Will we make the playoffs?

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  1. KingSpeed

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    If we go 1-4 on this trip, which is very possible, that would put us at 46-28 with a home game coming against Memphis. Phoenix's next 5 games are against Minnesota and 4 sub 500 teams. If they go 4-1, they would be 44-30. They have one more game against us that would help them pick up a game and the tiebreaker. This is not doom and gloom. These are the facts. We are in trouble. So what do you think? Will we make the playoffs?
     
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    Awesome loss Blazers.

    Slip-sliding-away.
     
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    Yes.

    Phoenix is in 9th, by the way... lets look at 7 and 8 too. lol. Look at Dallas and Memphis too... they kinda have to pass us too. There's a lot of moving parts for us to miss the playoffs. Those are just facts. :)
     
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    We'll lose out on the last game of the season

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    I'm aware Phoenix is 9th. So if we fall behind the 9th best record in the West, WE are 9th.
     
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    Also, I mentioned the Memphis game as a critical game.
     
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    I wouldn't be surprised.
     
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    mmmk, fantastic. But how about you put up the other teams who are between us as well. Because as much as we lose, they have to win as well. Not just phoenix, but Dallas and Memphis. It's really very simple to understand. I can make a step by step if you need it.
     
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    Dallas and Memphis have just play at their same level they've been playing at as we go in free fall. They are playing at 6-4 and 7-3 in last 10. We are in trouble.

    By the way, Strenuus, who are you? Sex? Age? Profession? Location?
     
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    penis size?
     
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    5 of Grizzlies' next 6 games are against definite non-playoff teams. The other one? Against us. They have owned us this year.

    Let's look at Dallas. They have a tougher schedule with 5 of their next 6 against playoff teams.
     
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    Exactly.

    But, we have to see where Gasol's ankle is at. Remember, they weren't nearly as good without Gasol.

    Let the games play out.
     
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    Why do you want to know this, KS? That seemed random. :lol:
     
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    Are you 12? Are you 70? It makes a difference when arguing with you. HCP and I never fought after we met each other.
     
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    Ask the arrogant bunch who feels they can turn it off and on at will and seem to be the only club that suffers from fatigue throughout the season.
     
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    :biglaugh: I just had a mental image of that.

    I don't give out any personal information about me over the internet. But, you know I'm in college, that should give you some hint, right? Use the facts I have given out. lol.
     
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    According to this website: http://www.sportsclubstats.com/NBA/Western/Northwest/Portland.html

    If we win 4 more games, there's a 98.8% chance.
    3 more games, and it's a 90.1% chance.
    If we finish with 50 wins, then we make the playoffs.

    Not sure how accurate it is but it's a good ballpark figure.


    Here's Phoenix. They need to go 9-4 to have a 94.9% chance to make the playoffs or 10-3 for a 99.5 chance. Their schedule is rough in April.

    http://www.sportsclubstats.com/NBA/Western/Pacific/Phoenix.html
     
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    Besides, you and I actually agree on a lot of things, KS... I don't hate ya. :) Never will.
     
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    Repped. Cool find!
     
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