Playoff seeding predictions

[GTR11]

After tonight we will be essentially 4 games behind the raptors (3 games in the standings but they own the tiebreaker, making it 4 games).

if they go 11-10 in their final 21 games (reasonable given they have a bunch vs scrubs like olrando, detroit, etc left). we would need to go 14-5 in our final 19 to overtake them.

I don't see how we go 14-5 with a remaining schedule of:

heat, boston, charlotte philly, knicks, mavs, jazz, heat, hornets, bucks, hawks, cavs.... i mean we have 4 or 5 cream puffs but we basically need to run the table.

if toronto goes 13-8 we basically have no shot.

Yes I pretty much admit the fact that we won't be able to catch Craptors for the 7th seed. Not only that, I say that ATL is a threat looking at their schedule and how they've been looking.

Now, stay with me here Prok. KD will be back next week. Week after, we will get another body in Ben Simmons, I'd say if we add them two... I think we good enough to maintain our 8 seed.

Hornets have issues. Lots of them, if I'm being nice. Thinking they will turn to be 96 Bulls or us is laughable.

ATL will be a team to watch now. All we can do for now.

Yeah I think we can hang on to #8, above you had nets as a #7, so i was responding to that.

The play in is really dangerous for us. 1 game anything can happen and last 2 seasons even with stars all 3 of the raps/hawks/hornets have had success vs us.

If we slide to 9, yes it can/will change a lot. 8 seed gives us 2 chances.

[GTR11]

Welp, Adams is a tool.

I guess it's my final update for seedings as I see it:
1. Heat vs 8. Craptors
4. Bucks vs 5. Soltics -> feel free to toss them around.
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2. Philthy vs 7. BK -> give me that fluke trash.
3. Bulls vs 6. Cavs


Look at the schedule, this is most likeliest outcome in my opinion. Than again, Philthy might tank it for seeding reasons. Baking on us losing to Craptors is silly.

Caris out for another week and that brutal schedule with 4 back to backs... Craptors might move up to 6 easy. Add the fact that Mobley looking like he hit rookie wall, not much to be existed about for them.

[TheNetsFan]

Welp, Adams is a tool.

I guess it's my final update for seedings as I see it:
1. Heat vs 8. Craptors
4. Bucks vs 5. Soltics -> feel free to toss them around.
____________________________

2. Philthy vs 7. BK -> give me that fluke trash.
3. Bulls vs 6. Cavs


Look at the schedule, this is most likeliest outcome in my opinion. Than again, Philthy might tank it for seeding reasons. Baking on us losing to Craptors is silly.

Caris out for another week and that brutal schedule with 4 back to backs... Craptors might move up to 6 easy. Add the fact that Mobley looking like he hit rookie wall, not much to be existed about for them.

That's what I think as well. I don't see us winning a play in in Toronto without Kyrie, so I hope they can get to the 6 seed.

[Prokorov]

Welp, Adams is a tool.

I guess it's my final update for seedings as I see it:
1. Heat vs 8. Craptors
4. Bucks vs 5. Soltics -> feel free to toss them around.
____________________________

2. Philthy vs 7. BK -> give me that fluke trash.
3. Bulls vs 6. Cavs


Look at the schedule, this is most likeliest outcome in my opinion. Than again, Philthy might tank it for seeding reasons. Baking on us losing to Craptors is silly.

Caris out for another week and that brutal schedule with 4 back to backs... Craptors might move up to 6 easy. Add the fact that Mobley looking like he hit rookie wall, not much to be existed about for them.

Levert being out is not a negative. He is one of the biggest negative impacts among big minute players. He has NEVER had a season where the team had more wins with him in the lineup vs. without him. not 1. and with him always being injured, thats a large sample to pull from

[Prokorov]

Welp, Adams is a tool.

