West Playoffs: <50 win teams need not apply

impulsenine · Post #1 » by **impulsenine** » Sat Apr 3, 2010 5:53 pm

This is destined to be a short-lived thread, but I just can't wrap my head around the idea that you can't get into the Western Conference playoffs unless your team wins fifty games.

Sometimes I suspect that in the Finals, the Eastern Conference team reaps the benefits of an easier season, and at least one creampuff round in the playoffs.

I mean seriously: Does anyone think that Cleveland isn't going to just destroy Toronto? Or Orlando/Charlotte?

Then you look at the West's current matchups. They're all epic, with the possible exception of LA/Portland. Personally, I hope L.A. gets the Spurs - I know they'll fight tooth and nail (possibly literally), even if they don't win.

hitachi7 · Post #2 » by **hitachi7** » Sat Apr 3, 2010 6:40 pm

Well, it's exciting. At least this year we don't have a team like the Warriors missing the playoffs with 48 wins. I may be the only one who wants the Spurs in the first round.

Post #3 » by **Qwigglez** » Sat Apr 3, 2010 7:53 pm

Ginobli is playing out of his mind with Parker out. I wouldn't mind the Spurs too much because I still want payback. Also, if they lose to us I can see them wanting to rebuild

raff · Post #4 » by **raff** » Sat Apr 3, 2010 11:06 pm

It is pretty crazy to think that typically in a season, a 50 win team would be considered quite successful, but this season, its sort of a prerequisite. Although that makes it more difficult for teams to get through playoff rounds, it should make an awesome playoffs for fans.

BVPN · Post #5 » by **BVPN** » Sun Apr 4, 2010 12:25 am

Qwigglez wrote:Ginobli is playing out of his mind with Parker out. I wouldn't mind the Spurs too much because I still want payback. Also, if they lose to us I can see them wanting to rebuild

We just...wouldn't win. I really don't think we can beat them as long as Duncan/Ginobili/Popovich are there. I would rather play ANYONE than the spurs.

Post #6 » by **lilfishi22** » Sun Apr 4, 2010 3:20 am

It should be the 4 teams from each conference make playoffs and then the the next 8 teams make playoffs based on their record.

Post #7 » by **Miklo** » Sun Apr 4, 2010 3:25 am

Yeah the West has always been better but there is just some serious power this season. 50 wins is crazy, we've had plenty of seasons where we made the playoffs with less

lou_skywalker · Post #8 » by **lou_skywalker** » Sun Apr 4, 2010 3:34 am

WOW a 4 way tie for the second spot now...this is getting crazy

hunterxaz · Post #9 » by **hunterxaz** » Sun Apr 4, 2010 3:52 am

Yeah it's a tie but we're still back to 5th seed now... ugh

Post #10 » by **Qwigglez** » Sun Apr 4, 2010 3:57 am

Glass half full = Tied for Second.
Glass half empty = Tied for Fifth.

Just saying...

BVPN · Post #11 » by **BVPN** » Sun Apr 4, 2010 10:12 pm

Spurs making a case for why NO ONE should want to play them.

impulsenine · Post #12 » by **impulsenine** » Mon Apr 5, 2010 3:08 am

Qwigglez wrote:Glass half full = Tied for Second.
Glass half empty = Tied for Fifth.

*brain breaks*