RS 22/23 - Mavs vs Bulls (Frid. 8:30PM EST)
Posted: Thu Apr 6, 2023 2:19 pm

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41Dirk41 wrote:We need those arms under the basket
Archx wrote:41Dirk41 wrote:We need those arms under the basket
Powell has them but he's busy playing voleyball most of the time
Use better language. This is a "family" forum.
You can wish whatever you want. But wishing your own team loses a playoff game is a bit ridiculous and kind of childish. Moreover, most Mavs fans won't understand that mindset, so best to keep those ideas to yourself.
No one has to disappear. You can simply skip them.
Ni Da Ye wrote:Why would Bulls get 10th pick if they lose this game while they're in the play in already?
I haven't paid attention on their draft pick situation. Anyone please explain?
Captain_Obvious wrote:Ni Da Ye wrote:Why would Bulls get 10th pick if they lose this game while they're in the play in already?
I haven't paid attention on their draft pick situation. Anyone please explain?
My assumption is that if a play-in team does not qualify for the playoffs (Chi either loses against the 9th seed or the loser of 7th vs 8th), the odds and position for the draft is not affected. I gather as much from this source: https://www.bulletsforever.com/2021/5/6/22422509/washington-wizards-nba-play-in-tournament-draft-consequences-explained
I'd love to stand corrected.
And all this is why the Mavs need to hang two straight Ls. Can't risk a coin flipCatchall wrote:Captain_Obvious wrote:Ni Da Ye wrote:Why would Bulls get 10th pick if they lose this game while they're in the play in already?
I haven't paid attention on their draft pick situation. Anyone please explain?
My assumption is that if a play-in team does not qualify for the playoffs (Chi either loses against the 9th seed or the loser of 7th vs 8th), the odds and position for the draft is not affected. I gather as much from this source: https://www.bulletsforever.com/2021/5/6/22422509/washington-wizards-nba-play-in-tournament-draft-consequences-explained
I'd love to stand corrected.
I think that's correct. If the Bulls fail to make the playoffs as the 8th seed, then they're in the lottery and ranked based on their regular-season record. The Mavs are in danger of missing the play-in AND losing out on their draft pick this year. Mavs may be better off losing this game to the Bulls.
Jazz aren't putting up much resistance against OKC, and Memphis might have nothing to play for when they play OKC in their last game. So expect OKC to win their last 2 games.
That said, it's possible that the Mavs and Bulls will finish with the same record, and their draft position would then be decided by a coin toss.
Unfortunately I doNi Da Ye wrote:OKC winning tonight. And they will make the play in.
Mavs miss play in but beat the short handed bulls.
Mavs hand their pick to Knicks.
Who thinks all of the above will happen? I do.
ejs78 wrote:Unfortunately I doNi Da Ye wrote:OKC winning tonight. And they will make the play in.
Mavs miss play in but beat the short handed bulls.
Mavs hand their pick to Knicks.
Who thinks all of the above will happen? I do.
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From watching this I don't think OKC cares enoughNi Da Ye wrote:ejs78 wrote:Unfortunately I doNi Da Ye wrote:OKC winning tonight. And they will make the play in.
Mavs miss play in but beat the short handed bulls.
Mavs hand their pick to Knicks.
Who thinks all of the above will happen? I do.
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I know. Right? It's really quite possible.
ejs78 wrote:From watching this I don't think OKC cares enoughNi Da Ye wrote:
I know. Right? It's really quite possible.
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They are turning in on now.Ni Da Ye wrote:ejs78 wrote:From watching this I don't think OKC cares enoughNi Da Ye wrote:
I know. Right? It's really quite possible.
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OKC is a young talented team. They deserve to make the play in. Their young players are so good.