Can we get to the 6th seed?

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  1. KingSpeed

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    That's the question right now. Get to the 6th seed and we have a much better shot at advancing. What do you think? 9 of next 11 at home. Could move up fast.
     
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    We will need to win out between now and the all star break to have a chance at that, IMO.
     
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    Why settle for the sixth seed? With Lillard being dissed today I think he has more then enough motivation to go for home court in the playoffs now.

    Fuck Aldridge
     
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    As long as we keep playing <.500 teams.
     
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    As soon as Olshey closes the Brook Lopez deal.
     
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    Touché!
     
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    We need reinforcements. Brook Lopez would certainly help.
     
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    Who are we trading for him?
     
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    To get the 6th seed, a lot of teams would have to crumble but it's possible. Mavs, Rockets and Jazz could drop off
     
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    Short answer: No

    Long answer: Hell no.

    Longer fucking answer: GOD DAMNIT, NO!
     
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    you mean no I take it?
     
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    ........................................

    yes
     
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    Yes we can but I think it's more likely that we end up with the 7 seed. Unless the Rockets turn it up after all-star break.
     
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    The Rockets upcoming schedule looks brutal. In their next 18 games, 13 are on the road. Houston play the Blazers 3 time in February (twice in Portland). If the Blazers are going to make a move to the 7th spot, that will be the stretch where they do it.

    HardenLillard.jpg

    Whether they make the playoffs or not, I'm certainly enjoying the race. This team is fun to watch grow.
     
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    That's not Dame's MO. He's always been motivated. He's focused on making our team play better. That doesn't change snub or no snub.
     
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    Three games vs Rockets in Feb. Awesome. They are going to be some big big games!!
     
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    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    I agree. Dame was already playing like an all star. He will continue to do so.
     
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    /Putting On Rose-Garden Colored Glasses

    We are currently 7th in the West in +/- with -0.7.
    We are well ahead of the 8th in the West Rockets who have a -1.4.
    We are Just Behind the Mavs who have a -0.6.
    http://espn.go.com/nba/standings/_/view/expanded

    So, with another win or 2, we'll actually move into 6th in the West in +/-.
    Pulling ahead of Dallas could happen as early as tonight.
    (Yes of course I'm ignoring the fact that we're 5-16 vs. +.500 teams.
    I don't pay attention to that crap when I'm wearing my glasses!)

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    Whoa, that was fun :)
     
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