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Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Franchise2001, Mar 18, 2003.

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  1. Franchise2001

    Franchise2001 Contributing Member

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    For those who just can't wait to see if the Rockets finally get into the playoffs.. I've decided to start the MAGIC NUMBER THREAD!!

    Currently, the Rockets have 17 games left. Ofcourse, if we win all 17 games, we are in. If we win 16 games and Phoenix wins out.. we still get in. Therefore, the MAGIC NUMBER is 16!!!!!


    For those who don't know how magic numbers work.. For every time the Rockets win a game or the Suns lose a game, the number decreases by 1.

    Here we go!

    16
     
    #1 Franchise2001, Mar 18, 2003
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    I'm so excited, and I just can't hide it.
     
    #2 ewfd, Mar 18, 2003
  3. Clutch

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    The problem is, if the Suns <B>lose</B> all 16 games then the magic number is zero and we're "in" ...... only we also lost 16 straight games and are ahead of the Suns.

    But then we failed to notice Golden State had completely passed us by and is in the playoffs. Good thought, but I don't think the "Magic Number" works here yet.
     
    #3 Clutch, Mar 18, 2003
  4. jamalccc

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    Good point Clutch. This magic number should be the number to beat the Suns. It could be really fun though.
     
    #4 jamalccc, Mar 18, 2003
  5. Franchise2001

    Franchise2001 Contributing Member

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    Very true Clutch.. This is only for the Suns. However we can keep another number for the Warriors if you'd like

    ROCKETS V SUNS MAGIC NUMBER: 16

    ROCKETS V WARRIORS MAGIC NUMBER : 14
     
    #5 Franchise2001, Mar 18, 2003
  6. Puedlfor

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    heh, I've been keeping track of the magic number for almost two months now.

    Magic Number to Clinch Position Ahead Of :
    Phoenix - 16
    Golden St - 13
    Seattle - 12

    Any combination of Rocket's wins, or losses by those teams shall move the number slightly towards zero. When the number reaches zero, the Rockets have clinched that they shall finish ahead of the team in question.

    And before y'all ask - I get bored, and do math problems like this in my spare time.
     
    #6 Puedlfor, Mar 18, 2003
  7. Puedlfor

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    N.B. - I am assuming the Rockets take the tiebreaker vs Seattle and Golden St later this year. If they do not, and either team takes the tiebreaker from them the magic number increases by two.
     
    #7 Puedlfor, Mar 18, 2003
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    If Utah dropped behind Rockets, then you have to keep watching the magic numbers for 3 teams.

    Just take the magic number fro #9 seed, which is currently Suns.
     
    #8 lancet, Mar 18, 2003
  9. Franchise2001

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    Good work Puedlfor.

    I forgot that we have owned GS this year and already own the tiebreaker making the Magic# 13 against them.
     
    #9 Franchise2001, Mar 18, 2003
  10. Puedlfor

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    technically speaking, we do not own the tiebreaker agains GS just yet.

    however, practically speaking, it is nearly impossible for the teams to get into a position where they are tied, with Golden St taking the tiebreaker.
     
    #10 Puedlfor, Mar 18, 2003
  11. HOPE

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    It would be nice for the Rox to clinch at home.
     
    #11 HOPE, Mar 18, 2003
  12. DFW_Rockets_Fan

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    You also have to keep in mind three way ties. For example, what happens if Utah, Houston and Phoenix all tie for the last two playoff positions?
     
    #12 DFW_Rockets_Fan, Mar 18, 2003
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    U can smell the fear in Utah...
     
    #13 xcharged, Mar 18, 2003
  14. LiTtLeY1521

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    ???

    Not really...

    I hope Denver can beat Utah tonight!!!
     
    #14 LiTtLeY1521, Mar 18, 2003
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    "ROCKETS V SUNS MAGIC NUMBER: 16

    ROCKETS V WARRIORS MAGIC NUMBER : 14"

    can someone update this every night?
     
    #15 travfrancis, Mar 19, 2003
  16. Franchise2001

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    I started the thread so I dont mind doing it.

    ROCKETS V SUNS MAGIC NUMBER: remains at 16

    ROCKETS V WARRIORS M#: drops 1 pt to 15!
     
    #16 Franchise2001, Mar 19, 2003
  17. Franchise2001

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    oops...

    ROCKETS V WARRIORS: DROPS to 13
     
    #17 Franchise2001, Mar 19, 2003
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    This is a strange thread. Very weird.
     
    #18 HtownRocks3, Mar 19, 2003
  19. don grahamleone

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    Magic number at 15!
     
    #19 don grahamleone, Mar 20, 2003
  20. travfrancis

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    can we get a update on the phoenix and golden state magic #'s?
     
    #20 travfrancis, Mar 20, 2003
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