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Post by Miege22 on Feb 12, 2017 17:38:55 GMT -5
WEST: Memphis vs. Utah
How They Got Here Memphis is the #1 seed in the Western Conference, finishing 15-1. They were first in the Midwest Division. Memphis enters the postseason having won 10 straight en route to their first division title.
Utah is the #4 seed in the Western Conference, finishing 10-6. They were the second place team in the Pacific Division. The Jazz have won 4 of 5.
Postseason History This is Memphis' second trip to the playoffs. They last made the playoffs in 2010, losing in the first round to Tampa Bay. All-Time Playoff Record: 0-1 Finals Record: N/A Titles: 0
Utah is in the postseason for the eighth time in franchise history. They lost to the Portland Trailblazers in round 1 last year. All-Time playoff record: 8-7 Finals Record: 0-3 Titles: 0
Regular Season Meeting(s) These two played in week 2 (Oct. 31-Nov. 6). The Grizzlies won, 5-4.
Statistical Rankings Among Playoff Teams Memphis FG %: 3rd (8th) FT %: 4th (5th) 3PTM: 5th (5th) REBS: 4th (4th) ASTS: 1st (1st) STLS: 5th (5th) BLKS: 3rd (3rd) TOS: 8th (20th) PTS: 2nd (2nd)
Utah FG % - 5th (12th) FT % - 3rd (4th) 3PTM - 2nd (2nd) REBS - 8th (9th) ASTS - 4th (4th) STLS - 6th (6th) BLKS - 5th (6th) TOS - 3rd (15th) PTS - 6th (6th)
KEY INJURIES Memphis - Joel Embiid (knee - DTD); Avery Bradley (achilles - DTD)
Utah - Garrett Temple (hamstring - out); Kenneth Faried (ankle - DTD)
Series Notes -The #1 seed in the West has never lost their first playoff matchup
-Memphis' all-time record is 46-82
-Utah's all-time record is 107-21
-Memphis will be making their first playoff appearance since moving to the Western Conference. Just two years ago, they went 0-16.
-Utah is the only team in league history to make the playoffs in every season. This will the first time they've ever faced the Grizzlies. It will, however, be the second time they've faced a former member of the Eastern Conference (Cleveland).
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Post by Miege22 on Feb 12, 2017 17:55:29 GMT -5
WEST: Houston vs. Golden State
How They Got Here Houston is the #2 seed after going 14-2. The Rockets finished second in the Midwest Division.
Golden State comes in as the #3 seed in the Western Conference, finishing at 13-3. The Warriors finished won the Pacific Division.
Postseason History This is Houston's fourth playoff appearance. They lost in the NBA Finals last year to the Tampa Bay Bull Sharks All-Time Playoff Record: 4-3 Finals Record: 0-1 Titles: 0
The Warriors are making their 3rd trip to the postseason. They lost last year to the Rockets All-Time Playoff Record: 0-2 Finals Record: N/A Titles: 0
Regular Season Meeting(s) These two played in week 8 (Dec. 12-18). The Rockets won 5-3-1.
Statistical Rankings Among Playoff Teams Houston FG %: 1st (4th) FT %: 2nd (3rd) 3PTM: 3rd (3rd) REBS: 5th (6th) ASTS: 5th (5th) STLS: 2nd (2nd) BLKS: 7th (10th) TOS: 4th (16th) PTS: 5th (5th)
Golden State FG %: 4th (11th) FT %: 1st (1st) 3PTM: 1st (1st) REBS: 7th (8th) ASTS: 8th (11th) STLS: 9th (8th) BLKS: 8th (11th) TOS: 2nd (14th) PTS: 3rd (3rd)
KEY INJURIES Houston - Jabari Parker (knee - out); Iman Shumpert (ankle - DTD)
Golden State - Enes Kanter (forearm - out)
Series Notes -Houston's all-time record is 80-48
-Golden State's all-time record is 63-65
-Houston continues to enjoy their new digs in the Western Conference. The Rockets are 39-9 over the last three seasons.
-This will be the second year in row these two have faced off in the playoffs. Houston won last year's matchup 7-2, en route to a finals appearance.
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Post by Miege22 on Feb 12, 2017 18:22:51 GMT -5
EAST: Tampa Bay vs. Chicago
How They Got Here Tampa Bay is the #1 seed at 14-2. They won the Southeast Division and have won 11 of 12.
Chicago enters as the #4 seed, finishing 10-6. They were second in the North Division and won seven straight to make the postseason.
Postseason History This is the Bull Sharks' 7th playoff appearance. They are the two-time defending NBA champions, having defeated Las Vegas and Houston in back-to-back finals. All-Time Playoff Record: 10-3 Finals Record: 3-0 Titles: 3
The Bulls are making their first playoff appearance in franchise history, becoming the final team in the league to end their playoff drought. All-Time Playoff Record: 0-0 Finals Record: N/A Titles: 0
Regular Season Meeting(s) The Bull Sharks and Bulls played in week 9 (Dec. 9-Dec. 16). The Bull Sharks won 6-3.
