Hornets Playoff Watch

Post #1 » by **yosemiteben** » Thu Feb 19, 2015 11:34 pm

May as well have a dedicated thread. Not going to be an easy couple months.

HornetJail · Post #2 » by **HornetJail** » Fri Feb 20, 2015 1:38 am

If MKG doesn't stay healthy, we don't stand a chance. If he does, we're a lock unless some other disaster strikes. I still think we can hold off the rest of the pack, stay in 7th, and at least make a run at 6th with MKG, even if we're playing half of our remaining games without Kemba. This is going to be tough but we can get it done

KDATX · Post #3 » by **KDATX** » Fri Feb 20, 2015 1:41 am

http://espn.go.com/nba/hollinger/playoffodds

not looking good in the Hollinger Model.

Liver_Pooty · Post #4 » by **Liver_Pooty** » Fri Feb 20, 2015 1:43 am

I think Piston fans are going to be massively disappointed in Jackson, and I think we stay in front of them. Only time will tell. Heat of course will pass us, and the Nets are well.. The Nets. I think we will be the 8 seed and face the mighty Hawks in the first round.

Post #5 » by **yosemiteben** » Fri Feb 20, 2015 1:44 am

Must be nice to be Miami. Only five more B2B games (we have 9) and they have twelve games against opponents on the second night of the opponent's B2B (we only have five).

Liver_Pooty · Post #6 » by **Liver_Pooty** » Fri Feb 20, 2015 1:45 am

yosemiteben wrote:Must be nice to be Miami. Only five more B2B games (we have 9) and they have twelve games against opponents on the second night of the opponent's B2B (we only have five).

They also have the second easiest schedule in the league remaining. They may get on a roll and end up with the 5 or 6 seed.

Post #7 » by **JDR720** » Fri Feb 20, 2015 6:20 am

going to be tough, very interesting end to the season to say the least. I honestly dont think we make it but we have a fighting chance.

Miami is the definite 7 seed IMO, their starting lineup is very solid. its pretty much a tossup for the 8 seed though

Post #8 » by **JDR720** » Fri Feb 20, 2015 9:29 am

teams competing for the 8 seed (I think Miami is 7th thanks to Dragic trade) all are within 2 games of 7th right now

Charlotte
Indy
Boston
Pistons
Nets

starting lineups with a few key reserves

Charlotte
Roberts or Mo
Gerald
MKG
Zeller
Al

Lance
Marvin
Rob or Mo
*Kemba hurt
*Bis hurt

Indy
George Hill
Rodney Stucky
CJ Miles
David West
Roy Hibbert

Luis Scola
CJ Watson

Boston
Isaiah Thomas
Avery Bradley
Evan Turner
Brandon Bass
Jarred Sullinger

Marcus Smart
Tyler Zeller
*Olynyk hurt

Pistons
Reggie Jackson
KCP
Caron Butler
Greg Monroe
Andre Drummond

Jodie Meeks
Tolliver

Nets
Jarrett Jack
Alan Anderson
Joe Johnson
Thad Young
Mason Plumlee

Brook Lopez
Deron Williams

our record with each team
vs Nets 0-1 with 2 games left home/away
vs Boston 2-0 with 2 games left home/away
vs Indy 1-2 with 1 game left @ indy
vs Pistons 0-1 with 3 games left 2away 1home

MasterIchiro · Post #9 » by **MasterIchiro** » Fri Feb 20, 2015 1:25 pm

BizGilwalker wrote:If MKG doesn't stay healthy, we don't stand a chance. If he does, we're a lock unless some other disaster strikes. I still think we can hold off the rest of the pack, stay in 7th, and at least make a run at 6th with MKG, even if we're playing half of our remaining games without Kemba. This is going to be tough but we can get it done

We have 8 more losses than wins while ranking top 4 in points allowed on defense. We're reaping the full benefit of MKG's defense.

Our weakness is 3 pt shooting and offense. I don't see how our season hopes hinge on a guy who can't make a 3.

catch20two · Post #10 » by **catch20two** » Fri Feb 20, 2015 1:54 pm

KDATX wrote:http://espn.go.com/nba/hollinger/playoffodds

not looking good in the Hollinger Model.

Welp. Cho ain't move the needle. It would be ultra sad if Boston and Indiana dethrone us. That should get somebody fired or some drastic offseason measures to bring in talent instead of this conservative sh*t. I'm gonna keep my hopes that we'll get in the playoffs but I'll also tell the truth that I'm not happy with our overall roster.