I guess it's my final update for seedings as I see it:
1. Heat vs 8. Craptors
4. Bucks vs 5. Soltics -> feel free to toss them around.
____________________________

2. Philthy vs 7. BK -> give me that fluke trash.
3. Bulls vs 6. Cavs


Look at the schedule, this is most likeliest outcome in my opinion. Than again, Philthy might tank it for seeding reasons. Baking on us losing to Craptors is silly.

Caris out for another week and that brutal schedule with 4 back to backs... Craptors might move up to 6 easy. Add the fact that Mobley looking like he hit rookie wall, not much to be existed about for them.

That's what I think as well. I don't see us winning a play in in Toronto without Kyrie, so I hope they can get to the 6 seed.

Issue is Toronto is without OG for maybe the regular season and Van Vleet for the next few as well. before they got to play us, they were embarrassed badly in 4 of 5 games.

[Claud]

Unless Raps/Cavs have a HUGE collapse, we're 100% going to be in the play-in.

We should just mentally prepare ourselves for that reality.

KD being available for the last 19 games should help us rack up more Ws, but overall I don't see how we can even dream of winning a chip with part-time Kyrie, no updates on Harris, and Simmons being MIA.

[Prokorov]

Unless Raps/Cavs have a HUGE collapse, we're 100% going to be in the play-in.

We should just mentally prepare ourselves for that reality.

KD being available for the last 19 games should help us rack up more Ws, but overall I don't see how we can even dream of winning a chip with part-time Kyrie, no updates on Harris, and Simmons being MIA.

The losses to toronto sealed our play-in fate. even if we go like 14-5 the rest of the way we are still in the play in.

just need to hope toronto rises above #7 so kyrie can play the first playin game

[GTR11]

Welp, Adams is a tool.

I guess it's my final update for seedings as I see it:
1. Heat vs 8. Craptors
4. Bucks vs 5. Soltics -> feel free to toss them around.
____________________________

2. Philthy vs 7. BK -> give me that fluke trash.
3. Bulls vs 6. Cavs


Look at the schedule, this is most likeliest outcome in my opinion. Than again, Philthy might tank it for seeding reasons. Baking on us losing to Craptors is silly.

Caris out for another week and that brutal schedule with 4 back to backs... Craptors might move up to 6 easy. Add the fact that Mobley looking like he hit rookie wall, not much to be existed about for them.

That's what I think as well. I don't see us winning a play in in Toronto without Kyrie, so I hope they can get to the 6 seed.

Is that the same Craptors that lost to KD and four rookies?

Not worried about them at all.

[GTR11]

Caris out for another week and that brutal schedule with 4 back to backs... Craptors might move up to 6 easy. Add the fact that Mobley looking like he hit rookie wall, not much to be existed about for them.

That's what I think as well. I don't see us winning a play in in Toronto without Kyrie, so I hope they can get to the 6 seed.

Issue is Toronto is without OG for maybe the regular season and Van Vleet for the next few as well. before they got to play us, they were embarrassed badly in 4 of 5 games.

We got 90% of our cap sitting out. Trashtors well coached but, their team is trash period. They getting their ass handed to them for good reasons. They fluke af.

[GTR11]

We need all help we can get due to several reasons ( mainly Kyrie, well 90% is Kyrie being Kyrie ). So today can change a lot of things seeding wise. Bulls vs ATL, BK vs Heat and Grizzlies vs Saltics. You can say Craptors vs MoTown play role too, just don't think we will get help here. They eleven point under dogs, 99% of the time that's a W.

Bulls and Grizz hopefully can help us here tonight.

[GTR11]

Seems like Bulls and Cavs flamed out. Schedule ain't going to help them either. Need to update my prediction

1.Miami vs 8. Cavs
4. Saltics vs 5. Bulls
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2. Philthy vs 7. BK
3. Bucks vs 6. Craptors

Just don't think Heat will let 1st seed slip away. Add the fact they most likely going to see us instead of Cavs, that'll give them extra motivation.

Udoka got Saltic playing better now. Wo t be enough to get top 2-3 seed. Bucks will hold on to 3, avoiding us will be priority.