Statistical Rankings Among Playoff Teams Tampa Bay FG %: 6th (15th) FT %: 6th (8th) 3PTM: 6th (7th) REBS: 1st (1st) ASTS: 3rd (3rd) STLS: 7th (8th) BLKS: 6th (9th) TOS: 7th (19th) PTS: 1st (1st)
Chicago FG %: 7th (18th) FT %: 8th (20th) 3PTM: 8th (12th) REBS: 3rd (3rd) ASTS: 7th (9th) STLS: 4th (4th) BLKS: 4th (4th) TOS: 1st (12th) PTS: 8th (13th)
KEY INJURIES Tampa Bay - Pau Gasol (finger - DTD)
Chicago - Dragan Bender (ankle - out); Rudy Gay (achilles - out)
Series Notes -The #1 seed in the East is 5-2 all-time in their first playoff matchup
-The Bull Sharks' all-time franchise record is 87-41
-The Bulls' all-time franchise record is 28-100
-Tampa Bay is looking to become the first threepeat champion in league history, while the Bulls are making their first playoff appearance ever.
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Post by Miege22 on Feb 12, 2017 18:44:57 GMT -5
EAST: Washington vs. Toronto
How They Got Here Washington enters the postseason as the #2 seed in the Eastern Conference. The Wizards finished 14-2 and finished second in the Southeast Division.
Toronto is the #3 seed, finishing at 11-5. They won the North Division.
Postseason History The Wizards are making their 3rd postseason appearance. They last made the playoffs in 2013, losing in the first round to Houston. All-Time Playoff Record: 0-2 Finals Record: N/A Titles: 0
This is the Raptors' 7th playoff appearance. They lost in the conference semis to Brooklyn last season. All-Time Playoff Record: 1-5 Finals Record: N/A Titles: 0
Regular Season Meeting(s) The Wizards and Raptors played in week 11 (Jan. 2-Jan. 8). The Wizards won 5-4.
Statistical Rankings Among Playoff Teams Washington FG %: 2nd (7th) FT %: 5th (7th) 3PTM: 7th (10th) REBS: 2nd (2nd) ASTS: 2nd (2nd) STLS: 1st (1st) BLKS: 2nd (2nd) TOS: 5th (17th) PTS: 7th (7th)
Toronto FG %: 8th (19th) FT %: 7th (9th) 3PTM: 4th (4th) REBS: 6th (7th) ASTS: 6th (7th) STLS: 3rd (3rd) BLKS: 1st (1st) TOS: 6th (18th) PTS: 4th (4th)
KEY INJURIES Washington - none
Toronto - Jodie Meeks (thumb - out)
Series Notes -The #2 seed in the East is 6-1 all-time in their first round matchup
-The Wizards' all-time franchise record is 70-58
-The Raptors' all-time franchise record is 83-45
-The Wizards and Raptors have faced off in the playoffs once before, in 2011. The Raptors won 7-2, before losing in the conference semis to the Brooklyn Nets.
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Post by Miege22 on Feb 12, 2017 22:34:33 GMT -5
I guess I'm the only one excited for the playoffs ha
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Post by Tampa Bay Bull Sharks on Feb 12, 2017 22:53:14 GMT -5
What I'm watching...
Chicago is on an impressive run right now and they've done it without Rudy. Lucky me.
Memphis is on a roll, but will Joel and Bradley get healthy?
Will Yogi be the difference maker for Golden State who waited til the 23rd hour twice to place a higher bid? Let's hope so since he got over $4M for four years .
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Post by crossover (Golden St. GM) on Feb 12, 2017 23:31:22 GMT -5
I am also here, good luck to everyone.
I missed my trade, but i am excited to be in my first draft with this league!!!
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Post by Miege22 on Feb 13, 2017 21:52:40 GMT -5
So any predictions? I'm going to go chalk in the first round, which gets us...
Tampa Bay vs. Washington Memphis vs. Houston
After that, I'll go with a mild upset in the East/chalk in the West.
Memphis vs. Washington
And you know what? I'm picking Washington to win it all.
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Post by Tampa Bay Bull Sharks on Feb 14, 2017 6:45:34 GMT -5
So any predictions? I'm going to go chalk in the first round, which gets us... Tampa Bay vs. Washington Memphis vs. Houston After that, I'll go with a mild upset in the East/chalk in the West. Memphis vs. Washington And you know what? I'm picking Washington to win it all. Wouldn't surprise me one bit.
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Post by Tampa Bay Bull Sharks on Feb 14, 2017 8:52:35 GMT -5
If Chicago beats me, he's my pick.
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Post by Sir Poopy, Duke of Poop on Feb 16, 2017 16:59:15 GMT -5
I can't wait for my first round match up of the playoffs!!! Poopy MckBucket Head is here to take some names! lets GO!!!
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Post by Miege22 on Feb 27, 2017 0:05:56 GMT -5
It's about to be a very interesting week. It looks like Washington and Tampa Bay have wrapped up the East, though Chicago still has an outside shot of coming back. But in the West, Memphis and Houston are both in dogfights with Utah and Golden State. Don't know who will come out of those matchups.
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Post by Tampa Bay Bull Sharks on Feb 27, 2017 22:21:28 GMT -5
Man, that Kyle Lowry injury is a killer.
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Post by razorbacks on Feb 28, 2017 17:25:07 GMT -5
Going to be tough now to pull off a HUGE upset ...
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Post by MemphisGM on Mar 5, 2017 3:25:45 GMT -5
It's so close, cant tell what's going to happen... Maybe if Paul George shoots over 30% for a change I could come back
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