"OFFICIAL" Around the NBA - November Thread

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by santeesioux, Oct 27, 2014.

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
Moderators: 6

Moderators

  1. BrianFromWA
  2. Chris Craig
  3. Darkwebs
  4. Ed O
  5. PtldPlatypus
  6. SlyPokerDog
Page 97 of 111
  1. Boise Blazer

    Boise Blazer Thread Lightly

    Joined:
    Dec 12, 2008
    Messages:
    7,262
    Likes Received:
    2,589
    Trophy Points:
    113
    That's what I thought. Thanks
     
    Boise Blazer, Nov 23, 2014
    #1921
  2. magnifier661

    magnifier661 B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2009
    Messages:
    59,328
    Likes Received:
    5,588
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Cracking fools in the skull
    Location:
    Lancaster, California
    I can't remember but there was a series where the 5th seed had hca. It was weird! Maybe it was in the east
     
    magnifier661, Nov 23, 2014
    #1922
  3. KingSpeed

    KingSpeed Veteran

    Joined:
    Sep 27, 2008
    Messages:
    63,192
    Likes Received:
    22,385
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    actor
    Location:
    New York
    There was a series in which the 6th seed Clippers had HCA over the 3rd seed Nuggets. That was the one year in which the division winners were guaranteed a top 3 seed. Clippers and Grizzlies both tried to lose against each other at the end of the season because no one wanted the 5 seed. 6th seeded Clippers made it to second round. 5th seeded Grizzlies got swept by Dallas.
     
    KingSpeed, Nov 23, 2014
    #1923
  4. magnifier661

    magnifier661 B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2009
    Messages:
    59,328
    Likes Received:
    5,588
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Cracking fools in the skull
    Location:
    Lancaster, California
    I think the last one was the 4th seeded Celtics played on the road vs 5th seeded Hawks in 2012
     
    magnifier661, Nov 23, 2014
    #1924
  5. magnifier661

    magnifier661 B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2009
    Messages:
    59,328
    Likes Received:
    5,588
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Cracking fools in the skull
    Location:
    Lancaster, California
    I like Brett Barry. He calls it well. I like his take on our ball club
     
    magnifier661, Nov 23, 2014
    #1925
  6. magnifier661

    magnifier661 B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2009
    Messages:
    59,328
    Likes Received:
    5,588
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Cracking fools in the skull
    Location:
    Lancaster, California
    Dang OKC coming back
     
    magnifier661, Nov 23, 2014
    #1926
  7. magnifier661

    magnifier661 B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2009
    Messages:
    59,328
    Likes Received:
    5,588
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Cracking fools in the skull
    Location:
    Lancaster, California
    Lmao Curry non-clutch at the free throw line
     
    magnifier661, Nov 23, 2014
    #1927
  8. magnifier661

    magnifier661 B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2009
    Messages:
    59,328
    Likes Received:
    5,588
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Cracking fools in the skull
    Location:
    Lancaster, California
    Yes OKC misses and loses
     
    magnifier661, Nov 23, 2014
    #1928
  9. Boise Blazer

    Boise Blazer Thread Lightly

    Joined:
    Dec 12, 2008
    Messages:
    7,262
    Likes Received:
    2,589
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Per Marc Stein Twitter :

    Harsh reading for OKC: Only four teams in last 20 seasons rallied from 3-12 start to reach the playoffs. And three of those were in the East
     
    Boise Blazer, Nov 24, 2014
    #1929
  10. Eastoff

    Eastoff But it was a beginning.

    Joined:
    Jun 17, 2009
    Messages:
    16,056
    Likes Received:
    4,031
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Tualatin
    I just don't see how kd and rw can come back without rust and instantly start going undefeated. I think they finish 9th
     
    Eastoff, Nov 24, 2014
    #1930
  11. KingSpeed

    KingSpeed Veteran

    Joined:
    Sep 27, 2008
    Messages:
    63,192
    Likes Received:
    22,385
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    actor
    Location:
    New York
    I remember back in the 90s when Phoenix started the season 0-13 and still made the playoffs.
     