Give me Kyrie vs Harden and Ben vs Biid show. This will get personal on so many reasons. Can't remember type match up with bad blood since 80's. NBA fans deserve this match up.

[Jay555]

Seems like Bulls and Cavs flamed out. Schedule ain't going to help them either. Need to update my prediction

1.Miami vs 8. Cavs
4. Saltics vs 5. Bulls
__________________________

2. Philthy vs 7. BK
3. Bucks vs 6. Craptors

Just don't think Heat will let 1st seed slip away. Add the fact they most likely going to see us instead of Cavs, that'll give them extra motivation.

Udoka got Saltic playing better now. Wo t be enough to get top 2-3 seed. Bucks will hold on to 3, avoiding us will be priority.

Give me Kyrie vs Harden and Ben vs Biid show. This will get personal on so many reasons. Can't remember type match up with bad blood since 80's. NBA fans deserve this match up.

Too early to tell. Philly might get the 1st seed.

[MrDollarBills]

That's what I think as well. I don't see us winning a play in in Toronto without Kyrie, so I hope they can get to the 6 seed.

Issue is Toronto is without OG for maybe the regular season and Van Vleet for the next few as well. before they got to play us, they were embarrassed badly in 4 of 5 games.

We got 90% of our cap sitting out. Trashtors well coached but, their team is trash period. They getting their ass handed to them for good reasons. They fluke af.

Toronto would absolutely beat us in the play in round. Nash is a horrible coach and his staff is inept.

[Prokorov]

We are 3 up on the wizards who own the tiebreaker on us. it is not unheard of we miss the playoffs entirely. their next 4 game s are against the pistons, pacers, clippers, blazers.

[Jay555]

Seems like Bulls and Cavs flamed out. Schedule ain't going to help them either. Need to update my prediction

1.Miami vs 8. Cavs
4. Saltics vs 5. Bulls
__________________________

2. Philthy vs 7. BK
3. Bucks vs 6. Craptors

Just don't think Heat will let 1st seed slip away. Add the fact they most likely going to see us instead of Cavs, that'll give them extra motivation.

Udoka got Saltic playing better now. Wo t be enough to get top 2-3 seed. Bucks will hold on to 3, avoiding us will be priority.

Give me Kyrie vs Harden and Ben vs Biid show. This will get personal on so many reasons. Can't remember type match up with bad blood since 80's. NBA fans deserve this match up.

Too early to tell. Philly might get the 1st seed.

GTR11, you might be right. Philly will not get the first seed as they are gonna play the Heat twice on a back to back and will rest either Biid or Harden on back to back games with Harden out today.

[kuclas]

Seems like Bulls and Cavs flamed out. Schedule ain't going to help them either. Need to update my prediction

1.Miami vs 8. Cavs
4. Saltics vs 5. Bulls
__________________________

2. Philthy vs 7. BK
3. Bucks vs 6. Craptors

Just don't think Heat will let 1st seed slip away. Add the fact they most likely going to see us instead of Cavs, that'll give them extra motivation.

Udoka got Saltic playing better now. Wo t be enough to get top 2-3 seed. Bucks will hold on to 3, avoiding us will be priority.

Give me Kyrie vs Harden and Ben vs Biid show. This will get personal on so many reasons. Can't remember type match up with bad blood since 80's. NBA fans deserve this match up.

Too early to tell. Philly might get the 1st seed.

GTR11, you might be right. Philly will not get the first seed as they are gonna play the Heat twice on a back to back and will rest either Biid or Harden on back to back games with Harden out today.

Honestly if Brooklyn is healthy and Covid restrictions lifted on kyrie and any chance Brooklyn is in the 7/8 play in slot with no chance for 6 slot

You can see heat sixers or bucks throw games (load management) down the stretch to get into the 3 seed. Home court doesn’t matter much these days like in the past. Health matter most to teams star players.

