Last Night Draft Watch

[Neurotic Guy]

Jazz with ball and tied with 28 left.

Wow.  Offensive foul to give the ball back.  Don't even get a shot off. Ugh.

[LarBrd33]

Freakin Utah... man

[footey]

I have been able to see any of the last couple of weeks of games, during which Kelly O has been putting up impressive numbers.  Do you guys see this as a result of more minutes, more confidence, or just bad defenses playing him?  Do you see him being able to play like this beginning next year?  He has become quite the stat stuffer, in points, rebounds and assists.  Really impressive.

[Roy H.]

Yes, Utah win gives us tie for 4.  Get more ping pong balls automatically and coin flip to see who gets the 4th pick (if no one leaps over in the lottery).

17th pick is secure!!!!

thought Brooklyn had to flip with someone to determine who gets 17 and 18?  Washington in fact isn't it?

I could be wrong, but I don't think so.  Wiz move ahead of Brooklyn based on season series.

I think draft order, even for playoff teams, is determined by a "coin flip".

http://www.nba.com/2013/news/04/19/draft-order-of-selection/

[LarBrd33]

Utah on the bench... "11 seconds to Exum, boys... 11 seconds... let em score"

[slamtheking]

found this on the front page in KO's article -- knew I saw this somewhere today:
Interestingly, a Nets loss and Wizards win would lead to another tie, which would mean a coin flip could be used to decide which team gets the 17th or 18th pick.

[LarBrd33]

overtime... Jazz choked away a double digit lead... sad

[rondohondo]

woo hoo love missed overtime, cmon Jazz

[slamtheking]

I have been able to see any of the last couple of weeks of games, during which Kelly O has been putting up impressive numbers.  Do you guys see this as a result of more minutes, more confidence, or just bad defenses playing him?  Do you see him being able to play like this beginning next year?  He has become quite the stat stuffer, in points, rebounds and assists.  Really impressive.

he looks more confident.  I'm hoping this carries over to next season.  can't see any reason why not.  he's playing much smoother with less hesitancy and confusion about what to do with the ball on offense

[LarBrd33]

when is the coin flip to determine if we get #17 or #18

... 5 minutes left in this Jazz game.  #4 in the tank rank is still in play. 

[LarBrd33]

How p---ed are Laker fans right now?  They locked in #6 in the tank rank. 

Boston looks like they landed a Top 5 pick... I'm ecstatic.

[slamtheking]

when is the coin flip to determine if we get #17 or #18

... 5 minutes left in this Jazz game.  #4 in the tank rank is still in play. 

I think it's before the playoffs start if I recall correctly

[rondohondo]

How p---ed are Laker fans right now?  They locked in #6 in the tank rank. 

Boston looks like they landed a Top 5 pick... I'm ecstatic.

It's called a lottery for a reason....

[footey]

I have been able to see any of the last couple of weeks of games, during which Kelly O has been putting up impressive numbers.  Do you guys see this as a result of more minutes, more confidence, or just bad defenses playing him?  Do you see him being able to play like this beginning next year?  He has become quite the stat stuffer, in points, rebounds and assists.  Really impressive.

he looks more confident.  I'm hoping this carries over to next season.  can't see any reason why not.  he's playing much smoother with less hesitancy and confusion about what to do with the ball on offense

Thanks, good to hear. 

[LarBrd33]

How p---ed are Laker fans right now?  They locked in #6 in the tank rank. 

Boston looks like they landed a Top 5 pick... I'm ecstatic.

It's called a lottery for a reason....

Only the top 3 picks are determined by the lotto...

Having 4th in the tank rank is better than 5th.  Bottom line.