Nah, I think Kerr wants to rack us as many W's as he can. No way he rests his starters, let alone Curry.
Assuming everyone wins the games they should, here are the most likely scenarios to me: 1. If Memphis beats GSW, then the Rockets are #6 going up against the Clippers. Probably worst case scenario. 2. If Memphis loses to GSW, then the Rockets become the 5th seed against Portland. Pretty good matchup imo. 3. If Memphis loses and SAS loses @New Orleans, then the Rockets are #2 against Dallas. If Memphis beats GSW and SAS loses, then we're still #5 against Portland. Either way not bad. 4. In the unlikely scenario that the Clippers lose a game, and MEM loses to GSW as projected, then we would face the Clippers as the #3 seed to their 6. 5. If the Rockets lose either of the last two, close the book, we are #6 against the Clippers, the Spurs (if the Grizz lose to GSW), or the Grizz (if the Spurs lose to NOH). So those to me are the most likely scenarios. I can't crunch the numbers anymore but Portland seems like the most likely opponent to me. Everyone wins out and Memphis loses to GSW. After Portland it looks like the Clippers could be the matchup. I find it pretty hard to envision a scenario where we would see the Spurs in round 1.
Agree with all four but not number 5. On number 5 Clippers will be 3rd seed in all the cases mentioned.
We just need to make free throws... or were we completely spoiled by Olajuwon and Yao making free throws.
The way I see it, just win out and there's a 68% chance we get HCA in 1st round and don't play GSW in the 2nd round. I like that.
I don't think any of the scenario plotting matters. I expect us to lose to Utah in the final game and be the 6 seed.
^ I agree. The big reason for this high percentage is the Pelicans good chance of beating San Antonio at home if it means clinching the playoffs. Depending on the outcome for 2 important games tonight for Pels and OKC, that might not be the case and this percentage will drop dramatically.
After Rockets and Spurs wins last night, as expected the chances of meeting the clippers went slight down and facing Portland and Dallas slightly up.
Memphis is injury depleted. GSW will not sit out Curry or Thompson, they may have reduced minutes, but they wont sit out. Kerr knows you have to maintain rhythm going into the playoffs, which means playing not sitting. Memphis will lose to GSW. Clippers will win out. Spurs will win out, although NO will give them a fight in the last game, NO small chance to win. GSW vs NO SA vs DAL LAC vs MEM PORT vs HOU I relish the chance to pay Portland back for last year, Houston wins in 5. I hope we play late game Sat night.
I don't mind playing the Clippers because Portland would be tough too given what happened last year it will be a shetshow with the hack-a-whoever, Paul and Harden flop fest that we might actually come up on top.
A lot will depend on what happens with OKC's next game without Westbrook. OKC will most likely lose tonight vs Portland. Which puts them behind the Pels. The Pels meanwhile will play the T-wolves, which they likely will win. That essentially means Pels will go into their final game against San Antonio, with nothing to play for as they've already locked up the 8th seed. Meanwhile, San Antonio will be playing for the 2nd seed. So unless OKC can beat Portland tonight, or Pels somehow lose to Minny, it's very likely our chance for the 2nd seed is gone.
True, but Westbrook is suspended unless his 16th tech is rescinded. That team will not win with Dion Waiters as the primary scorer
Aldridge will most likely sit tonight. Afflalo is out. Even if Westbrook is out, its not a guaranteed win for Portland. The game is in OKC, they have a shot at winning. They are still in it and desperately need a win. Glad i have NBA League Pass, been some great games lately, more coming over next 3 days.
