The Race for the 4th Seed (1 Viewer)

[Madmarsha]

Looks unlikely that he will play. He is having some groin issues in addition to back spasms. If he does play by some miracle, he won't be 100%.

Not so fast my friends. He played 34 minutes tonight.

 

[Thunderchild]

Not so fast my friends. He played 34 minutes tonight.

Sigh. I never should have posted that. It's almost like I reverse posted it into existence.

 

[Dago]

Sigh. I never should have posted that. It's almost like I reverse posted it into existence.

We got the win and that's what matters

 

[Thunderchild]

We got the win and that's what matters

Yes indeed.

 

[the-commish]

With Sacramento and Phoenix right on their tail, it looks to me like the Pels main goal should be to avoid the play-in. I think they will win more like 47 or 48 games not the 50 that some of you think. That may or may not be enough to retain the 5th seed, or maybe to secure the 6th seed. Unless the Clippers or Minnesota fall flat on their faces the rest of the way, I think the 4th seed will likely not be achieved.

 

[NewOrleansFan]

With Sacramento and Phoenix right on their tail, it looks to me like the Pels main goal should be to avoid the play-in. I think they will win more like 47 or 48 games not the 50 that some of you think. That may or may not be enough to retain the 5th seed, or maybe to secure the 6th seed. Unless the Clippers or Minnesota fall flat on their faces the rest of the way, I think the 4th seed is will likely not be achieved.

Suns schedule looks brutal. I am not so sure they can avoid play-in.

 

[the-commish]

Suns schedule looks brutal. I am not so sure they can avoid play-in.

Some people think the win against the Clippers proves a lot. To me, it proves less, since the Pels have now won 12 of the last 14 games played against the Clippers, so it was maybe more a continuation of the recent trend rather than any kind of statement.

 

[the-commish]

Suns schedule looks brutal. I am not so sure they can avoid play-in.

With Durant, Beal, and Booker, I think the Suns have the horses to get through what is admittedly a tough closing schedule.

 

[efil4stnias]

With Durant, Beal, and Booker, I think the Suns have the horses to get through what is admittedly a tough closing schedule.

They just got 138 hung on them by a Giannis-less Bucks. 82 in first half alone.

Probably an anomaly but they meet up with opponents win put over .640. They shot 61% today and still lost.

No defense. And you better play defense in playoffs.

Pels play defense.

They do have stars, but if not playing well as a squad, games like this happen. They also don't have much of a bench, so it's up to the starters to get and maintain leads.

If the Pels can carry this current energy and determination into playoffs, we gonna be trouble for many. Z has been playing with intent, BI does BI things. We need CJ from last night and TMIII getting 15 or so.

 

[gummbo70114]

Suns schedule looks brutal. I am not so sure they can avoid play-in.

Fair warning, I’m stealing this picture from you. And I will be posting as much as possible.

 

[NewOrleansFan]

Fair warning, I’m stealing this picture from you. And I will be posting as much as possible.

I stole the picture from @Dago post.

 

[Dago]

I stole the picture from @Dago post.

 

[wnelson]

Denver can do us a solid too

 

[St.RobE]

TWolves blowing teams out last two games without KAT is a surprise. Interesting if they can keep that up.

We’re only 1.5 games behind Clips and there’s no reason we shouldn’t win the next 4 games as well (Heat and Magic will be close), honestly we need to win all 4 because after that it gets really rough.

We end the month with: Thunder, Bucks, and Celtics. The top 3 teams in the league.

April is very tough too, only two easy wins, the remaining 6 teams: Suns twice, Magic, Kings, Warriors and finale against Lakers.

We’re going to get a good litmus test of what our team can handle, 50 wins will be a tough target but it’s feasible.

 

[hookedsaint]

Some people think the win against the Clippers proves a lot. To me, it proves less, since the Pels have now won 12 of the last 14 games played against the Clippers, so it was maybe more a continuation of the recent trend rather than any kind of statement.

Overall it looks like the Clippers have the schedule advantage, again meaning the Pels MUST beat the Clippers Friday night to have ANY chance of overtaking them.