Orlando is a lot like us. They have some good talent so they will win games, especially in the East. I think we finish below Orlando actually. Afflalo doe.
Indiana has clinched first place so will be resting their starters vs Orlando. Could tie for 3rd still.
Loss to Lakers was worth at least 4% chance at getting a top 3 pick (29.5% chance if 4/5/6 combinations are split 3 ways and a 33.5% chance if just 4/5 are split). A loss to Minny increases Utah's chance of moving up at least one spot to 37.8%.
Of course didn't we have the 4th spot in 2005 before the lottery dropped Utah to #6?
Loss to Lakers was worth at least 4% chance at getting a top 3 pick (29.5% chance if 4/5/6 combinations are split 3 ways and a 33.5% chance if just 4/5 are split). A loss to Minny increases Utah's chance of moving up at least one spot to 37.8%.
Of course didn't we have the 4th spot in 2005 before the lottery dropped Utah to #6?
If we ended up with a player of D-will quality from this draft we would be a VERY good team.
But Lindsey had to hoodwink Portland to move up. I doubt anyone is going to be willing to trade down in this draft.
^Prediction from 2 months ago^
Good news, Indiana may rest their players since they have the conference wrapped up as the #1 seed.
Bad news, my prediction was wrong and the best we can do is tie them. I was close though.