Chris-L
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I didnt watch the game, but according to nba.com dallas beat houston
Jazz Playoff Watch
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I didnt watch the game, but according to nba.com dallas beat houston
DutchJazzer
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who should we root against todayin these 2 games minesota vs denver?
and lakers vs memphies
and lakers vs memphies
Stifle Tower
Punch Bowl Re-Filler
Minnesota because they're not going to catch us and the Lakers because they'll be a division winner and we can't catch them. But we need to finish ahead of Denver and ctach the Grizzlies.
Yup, pretty easy answers.
With the Lakers and Nuggets it is harder for me to see the games objectively. I want the Grizzlies and Wolves to annihilate them.
Edit: Also Minny is whoopin that Nugget ***. 50-28 with 4:30 in the half.
DutchJazzer
Banned
we could catch lakers
Could is a pretty broad word. Could we, yeah. Will we, my magic 8 ball says "No".
Stifle Tower
Punch Bowl Re-Filler
Yes, but wouldn't they still receive the 3rd seed as a division winner?
No Division winners are only guarenteed a top 4 spot. And not even home court advantage if they have a lesser win total
That's good to know. Glad to know they like it.
Stifle Tower
Punch Bowl Re-Filler
My bad. I knew that was the case re: home court, but thought the seeds went 1-3 for division winners. Thanks for correcting me.
That said, I think Utah's ceiling is still #4.
Stifle Tower
Punch Bowl Re-Filler
Glad Houston won. If Utah is competing with them for just the 8th seed, then I don't care about making the playoffs because it means the Jazz are not playing very well. Utah needs to move up to 6 or better for me to feel happy about losing a lottery pick.
And Sacramento is too close to Golden State. Friday is going to be a HUGE game.
freakazoid
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Agree. Losing both picks this year would be a major setback in our re-build. I want to stack the deck for our championship run starting in 2-3 years.
Dragic played well last night in OT so I still think Houston will be battling the Jazz for the last spot. Personally, I will only be ok with getting in the playoffs if they Jazz are fourth or fifth seed. I also want the young guys to get minutes making the playoffs and also in the playoffs. I would rather get the second first round pick and miss the playoffs if the Jazz are going to be the 8th seed.
Dragic has played very well almost every game he has started (unrestricted free agent). Turned his ankle last night, but apparently not serious. If Patterson keeps playing like he did last night they still have a good shot at playoffs. Martin should be back at some point.
Agreed. I'm worried about the people above us more. If we lose our way out of the playoffs so be it. If we can fight for a 6th seed or higher then that would be great.