jeffdjohnson said:

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awrollins said:

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The possible scenarios for a non Clippers matchup in the first round:

Mavs win out, Utah loses out
Denver wins out

Also, I'm not sure of any of the potential tiebreakers but if Houston wins out and the clippers lose out they are tied and if OKC loses out and the Mavs win out they are tied.

Moral of the story, a matchup against the clippers is almost guaranteed to happen. But, far less likely things in the NBA and even in the bubble (who would've thought T.J. Warren would look like Steph Curry in the middle of the Warriors dynasty) have happened. Go Nuggets!

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While the first scenario is possible, I think it is the more unlikely one. Tomorrow the Mavs play a back to back and will likely rest Luka/KP. It would be tough to beat a desperate Portland team tomorrow with backups but you never know.

Interesting though that Denver controls their own destiny. I didn't realize that.

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awrollins said:

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The possible scenarios for a non Clippers matchup in the first round:

Mavs win out, Utah loses out
Denver wins out

Also, I'm not sure of any of the potential tiebreakers but if Houston wins out and the clippers lose out they are tied and if OKC loses out and the Mavs win out they are tied.

Moral of the story, a matchup against the clippers is almost guaranteed to happen. But, far less likely things in the NBA and even in the bubble (who would've thought T.J. Warren would look like Steph Curry in the middle of the Warriors dynasty) have happened. Go Nuggets!

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Danny Phantom said:

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So if the Jazz lose against the spurs and we beat portland we get the 6th seed?

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M.C. Swag said:

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Danny Phantom said:

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So if the Jazz lose against the spurs and we beat portland we get the 6th seed?

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Yep lol. Jazz are scared of houston and would rather play the clippers (which is insane to me).

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awrollins said:

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M.C. Swag said:

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Danny Phantom said:

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So if the Jazz lose against the spurs and we beat portland we get the 6th seed?

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Yep lol. Jazz are scared of houston and would rather play the clippers (which is insane to me).

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Don't we also have to beat Phoenix?

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Seven Costanza said:

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Dallas has to win its final two games along with a Utah loss in order to have the better winning percentage, since the two teams are playing an unequal number of games.

Dallas winning both games would put their final winning percentage at .600, while a Utah loss puts theirs at .597.

A Dallas loss in one of the two final games puts their final winning pct. at .587.

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MW03 said:

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Doesn't help that nobody could stay in front of Lillard. Or beside him. Or even really closely behind him.

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Enzo The Baker said:

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That was a poorly officiated 4th. NBA refs trying to control a game at its finest.

Also, we get it, Lillard. You have a big chip on your shoulder. Now actually win something

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Couple questions.....

With Golden State being "back" next year, does that pretty much mean Rockets are at best a 4? Would be very impressed to be a 4 honestly next year....Denver is also gonna be very good again and they just seem to grind it out and get W's despite not being as good in postseason.

Do Pelicans even make the playoffs by year 3 with Zion (next 2 years)? Just not sure they bounce Utah/Denver/Dallas/Houston anytime soon and Portland/Memphis/OKC/Suns/Spurs gonna be there as well.

Is this the best all around the NBA has ever been? Good mix of old vets, early 30's, mid 20's, and guys just out of college. Being a top 30 or so player in the league has never been tougher.

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• Clippers - They'll probably lose montrez harrell and Marcus Morris in FA, but with Kawhi, PG, Zubac, Shamet, and Lou coming off the bench they're in.
• Nuggets - I think they only get better
• Lakers - This really depends on Lebron's fitness. If he's healthy, they're in.

• Jazz - Talent isn't an issue for this team, but their chemistry sucks. Clarkson will be missed but they were in the playoffs before signing him. See no reason why that changes.
• Warriors - They have absolutely 0 depth or margin for injury, but they have 4 all star caliber players. I just can't see a world where they miss the playoffs with a healthy Klay and Steph, but if it happens, it'll be b/c Wiggins is who we always thought he was and draymond's production continues to decline.

• Grizzlies - I LOVE this roster with a healthy Justice Winslow inserted into the starting lineup. I think they're going to shock alot of people next season.
• Rockets - I personally don't like their roster construction over the course of 82 games. This is a team built for the playoffs, so if they can get there, they'll be dangerous, but i worry about the grind of a full season beating down this small team. Especially for a guy like Tucker who is asked to play 40+min often. At some point his age and minutes toll will show.
• Mavs - Luka and KP. 'nuff said. The only thing this team lacks is a third guy. As currently constructed, they can beat anyone but they can also lose to anyone too.
• Portland - They lose Whiteside and Carmelo (not huge losses) but they should have the star power to compete.
• Thunder - ONLY if they keep Galinari. If he walks, they're out of the playoffs.
• Kings - Coaching and health is this team's problem. From top to bottom they have a really good roster that fit well with each other. Bagley MUST stay healthy and Walton MUST be replaced. Otherwise it'll be another missed playoffs for this team.

• NOLA
• Suns

• TWolves
• Spurs