NBA Season 2021-22

[Phantom255x]

With the Bucks’ victory, we just need to beat Memphis to lock in the 3rd seed and face the Bulls in the first round? And if Philly loses any of its last 2 games we get the 3rd seed outright?

Yep. Here are the scenarios:

https://mobile.twitter.com/BrianTRobb/status/1512603554095288326?cxt=HHwWjMC-_eK67P0pAAAA

Thanks and TP sir. Can’t wait for the playoffs!

Same! As I added above as well, really hope we draw Chicago 1st round. That team is an utter mess now

[SparzWizard]

With the Bucks’ victory, we just need to beat Memphis to lock in the 3rd seed and face the Bulls in the first round? And if Philly loses any of its last 2 games we get the 3rd seed outright?

Yep. Here are the scenarios:

https://mobile.twitter.com/BrianTRobb/status/1512603554095288326?cxt=HHwWjMC-_eK67P0pAAAA

I honestly think the 3 seed should be our goal. Chicago is IMO the weakest team in the East seeing how they’ve played recently and with the injuries they’ve dealt with. Getting blown out by the Hornets tonight as well. Face Chicago and it’s an easy 4-5 game first round series for Boston while MIL-BKN likely play 1st round

Absolutely. Let MIL/BKN kill each other to 7 games again. Winner of that should face the winner of 3 vs 6.

[colincb]

There are 6 scenarios after tonight.

BOS has 50 wins and the 2-way and 3-way tiebreakers (See (A),(B), and (C) below)
MIL has 51 wins with 1 game to play
PHI has 49 wins with 2 games to play
TOR is locked into 5 seed and CHI is locked into the 6 seed after tonight.

#   MIL   PHI
1   51   49
2   51   50
3   51   51
4   52   49
5   52   50
6   52   51

#1 BOS gets the 2 seed if they win and the 3 seed and CHI if they lose.
#2 BOS gets the 2 seed if they win and the 3 seed and CHI if they lose.
#3 BOS gets the 2 seed if they win and the 4 seed and TOR if they lose
#4 BOS gets the 3 seed and CHI win or lose
#5 BOS gets the 3 seed and CHI win or lose
#6 BOS gets the 3 seed and CHI if they win and the 4 seed and TOR if they lose

(A) BOS has the 2-way tiebreaker vs MIL because of their records against playoff eligible EC teams
(B) BOS has the 2-way tiebreaker vs PHI because of their records against Atlantic division teams
(C) BOS has the 3-way tiebreaker (along with MIL) vs PHI as a division winner because of (B) and then wins the 2-way tiebreaker vs MIL because of (A)   

[radiohead]

With the Bucks’ victory, we just need to beat Memphis to lock in the 3rd seed and face the Bulls in the first round? And if Philly loses any of its last 2 games we get the 3rd seed outright?

Yep. Here are the scenarios:

https://mobile.twitter.com/BrianTRobb/status/1512603554095288326?cxt=HHwWjMC-_eK67P0pAAAA

Thanks and TP sir. Can’t wait for the playoffs!

Same! As I added above as well, really hope we draw Chicago 1st round. That team is an utter mess now

I agree. I like the match up with Chicago. If somehow Milwaukee loses to the Cavs, we still have a shot at #2. So the choice will be to have homecourt against everyone except Miami, or to avoid the Nets and rest our main guys vs Memphis?

[Phantom255x]

With the Bucks’ victory, we just need to beat Memphis to lock in the 3rd seed and face the Bulls in the first round? And if Philly loses any of its last 2 games we get the 3rd seed outright?

Yep. Here are the scenarios:

https://mobile.twitter.com/BrianTRobb/status/1512603554095288326?cxt=HHwWjMC-_eK67P0pAAAA

Thanks and TP sir. Can’t wait for the playoffs!

Same! As I added above as well, really hope we draw Chicago 1st round. That team is an utter mess now

I agree. I like the match up with Chicago. If somehow Milwaukee loses to the Cavs, we still have a shot at #2. So the choice will be to have homecourt against everyone except Miami, or to avoid the Nets and rest our main guys vs Memphis?

