Playoff seedings falling into place.....

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by KingSpeed, Apr 6, 2011.

Moderators: 6

Moderators

  1. BrianFromWA
  2. Chris Craig
  3. Darkwebs
  4. Ed O
  5. PtldPlatypus
  6. SlyPokerDog
Page 1 of 4
  1. KingSpeed

    KingSpeed Veteran

    Joined:
    Sep 27, 2008
    Messages:
    63,208
    Likes Received:
    22,400
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    actor
    Location:
    New York
    The Pacers just clinched the 8th spot in the East. The Magic have been set at 4. Hawks are 1 win or 1 Knick loss from clinching the 5th. Here's how it shapes up. I will update this (all remaining possibilities) within the thread instead of editing this post.

    West
    1. Spurs/Lakers
    2. Spurs/Lakers/Mavericks/Thunder
    3. Lakers/Mavericks/Thunder
    4. Lakers/Mavericks/Thunder/Nuggets
    5. Thunder/Nuggets/Blazers/Hornets/Grizzlies
    6. Nuggets/Blazers/Hornets/Grizzlies
    7. Nuggets/Blazers/Hornets/Grizzlies/Rockets
    8. Nuggets/Blazers/Hornets/Grizzlies/Rockets

    East
    1. Bulls/Celtics/Heat
    2. Bulls/Celtics/Heat
    3. Bulls/Celtics/Heat
    4. Magic
    5. Hawks/Knicks
    6. Hawks/Knicks/Sixers
    7. Knicks/Sixers
    8. Pacers
     
    KingSpeed, Apr 6, 2011
    #1
  2. 3RA1N1AC

    3RA1N1AC 00110110 00111001

    Joined:
    Oct 18, 2008
    Messages:
    20,918
    Likes Received:
    5,168
    Trophy Points:
    113
    [​IMG]
     
    3RA1N1AC, Apr 6, 2011
    #2
  3. KingSpeed

    KingSpeed Veteran

    Joined:
    Sep 27, 2008
    Messages:
    63,208
    Likes Received:
    22,400
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    actor
    Location:
    New York
    UPDATE- Thunder have clinched a top 4 seed. A Warriors win tonight clinches the #1 seed for Spurs.

    West
    1. Spurs/Lakers
    2. Spurs/Lakers/Mavericks/Thunder
    3. Lakers/Mavericks/Thunder
    4. Lakers/Mavericks/Thunder
    5. Nuggets/Blazers/Hornets/Grizzlies
    6. Nuggets/Blazers/Hornets/Grizzlies
    7. Nuggets/Blazers/Hornets/Grizzlies/Rockets
    8. Nuggets/Blazers/Hornets/Grizzlies/Rockets

    East
    1. Bulls/Celtics/Heat
    2. Bulls/Celtics/Heat
    3. Bulls/Celtics/Heat
    4. Magic
    5. Hawks/Knicks
    6. Hawks/Knicks/Sixers
    7. Knicks/Sixers
    8. Pacers
     
    Last edited: Apr 6, 2011
    KingSpeed, Apr 6, 2011
    #3
  4. crowTrobot

    crowTrobot die comcast

    Joined:
    Oct 15, 2008
    Messages:
    4,597
    Likes Received:
    208
    Trophy Points:
    63
    we may well be playing the griz on tuesday in a situation where the winner gets the lakers and loser the spurs.

    bout time for babbitt to start :ghoti:
     
    crowTrobot, Apr 6, 2011
    #4
  5. KingSpeed

    KingSpeed Veteran

    Joined:
    Sep 27, 2008
    Messages:
    63,208
    Likes Received:
    22,400
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    actor
    Location:
    New York
    LOL. But seriously, are we sure we want the Spurs instead of the Lakers? Tim Duncan has never lost in the first round. I kinda want the Lakers but I don't think one team is easier than the other.
     
    KingSpeed, Apr 6, 2011
    #5
  6. PapaG

    PapaG Banned User BANNED

    Joined:
    Sep 23, 2008
    Messages:
    32,870
    Likes Received:
    291
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    Tualatin, OR
    In what world are the 2-time NBA champs going to lose in the first round? I posted this before, but if losing to Memphis means getting the Spurs over the Lakers, I'm going to lose that game.
     
    PapaG, Apr 6, 2011
    #6
  7. julius

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

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 2008
    Messages:
    45,221
    Likes Received:
    34,029
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Sales Manager
    Location:
    Cincinnati
    I think it's more like Portland is tripping into their playoff seeding.
     
    julius, Apr 6, 2011
    #7
  8. julius

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

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 2008
    Messages:
    45,221
    Likes Received:
    34,029
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Sales Manager
    Location:
    Cincinnati
    Um..2009 called, they say you're full of shit.
     
    julius, Apr 6, 2011
    #8
  9. illmatic99

    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 2008
    Messages:
    57,713
    Likes Received:
    56,216
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    NYstateofmind
    I think he was half-joking, but Nic mentioned his stellar record against Tony Parker in an interview with Casey on blazers.com today. (Overall: 7-2).

    Even Aldridge has a decent record vs. Duncan.

    TANK FOR 8!

    I really don't want to get swept by LA with all those bandwagon bitches in the RG.
     
    illmatic99, Apr 6, 2011
    #9
  10. maxiep

    maxiep RIP Dr. Jack

    Joined:
    Sep 12, 2008
    Messages:
    28,303
    Likes Received:
    5,884
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Merchant Banker
    Location:
    Denver, CO & Lake Oswego, OR
    I'm so fucking angry at the Blazers right now. We didn't care enough to play agressive defense against the Warriors, and that's why we lost. They shit away a golden opportunity to face Dallas and instead we're left with either facing the L*kers or Spurs. Hello first round exit.
     
    maxiep, Apr 6, 2011
    #10
  11. Rhal

    Rhal Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 7, 2009
    Messages:
    12,997
    Likes Received:
    2,756
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    UPS
    Location:
    Portland
    Wasn't Duncan injured for that series loss to dallas?
     