    KingSpeed, Nov 24, 2014
    #1931
  12. KingSpeed

    KingSpeed Veteran

    Joined:
    Sep 27, 2008
    Messages:
    63,192
    Likes Received:
    22,385
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    actor
    Location:
    New York
    Any word as to when they're returning?
     
    KingSpeed, Nov 24, 2014
    #1932
  13. Boise Blazer

    Boise Blazer Thread Lightly

    Joined:
    Dec 12, 2008
    Messages:
    7,262
    Likes Received:
    2,589
    Trophy Points:
    113
    At this point they would have to play 750 ball and we would have to play 600 for them to just barely finish better than us. Neither are impossible but both would be VERY difficult. Should be interesting. If they played 750 starting right now then they would have 53 wins and if we played 600 ball we would have 51.
     
    Last edited: Nov 24, 2014
    Boise Blazer, Nov 24, 2014
    #1933
  14. BlazerBeav

    BlazerBeav Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 15, 2008
    Messages:
    8,200
    Likes Received:
    7,587
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Portland, OR
    They have some easier teams in the next week - if they lose a few of those they begin to fall into serious jeopardy.
     
    BlazerBeav, Nov 24, 2014
    #1934
  15. julius

    julius Living on the air in Cincinnati... Staff Member Global Moderator

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 2008
    Messages:
    45,065
    Likes Received:
    33,796
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Sales Manager
    Location:
    Cincinnati
    Yep, 96-97. That was a strange year for the Suns. At different points in the season, they were 0-13, 10-24, 15-31, 19-35, won 11 in a row (and 14 out of 15) and almost ended the season 41-41.

    AND not only that, they won the first game in the playoffs, could've won the series in 4 (they went to OT in game 4) AND weren't the 8th seeded team.
     
    julius, Nov 24, 2014
    #1935
  16. Pinwheel1

    Pinwheel1 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 13, 2008
    Messages:
    23,192
    Likes Received:
    15,646
    Trophy Points:
    113
    The three teams IMO that OKC has to beat for the 8th spot are Phoenix, Sacramento, and New Orleans. I think the Clippers will make it in and everyone else who is currently in. OKC is currently 7 back in the loss column from those three. I think they can make up about 10 games against those three.
     
    Pinwheel1, Nov 24, 2014
    #1936
  17. magnifier661

    magnifier661 B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2009
    Messages:
    59,328
    Likes Received:
    5,588
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Cracking fools in the skull
    Location:
    Lancaster, California
    I think you nailed it. I suspect the Blazers will win the division, but that doesn't mean OKC will miss the playoffs. These 3 teams you mentioned are all young and should have some adversity as the season progresses. How they handle that adversity, especially with OKC nipping on their heels could be a huge factor
     
    Last edited: Nov 24, 2014
    magnifier661, Nov 24, 2014
    #1937
  18. Pinwheel1

    Pinwheel1 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 13, 2008
    Messages:
    23,192
    Likes Received:
    15,646
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Pinwheel1, Nov 24, 2014
    #1938
  19. BlazerCaravan

    BlazerCaravan Hug a Bigot... to Death

    Joined:
    Sep 20, 2008
    Messages:
    28,071
    Likes Received:
    10,384
    Trophy Points:
    113
    BlazerCaravan, Nov 24, 2014
    #1939
  20. PtldPlatypus

    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

    Joined:
    Nov 10, 2008
    Messages:
    34,324
    Likes Received:
    43,685
    Trophy Points:
    113
    If they miss 10 more games, and the Thunder are fortunate enough to double their current win total in that span, that would put them at 6-19. That would mean they'd have to go 42-15 the rest of the way just to match the 48 wins that Phoenix missed the playoffs with last year. To reach 50, they'd have to play at a 63-win pace.

    Basically, if their stars miss 10 more games, the Thunder's playoff chances will be very low.
     
    PtldPlatypus, Nov 24, 2014
    #1940
Page 97 of 111
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.

Share This Page