Has a team ever lost games on purpose to avoid a playoff matchup?

[navy]

I cant think of any.

[BrainDead]

I believe this to be true. I don't have any proof, but I'm almost sure of it.

[zoom17]

I believe this to be true. I don't have any proof, but I'm almost sure of it.

ok?

[YouGotServed]

Yes it happens all the time. Did you just start watching the NBA or something?

[Fork]

Western teams are probably doing this to avoid playing Memphis

[Mr Exlax]

Didn't Boston do it some years back so they could play Atlanta in the first round?

[Purch]

Speaking of Memphis, didn't they completley tank it in during 2011, so they would end up playing the Spurs in the first round, cause the Spurs were a barley averge defensive team that year.

[VIP2000]

Pretty sure the Sixers did this 2 years ago to avoid a matchup with the Heat.

[creepingdeath]

Dallas in 2007.. turned out to be a great idea. :bowdown:
Popovich did the same in 2010 in order to play the Mavs. Which actually worked. Popovich = genius.

[BrainDead]

ok?
What's the problem sir?

[JohnMax]

Dallas in 2007.. turned out to be a great idea.

How did Dallas tank? They were #1 seed.

[creepingdeath]

How did Dallas tank? They were #1 seed.
http://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200704170GSW.html

[thabisyo]

Heat should tank and we might be lucky and get bulls or nets in the ECF

[9512]

Not NBA but Spain purposely lost to Brazil in the 2012 Olympics so they wouldn't be against the US and settle for a bronze at best.

[DMAVS41]

Dallas in 2007.. turned out to be a great idea. :bowdown:
Popovich did the same in 2010 in order to play the Mavs. Which actually worked. Popovich = genius.

Avery and his ****ing ego the size of Texas. :facepalm :facepalm :facepalm

[DaSeba5]

I don't think Indiana (if that's who you are referring to) is doing it on purpose. They made getting HCA their #1 goal. They have just been bad lately.

[UK2K]

This thread backfired.

:applause:

[navy]

This thread backfired.

:applause:
Typical Ish. :oldlol:

I was asking a serious question.

It would be nice if you guys listed years and games purposely lost. :cheers:

[ArbitraryWater]

This happens ALL THE TIME.

In 2011, I KNOW the Blazers WANTED the Mavericks. Mavericks and Lakers were in a Race for 2nd Spot, and the Blazers prefered the Mavs... who got the 3rd spot in the end.

Which ultimately, didnt matter as we saw history unfold :lol :rockon: