Game Thread Mar 31, 2025 05:00PM MT: Utah Jazz @ Charlotte Hornets

[NUMBERICA]

Yeah, I’m okay with a bottom-3 record too. But I’m thinking, while we’re at it, might as well aim for the worst record to secure no worse than a top 5 pick. And I don't believe that the NBA lottery is rigged.

I don’t believe it’s rigged if it’s a binary question. However, since the odds are flat and I am looking for any potential edge, the non-zero value in superstition outweighs zero value (the mere possibility of “basketball gods” or NBA meting out punishment for having the worst record carrying any value whatsoever, even if it’s basically non-existent could still be an edge or something).

 

[MT Steve]

I'm pretty upset that in the one game where we really need a lot of Cody Williams, he's sick.

 

[underdog]

I don’t believe it’s rigged if it’s a binary question. However, since the odds are flat and I am looking for any potential edge, the non-zero value in superstition outweighs zero value (the mere possibility of “basketball gods” or NBA meting out punishment for having the worst record carrying any value whatsoever, even if it’s basically non-existent could still be an edge or something).

Ha yeah, I hear what you're saying. And I'll be talking to those basketball gods on lottery night for sure.

 

[KqWIN]

Saluan and Cody are the Bird and Magic of tanking.

 

[framer]

I've also been somewhat influenced by the argument that draft mistakes are typically made high in the draft when you draft someone hoping to be a #1 who turns out not to be able to carry the load. Better, I've heard some draftniks argue, to draft someone you're confident to be a great role player than struggle to force a (perhaps not well-rounded or inefficient) player into a number one role on your team just because they are drafted high and you need a #1.

Whether this applies to comparing players like Ace, Tre, Kasparas, or Kon, I can't fully say -- but maybe some of the rest of you have a better perspective from which to judge.

This is how you end up with Deandre Ayton. , ,

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Incredible tank performance

 

[framer]

Incredible tank performance

I thought so until I tuned over to see what Washington was doing. Plus we all know the azz are going to tie this up at some point.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

I thought so until I tuned over to see what Washington was doing. Plus we all know the azz are going to tie this up at some point.

Wizards are playing a not awful team ...

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Washington has one more game remaining against Philadelphia. That game will be huge for the tank standings. Philly can't really afford to fall behind or fall into a tie with Brooklyn.

 

[framer]

Wizards are playing a not awful team ...

They are 8 games under .500 in the Eastern conference. The Heat are pretty mediocre at best. . .

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

They are 8 games under .500 in the Eastern conference. The Heat are pretty mediocre at best. . .

Are you really trying to argue Charlotte vs Miami?

 

[framer]

Are you really trying to argue Charlotte vs Miami?

I'm just saying that Washington is on pace to lose by 30 at home to a crap Miami squad. They aren't going to win another game.

 

[homeytennis]

Get Oscar and Springer out of there. They are playing too good and too hard.

 

[underdog]

Collier did it!! Beat Stockton’s rookie assists record!

 

[SoberasHotRod]

Flip has been pretty bad tonight.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Flip has been pretty bad tonight.

He understands the assignment

 

[Douchebag K]

c'mon Miles Bridges, slap us around, make us your bitch !

 

[framer]

Remember when the board had given up on Brice Sensabaugh?

 

[SoberasHotRod]

If you were Hardy, and Ainge was demanding you lose this game. Who would you close with?

 

[SoberasHotRod]

If you were Hardy, and Ainge was demanding you lose this game. Who would you close with?

I think I would go Svi, Springer, Juzang, Brice, and Martin.