Game Thread GAME# 65: BLAZERS @ HAWKS - MAY 3, 2021 - MONDAY, 5:00, NBCSNW

Those jerseys are gonna be a nightmare aesthetically

 

This won't be an easy game, even with the recent change in our players' attitudes. The Hawks are inconsistent so they might catch fire against us and make this a real shoot out or we might get another double digit win. I would be surprised if we get beat soundly but our resurgence has been pretty surprising to me. So what do I know?

 

As far as the question, well I definitely didn't like the way Little was getting jerked around; playing in five minute spurts is definitely not good for a young player's development of skills and confidence. But you can't really argue with success; since those two were benched we have been on a tear. It's probably better for him if he doesn't play at all than what was happening. I still think Little will be a hell of a player eventually and as for Jones, I hope he is discouraged enough that he won't exercise his player option.

 

Tough game coming up.

 

@THE HCP , looks like we have a new poster, and looking at his moniker, maybe he needs a special welcome?

 

So what is 3way tiebreaker and do win it if we go 4-2 against the Lakers and Mavs?

 

Just in case someone looks here:

In the event two or more teams are tied in the standings, a series of tiebreakers are applied to determine which team receives the higher seeding.

• Two-Team Tiebreaker:
  • 1. Better record in head-to-head games
  • 2. Division winner (this criterion is applied regardless of whether the tied teams are in the same division)
  • 3. Higher winning percentage within division (if teams are in the same division)
  • 4. Higher winning percentage in conference games
  • 5. Higher winning percentage against playoff teams in own conference
  • 6. Higher winning percentage against playoff teams in opposite conference
  • 7. Higher point differential between points scored and points allowed

• Three-Team Tiebreaker:
  • 1. Division winner (this criterion is applied regardless of whether the tied teams are in the same division)
  • 2. Best head-to-head winning percentage among all teams tied
  • 3. Highest winning percentage within division (if teams are in the same division)
  • 4. Highest winning percentage in conference games
  • 5. Highest winning percentage against playoff teams in own conference
  • 6. Highest point differential between points scored and points allowed

http://www.espn.com/nba/playoffs/matchups

So right now the Mavs win by the first criteria and would be the 5th seed, the Lakers beat us because of the third criteria but that's just for right now because the second criteria will become decisive after we play them on Friday.

 

I would love to handle this request, but my daughter needs braces, we need to remodel the kitchen and Mother’s Day is coming up........ #BAM

 

Atlanta is playing really well. This is the 5th game of a road trip and a second game in a row. The Hawks are also in a tight race. Every game counts right now.
Blazers need to dig deep.

 

At first I thought it may be a trap game, but now I think this will just be another really tough road game. We may be tired, but I have no doubt we'll be focused and going for the W.

 

Mavs won the series against the Lakers 2-1.
Blazers won the series against the Mavs 2-1.

Blazers are tied against the Lakers 1-1, with a HUGE game coming this Friday.
- If Portland wins, Blazers would have the tie breaker in any scenario
- If Portland looses, Blazers would likely be last in a 3-way tie (lowest win % for conference games). Portland would still win vs Dallas, but loose vs LAL.

 

They might be pretty tired

 

Looks like this is our annual late season run. It begs the question, where was this before, why does it happen like clockwork every year, and will it make a difference or will it be the same late season run followed by Playoff ineptitude?