I know that 2 of the games were win win, but the teams I preferred won in each of those (Bos and LAL). Orl beating Detroit might be bite us later, but I think its a good thing (I think Det will stay ahead of the Jazz) NO winning also gives some cushion there, and Sac winning would be icing on the Cake. Has been a good day for the tank, and more big games coming up before the Allstar break.
14th Tank Platoon
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UGLI baby
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Cleveland with one of the most embarrassing losses ever. Losing at home to the Lakers who couldn't even field a full lineup in the 4th qtr. Had to play Sacre who had already fouled out, under penalty of a Technical foul for every Sacre foul. I'm afraid the Cavs are in worse shape than most any of us thought.
Lakers win, but they are such a mess with injuries I don't think it matters.
I don't think it's gonna be possible for us to out tank any of Milwaukee, Orlando, Philly, Boston, LA, or Cleveland. Hoping Sacramento keeps winning and Detroit doesn't join the tank race.
7th worst record would still give us an outside shot at moving in to the top 3.
Lakers win, but they are such a mess with injuries I don't think it matters.
I don't think it's gonna be possible for us to out tank any of Milwaukee, Orlando, Philly, Boston, LA, or Cleveland. Hoping Sacramento keeps winning and Detroit doesn't join the tank race.
7th worst record would still give us an outside shot at moving in to the top 3.
sactown is up 20!!!! hell yes
Lakers, Celtics, Magic, Pelicans and Kings all won.
Dallas and Denver won!!!
Fantastic night for our and GST picks!!!
Utah is now tied with Cleveland for the 4th pick. GST is tied with the suns and a 1/2 game ahead of Dallas and 2 1/2 games from a lotto pick.
Lakers, Celtics, Magic, Pelicans and Kings all won.
Dallas and Denver won!!!
Fantastic night for our and GST picks!!!
Utah is now tied with Cleveland for the 4th pick. GST is tied with the suns and a 1/2 game ahead of Dallas and 2 1/2 games from a lotto pick.
Stifle Tower
Punch Bowl Re-Filler
Infighting. Waiters is apparently causing problems. Irving has been mentioned a few times. Deng came out and said the locker room situation is horrible. He obviously is just going through the motions. Cavs need to do something before the deadline: move a few players, replace the coach. It's a dysfunctional mess in Cleveland.
Wait till after the deadline. Theres still plenty of hope!
Stifle Tower
Punch Bowl Re-Filler
Agree. Outside shot at moving up via the lottery and might have a chance at trading up to #5 if Lindsey really wants to by offering the GS pick. Have to think LA and Cleveland wouldn't mind a couple of 1st-rounders given their needs.
I haven't given up complete hope, though, on Boston, LA and Cleveland finishing with more wins. I look for the Cavs to make some changes before the deadline. Boston has Rondo and plays more EC teams than does Utah. And Kobe will come back and win a few for LA.
UGLI baby
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I don't think those things happen, but agreed, there is definitely a glimmer of hope with each of those three teams.
Stifle Tower
Punch Bowl Re-Filler
Well, if only one (or two) of them were to happen, we'd be sitting pretty at the #5/6 slot (if no one jumps ahead in the lottery). Provided Embiid and Parker both declare, that leaves Utah with a very nice player.
I think it more unlikely GS misses the playoffs. Need a few teams to play very well to move up and for a major injury (Curry or Thompson, IMO) to have GS fall.
Stifle Tower
Punch Bowl Re-Filler
Frankly, I'm not all that worried about Sacramento. They made the trade to go after WINS. But then Cousins and/or Gay were out and they lost several games. With those two back, they'll be winning more - not enough to make the playoffs, but I have never gotten the impression they want to tank.
Stifle Tower
Punch Bowl Re-Filler
Couldn't happen to a "better" team. That said, I can see the NBA awarding them the #1 pick. Need to have a big-time talent in such a major media market. Get Wiggins, Kobe comes back, trade a couple of ex-assistants for a decent player, find some obscure NBA rule to help them obtain another star.
spycam1
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You forgot the part about K-Love going there in FA.
Jazz reclaim their spot at the bottom of the west...for now.
