Western Conference Playoff Race

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  1. PtldPlatypus

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

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    I agree with most of that, although I don't favor the Blazers in LA on 3/18, and still give the Spurs the edge against the Pels even without Kawhi.

    BTW, while the Clips are probably going to lose 6 of their next 7, after that they'll probably be favored in 7 of their final 9. They'll seem to be out of the race by 3/26, but I think they'll still be more alive than most realize.
     
  2. H.C.

    H.C. Well-Known Member

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    Christ sake. Why did I take you off ignore again?
    I was wrong it wasn't only reported today. Your article clearly shows it was reported 4pm eastern.
    I don't know how many times I have to say to you. I wrote that up at 1am on the 13th. Before it was reported Leonard wasn't going to return.
    I'm sorry I didn't change it and update it for today.
    Christ sake dude.

    There are you happy?
    Leave me alone.
     
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  3. chzbrgr

    chzbrgr Well-Known Member

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    Yes they are.

    If you had something actually interesting to add i might be less childish about this. They are playing really well is all I meant by it sheesh. Better than the spurs nuggets or clippers have been playing. Gobert is a beast and Mitchell I’m convinced is a Damian clone. I’m pretty confident they make the playoffs this year.
     
  4. KingSpeed

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    I'm happy now.
     
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    Utah's run has been incredible. They won 11 straight until we beat them, then they lost a game to Houston, and have won 7 games since. 18-2 over the last 20. We've been nearly as good at 16-4 over the same stretch.

    They've got a cake schedule coming up and will be in the playoffs, just a game or two out of home court.
     
  6. KingSpeed

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    1) Jazz are playing incredible. What are they, 19-2 in last 21 games?

    2) Mitchell is totally a Dame clone. Thought so the first time I saw him live.

    3) I think Utah will make playoffs

    4) Utah is not a lock.
     
  7. chzbrgr

    chzbrgr Well-Known Member

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    Yes they are
     
  8. KingSpeed

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    No they're not. The odds are good and I think they'll make it. But they have a long way to go. The only locks are GS and Houston. 2 months ago, you would've said SA was a lock.
     
  9. RipCityDSCPL

    RipCityDSCPL Could be worse, at least it's not Lonzo.

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    What you gave was an opinion and that makes you right whether King agrees with you or not. Don't fret too much about it.
     
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    SportsAndWhine Dumbass For Hire

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    What's everyone's preferred playoff match-ups?

    I'd love to see:
    1) Houston vs 8) Utah
    I think Utah is one of the more dangerous teams in the fight between 3-10. I think Houston would end up struggling with them. I hate Harden & Paul, so I want to make their lives as difficult as possible.

    2) GSW vs 7) OKC
    Durrant vs Westbrook. This one has all the makings for a very intense series.

    3) Portland vs 6) San Antonio
    Dame vs LMA. I'm really not afraid of the Spurs. If Kawhi comes back - they have to be taken seriously... but I'm sure it will still take time for him to get back to the MVP form. It's also my hope that Dame could 'recruit' Kawhi before he asks for a trade this summer.

    4) Minnesota vs 5) New Orleans
    Davis vs KAT. Another great series. If Butler gets back in time, I think that pushes the Wolves past the Pels.
     
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  12. KingSpeed

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    Those are great matchups. I'd like a Houston/LAC series since they hate each other. OKC/GS would be fun for sure. Utah/GS might be better because Utah might actually be able to beat them. It's gonna be fun no matter what. Can't wait!!!
     
  13. Wizard Mentor

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    538 now has us at a 98% chance to make the playoffs, and
    projects us winning 50 games, which would be sweet.
     
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    SportsAndWhine Dumbass For Hire

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    Also, we're better than 50% odds to win it all!*

    *if we can somehow get to the finals.
     
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    Ks was a little rude so I gave him a taste of his own medicine.

    All the posts on here these are all opinions so kindly get past your need to talk down to others on theirs.
     
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  16. KingSpeed

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    I think Jazz will make playoffs is an opinion and I agree.

    Jazz are a lock is not an opinion.
     
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    SportsAndWhine Dumbass For Hire

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    It's like a song title: "(I think) The Jazz are a lock". Just pretend they actually wrote "I think" at the beginning of the post; it's the truth anyway.
     
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    Sure it is. It’s a hot take but since it is not factual it is my opinion of the coming events.
     
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    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    Aren’t you the one who said I am the same as Jinx on here? This is a perfect example of how I’m not. I may joke around, but I don’t play these 3rd grade shit games he does everyday.
     

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