Predict the rest of the season... Quest for the #1 seed

[MaxRider]

Looking at the lead we have now, should we start cutting down playing time for the main core just to reduce risk of injury?

MDA is already doing that
he's been limit Harden/CP3 to 30 mpg
at the same time you can't rest too long and get rusty for the playoff

[inquisitive]

let's start Joe Chee for the remaining games.

[MaxRider]

let's start Joe Chee for the remaining games.

better keep Green away from him
Green is not going to pass

[jetlife_]

The playoff matchups are looking really good for the Rockets right now, with the Spurs and T'Wolves at 4/5 and Pelicans at 8, but 4 through 8 are only separated by a game or less.

[Rocketsbaby]

We need to rest these guys. Mike is spitting in the face of science everytime he plays these guys. I am really getting pissed off. THere is no reason to play guys once the #1 seed is clinched

[MaxRider]

1 and 2 are locked up

Portland 48-30, HOU, SAS, DEN, UTA (i think they can go 2-2, beat DEN and UTA)
Utah 45-33, LAC, LAL, GSW, POR (think 2-2, beating both LA)
SAS 45-34, POR, SAC, NOP (i think they will win all 3)
OKC 45-34, HOU, MIA, MEM (do we try to beat them and make them take 6th/7th seed? i think they will go 2-1)
Minnesota 44-34, DEN, LAL, MEM, DEN (i think they will win all 4)
New Orleans 44-34, PHO, GSW, LAC, SAS (most likely 1-3)
Denver 43-35, MIN, LAC, POR, MIN (probably 1-3)
LAC 42-36, UTA, DEN, NOP, LAL (probably 1-3)

so:

3. Portland 50-32
4. San Antonio 48-34
5. Minnesota 48-34
6. Oklahoma City 47-35
7. Utah 47-35
8. New Orleans 45-37
9. Denver 44-38
10. LA Clippers 43-39

[TMU]

Only if the Jazz and Blazers swap spots so that the No Layup City can finish 4th. Pels at 5th and Timberpups at 8th.

[MaxRider]

Only if the Jazz and Blazers swap spots so that the No Layup City can finish 4th. Pels at 5th and Timberpups at 8th.

I want GSW to face OKC in first round and SAS in 3rd/6th/7th spot

[MaxRider]

Denver really want the playoff

[MaxRider]

Denver cannot finish 8th
only way they will be in the playoff is beat Minnesota
then they have tie-break over NOP or SAS (depend who win in their matchup)

here is all the possible outcome
have fun with numbers

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10F_Cx6E4QOAyxPnS8GTsLpjI6LwKFGjedLuyxazjxKw/edit#gid=1411169392

[TMU]

Let's drop Blazers!

[TMU]

Freakin Utah Jazz useless as usual come critical moments. GSW draws SAS then will face POR or NOP 2nd round. Unbelievable. This isn't even scripted.

[jetlife_]

Yeah, it's amazing how the seeding went from great to terrible in just one night. Oh well, time to see what these guys are made of.

[Mr. E]

The Rockets aren't worried about other teams.

Other teams are worried about the Rockets.

[MaxRider]

The Rockets aren't worried about other teams.

Other teams are worried about the Rockets.

Exactly
time to bring home another trophy