Around The NBA: 2019-20 RESTART

[MrSparkle]

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The Lakers bracket is a cake walk unless KD s back at 100%, which they say he will not be playing.

the only important change is that the bucks would have to face the clippers in the conference finals instead of the lakers facing the clippers. which is unfair given that the bucks have had a significantly better regular season than the lakers

The main issue would be Clippers shot low for their regular season and now they and the Bucks would pay the price instead of the Lakers.

But honestly, I wouldn’t over-think it.

If the NBA wants to squeeze in the 4 West teams who are mathematically in the playoff race, then you should dump conferences.

If they want to proceed 1-16 as is, then I don’t see the point of re-seeding. Just keep the East and West brackets as they were and play it out.

Either way, the best team ought to win. Yes it’d be a boost for Lebron; easier path to the finals by missing LAC. But I think the lay-off and change of scenery will throw everybody off more than the re-seeding.

[JohnnyTapwater]

So Mo Bamba, reports that he added 28 lbs of muscle during this pandemic.

If even half of that is true, that's why I'm not so quick to give up on these kids.

[TheSuzerain]

So Mo Bamba, reports that he added 28 lbs of muscle during this pandemic.

If even half of that is true, that's why I'm not so quick to give up on these kids.

Did he release an HD video of himself eating a hamburger? Maybe some star-wipes?

That was his go-to during the draft process. Had posters here squeeling with glee.

[MGB8]

The Lakers bracket is a cake walk unless KD s back at 100%, which they say he will not be playing.

the only important change is that the bucks would have to face the clippers in the conference finals instead of the lakers facing the clippers. which is unfair given that the bucks have had a significantly better regular season than the lakers

The main issue would be Clippers shot low for their regular season and now they and the Bucks would pay the price instead of the Lakers.

But honestly, I wouldn’t over-think it.

If the NBA wants to squeeze in the 4 West teams who are mathematically in the playoff race, then you should dump conferences.

If they want to proceed 1-16 as is, then I don’t see the point of re-seeding. Just keep the East and West brackets as they were and play it out.

Either way, the best team ought to win. Yes it’d be a boost for Lebron; easier path to the finals by missing LAC. But I think the lay-off and change of scenery will throw everybody off more than the re-seeding.

Yup. And, honestly, Memphis has a 3.5 game lead on the 8th seed, which isn't trivial - meaning I don't see any reason to disturb the standings. Not to mention that the Spurs are only 1/2 game behind the 3 teams who are 9th in the West, and if the Suns won out while teams ahead of them went 500, the Suns could theoretically make the playoffs... so why don't they get a shot?

Not to mention that the non-playoff teams are well under .500 as well as Orlando's .462 win percentage - so there really wouldn't be any favoring the East in terms of win percentage.

Just call the regular season, lock in the current standings, and play the playoffs in the bubble. That's the least asterisky you can get given the current situation.

[_txchilibowl_]

So Mo Bamba, reports that he added 28 lbs of muscle during this pandemic.

If even half of that is true, that's why I'm not so quick to give up on these kids.

Did he release an HD video of himself eating a hamburger? Maybe some star-wipes?

That was his go-to during the draft process. Had posters here squeeling with glee.

I still think he's a player and would trade WCJ for him right now...

[TheSuzerain]

So Mo Bamba, reports that he added 28 lbs of muscle during this pandemic.

If even half of that is true, that's why I'm not so quick to give up on these kids.

Did he release an HD video of himself eating a hamburger? Maybe some star-wipes?

That was his go-to during the draft process. Had posters here squeeling with glee.

I still think he's a player and would trade WCJ for him right now...

He's still a good center prospect I guess. Certainly not an elite one.

But he was also a definite hype-job in the pre-draft process. Had people buying into his ball-handling and jump shot lol.

[dice]

The Lakers bracket is a cake walk unless KD s back at 100%, which they say he will not be playing.

the only important change is that the bucks would have to face the clippers in the conference finals instead of the lakers facing the clippers. which is unfair given that the bucks have had a significantly better regular season than the lakers

The main issue would be Clippers shot low for their regular season and now they and the Bucks would pay the price instead of the Lakers.

But honestly, I wouldn’t over-think it.

If the NBA wants to squeeze in the 4 West teams who are mathematically in the playoff race, then you should dump conferences.

If they want to proceed 1-16 as is, then I don’t see the point of re-seeding. Just keep the East and West brackets as they were and play it out.

Either way, the best team ought to win. Yes it’d be a boost for Lebron; easier path to the finals by missing LAC. But I think the lay-off and change of scenery will throw everybody off more than the re-seeding.

if they're using two locations, re-seeding is unfeasible. it would have to be one bracket per location. presumably because they're considering an eastern and a western location, they'll maintain the traditional format

[jc23]

Play in tournament will be fun to watch.

[TheSuzerain]

Yeah give me that group stage world cup thing.

I don't care if it's a convoluted way to get Zion to Orlando. Let's do the thing.

[dice]

Play in tournament will be fun to watch.

in the west, anyway

[MrFortune3]

Did he release an HD video of himself eating a hamburger? Maybe some star-wipes?

That was his go-to during the draft process. Had posters here squeeling with glee.

I still think he's a player and would trade WCJ for him right now...

He's still a good center prospect I guess. Certainly not an elite one.

But he was also a definite hype-job in the pre-draft process. Had people buying into his ball-handling and jump shot lol.

Eh, the Magic are not traditionally good at developing guys so you have to take it with a grain of salt.

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[suckfish]

I don't see the point because whoever wins it's never going to be held in high regard and forever an asterix championship. Seems like the perfect window to try something new and experiment. Also would ensure next season remains unharmed.

[dice]

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how could the majority of GMs be in favor of both advancing directly to the playoffs AND completing a 72 game schedule? are they talking about 72 games NEXT season?

[ImSlower]

I don't see the point because whoever wins it's never going to be held in high regard and forever an asterix championship. Seems like the perfect window to try something new and experiment. Also would ensure next season remains unharmed.

I also believe both basketball and hockey should aim for 2020-21, as by this point any playoffs would have an asterisk. Dearly hoping owners and players dont ruin 2020 baseball for us over greed, not safety.

I quoted you, thoigh because of my childhood love of Asterix, and his French comics my father used to read to me until we all realized there were English ones available.


Bon soir regret à demain!

[dice]

so it looks like the bulls are going to be invited to continue to compete! no new thread?

[HomoSapien]

so it looks like the bulls are going to be invited to continue to compete! no new thread?

Where are you hearing that??

[dice]

so it looks like the bulls are going to be invited to continue to compete! no new thread?

Where are you hearing that??

oops, my mistake. i thought that the 22 team plan would more likely than not be 11 teams from each conference, but it turns out it's by winning percentage - 13 teams from the west and only 9 from the east

[dice]

so it looks like the bulls are going to be invited to continue to compete! no new thread?

Where are you hearing that??

oops, my mistake. i thought that the 22 team plan would more likely than not be 11 teams from each conference, but it turns out it's teams within striking distance of the 8 seed in each conference based on a 70 game schedule - 13 teams from the west and only 9 from the east. also includes phoenix, who would be playing for nothing since they are 6 games back with 5 to play. needed an even number of teams, i guess. unless they're making it a 71 game schedule to keep phoenix barely in the hunt, which is feasible given that there's no way to balance the number of home and road games at this point

given that the regular season plan is designed around the importance of the 8 seed, i would assume they're going to stick w/ a 16 team playoff