Divisions are stupid too. Best 16 teams should make the playoffs.
Crowning a division winner a top 4 seed is stupid. Still like banners for winning the division.
Divisions are stupid too. Best 16 teams should make the playoffs.
Crowning a division winner a top 4 seed is stupid. Still like banners for winning the division.
But they don't get home court adv. They only get that bracket spot
1. Kiss all hope of GS missing the playoffs goodbye. They'll be the 6th seed at least.
0.8% according to Hollinger's playoff odds...so yeah. Damn it
I'm encouraged by losing streak Atlanta has. Brings the #8 playoff spot back into play for Cleveland, Detroit and New York. Making the playoffs IS desirable in the EC since the team that misses only drops 1 spot in the draft order. Sure, they have an infinitesimal chance of moving into the top-3 if they miss the playoffs, but making the playoffs brings in revenue and tells a nice story to fans and FA's.
I'm encouraged by losing streak Atlanta has. Brings the #8 playoff spot back into play for Cleveland, Detroit and New York. Making the playoffs IS desirable in the EC since the team that misses only drops 1 spot in the draft order. Sure, they have an infinitesimal chance of moving into the top-3 if they miss the playoffs, but making the playoffs brings in revenue and tells a nice story to fans and FA's.
Or they could just keep losing and get the a better lottery seeding and avoid the chance to lose to Indy/Miami
All is not lost, Curry only played 22 minutes last night, has " soreness" in his right leg but would not elaborate. Bogut banged up his right knee the other night. And Iggy dislocated a finger.
There is still hope. But I agree the window is closing. They need a major injury soon.
Cleveland made acquisitions to push for the playoffs. New York is trying to convince Carmelo to stay (I think). Detroit is another story. They have an interim coach and Dumars is likely out at the end of the season. But that may be good. No one is going to be pushing for the tank. If Detroit could make the playoffs, it boosts the resume of their interim coach.Cyrone Torbin said:Or they could just keep losing and get the a better lottery seeding and avoid the chance to lose to Indy/Miami.
I'm encouraged by losing streak Atlanta has. Brings the #8 playoff spot back into play for Cleveland, Detroit and New York. Making the playoffs IS desirable in the EC since the team that misses only drops 1 spot in the draft order. Sure, they have an infinitesimal chance of moving into the top-3 if they miss the playoffs, but making the playoffs brings in revenue and tells a nice story to fans and FA's.