1. 04-15-13 11:54 PM #1
    frostno98
    frostno98's Avatar Become A Pro!
    Join Date: 09-11-07
    Posts: 9,770
    Betpoints: 648

    Will Houston or Memphis tank Wednesday game

    Memphis really has nothing to play for against Utah because they can't get higher than a 5th seed.

    Houston on the other hand would drop to the 8th seed if they tie with the Lakers at 45-37 because the Lakers has a better conference record and they would tie 2-2 for the series. Wouldn't it be in the best interest of Houston to play the old Spurs verses the youthful OKC at the 8th spot. Obviously none of that will matter if Memphis eliminates Utah in the early game.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 04-15-13 11:57 PM #2
    The Kraken
    The Kraken's Avatar Become A Pro!
    Join Date: 12-24-11
    Posts: 28,917
    Betpoints: 532

    Yes. Right now the spurs are playing like a 9 seed. They're decimated with injuries, the season has worn out their tired little legs and they're waiving the white flag, loud and proud, just waiting to be put out of their misery.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 04-15-13 11:58 PM #3
    InTheDrink
    Drinker of the Year
    InTheDrink's Avatar Become A Pro!
    Join Date: 11-23-09
    Posts: 23,983
    Betpoints: 527

    Quote Originally Posted by frostno98 View Post
    Memphis really has nothing to play for against Utah because they can't get higher than a 5th seed.

    Houston on the other hand would drop to the 8th seed if they tie with the Lakers at 45-37 because the Lakers has a better conference record and they would tie 2-2 for the series. Wouldn't it be in the best interest of Houston to play the old Spurs verses the youthful OKC at the 8th spot. Obviously none of that will matter if Memphis eliminates Utah in the early game.
    yisman check in
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 04-16-13 12:02 AM #4
    Sledge187
    Sledge187's Avatar SBR PRO
    Join Date: 04-25-08
    Posts: 3,722
    Betpoints: 5949

    Houston has to play SA to have a chance. They have no shot against OKC.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 04-16-13 12:02 AM #5
    jsmithj88
    jsmithj88's Avatar Become A Pro!
    Join Date: 12-27-08
    Posts: 3,591
    Betpoints: 6

    we know houston wouldnt be tanking, i would assume
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 04-16-13 12:05 AM #6
    RAVENSFAN
    RAVENSFAN's Avatar Become A Pro!
    Join Date: 10-17-10
    Posts: 891
    Betpoints: 268

    Houston for sure. What makes more money than Lakers being in period, and then Harden vs his old team...
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 04-16-13 12:16 AM #7
    oldscho0led
    home dogs
    oldscho0led's Avatar Become A Pro!
    Join Date: 01-18-11
    Posts: 1,407
    Betpoints: 5503

    Beard vs OKC. Lakers eliminates Spurs. A good story line that equates to money
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. 04-16-13 12:16 AM #8
    Seto
    Jose Mourinho: simply the best
    Seto's Avatar Become A Pro!
    Join Date: 12-16-11
    Posts: 12,906
    Betpoints: 2560

    Memphis ARE playing for homecourt

    Last year Celtics got 4 seed because they won the atlantic, but since 5th-placed Atlanta had a better record than them, the Hawks had homecourt.

    Granted chances are not great Clips lose in Sacramento, it is certainly possible.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. 04-16-13 12:36 AM #9
    frostno98
    frostno98's Avatar Become A Pro!
    Join Date: 09-11-07
    Posts: 9,770
    Betpoints: 648

    Quote Originally Posted by Seto View Post
    Memphis ARE playing for homecourt

    Last year Celtics got 4 seed because they won the atlantic, but since 5th-placed Atlanta had a better record than them, the Hawks had homecourt.

    Granted chances are not great Clips lose in Sacramento, it is certainly possible.
    Yeah but how seriously motivated are they going to be for that game on a big iffy. Utah on the other knows they will be eliminated from post season with a loss. I guarantee you Utah will be hustling and playing that game like it's the NBA Finals, while Memphis might be on their so what attitude.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  10. 04-16-13 12:48 AM #10
    Seto
    Jose Mourinho: simply the best
    Seto's Avatar Become A Pro!
    Join Date: 12-16-11
    Posts: 12,906
    Betpoints: 2560

