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The Rockets will have the Number One Seed in the Playoffs

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by peleincubus, Feb 9, 2008.

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  1. JBIIRockets

    JBIIRockets Member

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    If if did happen, it would be the first time ever in Rockets history.
     
    #61 JBIIRockets, Feb 9, 2008
  2. lalala902102001

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    Don't get carried away. As or now the Rockets are barely in the playoffs picture. They are certainly playing better, but there is still a long way to go and they need to get in the playoffs first.
     
    #62 lalala902102001, Feb 9, 2008
  3. plutoblue11

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    I don't think we could get number 1 seed, we'd have to go 29-3, just to finish with 59 wins, very unlikely. Why do I say 59, because that's usually the magic number for #1 seed in the west about 57 - 66.

    Another thing is I am glad we won't have a #1 one seed.....in this century....most are cursed. I don't think it's only like 5 or 6 teams who have won the championship as a number #1 seed.

    In the 2000s, the #1 seed is cursed, seriously when has they ever been another time in sports where #1 seeds are just as vulnerable as lowest seeded teams.

    These are some of #1 seeds in the NFL, NBA, and MLB who did not win championship (and some didn't even make it out of their conferences):

    2007 New England Patriots
    2007 Dallas Cowboys
    2007 Arizona Diamondbacks
    2006-07 Dallas Mavericks
    2006-07 Detroit Pistons
    2006 San Diego Chargers
    2006 New York Mets
    2005 St. Louis Cardinals
    2005 Indianapolis Colts
    2005-06 Detroit Pistons (San Antonio, best in west)
    2004-05 Phoenix Suns
    2004 Pittsburgh Steelers
    2003-04 Indiana Pacers
    2003-04 Minnesota Timberwolves
    2003 Philadelphia Eagles, St. Louis Rams
    2002-03 Dallas Mavericks (tied for best record with S.A.)
    2001-02 Sacramento Kings
    2001 Seattle Mariners
    2001 Pittsburgh Steelers, St. Louis Rams (17 point favorite in SB)
    2001 Houston Astros
    2004,2006, 2003, 2002, 2001 New York Yankees


    #1 seed teams who won it 'all' in this decade
    99-01 Lakers (first two championships)
    03 Spurs
    03 Patriots
    04 White Sox
    07 Red Sox
     
    #63 plutoblue11, Feb 9, 2008
  4. yaozhuxi

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    only if we will play hawks for 32 games in the rest of season.
     
    #64 yaozhuxi, Feb 9, 2008
  5. langal

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    only 5 games out with 32 to play. doesn't seem to be a dominant team this year. probably have to go 25-7 at the very least... Definitely possible.
     
    #65 langal, Feb 10, 2008
  6. Sweet Lou 4 2

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    yeah, we're going to win 62 games ;)
     
    #66 Sweet Lou 4 2, Feb 10, 2008
  7. Sweet Lou 4 2

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    55 wins is not going to get you a top seed.
     
    #67 Sweet Lou 4 2, Feb 10, 2008
  8. BarkleyHater84

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    Uhhhh.......probably not, but 4th and 5th are definetly attainable.
     
    #68 BarkleyHater84, Feb 10, 2008
  9. peleincubus

    peleincubus Member

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    thing is the top 1-3 seeds are not going to have as good as records as last year so your not going to have to have as many wins this season.
     
    #69 peleincubus, Feb 10, 2008
  10. peleincubus

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    dont deny this. telling you guys. heading into allstar break. this is happening

    :cool:
     
    #70 peleincubus, Feb 13, 2008
  11. zzc1818

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    that could be happened.......if we have an amazing March :rolleyes:
     
    #71 zzc1818, Feb 13, 2008
  12. peleincubus

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    the rest of the season may just be amazing.

    anyone else out there in clutchfans land prepared to give a little more thought to this thready???
     
    #72 peleincubus, Feb 22, 2008
  13. durvasa

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    The Rockets can win every game the rest of the way, and I still don't think we'll get the number one seed.
     
    #73 durvasa, Feb 22, 2008
  14. peleincubus

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    see the chances increasing at all?

    if we win tomorrow we will be one loss out of the first seed.

    come on theres at least a small chance. ;)
     
    #74 peleincubus, Mar 9, 2008
  15. durvasa

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    Looks like I might have spoken too soon ... if guess I expected the Lakers or Spurs to have at least 63 wins. Still could happen.

    Crap ... did I jinx us with this post?

    [rquoter]This sort of like saying, "If flying, pink elephants appear over Toyota Center, the Rockets will be the #1 seed."

    We can pretty much count on Yao and/or Tracy not staying healthy the rest of the way.[/rquoter]
     
    #75 durvasa, Mar 9, 2008
  16. abc2007

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    We are 1.5 games behind the no.1 seed now! :)
     
    #76 abc2007, Mar 9, 2008
  17. peleincubus

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    well this thread in general is kind of jinxed from the first post on ;)
     
    #77 peleincubus, Mar 9, 2008
  18. doublebogey

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    According to Marc Stein, the Lakers, the Rockets, and the Mavs have the easiest schedule in the top 9 teams of WC. Good chance for the Rockets to win the WC or division. :cool:
     
    #78 doublebogey, Mar 9, 2008
  19. soulsong999

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    Yes, props to you, you called it! And we will make history into the process... 20 games in a row won't be too far stretched.

    SS999
     
    #79 soulsong999, Mar 9, 2008
  20. Invisible Fan

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    The strength of the W. Conference marginalizes the importance of seeding than other years. HCA is still big, but the quality of the opponent won't be as straightforward as 1-8.

    I just want the Rocks to advance to the 2nd rnd. Then we can shoot the breeze and talk beer fueled dreams all night.
     
    #80 Invisible Fan, Mar 9, 2008
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