Playoff Hope Thread

RapsFanInOhio · Post #41 » by **RapsFanInOhio** » Tue Feb 12, 2013 4:21 am

We're 6.5 games out right now. I don't see that as being out of reach, especially with what amounts to 3 months left. Milwaukee hasn't played well and we've looked a lot better since the trade.

And who knows, maybe Boston or Atlanta gets cold and we have a shot at 7th. That would be ideal. We're 8 back of that spot, which seems unlikely, but you never know.

Mr.Raptorsingh · Post #42 » by **Mr.Raptorsingh** » Tue Feb 12, 2013 4:22 am

We have a chance.

mirrornick · Post #43 » by **mirrornick** » Tue Feb 12, 2013 4:23 am

I'm not yet back on the playoffs bandwagon. I'll wait for tomorrows game against the Nuggets. If we someway somehow beat the Nuggets and Knicks, then I'll jump right back into the playoffs bandwagon.

The good news is, we're 3-2 with Gay. I'm hoping for the best. Go Raps

WalterCronkite · Post #44 » by **WalterCronkite** » Tue Feb 12, 2013 4:24 am

This thread is silly, really. This season is not one we will make the playoffs. I think that is pretty obvious. Even if we did, we get swept hard in the first round. 9th is obviously our destination, and you can thank management for that.

VanDamme · Post #45 » by **VanDamme** » Tue Feb 12, 2013 4:26 am

A 4-0 week would do wonders and maybe even get Rudy into player of the week contention.
But most importantly let's see how the refs are feeling this week lol

mirrornick · Post #46 » by **mirrornick** » Tue Feb 12, 2013 4:29 am

WalterCronkite wrote:This thread is silly, really. This season is not one we will make the playoffs. I think that is pretty obvious. Even if we did, we get swept hard in the first round. 9th is obviously our destination, and you can thank management for that.

I would love to make the playoffs. The ACC crowd is a beauty. All the excitement, especially on realgm.

Playoffs experience will be very beneficial for the young guys + Casey. Add a few more pieces in the summer, and we're set for next year. Maybe a 4-5 seed next season.

Yoga · Post #47 » by **Yoga** » Tue Feb 12, 2013 4:36 am

Both Boston and Milwaukee lost tonight

Only 6.5 games back of Mil

Jval17 · Post #48 » by **Jval17** » Tue Feb 12, 2013 4:46 am

VanDamme wrote:A 4-0 week would do wonders and maybe even get Rudy into player of the week contention.
But most importantly let's see how the refs are feeling this week lol

We only have 2 games this week, Denver tomorrow, then new york wednesday. Would be tough to get both, 1-1 is solid

Rejected · Post #49 » by **Rejected** » Tue Feb 12, 2013 4:47 am

I want it, let's get it!

mirrornick · Post #50 » by **mirrornick** » Tue Feb 12, 2013 4:52 am

Jval17 wrote:
VanDamme wrote:A 4-0 week would do wonders and maybe even get Rudy into player of the week contention.
But most importantly let's see how the refs are feeling this week lol

We only have 2 games this week, Denver tomorrow, then new york wednesday. Would be tough to get both, 1-1 is solid

He included the 2 games we won so far against Pacers and Hornets.

mirrornick · Post #51 » by **mirrornick** » Tue Feb 12, 2013 4:53 am

This thread should be stickied. People can talk about the playoffs here, and keep track of our enemies ( Bucks,Celtics,76ers, Pistons )

Don_Draper · Post #52 » by **Don_Draper** » Tue Feb 12, 2013 4:54 am

everyone ahead of us lost tonight...Detroit, Philly, the Bucks, The C's...they all lost...not bad!

Jval17 · Post #53 » by **Jval17** » Tue Feb 12, 2013 4:54 am

mirrornick wrote:This thread should be stickied. People can talk about the playoffs here, and keep track of our enemies ( Bucks,Celtics,76ers, Pistons )

agreed! Instead of having new ones made every couple days, 1 should just stick. Mods, stickie please!

