Has there ever been an 8 seed favored over a 1?

[daneblazer]

In NBA history Atlanta -1 now

[STAX]

Not sure, but I think the Nuggets were favored in a game or two over Seattle about 20 yrs ago when they beat them in round one. I may be wrong about that tho

[jtoler]

Not a big deal not like its a neutral court.

[Seto]

Last year OKC vs Houston I think. All 3 games in Houston were close to pk, at least a couple hovered between OKC-1 and Houston-1.

[LT Profits]

Not a big deal not like its a neutral court.

Exactly, it has happened several times when the 8 was home.

With that said, if the Hawks pull it off, they will set the record for the worst regular season record of a team to win an NBA Playoff series.

[Time is Money]

Last year OKC vs Houston I think. All 3 games in Houston were close to pk, at least a couple hovered between OKC-1 and Houston-1.

Major injury in that series though, Pacers haven't sustained any losses.

[dawgs777]

who wouldnt want a 0-3 kings comeback with the pacers beating the hawk and then beating the wiz then facing their enemy the heat. thats my wet dream

[Seto]

Major injury in that series though, Pacers haven't sustained any losses.

True. But it's still an example. For an 8 to be favored over a 1 something major has to happen (injury, loss of form).

[LT Profits]

True. But it's still an example. For an 8 to be favored over a 1 something major has to happen (injury, loss of form).

Not necessarily, Denver was favored over Seattle simply because they were great in the altitude back then.

[cryptocap]

pacers have been horrible, they wont have no time to dramatically change their plans but this the PLAYOFFS...ive noticed that the pacers are terrible 2nd quarter team...might be the way they do their rotation but i think with the series on the line the big players will play big minutes...they gunna shock some ppl tnite

[smitch124]

True. But it's still an example. For an 8 to be favored over a 1 something major has to happen (injury, loss of form).

Not necessarily, Denver was favored over Seattle simply because they were great in the altitude back then.

Well the air thinning out is major when you are running around and trying to breathe/

[easyliving]

Bulls were dogs to Philly after Rose went down