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Win Win Situation. We either get 14th pick or #2 Seed.

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by JHL85, Apr 14, 2015.

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What would you prefer?

  1. 18th Pick + #2 Seed vs. Mavs in the first round (+guaranteed HCA against Spurs(?) in 2nd round)

    231 vote(s)
    78.6%

  2. 14th Pick + #5 Seed vs. Blazers in the first round (+no home court against GSW in the second round)

    60 vote(s)
    20.4%

  3. Some other scenario where Clippers lose or Rockets lose (which seems highly unlikely)

    3 vote(s)
    1.0%
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  1. Rockets FTW

    Rockets FTW Member

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    Honestly.

    If we get the second seed... it's solid.

    But what works really well is a potential Spurs vs GSW match-up in second round.
    Rockets vs Clips/Grizzlies in 2nd... potentially.

    SAS might have the best chance to eliminate GSW.

    SAS vs Rockets (with HCA) in WCF? I'm about that life.

    We can only dream right?
     
    #121 Rockets FTW, Apr 14, 2015
  2. JHL85

    JHL85 Member

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    I think even better scenario would be for us to secure the 2 seed with a Rockets win and Clippers win and Spurs and Grizzlies loss. That way seeding can be as follows:

    2 - Rockets
    3 - Clippers
    5 - Spurs
    6 - Grizzlies.

    We don't have to face Spurs or GSW until the WCF, and we are guaranteed HCA for both the 1st and 2nd round, and even the WCF should Spurs advance.
     
    #122 JHL85, Apr 14, 2015
  3. BossHogg713

    BossHogg713 Member

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    Agree with all this.
     
    #123 BossHogg713, Apr 14, 2015
  4. SemisolidSnake

    SemisolidSnake Member

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    This is a tough one. I'd say being the 5th seed isn't a healthy proposition for getting past the second round with Warriors at number 1.

    Depending on how things go, there's a decent chance we end playing the Spurs, and that's not really a fun prospect with or without home court advantage. If the Spurs could somehow get the 5 seed (I'm not sure if this possible at this point), that would put them in the same bracket half as the Warriors, which would greatly help our chances of getting to the WCFs. I guess I'd take the 2 seed to answer the question posed, though.
     
    #124 SemisolidSnake, Apr 14, 2015
  5. freddyg956

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    Spurs win, we play portland, and we get N.O. pick
     
    #125 freddyg956, Apr 14, 2015
  6. JHL85

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Griz have listed Tony Allen as out for tomorrow. Marc Gasol, Mike Conley questionable. Jeff Green has been taken off injury report.</p>&mdash; Pete Pranica (@PetePranica) <a href="https://twitter.com/PetePranica/status/588103911371866112">April 14, 2015</a></blockquote>
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    #126 JHL85, Apr 14, 2015
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>MRI confirms Portland F Nicolas Batum has a right knee contusion. He is out for Wednesday's game at Dallas. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RipCity?src=hash">#RipCity</a></p>&mdash; Trail Blazers PR (@TrailBlazersPR) <a href="https://twitter.com/TrailBlazersPR/status/588109672206446592">April 14, 2015</a></blockquote>
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    #127 zeeshan2, Apr 14, 2015
  8. RasaqBoi

    RasaqBoi Member

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    How long would someone be out with this injury?
     
    #128 RasaqBoi, Apr 14, 2015
  9. CisBuds4U

    CisBuds4U Member

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    contusion is just a fancy word for bruise. He has a bruised knee. Could be a day could be a week...just depends on how bad it is
     
    #129 CisBuds4U, Apr 14, 2015
  10. shastarocket

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    The strange thing about the injury was that it was non-contact. I'd imagine that they will go for a conservative approach and hold him out until game 2.
     
    #130 shastarocket, Apr 14, 2015
  11. JHL85

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    It seems like most of us prefer #2 seed with 18th pick. Let's take care of Jazz tomorrow and cheer for Pacers (vs Grizzlies) and Pelicans (vs. Spurs) to win, so that we can avoid GSW and Spurs until WCF!!! Best case seeding scenario if all chips fall in place.

    1. Warriors
    2. Rockets
    3. Clippers
    4. Blazers
    5. Spurs
    6. Grizzlies
    7. Mavs
    8. Pelicans

    ;)
     
    #131 JHL85, Apr 15, 2015
  12. Lightsnowaction

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    Take the 2nd seed to beat down Dallas. Only choose the 5th seed if the lottery pick is #4 or #5.
     
    #132 Lightsnowaction, Apr 15, 2015
  13. daywalker02

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    I think it is pretty much the same. I remember GSW was the only team that could beat the Spurs 2 out 4 a year when other teams even failed to win once.

    That was when Klay Thompson wasn't himself.
     
    #133 daywalker02, Apr 15, 2015
  14. JHL85

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    Honestly, I would be happy to just see Rockets get out of 1st round... I really wish Spurs would fall to 5th seed after all games so that we wouldn't have to face either GSW or Spurs until the WCF. Who knows, by then PatBev may be back to lock down Curry/Parker. Wishful thinking.
     
    #134 JHL85, Apr 15, 2015
  15. linvetb6

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    2 seed
     
    #135 linvetb6, Apr 15, 2015
  16. RockingRox

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    That'll require Rockets win, Spurs loss, and Grizzlies loss today. 5% chance?
     
    #136 RockingRox, Apr 15, 2015
  17. apollo33

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    that ripcity tag always makes me think it's rest in peace

    I guess this case it's fitting
     
    #137 apollo33, Apr 15, 2015
  18. opticon

    opticon Member

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    Golden state will be at their weakest right after the first round. WHO ever they play In the first round will be a cake walk and give them a false sense of security going into the second round.

    Thats when we walk on there home courtand and smack them like we did to the Lakers In 2009 and steal home court.
     
    #138 opticon, Apr 15, 2015
  19. CertifiedTroll

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    Are you Sun Tzu? I heard he was a LOF.
     
    #139 CertifiedTroll, Apr 15, 2015
  20. REEKO_HTOWN

    REEKO_HTOWN I'm Rich Biiiiaaatch!

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    I want to win the division.
     
    #140 REEKO_HTOWN, Apr 15, 2015
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