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Should the Hawks tank the last 3 games? and rest all the starters?

Hawks are currently #5 in the east. I really want the Hawks to get the 7th spot, because I really want to face Boston in the first round. Hawks just match up better against the Celtics rather then the Rap or Wizards.

Even if tanking the last 3 games result in the Hawks getting the 8th spot, I'm also ok with the Hawks getting Cleveland in the first round, not because i think the Hawks will get past Cleveland in the first round, but getting the 8th spot could result in the Hawks getting the #15th pick in the draft, which is 4 spots higher in the draft, and those 4 spots could be a big leap in talent.

I also want Boston in the first round (I still want no part of the Cavs for as long as possible), but I don't think it'll be beneficial to have the staters not play for 9-10 days total.

In truth we might just go 1-2 either way to close out the season. We still have to play an angry Cavs and a resurgent Pacers team.

If that scenario plays out then I think we'll be the 7-seed. If we end up winning one or both of those games along with the Charlotte one then we're going into the playoffs playing some really good ball, and that's ok too.


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We can't be 8th seed anymore after tonight's win.

jayu70 wrote:We can't be 8th seed anymore after tonight's win.

I would still love Atlanta being the ones to send Horford home after the first round. I'm still hoping Budz rest all the starters and we tank the last two games and we still get the 7th spot after all the chips fall where they may.

Boston has a chance to get the 1 seed at this point, they have the Nets and Bucks at home. Cleveland has to go into Miami on a b2b Monday and face Toronto on Wednesday. Toronto, if Boston falters, has a chance at the 2 seed. Wild week.