[QUOTE=mfw13;17286958]In normal circumstances, they devalue the regular season.

If you want more TV fodder to grab more $$$, have a FA Cup-style single-elimination knockout tournament at some point during the season.[/QUOTE]

How in the world does a 7, 8, 9, 10 seed having a play-in tourney devalue the regular season? If anything it values getting to the 6 seed.

LeBron out vs Nuggets tonight after re-aggravating his ankle injury. Definitely looking like Lakers will be falling to 7. I’d love to get a Lakers-Dubs 7-8 matchup, but I also want to see the Pelicans make it to the 10 seed, which means they’d have to beat the Warriors the next 2 nights to get there.

[QUOTE=bigjbasketball;17287243][B]LeBron out vs Nuggets tonight after re-aggravating his ankle injury.[/B] Definitely looking like Lakers will be falling to 7. I’d love to get a Lakers-Dubs 7-8 matchup, but I also want to see the Pelicans make it to the 10 seed, which means they’d have to beat the Warriors the next 2 nights to get there.[/QUOTE]

I think the FO had a panic about falling to the play-in and rushed him back too soon... and now it's looking more likely than ever that they will be the #7 and in the play-in.

Curry/Lebron winner-take-all is good for the league and will be must-watch tv

[QUOTE=oshmeehan;17285944]LeBron in late March, 2020: "You got Portland. You got Memphis...New Orleans and Sacramento tinkering around there...so if there's five or ten games left...why not those guys battle it out? Make them play each other all five games?"

What an asshat[/QUOTE]


Didn't he also tweet out last month saying "a storm is coming"? :coffee:

[QUOTE=JustinVerlander07;17287155]How in the world does a 7, 8, 9, 10 seed having a play-in tourney devalue the regular season? If anything it values getting to the 6 seed.[/QUOTE]

Because it devalues the difference between the #7/8 seeds and the #9/10 seeds. After all, they've already played 82 regular season games to establish their positions in the pecking order....why should the #9/10 seeds get another chance.

Imagine a situation where the #7 seed finishes eight games ahead of the #10 seed....but the key player on the #7 seed gets injured in the next-to-last game of the regular season, and without him they get knocked off by the fully healthy #10 seed. How would that be fair?

Yesterday was a breathe for fresh air into an otherwise slow time for the NBA.

Bucks/Nets was a classic Sunday ABC matchup. Teams are fighting it out neck and neck at the top of each conference. At the bottom of each conference, 3 exciting teams are fighting to stay out of the play in round. The Lakers are making us all wonder if they can put it all together in time....

The league is starting to get exciting!

[QUOTE=mfw13;17287706]Because it devalues the difference between the #7/8 seeds and the #9/10 seeds. After all, they've already played 82 regular season games to establish their positions in the pecking order....why should the #9/10 seeds get another chance.

Imagine a situation where the #7 seed finishes eight games ahead of the #10 seed....but the key player on the #7 seed gets injured in the next-to-last game of the regular season, and without him they get knocked off by the fully healthy #10 seed. How would that be fair?[/QUOTE]

Your hypothetical is extremely worst case scenario that is unlikely to happen. You know what happens if that was a real outcome? Nothing. 7-8 seeds almost never beat a 1-2.

Besides the 7-8 seeds have two chances to win 1 games, if they're that much better than the 9-10 they're probably winning, right?

You seem negative to just be negative.

[QUOTE=mfw13;17287706]Because it devalues the difference between the #7/8 seeds and the #9/10 seeds. After all, they've already played 82 regular season games to establish their positions in the pecking order....why should the #9/10 seeds get another chance.

Imagine a situation where the #7 seed finishes eight games ahead of the #10 seed....but the key player on the #7 seed gets injured in the next-to-last game of the regular season, and without him they get knocked off by the fully healthy #10 seed. How would that be fair?[/QUOTE]

It would also be unfair to miss the playoffs by one or two games while a few key players missed chunks of time throughout the year because of covid protocols. It was my understanding the playin was a one time thing for a unique season.