Bucks play 3:30 PM EST Sunday. C’s play 7 PM

If the Bucks lose, tank. If they win, then so be it. I think PHI will lose 1 of their next two anyways. Even if they don’t though I doubt MEM plays anyone while the C’s may play some guys since there’s like a week between the final game and start of playoffs

[wiley]

The rules for the play in games have probably already been discussed in another thread....but I just noticed that Minny has to play the Clippers.  It's' not fair that Minny is 5 or 6 games ahead of the Clippers but can lose the 7th seed to them by losing one game.

I think if the gap is that big between 7 and 8, then it should just be 9 and 10 playing for the right to play against seed 8.

Too easy for Minny to get knocked out in single game elimination style after such a good season, especially is such a stacked conference. 

[jpotter33]

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/33686020/philadelphia-76ers-list-matisse-thybulle-ineligible-play-thursday-toronto

Wow. So apparently Thybulle in Philly is not vaccinated, and he didn't play in Toronto this week and won't be eligible for the first round in Toronto if that's how the matchups work out, which seems likely.

That's a pretty big blow for their defense, which makes their perimeter D especially suspect right now. It's also one less person to throw at Siakam and Anunoby. And with Philly playing subpar going into the playoffs with Toronto playing great, this may be a toss up series.

[JSD]

Hopefully the pesky Pacers can win later today and the Celtics can go into Sunday carefree

[bopna]

The rules for the play in games have probably already been discussed in another thread....but I just noticed that Minny has to play the Clippers.  It's' not fair that Minny is 5 or 6 games ahead of the Clippers but can lose the 7th seed to them by losing one game.

I think if the gap is that big between 7 and 8, then it should just be 9 and 10 playing for the right to play against seed 8.

Too easy for Minny to get knocked out in single game elimination style after such a good season, especially is such a stacked conference.

This was my gripe as well..It should just be the 9th seed having at a playoff spot but only if its within 2 games of the 8th seed.

This play in was conceptualized after 2 seasons ago the red hot Suns went undefeated in the bubble but still fell short of the 8th seed and were oh so close. The league did a good job last yr but they tweeked too much.

This yr the situation in the East was the ideal scenario for a play in but the West isnt...totally unfair for the 7th seed.

[SparzWizard]

The rules for the play in games have probably already been discussed in another thread....but I just noticed that Minny has to play the Clippers.  It's' not fair that Minny is 5 or 6 games ahead of the Clippers but can lose the 7th seed to them by losing one game.

I think if the gap is that big between 7 and 8, then it should just be 9 and 10 playing for the right to play against seed 8.

Too easy for Minny to get knocked out in single game elimination style after such a good season, especially is such a stacked conference.

This was my gripe as well..It should just be the 9th seed having at a playoff spot but only if its within 2 games of the 8th seed.

This play in was conceptualized after 2 seasons ago the red hot Suns went undefeated in the bubble but still fell short of the 8th seed and were oh so close. The league did a good job last yr but they tweeked too much.

This yr the situation in the East was the ideal scenario for a play in but the West isnt...totally unfair for the 7th seed.

I hope some teams start voicing their concerns over this play-in and have it altered or removed. Adds two extra games to these participants and in all likelihood get beat down by the top 2 seeds.

[SparzWizard]

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/33686020/philadelphia-76ers-list-matisse-thybulle-ineligible-play-thursday-toronto

Wow. So apparently Thybulle in Philly is not vaccinated, and he didn't play in Toronto this week and won't be eligible for the first round in Toronto if that's how the matchups work out, which seems likely.

That's a pretty big blow for their defense, which makes their perimeter D especially suspect right now. It's also one less person to throw at Siakam and Anunoby. And with Philly playing subpar going into the playoffs with Toronto playing great, this may be a toss up series.

One less Eastern juggernaut to worry about for the Celtics then. if BKN/MIL face off and PHI/TOR face off, the Celtics can just have a smoother road to the Finals.

[radiohead]

The rules for the play in games have probably already been discussed in another thread....but I just noticed that Minny has to play the Clippers.  It's' not fair that Minny is 5 or 6 games ahead of the Clippers but can lose the 7th seed to them by losing one game.

I think if the gap is that big between 7 and 8, then it should just be 9 and 10 playing for the right to play against seed 8.