[GTR11]

Seems like Bulls and Cavs flamed out. Schedule ain't going to help them either. Need to update my prediction

1.Miami vs 8. Cavs
4. Saltics vs 5. Bulls
__________________________

2. Philthy vs 7. BK
3. Bucks vs 6. Craptors

Just don't think Heat will let 1st seed slip away. Add the fact they most likely going to see us instead of Cavs, that'll give them extra motivation.

Udoka got Saltic playing better now. Wo t be enough to get top 2-3 seed. Bucks will hold on to 3, avoiding us will be priority.

Give me Kyrie vs Harden and Ben vs Biid show. This will get personal on so many reasons. Can't remember type match up with bad blood since 80's. NBA fans deserve this match up.

Too early to tell. Philly might get the 1st seed.

GTR11, you might be right. Philly will not get the first seed as they are gonna play the Heat twice on a back to back and will rest either Biid or Harden on back to back games with Harden out today.

I didn't see Bulls flaming out. Thought higher on Donavan as a coach, it's just their depth is really bad.

Cavs have Gurland and that other kid balling, missing quality playmaker to give them spark hurt them a lot. Caris can not be trusted at all, who else but us know it better. However, most importantly, Mobley hit rookie wall. That kid going to be PROBLEM!!!

Miami going for top seed was given. It's Pat effect more than anything. He don't believe in match ups. Best teams wins is his philosophy.

It'll be interesting to see what Bucks and Philthy going to do. We just bad match up for Bucks for whatever reason. Kyrie and KD just be going off on them. Philthy has no clue what type of team they are yet. They in honey moon and things gravy there for now. It's just opening playoffs series vs us when things will get escalated to game 7 NBA finals ain't ideal situation for them. Those series will be epic. They wouldn't want any of that given chance they can decide.

Saltics is another team we be spanking. We just play with extra bounce to our step and they just differ. Seeing them as a 2nd seed won't surprise me either. Both Philthy and Bucks might rest their players for match up and health reasons.

It'll be interesting to monitor what's going to be happening, pretty much why I did this thread. I expected more opinions though beside mine.


As for us, you already know. Mandate and teams health is what it'll all come down to. If we healthy, we will be favorite vs any team out there. Dragic just made us that much better. He's a must to keep.

[GTR11]

Issue is Toronto is without OG for maybe the regular season and Van Vleet for the next few as well. before they got to play us, they were embarrassed badly in 4 of 5 games.

We got 90% of our cap sitting out. Trashtors well coached but, their team is trash period. They getting their ass handed to them for good reasons. They fluke af.

Toronto would absolutely beat us in the play in round. Nash is a horrible coach and his staff is inept.

Kyrie, Nash and now JV broke MDB

Man chill, we yet to see this team play with full roster . Telling you, most here will change their opinions in couple weeks.

If this would’ve been Football, Soccer etc sport, than yes it's over month ago. Not in basketball, 1 or 2 players can change things with game or two being played together, talent speak huge volumes here.

[Prokorov]

We are currently tied for 10th place, just 2 games ahead of the wizards who own the tiebreaker with us. there is a VERY real chance we miss the playoffs.

We have 17 games left. is 8-9 enough to get us in? looking at the wizards schedule i can see them going 10-7. especially with good teams resting stars down the stretch.

and i can see us going 7-10 to finish this year out. we can beat teams on a back to back missing 3 starters with KD dropping 30. unless ben is back and plays all-nba level day 1, its a wrap on this season

[TheNetsFan]

We are currently tied for 10th place, just 2 games ahead of the wizards who own the tiebreaker with us. there is a VERY real chance we miss the playoffs.

We have 17 games left. is 8-9 enough to get us in? looking at the wizards schedule i can see them going 10-7. especially with good teams resting stars down the stretch.

and i can see us going 7-10 to finish this year out. we can beat teams on a back to back missing 3 starters with KD dropping 30. unless ben is back and plays all-nba level day 1, its a wrap on this season

At this point, missing the playoffs would be much more merciful than torturing us with a false sense of hope.