    Rhal, Apr 6, 2011
    #11
  12. julius

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

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 2008
    Messages:
    45,221
    Likes Received:
    34,029
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Sales Manager
    Location:
    Cincinnati
    Nope.
     
    julius, Apr 6, 2011
    #12
  13. julius

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

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 2008
    Messages:
    45,221
    Likes Received:
    34,029
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Sales Manager
    Location:
    Cincinnati
    Sometimes I think the team lacks what it takes to actually be a winner. They almost seem to be content with constant mediocrity. At this point, just end of the charade, and let's welcome the lock-out.
     
    julius, Apr 6, 2011
    #13
  14. maxiep

    maxiep RIP Dr. Jack

    Joined:
    Sep 12, 2008
    Messages:
    28,303
    Likes Received:
    5,884
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Merchant Banker
    Location:
    Denver, CO & Lake Oswego, OR
    I'm coming around to that point of view. We don't seem to have a killer instinct.
     
    maxiep, Apr 6, 2011
    #14
  15. julius

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

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 2008
    Messages:
    45,221
    Likes Received:
    34,029
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Sales Manager
    Location:
    Cincinnati
    If they do have a 'killer instinct' it sure takes naps for LONG stretches of time.
     
    julius, Apr 6, 2011
    #15
  16. KingSpeed

    KingSpeed Veteran

    Joined:
    Sep 27, 2008
    Messages:
    63,208
    Likes Received:
    22,400
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    actor
    Location:
    New York
    So you want our team to be cowards?? You don't win a title by running from a fight.
     
    KingSpeed, Apr 6, 2011
    #16
  17. maxiep

    maxiep RIP Dr. Jack

    Joined:
    Sep 12, 2008
    Messages:
    28,303
    Likes Received:
    5,884
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Merchant Banker
    Location:
    Denver, CO & Lake Oswego, OR
    Remember when the L*kers rested their players against us before the 91 playoffs because they knew they'd get blown out and didn't want to give us the confidence? Remember what happened when we faced the L*kers in that series? I wouldn't call them cowards; I'd call them smart.
     
    maxiep, Apr 6, 2011
    #17
  18. PapaG

    PapaG Banned User BANNED

    Joined:
    Sep 23, 2008
    Messages:
    32,870
    Likes Received:
    291
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    Tualatin, OR
    Huh? I want the team to have the best chance of advancing in the playoffs. Recent history shows that either the Spurs or the Mavs are a better match-up for the Blazers. I'd rather have the 6th or 8th seed over the 7th seed. Why would that make the Blazers "cowards"?

    Why are you so angry lately, KS? First the odd ZBO thread, and now this.
     
    PapaG, Apr 6, 2011
    #18
  19. yenniedn

    yenniedn Transplanted Blazer Fan

    Joined:
    Oct 21, 2008
    Messages:
    1,692
    Likes Received:
    323
    Trophy Points:
    83
    Occupation:
    Enterprise Software Sales
    Location:
    San Jose, CA
    When you're more famous/popular than Travis (and even BO) Outlaw, you can pretty much do whatever the hell you damned well please.

    Duh - obvious.
     
    yenniedn, Apr 7, 2011
    #19
  20. KingSpeed

    KingSpeed Veteran

    Joined:
    Sep 27, 2008
    Messages:
    63,208
    Likes Received:
    22,400
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    actor
    Location:
    New York
    UPDATE as promised:

    West
    1. Spurs
    2. Lakers/Mavericks/Thunder
    3. Lakers/Mavericks/Thunder
    4. Lakers/Mavericks/Thunder
    5. Nuggets/Blazers/Hornets/Grizzlies
    6. Nuggets/Blazers/Hornets/Grizzlies
    7. Nuggets/Blazers/Hornets/Grizzlies
    8. Nuggets/Blazers/Hornets/Grizzlies/Rockets

    East
    1. Bulls/Celtics/Heat
    2. Bulls/Celtics/Heat
    3. Bulls/Celtics/Heat
    4. Magic
    5. Hawks/Knicks
    6. Hawks/Knicks/Sixers
    7. Knicks/Sixers
    8. Pacers

    IF Chicago beats Boston tonight, they clinch the #1 seed and a matchup will be set in stone: Bulls vs Pacers


    I do remember that but you're talking about something else. The Lakers weren't trying to avoid us. They were just trying to get rest. What yup are talking about is resting our guys in an effort to avoid playing the Lakers. That is not how true champions think. And oh yea, those 91 Lakers? They lost in the Finals in 5 games.

    Not angry. Excited. It is cowardly to specifically manipulate your record to avoid a team you think is better than you. True champions want to play the best and beat them. That's what the playoffs are about. Proving you're the best in the league.

    Also- I don't see the evidence that our current Blazers squad matches up any better against a healthy and rested Spurs team than the Lakers. Don't be so in love with our regular season results against these teams. That means nothing. Why so afraid of the Lakers? We have talented length in Camby and Aldridge to go against Bynum and Gasol. We have Matthews, Batum, AND Wallace to throw at Kobe. And we have the better point guard. If I were the Lakers, I'd be fucking terrified of us.

    Exactly.
     
    Last edited: Apr 7, 2011
    KingSpeed, Apr 7, 2011
    #20
Page 1 of 4

Share This Page