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Poll: If Lakers stay at #1 and Clippers stay at #3 in the standing, ......

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by BigBum, Feb 24, 2020.

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Which team do you like to play first match in the playoffs if Clippers stay at 3 in the standing?

  1. I love 2nd seed. Beat Clippers first.

    111 vote(s)
    83.5%

  2. I love 4th seed. Beat Lakers first.

    22 vote(s)
    16.5%
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  1. BigBum

    BigBum Member

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    My 3-point % is based on my projection.

    Who will have column shot attempts.

    House and Ben won’t play many minutes because they can’t guard any of those Clippers.

    Harden vs Kawhi

    WB vs George

    Shamet vs Gordon
     
    #41 BigBum, Feb 25, 2020
  2. napalm06

    napalm06 Huge Flopping Fan

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    Nuggets don't exist in this scenario?
     
    #42 napalm06, Feb 25, 2020
  3. topfive

    topfive CF OG

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    Nuggets' tough remaining schedule will tumble them to #5, according to my official BigBum Odds Calculator.
     
    #43 topfive, Feb 25, 2020
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    I feel we’d have a better chance against Clippers than Lakers.
     
    #44 Zoplicone, Feb 25, 2020
  5. Easy

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    8th seed. I want to kick the Lakers' butt in the first round.
     
    #45 Easy, Feb 25, 2020
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    Home advantage > vs which team. Just try the best to win all the matches
     
    #46 elmotsang, Feb 26, 2020
  7. Asian Sensation

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    I love 6th seed. Never underestimate the heart of a Champion.
     
    #47 Asian Sensation, Feb 26, 2020
  8. count_dough-ku

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    Not sure how this is even a debate. You want the highest seed possible. It ensures an easier first round matchup(usually), home court in more rounds, and allows you to avoid the Lakers for as long as possible.

    Imagine if the Rockets had been the #2 seed instead of #4(which we were a Paul George 3-pointer away from being). We would've faced the Spurs in Round 1(granted, a tougher opponent than Utah, but still one we'd beat) and then a Nurkic-less Portland in Round 2 with home court advantage. By the time we got to the Warriors, Durant might've been out since that Achilles injury seemed inevitable.
     
    #48 count_dough-ku, Feb 26, 2020
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  9. BigBum

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    84% posters believe it’s easier to beat Clippers than Lakers.
     
    #49 BigBum, Feb 28, 2020
  10. daywalker02

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    Yep, the Clippers haven't flexed yet......those shady ones keep suppressing their power level.
     
    #50 daywalker02, Feb 29, 2020
  11. bj3175

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    We need to stay in the opposite bracket as the clippers
     
    #51 bj3175, Feb 29, 2020
  12. icewill36

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    clippers will most likely get 2 or 3. i cant see them falling to 4. even though the clippers may have the lakers number, i guarantee they are in no rush to play them and will do whatever it takes to stay out of 4/5. we are also shooting for 2 or 3.
     
    #52 icewill36, Feb 29, 2020
  13. harold bingo

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    No they don’t. That’s not what the poll is asking.
     
    #53 harold bingo, Feb 29, 2020
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    Thats what bothers me. We can take them but a second round series with the Clippers will put a lot of miles on both teams leaving the Lakers to pick up whats left in the wcf. That means the Lakers get to have momentum and play their style before the wcf. where as the best small ball lineups are in the other bracket killing each other.
     
    #54 bj3175, Feb 29, 2020
  15. BigBum

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    You are right, home court advantage.

    Every other team enjoyed Rockets to play GSW as early as possible last year. It could happen again?
     
    #55 BigBum, Feb 29, 2020
  16. BigBum

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    Clippers bench is as good as Nuggets starters?

    Harrell vs Jokic
    Green vs Milsap 36 years old
    Reggie Jackson vs Murray
    Shamet vs Harris
    Lou Williams Vs Barton
     
    #56 BigBum, Feb 29, 2020
  17. harold bingo

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    The way I see it, according to the poll, we would have to go through both anyway. If its Lakers Rockets Clippers then we have to play Clippers then Lakers, or if its Lakers XXXX Clippers Rockets then we have to play Lakers then Clippers. Either way we have to play both, so I'd rather be the 2 seed.
     
    #57 harold bingo, Feb 29, 2020
  18. BigBum

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    1, 4,5, 8 seed play Lakers first
    2,3,6,7 seed play clippers first

    no other places to go
     
    #58 BigBum, Feb 29, 2020
  19. BigBum

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    Clippers are fighting for 2 seed.
     
    #59 BigBum, Mar 6, 2020
  20. smoothie_king

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    Harden goes scoreless again in 4th quarter.
    This second time that has happened in a week.

    Celtics held harden scoreless in the fourth in that overtime win.
     
    #60 smoothie_king, Mar 6, 2020
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