Race for Ping Pong Balls

Post #181 » by **Knightro** » Sun Apr 11, 2021 2:33 pm

The only team that is actively tanking right now is Oklahoma City and maybe Houston.

Minnesota, Detroit, Cleveland, Washington and Orlando are all trying to win and don't have the talent to really consistently win.

sChOlaRlY_Magi · Post #182 » by **sChOlaRlY_Magi** » Sun Apr 11, 2021 5:02 pm

Ducklett wrote:
sChOlaRlY_Magi wrote:I still feel that people are missing out that we really have 2 shots at getting that number 1-5 pick whereas all other teams just have one...

Am I way off here?

Did Chicago feel bad for fleecing us and remove the 1-4 protections on their picks?

Well, no, but it is still chances at 1, if it conveys to Bulls, wouldn't we have assets like Ross, OPJ, Bacon, etc. to still trade up?

So it seems to me big picture, that we did a pretty great job to set us up with the most chances and possibly choices in the most highly regarded draft in a long time.

And thats not even onsidering keeping WCJ, as safeguard in case Bamba decides to bolt.

basketballRob · Post #183 » by **basketballRob** » Sun Apr 11, 2021 5:19 pm

Knightro wrote:The only team that is actively tanking right now is Oklahoma City and maybe Houston.

Minnesota, Detroit, Cleveland, Washington and Orlando are all trying to win and don't have the talent to really consistently win.

OKC won't get penalized for tanking either. Not sure why we don't do it. It's not more exciting to watch us scrap out a few more wins so we're out of the bottom 10.

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Nyce_1 · Post #184 » by **Nyce_1** » Sun Apr 11, 2021 6:28 pm

sChOlaRlY_Magi wrote:I still feel that people are missing out that we really have 2 shots at getting that number 1-5 pick whereas all other teams just have one...

Am I way off here?

OKC & GS have the same opportunity.

For us, Bulls would really have to tank HARD to get #5 placement, then we'd have to hope that only the teams above the Bulls move up. nearly impossible.

RookieStar · Post #185 » by **RookieStar** » Sun Apr 11, 2021 9:54 pm

sChOlaRlY_Magi wrote:I still feel that people are missing out that we really have 2 shots at getting that number 1-5 pick whereas all other teams just have one...

Am I way off here?

No you aren't as long as we all understand the word "shots" in this context. As with all lotto games, it is a chance.. big and small but still a chance. Compared to say LAL where their pick wont be in consideration in the lotto or with CHI where their pick is owned by us if it falls to #5 and above.

Ducklett · Post #186 » by **Ducklett** » Sun Apr 11, 2021 10:40 pm

sChOlaRlY_Magi wrote:
Ducklett wrote:
sChOlaRlY_Magi wrote:I still feel that people are missing out that we really have 2 shots at getting that number 1-5 pick whereas all other teams just have one...

Am I way off here?

Did Chicago feel bad for fleecing us and remove the 1-4 protections on their picks?

Well, no, but it is still chances at 1, if it conveys to Bulls, wouldn't we have assets like Ross, OPJ, Bacon, etc. to still trade up?

So it seems to me big picture, that we did a pretty great job to set us up with the most chances and possibly choices in the most highly regarded draft in a long time.

And thats not even onsidering keeping WCJ, as safeguard in case Bamba decides to bolt.

There is a thread on the T&T boards feel free to read it. Most teams wouldn't trade down for SGA and Wiseman. You think they would trade down for BACON LOL

sChOlaRlY_Magi · Post #187 » by **sChOlaRlY_Magi** » Mon Apr 12, 2021 12:11 am

Ducklett wrote:
sChOlaRlY_Magi wrote:
Ducklett wrote:
Did Chicago feel bad for fleecing us and remove the 1-4 protections on their picks?

Well, no, but it is still chances at 1, if it conveys to Bulls, wouldn't we have assets like Ross, OPJ, Bacon, etc. to still trade up?

So it seems to me big picture, that we did a pretty great job to set us up with the most chances and possibly choices in the most highly regarded draft in a long time.

And thats not even onsidering keeping WCJ, as safeguard in case Bamba decides to bolt.

There is a thread on the T&T boards feel free to read it. Most teams wouldn't trade down for SGA and Wiseman. You think they would trade down for BACON LOL

I thought everyone loves bacon!

Sorry couldn't resist, but you know we have more than just Bacon to dangle at the draft.

penny_nz · Post #188 » by **penny_nz** » Mon Apr 12, 2021 2:29 am

Big win for the TWolves, another loss for the Bulls

MagicFan101 · Post #189 » by **MagicFan101** » Mon Apr 12, 2021 2:30 am

Boom!

T-Wolves knock off Bulls for a two-for-one win for us!

Post #190 » by **Knightro** » Mon Apr 12, 2021 2:31 am

Wolves defeat the Bulls.

Win No. 14 for the Wolves. Bulls remain in the 10th spot.

basketballRob · Post #191 » by **basketballRob** » Mon Apr 12, 2021 2:50 am

Refs made a bad call on Siakam or they had a chance to tie it with less than 10 seconds.

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thelead · Post #192 » by **thelead** » Mon Apr 12, 2021 3:47 am

It will likely be a loss but Detroit will lead going into the 4th against the Clippers. It would be huge for us if they could somehow hold on.

