The West Watch

Ballings7 · Post #61 » by **Ballings7** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 6:09 am

Yeah, they are better defensively this season from what I know, as well

Donald Kaufman · Post #62 » by **Donald Kaufman** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 6:18 am

Yeah. Who would've thought they'd be in the playoff race, without Gil and Caron for most of the year as well? They're deeper than I first thought. And I know Arenas (and DeShawn) would love a 1st round matchup with LeBron and the Cavs.

Ballings7 · Post #63 » by **Ballings7** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 6:46 am

Seems like they've developed nice chemistry over the last year or so

Donald Kaufman · Post #64 » by **Donald Kaufman** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 2:52 am

Suns got owned by Houston.

Ballings7 · Post #65 » by **Ballings7** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 3:24 am

^ A product of the west (stacked (Rockets) ) and the Suns defense (inconsistent)

Big-time win for Houston - thought it'd be a more competitive game, though

pro2020 · Post #66 » by **pro2020** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 3:32 am

it must've been the refs fault tonight for that Phoenix loss :wink:

nashill · Post #67 » by **nashill** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 3:48 am

pro2020 wrote:it must've been the refs fault tonight for that Phoenix loss

actually yes. lol

it could be spurs vs suns in the 1st round. that is the best 1st round matchup il ever see.

tuncaboylu · Post #68 » by **tuncaboylu** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 7:53 am

It's a very interesting situation at the moment.

We shouldn't take 3rd place right now. It would be terrible. Our path would be Phoenix-Lakers-Hornets till finals.
That's why:
We should win all of remaining games to be 2nd
We should lose at least 2 of remaining to be 5th.(HCA against Utah in first round)

Ballings7 · Post #69 » by **Ballings7** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 8:06 am

^ Agreed.

Tiga · Post #70 » by **Tiga** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 8:46 am

Big win for LA

carrottop12 · Post #71 » by **carrottop12** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 2:39 pm

tuncaboylu wrote:It's a very interesting situation at the moment.

We shouldn't take 3rd place right now. It would be terrible. Our path would be Phoenix-Lakers-Hornets till finals.
That's why:
We should win all of remaining games to be 2nd
We should lose at least 2 of remaining to be 5th.(HCA against Utah in first round)

If you guys lose to either the Lakers or the Kings, and the Jazz win both of their home games against Denver and Houston, then that last game of the season turns into a battle for HCA in the first round. I don't see San Antonio wanting to face that possibility going into the playoffs.

Blame Rasho · Post #72 » by **Blame Rasho** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 7:29 pm

Batronuj wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

If you guys lose to either the Lakers or the Kings, and the Jazz win both of their home games against Denver and Houston, then that last game of the season turns into a battle for HCA in the first round. I don't see San Antonio wanting to face that possibility going into the playoffs.

I don't think SA cares about HCA... we have proven and won on the road before. It is more important to us for everyone to be healthy.

Blame Rasho · Post #73 » by **Blame Rasho** » Sun Apr 13, 2008 4:42 am

Well it just got interesting.... the Laker/Spurs game might be for the number 1 seed after all. I thought we lost our chance for the number 1 seed but I can't and won't complain.

Ballings7 · Post #74 » by **Ballings7** » Sun Apr 13, 2008 5:34 am

Yeah... Kings beating the Hornets was surprising, but fun

Ballings7 · Post #75 » by **Ballings7** » Sun Apr 13, 2008 9:59 pm

5th seed now with better record than Utah

Donald Kaufman · Post #76 » by **Donald Kaufman** » Sun Apr 13, 2008 11:02 pm

Ballings7 wrote:5th seed now with better record than Utah

Is this a better seed for us I wonder? We'd have HCA over the Jazz, a familiar opponent from last year's PO's.

Then we'd face the #1 in the 2nd round, assuming we get past Utah.

Ballings7 · Post #77 » by **Ballings7** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 2:22 am

Rique · Post #78 » by **Rique** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 12:33 pm

I think the 6th spot would be best for us. With Rockets climbing up to the #3 spot. Spurs need to go 1-1 in the last two. Suns need to win out the last two (GS and Portland at home) and Houston must win one of 2 games..(Utah @ Utah (probably a loss) and then clippers at home.

HarlemHeat37 · Post #79 » by **HarlemHeat37** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 4:35 pm

agree with Rique..Houston is by far the best matchup for us, and would give us an opportunity to get into a rhythm..or suffer an embarrassing loss of course..

Lakers: 1-0
Hornets: 2-0
Jazz: 2-0
Houston: 1-1
Spurs: 1-1
Suns: 2-0(doesn't make a difference if they lose neither)

1.LA Lakers 57-25
2.NO Hornets 57-25
3.Utah Jazz 55-27
4.Houston Rockets 55-27
5.SA Spurs 55-27
6.Phoenix Suns 55-27

Ballings7 · Post #80 » by **Ballings7** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 5:02 pm

Oh, well I didn't realize that situation about Houston.. then of course that'd be better.

What's somewhat concerning is how the Warriors/Suns game would go.