Playoff Seeding Thread: The race for 2nd
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Playoff Seeding Thread: The race for 2nd
We've been discussing this in other places, but let's start tracking how each team is doing as of 4/8/2024, and their schedules
#2: Milwaukee Bucks (49-32)
Remaining opponents:
@Orlando (4/14)
#3: New York Knicks (49-32)
Chicago (4/14)
#4: Cleveland Cavaliers (48-33)
Charlotte (4/14)
#5: Orlando Magic (46-35)
Milwaukee (4/14)
#6: Indiana Pacers (46-35)
Atlanta (4/14)
#7: Philadelphia 76ers (46-35)
Brooklyn (4/14)
#8: Miami Heat (45-36)
Toronto (4/14)
Man, based on this schedule, I feel the Knicks have a shot at the second or third seed. Bucks are struggling and have to deal with Boston, OKC and Orlando twice. Orlando has to deal with Milwaukee twice and Philly is gonna be gunning for them too. Cleveland's and Indiana's schedule seems pretty cupcake to me, but who knows with them right now.
Take care of business and we'll be in a good spot.
#2: Milwaukee Bucks (49-32)
Remaining opponents:
@Orlando (4/14)
#3: New York Knicks (49-32)
Chicago (4/14)
#4: Cleveland Cavaliers (48-33)
Charlotte (4/14)
#5: Orlando Magic (46-35)
Milwaukee (4/14)
#6: Indiana Pacers (46-35)
Atlanta (4/14)
#7: Philadelphia 76ers (46-35)
Brooklyn (4/14)
#8: Miami Heat (45-36)
Toronto (4/14)
Man, based on this schedule, I feel the Knicks have a shot at the second or third seed. Bucks are struggling and have to deal with Boston, OKC and Orlando twice. Orlando has to deal with Milwaukee twice and Philly is gonna be gunning for them too. Cleveland's and Indiana's schedule seems pretty cupcake to me, but who knows with them right now.
Take care of business and we'll be in a good spot.
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I dont have an issue with tracking(its fun) but IMO- as long as OG and MItch continue to get stronger, and everyone stays healthy-
It doesnt matter- we will find ourselves in the ECF...
It doesnt matter- we will find ourselves in the ECF...
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Would rather face CLE, ORL, Indy, or MIL in the 1st round over Miami or Philly. I think Miami and Philly would be tougher outs due to their experience, coaching, etc. So... yeah... I wouldn't mind "tanking" a game at the end if it puts us out of reach of those teams.
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The Sixers are scary with a healthy Embiid...
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sol537 wrote:Would rather face CLE, ORL, Indy, or MIL in the 1st round over Miami or Philly. I think Miami and Philly would be tougher outs due to their experience, coaching, etc. So... yeah... I wouldn't mind "tanking" a game at the end if it puts us out of reach of those teams.
This Knick team doesnt care and thats what I love about them sol...
We actually play defense
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Richard4444 wrote:The Sixers are scary with a healthy Embiid...
playoff embiid is kinda mid…
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It'll be an interesting couple of days. Indiana, Philly, and Miami all have winnable games tomorrow. Orlando has Houston, but who knows which Houston team shows up. Knicks need to avenge the Bulls game.
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best matchup:
orlando
cle
neutral:
76ers
worst matchups:
Boston
miami
indiana
Miami/indiana/Boston are worst matchups because they have 5s that draw out ihart/mitch from he paint and leave the basket vulnerable to dribble drive
in particular we would be really bad matchup vs Indiana because not only do they have a 5 that jacks up threes, they jack up a ton of threes in general and our defensive philosophy of showing help, getting into lanes, and recovering out to the 3pt line is quite vulnerable.
76ers are neutral because I liked thib's gameplan vs Embiid earlier in the season which was to give him space eveyrtime to shoot jumpers vs letting him dribble for layups, fouls, and dunks
orlando
cle
neutral:
76ers
worst matchups:
Boston
miami
indiana
Miami/indiana/Boston are worst matchups because they have 5s that draw out ihart/mitch from he paint and leave the basket vulnerable to dribble drive
in particular we would be really bad matchup vs Indiana because not only do they have a 5 that jacks up threes, they jack up a ton of threes in general and our defensive philosophy of showing help, getting into lanes, and recovering out to the 3pt line is quite vulnerable.
76ers are neutral because I liked thib's gameplan vs Embiid earlier in the season which was to give him space eveyrtime to shoot jumpers vs letting him dribble for layups, fouls, and dunks
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Milwaukie really could lose out.
IMO, Indiana is a paper tiger in the playoffs. We dominate them on the boards and send in Precious if we need to. I have them as a preferable matchup.
