The Official Around the NBA: March 2019 edition

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by SlyPokerOwl, Mar 1, 2019.

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    Christian Wood just got waived by the Bucks. He just can't seem to stick in the league.
     
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    Wood > Meyers
     
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    Monday wish list: Boston beats Denver, Miami beats OKC with no Russ, Warriors ends Spurs 8 game winning streak and Hood help Blazers beat the Pacers.
     
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    Irrelevant argument.
     
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    Cugel The epitome of mediocrity

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    OKC w/o Russ is crippled. He is a huge factor in all aspects of the game and on the bench. I don't like Russ but, damn it, he comes to play every night with a ferocity matched by few and bested by none. Schroeder can have good nights though
     
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    Damn Denver is really good
     
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    The Spurs even if they lose 10-15 straight games, they still going to make the playoffs. Never out and always fighting.
     
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    One of the best athletes I've ever seen.

    One of the dumbest people I've ever seen.
     
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    Thank you Miami as we can gain a full game tonight with a win.
     
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    Has anyone checked out Utah's schedule? They might win out. Their last two games are the toughest left. They could easily win 10 more in a row and be on a 14 game win streak.
     
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    yeah, it's an easy one. I'd guess they'll hit 51 wins if they don't blow an easy game. Spurs have an easy one too and I'd expect 50 wins, maybe 51. Portland has to win the games they will be favored in because San Antonio will own the tiebreaker, and Utah is likely to own it

    it's entirely possible OKC slips to 7th seed. Their schedule is the most difficult

    for Portland, I'd say Denver is out of reach. The math is just too negative and Denver will own the tie-breaker. Houston has a 1 game lead, but Portland owns the tie-breaker. I'd still give Houston the edge for 3rd seed, but Blazers have a chance

    the biggest issue for me isn't Blazers getting HCA...it's making sure Dame isn't worn out by the end of the season. He had to play 40 minutes last night to insure the win. A couple of extra losses but keeping Dame 'rested' is a better outcome
     
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    If we want a championship, top 3 seed is necessary. Only 1995 Houston won title with worse seed and they were defending champs. Dame can handle the workload. He’s prepared his body his whole life for situations like this. And he had the right idea last night. Get the teammates involved. Get Hood and Curry going. Don’t try to do it by himself. We’ll be fine without CJ if he continues to play this way. SG is our deepest position and Dame knows this.
     
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    Who suck the most? Tyreke Evans Or Evan Turner?
     
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    Spurs will be really tough in the playoffs.
     
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    Spurs main two guys can’t shot 3’s in LMA and DeRozan. How can they keep up with the Houston, Warriors, Blazers or even OKC
     
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    Pacers plays hard every night, always a close game.
     
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    Blazers have a 31% chance at a Top 3 seed with 51 wins, and a 64% chance with 52 wins.
     
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    how is that calculated?

    it sure looks like Denver is out of reach. If Portland hits 52 Denver would have to go 4-9 for Portland to pass them. That window seems closed

    Houston...maybe. Portland owns the tiebreaker. But to hit 52, Blazers would need to go 9-3, and Houston could still end up 3rd seed by going 8-3. Portland sure can't blow any more games like they did against Memphis and Dallas
     
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    Playoffstatus.com. I don't know the formula but it seems pretty accurate.
     

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