    Quote Originally Posted by frostno98 View Post
    Yeah but how seriously motivated are they going to be for that game on a big iffy. Utah on the other knows they will be eliminated from post season with a loss. I guarantee you Utah will be hustling and playing that game like it's the NBA Finals, while Memphis might be on their so what attitude.
    Memphis did rotate quite a bit today only giving 20-25 mins to zbo, gasol and conley. Would still be very surprised to see them lose at home to utah.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  11. 04-16-13 12:52 AM #11
    TwoWays
    TwoWays's Avatar Become A Pro!
    Join Date: 03-24-10
    Posts: 13,145
    Betpoints: 3608

    Houston just loss to Pho. Should have won that one if they wanted the 6/7 seed. U can't really tank if your team sucks.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  12. 04-16-13 01:01 AM #12
    frostno98
    frostno98's Avatar Become A Pro!
    Join Date: 09-11-07
    Posts: 9,770
    Betpoints: 648

    Quote Originally Posted by TwoWays View Post
    Houston just loss to Pho. Should have won that one if they wanted the 6/7 seed. U can't really tank if your team sucks.
    Situation is much different in the Lakers game though. A loss to the Lakers and they're guaranteed the 8th seed against the youthful OKC Thunder verses the aging Spurs.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  13. 04-16-13 01:05 AM #13
    TwoWays
    TwoWays's Avatar Become A Pro!
    Join Date: 03-24-10
    Posts: 13,145
    Betpoints: 3608

    Quote Originally Posted by frostno98 View Post
    Situation is much different in the Lakers game though. A loss to the Lakers and they're guaranteed the 8th seed against the youthful OKC Thunder verses the aging Spurs.
    They could have avoided this by winning against a lottery team.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  14. 04-16-13 01:09 AM #14
    frostno98
    frostno98's Avatar Become A Pro!
    Join Date: 09-11-07
    Posts: 9,770
    Betpoints: 648

    That lottery team has play them tough all year, the Suns just match well against them. The Suns beat Houston twice including this one, and barely loss the last one that came down to a Jermaine O Neal goal tending. Houston should match up better against the Lakers because of their youthfulness, something the Lakers struggle against.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  15. 04-16-13 01:11 AM #15
    TwoWays
    TwoWays's Avatar Become A Pro!
    Join Date: 03-24-10
    Posts: 13,145
    Betpoints: 3608

    Quote Originally Posted by frostno98 View Post
    That lottery team has play them tough all year, the Suns just match well against them. The Suns beat Houston twice including this one, and barely loss the last one that came down to a Jermaine O Neal goal tending. Houston should match up better against the Lakers because of their youthfulness, something the Lakers struggle against.
    Sry, if u a good team you beat bottom-dwellers when needed. Lakers will be tougher because they have size inside. You can't drive and kick, if you can't drive and score.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  16. 04-16-13 04:38 AM #16
    vasilli07
    vasilli07's Avatar Become A Pro!
    Join Date: 05-08-11
    Posts: 3,955
    Betpoints: 10601

    I have a feeling that Grizz will win in a blowout. Jazz will be nervous while Grizz will be in a relax mood. Expecting the more relaxed team to play better.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  17. 04-16-13 04:51 AM #17
    Seto
    Jose Mourinho: simply the best
    Seto's Avatar Become A Pro!
    Join Date: 12-16-11
    Posts: 12,906
    Betpoints: 2560

    Quote Originally Posted by vasilli07 View Post
    I have a feeling that Grizz will win in a blowout. Jazz will be nervous while Grizz will be in a relax mood. Expecting the more relaxed team to play better.
    Not to mention the Grizz are an infinitely better team. Have the Jazz even beaten a playoff team this year on the road? Golden State not long ago and the Lakers when they were having all their struggles but other than that
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  18. 04-16-13 05:36 AM #18
    mysterio619
    mysterio619's Avatar Become A Pro!
    Join Date: 05-28-12
    Posts: 452
    Betpoints: 0

    No need to overthink this one. Lakers ML is a solid play. LA will play at their best to avoid OKC and if both the bigs show up, it'll be a problem for Houston as they'll be forced to play halfcourt.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  19. 04-16-13 05:10 PM #19
    LT Profits
    LT Profits's Avatar Become A Pro!
    Join Date: 10-27-06
    Posts: 90,963
    Betpoints: 5179

    Houston won't tank. They may not (probably won't?) WIN, but they will be going all out to try and avoid OKC.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
Top
« Previous Thread | Players Talk | Next Thread »