Antonio2sw	67	15	0.817	5.5	43-9	14-2	40-1	27-14	6-4	W 2
Oklahoma City3nw	55	27	0.671	17.5	37-15	13-3	32-9	23-18	5-5	L 1
L.A. Clippers4x	53	28	0.654	19.0	31-20	9-6	29-12	24-16	9-1	W 6
Portland5x	43	38	0.531	29.0	28-23	10-5	27-13	16-25	7-3	L 1
Memphis6x	42	39	0.519	30.0	25-26	7-9	26-15	16-24	1-9	L 3
Dallas7x	42	40	0.512	30.5	27-25	7-9	23-18	19-22	7-3	L 1
Houston8x	41	41	0.500	31.5	28-24	8-8	23-18	18-23	6-4	W 3
Utaho	40	41	0.494	32.0	24-27	8-8	24-17	16-24	5-5	L 1

[HarlemHeat37]

Warriors over Rockets in 5
SPurs over Grizzlies in 4
Thunder over Mavs in 4
Clippers over Blazers in 6

[Mugen]

Man, I hope Patrick Beverley works his magic tbh...

[NameLess Scrub]

Warriors over Rockets in 5
SPurs over Grizzlies in 4
Thunder over Mavs in 4
Clippers over Blazers in 6

Why Warriors in 5? I think it'd be surprising if the Rockets make the games close.

[T Park]

Warriors over Rockets in 5
SPurs over Grizzlies in 4
Thunder over Mavs in 4
Clippers over Blazers in 6

Agree with this 100%. Possibility Dirk goes nuclear and they steal 1 from OKC

[Kawhitstorm]

Why Warriors in 5? I think it'd be surprising if the Rockets make the games close.

The Rockets have the same roster as last season plus a healthy Patrick Beverley & D-Mo plus Beasley/KJ. Their first 3 meeting were before the ASG break when the Rockets were playing like shyt. Dwight has also shown in the postseason in a Rockets uniform.

If Curry has a bad shooting night & Harden goes off at home then it will most likely be a Rockets victory just like their playoff series from last season. (The Rockets also had a chance to win Gm 2 last season but Harden couldn't get off a shot)

Agree with this 100%. Possibility Dirk goes nuclear and they steal 1 from OKC

Even if Dirk goes nuclear he's going to be leaking points. (He is also shooting 40% in April)

OKC swept the Mavs in 2012 when they were the defending champs & Dirk was going nuclear.

[Spurs 4 The Win]

Warriors over Rockets in 6
SPurs over Grizzlies in 4
Thunder over Mavs in 5
Clippers over Blazers in 5