2023 Playoff Race

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  1. KingSpeed

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    So we are in 4 way tie with Utah, NO, and Lakers for 9th & 10th. We’re second in the tie break so we’re Top 10 for first time in a long time. Amazing what happens if you just win a couple games.
     
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    If this is specifically about the Blazers, shouldn't this be the "play-in race"? Ain't no way this Blazer team is getting up into the top 6.

    Or do you want to talk about all the other close groupings in the standings as well? GSW/MIN/DAL/LAC in 5-8 all separated by only 1 game!!
     
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    Am I wrong to hope for a positive Covid test for Dame?
     
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    Yes. Next question.
     
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    Unless we moved up to the point where we could either draft Wemby or get a lot more for drafting with our pick for another team, I would rather make the playoffs. I don't think we will at this point but I'd want to.

    If we make the playoffs then our pick goes to the Bulls and we have the Knicks' pick to draft and trade along with FRPs in 2024, 26, 28 and 30. Along with moving Ant and Nurk that would be enough to get an all nba level player to pair with Dame.

    I will be excited if we are in the playoffs and I will be excited if we are in the lottery. For me it's a win/win as long as Cronin swings for the fences this off season.
     
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    For better or worse, Top 6 is still possible for Blazers and yes, let’s talk about all the playoff races. Kings have a shot at the 2 seed. Who would’ve predicted that?
     
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    They said that about Judas, but without him, no crucifixion, and without that, no salvation. So I'll take one for the team.
     
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    It's funny, I don't think there's anyone who doesn't feel happy for the Kings. It's like they're a kicked puppy that's finally fighting back. I mean, Sacramento fans can even feel good while Haliburton reaches All-NBA status for the Pacers.

    And what about those Josh Hart Knicks? I fucking SAID AT THE TIME we should've drafted Jalen Brunson. (And if we had, we could've already traded Dame....)
     
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    Legit question: if we make the play-in but then lose, are we still eligible for the lottery? Even if we were in 7th or 8th position?
     
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    Yes. It’s the 10 teams that don’t make the playoffs plus the 4 that lose the play-in round.
     
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    foursome you say
     
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    Then I'm hoping for us to be the first team in the top 8 in a conference ever to win the #1 pick!
     
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    Judas was a Blazers fan? And he wanted to inflict a dangerous disease on an upstanding individual like Dame? Shame.
     
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    The spot that's only three games ahead of us?
     
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    I just want to win 40 games.

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    Please!
     
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    My take pretty much exactly.
     
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    You think the Blazers are even going to win 3 more games this year, let alone 3 more games than several other teams?
     
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    I let it go. Was typing and just erased my response. Sometimes it just isn't worth it.
     
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    You might want to look at the schedule again. They very likely will win 7-8. 10 would be very good.
     
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