VanDamme · Post #54 » by **VanDamme** » Tue Feb 12, 2013 4:56 am

Jval17 wrote:
VanDamme wrote:A 4-0 week would do wonders and maybe even get Rudy into player of the week contention.
But most importantly let's see how the refs are feeling this week lol

We only have 2 games this week, Denver tomorrow, then new york wednesday. Would be tough to get both, 1-1 is solid

4-0 wasn't a reference to our schedule just in reference to both LBJ and Westbrook being named players of the week after bringing home their 4-0 records this past week.
1-1? If we're hoping for the 8th spot why not hope for 2-0?

VanDamme · Post #55 » by **VanDamme** » Tue Feb 12, 2013 4:58 am

mirrornick wrote:
Jval17 wrote:
VanDamme wrote:A 4-0 week would do wonders and maybe even get Rudy into player of the week contention.
But most importantly let's see how the refs are feeling this week lol

We only have 2 games this week, Denver tomorrow, then new york wednesday. Would be tough to get both, 1-1 is solid

He included the 2 games we won so far against Pacers and Hornets.

Hahaha unfortunately they don't look at any consecutive 7 days for player of the week but I like the thought!

Jval17 · Post #56 » by **Jval17** » Tue Feb 12, 2013 4:58 am

VanDamme wrote:
Jval17 wrote:
VanDamme wrote:A 4-0 week would do wonders and maybe even get Rudy into player of the week contention.
But most importantly let's see how the refs are feeling this week lol

We only have 2 games this week, Denver tomorrow, then new york wednesday. Would be tough to get both, 1-1 is solid

4-0 wasn't a reference to our schedule just in reference to both LBJ and Westbrook being named players of the week after bringing home their 4-0 records this past week.
1-1? If we're hoping for the 8th spot why not hope for 2-0?

Im obviously hoping for 2-0 but realistically, going 1-1 wouldnt be bad vs the compeition we have. Al though, I could see the knicks being in vacation mode before allstar break and come out really sluggish and flat.

Chaos Engine · Post #57 » by **Chaos Engine** » Tue Feb 12, 2013 6:53 am

WalterCronkite wrote:This thread is silly, really. This season is not one we will make the playoffs. I think that is pretty obvious. Even if we did, we get swept hard in the first round. 9th is obviously our destination, and you can thank management for that.

Posters going crazy about the prospect of getting swept by the Heat...we go for the playoffs means more Gray and AA, less Ross and JV. Would rather finish 10th and develop those two then make a (Please Use More Appropriate Word) playoff push and go with the vets.

Mister Ze · Post #58 » by **Mister Ze** » Tue Feb 12, 2013 7:12 am

Can the Celtics really survive without Rondo and Barbosa, leaving their guard spot extremely under-positioned?

And are the Bucks finally losing their momentum seeing as how they've dropped 4 in a row and are 3-7 in their last 10 games?

We'll know the answer to that in 2 weeks. If I'm BC, i'm going to make a regrettable short-term move that would put this team in a position to make the playoffs without paying any mind to the future. (Bargnani + Ross for J-Smooth who signs an extension!)

Jval17 · Post #59 » by **Jval17** » Tue Feb 12, 2013 12:39 pm

Chaos Engine wrote:
WalterCronkite wrote:This thread is silly, really. This season is not one we will make the playoffs. I think that is pretty obvious. Even if we did, we get swept hard in the first round. 9th is obviously our destination, and you can thank management for that.

Posters going crazy about the prospect of getting swept by the Heat...we go for the playoffs means more Gray and AA, less Ross and JV. Would rather finish 10th and develop those two then make a (Please Use More Appropriate Word) playoff push and go with the vets.

Nah if we make the playoffs it means JV and Ross have both stepped up and played well. Not sure if you noticed but Gray berely played the past 2 games and that will be a trend. Ross will also get his shot soon enough. So I do not agree at all with what you said. Also, playoff experience for this young team is PRICELESS

Hero · Post #60 » by **Hero** » Tue Feb 12, 2013 2:02 pm

Playoffs are impossible. 10th or 9th is what we should be aiming for.