MasterIchiro · Post #11 » by **MasterIchiro** » Fri Feb 20, 2015 2:00 pm

catch20two wrote:
KDATX wrote:http://espn.go.com/nba/hollinger/playoffodds

not looking good in the Hollinger Model.

Welp. Cho ain't move the needle. It would be ultra sad if Boston and Indiana dethrone us. That should get somebody fired or some drastic offseason measures to bring in talent instead of this conservative sh*t. I'm gonna keep my hopes that we'll get in the playoffs but I'll also tell the truth that I'm not happy with our overall roster.

It could be a blessing in disguise if the Pacers, Celtics, Pistons and Nets pass us. We could really bomb without Kemba and then decide to protect against injury by shelving him. Then we could hoist minutes upon two guys who have no clue what's going on: Hairston at SG and Vonleh at PF.

Benjamin Linus · Post #12 » by **Benjamin Linus** » Fri Feb 20, 2015 2:02 pm

Well we're four games back from having the 6th pick in the draft, which also has a 21.5% chance of moving into the top-three.

Here's how I would rank the possible scenarios...

1. Make the playoffs and face any team not named the Cavaliers or the Hawks.
2. Make the playoffs and face the Hawks.
3. Miss the playoffs.
4. Make the playoffs and face the Cavaliers.

Two and three are close, but I think we might be able to sneak one game by Atlanta. As lame as it sounds, I think I'd be happy with back-to-back playoffs appearances and our first playoff win since 2002. But I also won't be bummed out if we missed the playoffs.

MasterIchiro · Post #13 » by **MasterIchiro** » Fri Feb 20, 2015 2:07 pm

Benjamin Linus wrote:Well we're four games back from having the 6th pick in the draft, which also has a 21.5% chance of moving into the top-three.

MasterIchiro · Post #14 » by **MasterIchiro** » Fri Feb 20, 2015 2:08 pm

I feel like my dog after his master pulls a sizzling steak off the grill.

MasterIchiro · Post #15 » by **MasterIchiro** » Fri Feb 20, 2015 2:51 pm

One rival that might really benefit from the break is the Nets. They have a roster filled with injury prone players and/or older players. JJ was playing big minutes and getting burnt out. They also got younger shipping out Garnett for T. Young. We only have a 1 game separation with them and we created that 1 game separation with Kemba. The Nets should pass us.

Post #16 » by **yosemiteben** » Fri Feb 20, 2015 3:17 pm

MasterIchiro wrote:One rival that might really benefit from the break is the Nets. They have a roster filled with injury prone players and/or older players

As though they are the only ones who have struggled with injuries this season...

Post #17 » by **yosemiteben** » Fri Feb 20, 2015 3:36 pm

[tweet]https://twitter.com/flasportsbuzz/status/568786585354969088[/tweet]

Sucks for the Heat and very dangerous for Bosh, I hope he stays healthy. My dad had a scare with a pulmonary embolism not too long ago, those things are no joke.

Vanderbilt_Grad · Post #18 » by **Vanderbilt_Grad** » Fri Feb 20, 2015 4:26 pm

I feel bad for Bosh ... and all the Heat fans who went from a super high after the trades yesterday to hearing about this.

But for the Hornets this does have important implications for their playoff aspirations. I do think that the Head barely miss the playoffs this year now, unless Wade can carry the team for a bit and Bosh makes it back in time for the playoffs. The Heat have far less incentive than most clubs to tank.

Hornet Mania · Post #19 » by **Hornet Mania** » Fri Feb 20, 2015 5:18 pm

If Wade is healthy the Heat should still make it. If Wade misses significant (7-10 games) time they're toast, it's as simple as that imo. Sucks for Bosh though, I always thought he got mocked way too much for no reason and when he finally gets the chance to prove the doubters wrong as the no.1 option on a good team he goes down with this. Really tough break.

Braggins · Post #20 » by **Braggins** » Fri Feb 20, 2015 5:23 pm

The Bosh news is sad. That Heat team really intrigued me. They could be really good next year if Whiteside continues to develop, Bosh comes back healthy, and they make some improvement to their bench.

If Bosh is out for the rest of the season I think we could get the 7 seed. If we are lucky enough to get Washington or Toronto we might have a fun first round. If we play Miami or Atlanta we're toast. I'd probably rather get into the lottery but if Biz and MKG are healthy I think Mo could be enough to keep us afloat until Kemba comes back.