Too easy for Minny to get knocked out in single game elimination style after such a good season, especially is such a stacked conference.

This is really the unfair thing about the play in. You’re right, maybe the number of games separating 7-8-9-10 should dictate what sort of play in dynamics are put into place. In the case of Minny, maybe the #8 needs to beat them twice in order to secure the 7th seed. Then again, maybe it’s time to revert to the old practice of getting the top 8 playoff teams outright.

[Celtics2021]

The rules for the play in games have probably already been discussed in another thread....but I just noticed that Minny has to play the Clippers.  It's' not fair that Minny is 5 or 6 games ahead of the Clippers but can lose the 7th seed to them by losing one game.

I think if the gap is that big between 7 and 8, then it should just be 9 and 10 playing for the right to play against seed 8.

Too easy for Minny to get knocked out in single game elimination style after such a good season, especially is such a stacked conference.

This is really the unfair thing about the play in. You’re right, maybe the number of games separating 7-8-9-10 should dictate what sort of play in dynamics are put into place. In the case of Minny, maybe the #8 needs to beat them twice in order to secure the 7th seed. Then again, maybe it’s time to revert to the old practice of getting the top 8 playoff teams outright.

The Clippers are practically as close to Minnesota at 7th as they are New Orleans at 9th.  The way it works is fine for 7-8.  The big thing is that 9-10 in the West are just plain bad, but presumably one of Minny or LA will win the game against them.

In the East, on the other hand, you could still have four teams tied for the same record from 7-10, and the play-in is looking great there.

[wiley]

The rules for the play in games have probably already been discussed in another thread....but I just noticed that Minny has to play the Clippers.  It's' not fair that Minny is 5 or 6 games ahead of the Clippers but can lose the 7th seed to them by losing one game.

I think if the gap is that big between 7 and 8, then it should just be 9 and 10 playing for the right to play against seed 8.

Too easy for Minny to get knocked out in single game elimination style after such a good season, especially is such a stacked conference.

This is really the unfair thing about the play in. You’re right, maybe the number of games separating 7-8-9-10 should dictate what sort of play in dynamics are put into place. In the case of Minny, maybe the #8 needs to beat them twice in order to secure the 7th seed. Then again, maybe it’s time to revert to the old practice of getting the top 8 playoff teams outright.

The Clippers are practically as close to Minnesota at 7th as they are New Orleans at 9th.  The way it works is fine for 7-8.  The big thing is that 9-10 in the West are just plain bad, but presumably one of Minny or LA will win the game against them.

In the East, on the other hand, you could still have four teams tied for the same record from 7-10, and the play-in is looking great there.

But they are still 8th (in this case by a lot).  Why penalize two teams instead of one, especially in this case.  Give opportunity to 9 and 10 and penalize 8 by having them play a home game against the winner.  Leave Minny out of it...

[Celtics2021]

The rules for the play in games have probably already been discussed in another thread....but I just noticed that Minny has to play the Clippers.  It's' not fair that Minny is 5 or 6 games ahead of the Clippers but can lose the 7th seed to them by losing one game.

I think if the gap is that big between 7 and 8, then it should just be 9 and 10 playing for the right to play against seed 8.

Too easy for Minny to get knocked out in single game elimination style after such a good season, especially is such a stacked conference.

This is really the unfair thing about the play in. You’re right, maybe the number of games separating 7-8-9-10 should dictate what sort of play in dynamics are put into place. In the case of Minny, maybe the #8 needs to beat them twice in order to secure the 7th seed. Then again, maybe it’s time to revert to the old practice of getting the top 8 playoff teams outright.

The Clippers are practically as close to Minnesota at 7th as they are New Orleans at 9th.  The way it works is fine for 7-8.  The big thing is that 9-10 in the West are just plain bad, but presumably one of Minny or LA will win the game against them.

In the East, on the other hand, you could still have four teams tied for the same record from 7-10, and the play-in is looking great there.

But they are still 8th (in this case by a lot).  Why penalize two teams instead of one, especially in this case.  Give opportunity to 9 and 10 and penalize 8 by having them play a home game against the winner.  Leave Minny out of it...

Then Minny should have just finished 6th.  If Minny can’t win one of two games with HCA against the teams below them, then oh well.