KillMonger · Post #193 » by **KillMonger** » Mon Apr 12, 2021 4:12 am

Rest of the Month

Vs San Antonio(Loss)
@ Chicago(Loss)
@ Toronto(50/50)
Vs Houston(50/50)
@ Atlanta(Loss)
Vs Pelicans(Loss)
Vs Indiana(Loss)
Vs Lakers (Loss)
@ Cleveland(50/50)
@ Memphis(Loss)

If we keep shooting like we're shooting(inconsistent) then i think for the next 10 there is 3 possible wins.....now of course things change if teams are "resting" players against us but our tank should be in good shape

Skin · Post #194 » by **Skin** » Mon Apr 12, 2021 4:50 am

Bruh, if we got a Top 4 pick and Chicago got the 5th pick and had to give it to us that would be craaaaaaaaaaaazy. :lol:

Ducklett · Post #195 » by **Ducklett** » Mon Apr 12, 2021 5:03 am

Skin wrote:Bruh, if we got a Top 4 pick and Chicago got the 5th pick and had to give it to us that would be craaaaaaaaaaaazy.

I'll spend the evening of the draft with Chloe Bennet if that happens.

Message Boar · Post #196 » by **Message Boar** » Mon Apr 12, 2021 5:51 am

KillMonger wrote:Rest of the Month

Vs San Antonio(Loss)
@ Chicago(Loss)
@ Toronto(50/50)
Vs Houston(50/50)
@ Atlanta(Loss)
Vs Pelicans(Loss)
Vs Indiana(Loss)
Vs Lakers (Loss)
@ Cleveland(50/50)
@ Memphis(Loss)

If we keep shooting like we're shooting(inconsistent) then i think for the next 10 there is 3 possible wins.....now of course things change if teams are "resting" players against us but our tank should be in good shape

Welp that doesn't look like a particularly strong strength of schedule; hopefully this Bucks game was a good indicator of how cold/bad we're gonna be. Realistically the one team we're never gonna catch is Houston, so we need Detroit to win 2 more games than us or Minnesota to win 4 more games than us. Both are hard, but possible. The Wolves at least have some talent and iirc their schedule to end the season wasn't too brutal.

If either happens we'll have a bottom 3 record and the accompanying maximized chance on receiving the #1 or at least a top-4 pick.

edit: according to this article LeBron will still be out when the Lakers come to town, so considering our tendency to play them pretty tough, a win doesn't seem out of the realm of possibility, imo (link).

KillMonger · Post #197 » by **KillMonger** » Mon Apr 12, 2021 6:02 am

Message Boar wrote:
KillMonger wrote:Rest of the Month

Vs San Antonio(Loss)
@ Chicago(Loss)
@ Toronto(50/50)
Vs Houston(50/50)
@ Atlanta(Loss)
Vs Pelicans(Loss)
Vs Indiana(Loss)
Vs Lakers (Loss)
@ Cleveland(50/50)
@ Memphis(Loss)

If we keep shooting like we're shooting(inconsistent) then i think for the next 10 there is 3 possible wins.....now of course things change if teams are "resting" players against us but our tank should be in good shape

Welp that doesn't look like a particularly strong strength of schedule; hopefully this Bucks game was a good indicator of how cold/bad we're gonna be. Realistically the one team we're never gonna catch is Houston, so we need Detroit to win 2 more games than us or Minnesota to win 4 more games than us. Both are hard, but possible. The Wolves at least have some talent and iirc their schedule to end the season wasn't too brutal.

If either happens we'll have a bottom 3 record and the accompanying maximized chance on receiving the #1 or at least a top-4 pick.

Not really strong but i am not as worried as i used to be....because i think our shooting is coming back to the mean....i mean we don't usually shoot as well as we have been but how we've been shooting in recent games is more like how we really shoot more or less....so with our inconsistent shooting combined against teams with either a legit star(s) legit shooting or is well coached i think we lose those games....the only teams i'm questionable about is the teams that may be tanking along with us....

Nyce_1 · Post #198 » by **Nyce_1** » Mon Apr 12, 2021 10:25 am

Sunday 4/11:
Bucks 124 -87 Magic
Bulls 117 - 121 Minnesota Timberwolves
Raptors 96 - 102 New York Knicks
Pelicans 116 - 109 Cleveland Cavaliers
Pistons 124 - 131 LA Clippers

Monday 4/12:
8:00 PM ET San Antonio Spurs @ Orlando Magic
8:00 PM ET Brooklyn Nets @ Minnesota Timberwolves
9:00 PM ET Chicago Bulls @ Memphis Grizzlies
9:00 PM ET Washington Wizards @ Utah Jazz
10:00 PM ET Houston Rockets @ Phoenix Suns

Nyce_1 · Post #199 » by **Nyce_1** » Mon Apr 12, 2021 10:29 am

Big win for Minny! They're such a wildcard team with DLo. Looking at the remaining schedule, there's a chance that we can jump Pistons & Minny. ESPECIALLY with more shooting performances like last night.

Green = winnable games
Wolves Remaining Schedule:

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Pistons Remaining Schedule:

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Magic Remaining Schedule:

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basketballRob · Post #200 » by **basketballRob** » Mon Apr 12, 2021 10:36 am

We play Minnesota and Detroit still, so if we lose the rest of the games, we might get to the bottom 2.

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