I want no part of Miami. Outside of drawing them, I like our chances in the first round.
aggo wrote:best matchup:
orlando
cle
neutral:
76ers
worst matchups:
Boston
miami
indiana
Miami/indiana/Boston are worst matchups because they have 5s that draw out ihart/mitch from he paint and leave the basket vulnerable to dribble drive
in particular we would be really bad matchup vs Indiana because not only do they have a 5 that jacks up threes, they jack up a ton of threes in general and our defensive philosophy of showing help, getting into lanes, and recovering out to the 3pt line is quite vulnerable.
76ers are neutral because I liked thib's gameplan vs Embiid earlier in the season which was to give him space eveyrtime to shoot jumpers vs letting him dribble for layups, fouls, and dunks
IMO, Indiana is a paper tiger in the playoffs. We dominate them on the boards and send in Precious if we need to. I have them as a preferable matchup.
I want no part of Miami. Outside of drawing them, I like our chances in the first round.
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Houston is eliminated. They probably do nothing.Wildcat wrote:It'll be an interesting couple of days. Indiana, Philly, and Miami all have winnable games tomorrow. Orlando has Houston, but who knows which Houston team shows up. Knicks need to avenge the Bulls game.
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prophet_of_rage wrote:Houston is eliminated. They probably do nothing.Wildcat wrote:It'll be an interesting couple of days. Indiana, Philly, and Miami all have winnable games tomorrow. Orlando has Houston, but who knows which Houston team shows up. Knicks need to avenge the Bulls game.
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Who knows? They have a young hungry squad and their coach is still a great motivator.
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KnicksGadfly wrote:prophet_of_rage wrote:Houston is eliminated. They probably do nothing.Wildcat wrote:It'll be an interesting couple of days. Indiana, Philly, and Miami all have winnable games tomorrow. Orlando has Houston, but who knows which Houston team shows up. Knicks need to avenge the Bulls game.
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Who knows? They have a young hungry squad and their coach is still a great motivator.
Houston has good chance finishing .500.
Let's go Rockets!!
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prophet_of_rage wrote:Houston is eliminated. They probably do nothing.Wildcat wrote:It'll be an interesting couple of days. Indiana, Philly, and Miami all have winnable games tomorrow. Orlando has Houston, but who knows which Houston team shows up. Knicks need to avenge the Bulls game.
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Doing nothing doesn't sound like a Ime Udoka thing to do.
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Got my playoff tix for Game 1 and Game 7! BRING IT!!!
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Updated the thread.
Biggest game tonight is Bucks vs Magic. Giannis should probably sit. Expecting the Cavs to beat the Grizzlies, but if they lose, it's gonna up the drama for the last few spots.
Biggest game tonight is Bucks vs Magic. Giannis should probably sit. Expecting the Cavs to beat the Grizzlies, but if they lose, it's gonna up the drama for the last few spots.
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Conflicted about what I want tonight..
On one hand if the Magic lose, then that makes getting the 3 seed really probable since we have the tie breaker on everyone below us but them and we'd then be up 1.5 on them. A surprise Cleveland loss to Memphis would really help our downside protection also. However, it likely takes the 2 seed out of the equation unless Milwaukee drops their last 2.
If the Magic win, then the race for the 2 seed is officially on but, also opens up us falling further down with another loss out of our last 3.
Fun last week for fans of good Eastern Conference teams
On one hand if the Magic lose, then that makes getting the 3 seed really probable since we have the tie breaker on everyone below us but them and we'd then be up 1.5 on them. A surprise Cleveland loss to Memphis would really help our downside protection also. However, it likely takes the 2 seed out of the equation unless Milwaukee drops their last 2.
If the Magic win, then the race for the 2 seed is officially on but, also opens up us falling further down with another loss out of our last 3.
Fun last week for fans of good Eastern Conference teams
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Knicksfan1992 wrote:Conflicted about what I want tonight..
On one hand if the Magic lose, then that makes getting the 3 seed really probable since we have the tie breaker on everyone below us but them and we'd then be up 1.5 on them. A surprise Cleveland loss to Memphis would really help our downside protection also. However, it likely takes the 2 seed out of the equation unless Milwaukee drops their last 2.
If the Magic win, then the race for the 2 seed is officially on but, also opens up us falling further down with another loss out of our last 3.
Fun last week for fans of good Eastern Conference teams
you're splitting hairs imo
the most important problem is staying away from 4 <--> 8.
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Richard4444 wrote:The Sixers are scary with a healthy Embiid...
When we are healthy we are even scarier....
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RHODEY wrote:Richard4444 wrote:The Sixers are scary with a healthy Embiid...
When we are healthy we are even scarier....
Gotta stop using regular season as a basis for playoffs. They have more scoring options than us, and Embiid has come back looking like nothing happened to him.
They should be avoided as a first round matchup, would much rather play Magic, Heat or Pacers over the team with an MVP and all-star guard.
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