[QUOTE=Zedlaw;17287996]It would also be unfair to miss the playoffs by one or two games while a few key players missed chunks of time throughout the year because of covid protocols. It was my understanding the playin was a one time thing for a unique season.[/QUOTE]

Agreed....I said that it was fine during the pandemic for the exact reasons you stated.

However, I also said that I would not be in favor of it during a normal 82-game regular season.

[QUOTE=JustinVerlander07;17287921]Your hypothetical is extremely worst case scenario that is unlikely to happen. You know what happens if that was a real outcome? Nothing. 7-8 seeds almost never beat a 1-2.

Besides the 7-8 seeds have two chances to win 1 games, if they're that much better than the 9-10 they're probably winning, right?

You seem negative to just be negative.[/QUOTE]

After playing a 82-game regular season, why should the #9/#10 teams get a second chance to make the playoffs when they've already had 82 games in which to earn one of the top eight spots?

Steph putting on a show! What a treat to watch!

Wow Russ with 14 assists and 12 boards at the half

[QUOTE=mfw13;17288169]Agreed....I said that it was fine during the pandemic for the exact reasons you stated.

However, I also said that I would not be in favor of it during a normal 82-game regular season.[/QUOTE]

how is this season not "during the pandemic"?

this is also not an 82-game season.

sooooo.... you're ok with the play-in this season

Sheph is displaying to everyone why they're afraid of seeing him in a do-or-die game. Every Pelican except Zion showing that they're ready for summer vacay

how yall liking the marvel theme game on ESPN? as a marvel and nba fan this is very entertaining haha

[QUOTE=Spacemanspif;17288403]Sheph is displaying to everyone why they're afraid of seeing him in a do-or-die game. Every Pelican except Zion showing that they're ready for summer vacay[/QUOTE]

Bro, Lakers / Warriors play in would be gooooooold.

Warriors don't have the size but sure would be a blast.

Westbrook with 14 assists, 12 rebounds, and only 3 shots in the first half.

82 point at half for Washington.


Guy is back to being pretty darn good.

Half way through the third and he's at 10-16-19.

Legit shot at Skiles' record of 30 if Indiana can keep it close.

If this were Luka there'd be 20 comments about it already instead of just me talking to myself. lol

[QUOTE=tjforce;17288466]Half way through the third and he's at 10-16-19.

Legit shot at Skiles' record of 30 if Indiana can keep it close.

If this were Luka there'd be 20 comments about it already instead of just me talking to myself. lol[/QUOTE]


Heyyy now..to be fair i brought it up before you! (To crickets of course lol)

[QUOTE=Chris P;17288486]Heyyy now..to be fair i brought it up before you! (To crickets of course lol)[/QUOTE]

Hahah. Yes to did. I just lost it all in the daydreams of a Lakers/Warriors play in.

Let’s admit it! There is not another player in the league like Westbrook. Old school style and was the reason the Wizards are playing-in bound.

[QUOTE=tjforce;17288466]Half way through the third and he's at 10-16-19.

Legit shot at Skiles' record of 30 if Indiana can keep it close.

If this were Luka there'd be 20 comments about it already instead of just me talking to myself. lol[/QUOTE]


It’s stat padding when Russ does it. When Luka does it it’s organic (LOL)

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[QUOTE=Spacemanspif;17288396]how is this season not "during the pandemic"?

this is also not an 82-game season.

sooooo.... you're ok with the play-in this season[/QUOTE]

I have said repeatedly that I'm absolutely fine with the play-in this season.

Do people not know how to read???

[QUOTE=mfw13;17288175]After playing a 82-game regular season, why should the #9/#10 teams get a second chance to make the playoffs when they've already had 82 games in which to earn one of the top eight spots?[/QUOTE]

Who cares? It's entertainment. It makes for more exciting Basketball late in the season. Why else would anyone be watching Wizards/Pacers right now? Because the play in that game means something! None of these lower seeds are winning the NBA title in any given year. It's good for the NBA, good for the fans. Bad for the 8 seed that is trying to get a first round exit.

14-21-24.

Man.. insane state line