Around the League: Week 20 (2/28 to 3/6)
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Loses by both Memphis and Golden State last night. I will breath better when it becomes statistically impossible for then to be overtaken for best record.
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If the Suns go 10-10 the rest of the way Golden State would have to go 19-2 to catch them, Memphis would have to go 19-1, Utah would have to go 23-0.
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Ja Morant is such a treasure. Of all the high draft picks I wished we'd gotten, he's #1. I can hardly imagine what a Suns team with him on it would be like. (Probably wouldn't have Chris Paul, but still.)
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I remember there being a rumor that draft that we loved Ja and would’ve taken him had we gotten the 1st pick. I remember thinking there’s no way we’d take him ahead of Zion, but that was before we knew James Jones draft strategy. Ja/Booker/Bridges/Ayton would’ve been incredible.
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Now do Monty.
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Ty Lue and the guys are just taking it personal when they play the Lakers.
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Interesting thread
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Thanks for sharing that, Split.
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That is super interesting. Even though I would say the quality of officiating has been noticeably better than in years past, maybe due to some of the changes on drawing fouls, I still think consistent officiating is the single biggest concern the NBA should have.
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Especially in the playoffs. And the interesting thing is that only their "best" even get to call those games. It makes you wonder...wpmiller42 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 04, 2022 11:24 amThat is super interesting. Even though I would say the quality of officiating has been noticeably better than in years past, maybe due to some of the changes on drawing fouls, I still think consistent officiating is the single biggest concern the NBA should have.
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The Pelicans are going to keep LA out of the playoffs I think…of course LA is probably keeping themselves out, but just in case they thought they could sneak in, I don’t think they can beat New Orleans in the play-in.
My best guess is the Clippers will get 7(especially if PG and/or Kawhi come back) and Minny/NO will play for 8th. If PG doesn’t come back then I could definitely see Minny snagging 7 and LAC/NO fighting for 8.
Honestly we should get a pretty good 1st round matchup. I was a little worried about LA turning it on at the right time, but at this point I don’t think that can happen. Think we’d cruise through a Laker series…they just aren’t that good. I don’t see a PG and or Kawhi led team losing a play-in game vs Minny, so if we’re getting LAC, it’ll be the current form.
Minny and NO are formidable game to game, but don’t think they could win 4/7 from us. Zion coming back would make things interesting, but I doubt that happens.
My best guess is the Clippers will get 7(especially if PG and/or Kawhi come back) and Minny/NO will play for 8th. If PG doesn’t come back then I could definitely see Minny snagging 7 and LAC/NO fighting for 8.
Honestly we should get a pretty good 1st round matchup. I was a little worried about LA turning it on at the right time, but at this point I don’t think that can happen. Think we’d cruise through a Laker series…they just aren’t that good. I don’t see a PG and or Kawhi led team losing a play-in game vs Minny, so if we’re getting LAC, it’ll be the current form.
Minny and NO are formidable game to game, but don’t think they could win 4/7 from us. Zion coming back would make things interesting, but I doubt that happens.
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The TWolves are rolling right now. I wouldn't be surprised if they catch Denver for the 6th seed.Split T wrote: ↑Sat Mar 05, 2022 6:53 amThe Pelicans are going to keep LA out of the playoffs I think…of course LA is probably keeping themselves out, but just in case they thought they could sneak in, I don’t think they can beat New Orleans in the play-in.
My best guess is the Clippers will get 7(especially if PG and/or Kawhi come back) and Minny/NO will play for 8th. If PG doesn’t come back then I could definitely see Minny snagging 7 and LAC/NO fighting for 8.
Honestly we should get a pretty good 1st round matchup. I was a little worried about LA turning it on at the right time, but at this point I don’t think that can happen. Think we’d cruise through a Laker series…they just aren’t that good. I don’t see a PG and or Kawhi led team losing a play-in game vs Minny, so if we’re getting LAC, it’ll be the current form.
Minny and NO are formidable game to game, but don’t think they could win 4/7 from us. Zion coming back would make things interesting, but I doubt that happens.
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They’re still 2.5 back of Denver and Denver has also been playing well and should get players back soon. I’d be pretty surprised if anyone of the top 6 in the west drops out.
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While watching some of the Warriors/Lakers game tonight, I had a tough time figuring out which team I was rooting against.
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Haven't seen the highlights but curious how Bron drops 56, obviously he's capable but I always wonder what the opposing coach was doing especially as the poor play of most of the Lakers not named LeBron been the story for weeks.
Either way I think it says more about the Warriors struggles who have now Lost 8 of 10.....
Now this
Kerr already starting the Resting so yea I'm gonna say Grizz a lock for #2
Either way I think it says more about the Warriors struggles who have now Lost 8 of 10.....
Now this
Kerr already starting the Resting so yea I'm gonna say Grizz a lock for #2
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If the Warriors drop to #3, they will probably face a noticeably tougher 1st round playoff opponent. Say, the Nuggets (with Murray and Porter back) instead of the George/Kawhi-less Clippers or T'Wolves.