Sucks to be 4-8th seed in the West.

[oarabbus]

When was the last time it was this brutal? Right now we have:

OKC vs. Mavericks
Spurs vs. Suns
Houston vs. Golden State (not feelin this 6th seed yo)
Clippers vs. Portland

And Grizzlies are just one game behind both the Suns and Mavericks for 7th/8th seed.

Nasty first round.

[ABfor3]

When was the last time it was this brutal? Right now we have:

OKC vs. Mavericks
Spurs vs. Suns
Houston vs. Golden State (not feelin this 6th seed yo)
Clippers vs. Portland

And Grizzlies are just one game behind both the Suns and Mavericks for 7th/8th seed.

Nasty first round.
Spurs-Suns matchup always turns out to be a good one..Rockets-Warriors will be intense with a lot of thrash talk and scuffles..

[Doranku]

I think you mean it sucks to be 1-4th seed in the West. 5th-8th seeds are always (generally) going to be at a disadvantage going against better teams.

It's not the norm for the 5th-8th seeds to be as good as they are, though. No free rounds for the top seeds in the West like the Pacers/Heat have.

[Genaro]

While West playoffs are good since round one, in the East we can just start watching in the ECF.

[Upgrayedd]

I would say it's the opposite. It's not really safe to be 1-4 seed since the West is so stacked. There could be major upsets.

[Upgrayedd]

While West playoffs are good since round one, in the East we can just start watching in the ECF.

True. I plan to watch the Bulls. But other than that won't watch again until the ECF when it's probably Pacers vs. Heat.

[ABfor3]

I would say it's the opposite. It's not really safe to be 1-4 seed since the West is so stacked. There could be major upsets.
I don't really think any series in the west could be an upset with how good all the teams are, I think most teams stand a chance against anybody.

[oarabbus]

Spurs-Suns matchup always turns out to be a good one..Rockets-Warriors will be intense with a lot of thrash talk and scuffles..


Would rather see you guys in the second round. We REALLY need to move into 5th seed because I think we can take out the Clips. No seriously, with the heated play between our teams, a 1st round Rockets/Warriors matchup is not good for the playoff chances of either team... then again we always get into fights with the Clips too :oldlol:

[ABfor3]

Would rather see you guys in the second round. We REALLY need to move into 5th seed because I think we can take out the Clips. No seriously, with the heated play between our teams, a 1st round Rockets/Warriors matchup is not good for the playoff chances of either team... then again we always get into fights with the Clips too :oldlol:
Yeah you guys matchup nice against the Clips, curry-Cp3 will be great

[qrich]

I don't really think any series in the west could be an upset with how good all the teams are, I think most teams stand a chance against anybody.

Basically. On top of the teams that do make it, the 9th seed team would be in the series with the top seed too.

So stacked :eek:

[fpliii]

If I'm in the West, I'm hoping to face Portland or Phoenix in the first round.

[ArbitraryWater]

If I'm in the West, I'm hoping to face Portland or Phoenix in the first round.

This. As Mavs Fan, I do feel like we can upset anyone in the 1R with the exception of, Thunder? Perhaps Spurs too

[oarabbus]

If I'm in the West, I'm hoping to face Portland or Phoenix in the first round.


Yeah, and even they will make for a tough series.

There's only ONE non contending team in the East anyone wants to avoid: Chicago. Every damn team is insanely good in the West. I legitimately think its unfair and damaging the sport to have such imbalance

[qrich]

If I'm in the West, I'm hoping to face Portland or Phoenix in the first round.

I'd prefer to face Dallas over Phoenix, tbh.

[kenny817]

I'd prefer to face Dallas over Phoenix, tbh.

A healthy playoff Dirk is something no man wants to see

[senelcoolidge]

When was the last time it was this brutal? Right now we have:

OKC vs. Mavericks
Spurs vs. Suns
Houston vs. Golden State (not feelin this 6th seed yo)
Clippers vs. Portland

And Grizzlies are just one game behind both the Suns and Mavericks for 7th/8th seed.

Nasty first round.

OKC over the Mavs
Spurs could have problems. Depends on their health. Possible upset.
Houston/G. State. Should be a fun series. Hopefully Rockets win. But honestly could go either way.
Clippers beat Portland.

[RR#9]

Pretty much sucks to be in the western conference in general I think

[Cone]

as an okc fan, id prefer to play anyone but Dallas in the first round.

dirk is still a star (especially in the playoffs), monta ellis is a beast, great coaching, great offense. they have the tools to pull out an upset.

[Milbuck]

The series I really want to happen is Portland vs LAC. Blake vs Aldridge, Lillard vs CP3.. That would be awesome to watch. Plus Portland is probably the coolest home court in the NBA right now.

[Eric Cartman]

as an okc fan, id prefer to play anyone but Dallas in the first round.

dirk is still a star (especially in the playoffs), monta ellis is a beast, great coaching, great offense. they have the tools to pull out an upset.

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[senelcoolidge]

The series I really want to happen is Portland vs LAC. Blake vs Aldridge, Lillard vs CP3.. That would be awesome to watch. Plus Portland is probably the coolest home court in the NBA right now.

Clippers match up well against Portland and Houston. Those are the teams they would have the easiest time with. The Mavs too. They don't match up well against the Grizzlies if they make the playoffs and the Warriors. Clippers will likely play the Thunder and Spurs in round 2 and 3. That's tough.

[Cone]

Really no one else you can think off?

dang. cant believe i forgot bout them

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