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Post by Miege22 on Feb 5, 2018 15:56:22 GMT -5
WEST: Memphis vs. Utah
How They Got Here Memphis is the #1 seed in the Western Conference, finishing 16-0. They were first in the Midwest Division. Memphis is the third team in league history to finish the regular season undefeated. They are looking to join the 2013-14 Brooklyn Nets as the league's only unbeaten champions.
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 lost 2 straight.
Postseason History This is Memphis' third trip to the playoffs. This is the first time they've made the playoffs in consecutive seasons. They lost to Utah in round 1 last year. All-Time Playoff Record: 0-2 Finals Record: N/A Titles: 0
Utah is in the postseason for the ninth time in franchise history. They lost to the Houston Rockets in the WCF last year. All-Time playoff record: 9-8 Finals Record: 0-3 Titles: 0
Regular Season Meeting(s) These two played in week 15 (Jan. 22-Jan. 28). The Grizzlies won, 7-2.
Statistical Rankings Among Playoff Teams Memphis FG %: 1st (4th) FT %: 3rd (5th) 3PTM: 2nd (2nd) REBS: 1st (1st) ASTS: 1st (1st) STLS: 1st (1st) BLKS: 1st (1st) TOS: 8th (20th) PTS: 1st (1st)
Utah FG % - 8th (20th) FT % - 1st (1st) 3PTM - 1st (1st) REBS - 6th (8th) ASTS - 6th (7th) STLS - 7th (8th) BLKS - 5th (5th) TOS - 2nd (14th) PTS - 3rd (3rd)
KEY INJURIES Memphis - Markelle Fultz (shoulder - out)
Utah - Mike Conley (achilles - out); Trevor Ariza (leg - out)
Series Notes -Prior to last year, the #1 seed in the West had never lost their first round matchup. Then, Utah upset Memphis in the first round by just one made field goal.
-Memphis' all-time record is 62-82
-Utah's all-time record is 117-27
-Utah is the only team in league history to make the playoffs in every season. They're also one of only three teams to go unbeaten in the regular season, a nice bit of symmetry with their rematch with the Grizzlies.
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Post by Miege22 on Feb 5, 2018 16:24:25 GMT -5
WEST: Portland vs. Houston
How They Got Here Portland comes in as the #2 seed in the Western Conference, finishing at 13-3. The Trailblazers won the Pacific Division.
Houston is the #3 seed after going 13-3. The Rockets finished second in the Midwest Division.
Postseason History The Trailblazers are making their 5th trip to the postseason. They last made the playoffs in 2016, losing in the WCF to Houston All-Time Playoff Record: 1-3 Finals Record: N/A Titles: 0
This is Houston's 5th playoff appearance. They are the defending NBA champions, having beaten the Wizards en route to their first title All-Time Playoff Record: 7-3 Finals Record: 1-1 Titles: 1
Regular Season Meeting(s) These two played in week 9 (Dec. 11-17). The Trailblazers won 6-3.
Statistical Rankings Among Playoff Teams Portland FG %: 6th (13th) FT %: 6th (12th) 3PTM: 6th (7th) REBS: 3rd (3rd) ASTS: 3rd (3rd) STLS: 5th (5th) BLKS: 3rd (3rd) TOS: 4th (16th) PTS: 4th (4th)
Houston FG %: 3rd (9th) FT %: 2nd (3rd) 3PTM: 4th (5th) REBS: 4th (4th) ASTS: 4th (4th) STLS: 3rd (3rd) BLKS: 8th (10th) TOS: 5th (17th) PTS: 5th (5th)
KEY INJURIES Portland - Eric Gordon (back - DTD); Luke Kennard (toe - DTD)
Houston - Kawhi Leonard (quad - out); Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (groin - DTD)
Series Notes -Houston's all-time record is 93-51
-Portland's all-time record is 69-75
-Houston continues to enjoy their new digs in the Western Conference. The Rockets are 52-12 over the last four seasons.
-This will be the second time in three years these two have faced off in the playoffs. Houston defeated Portland in the 2016 WCF en route to their first finals appearance. The Rockets will be looking to make their third straight trip to the finals.
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Post by Miege22 on Feb 5, 2018 16:54:03 GMT -5
EAST: Brooklyn vs. Orlando
How They Got Here Brooklyn is the #1 seed at 11-5. They won the North Division and have won 3 of 4.
Orlando enters as the #4 seed, finishing 9-7. They were second in the Southeast Division and have won 3 of 4.
Postseason History This is the Nets' 8th playoff appearance. They've won their division 8 times in 9 years and won the title in 2013 and 2014. All-Time Playoff Record: 10-5 Finals Record: 2-1 Titles: 2
The Magic are back in the playoffs for the first time since 2014 when the won their division and lost to the Nets in the ECF. It's their third playoff appearance All-Time Playoff Record: 2-2 Finals Record: N/A Titles: 0
Regular Season Meeting(s) The Nets and Magic played in week 9 (Dec. 11-Dec. 17). The Magic won 5-3-1.
Statistical Rankings Among Playoff Teams Brooklyn FG %: 5th (11th) FT %: 4th (8th) 3PTM: 5th (6th) REBS: 8th (12th) ASTS: 2nd (2nd) STLS: 6th (6th) BLKS: 7th (7th) TOS: 6th (18th) PTS: 6th (6th)
Orlando FG %: 4th (10th) FT %: 8th (20th) 3PTM: 8th (17th) REBS: 2nd (2nd) ASTS: 8th (10th) STLS: 8th (11th) BLKS: 6th (6th) TOS: 3rd (15th) PTS: 7th (7th)
KEY INJURIES Brooklyn - none
Orlando - Harrison Barnes (ankle - DTD); Terrence Ross (MCL - out); Darren Collison (knee - out)
Series Notes -The #1 seed in the East is 6-2 all-time in their first playoff matchup
-The Nets' all-time franchise record is 112-32
-The Magic's all-time franchise record is 68-76
-The Magic are looking to make the conference finals for the third time in their history. They've won at least one playoff match-up in their previous two appearances.
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Post by Miege22 on Feb 5, 2018 17:09:56 GMT -5
EAST: Toronto vs. Washington
How They Got Here Toronto is the #2 seed, finishing at 10-6. They finished second in the North Division.
Washington enters the postseason as the #3 seed in the Eastern Conference. The Wizards finished 9-7 and finished won the Southeast Division.
Postseason History This is the Raptors' 8th playoff appearance. They lost in the conference semis to Washington last season. All-Time Playoff Record: 1-6 Finals Record: N/A Titles: 0
The Wizards are making their 4th postseason appearance. The defeated Toronto and Tampa Bay last year making their first finals appearance ever. All-Time Playoff Record: 2-3 Finals Record: 0-1 Titles: 0
Regular Season Meeting(s) The Wizards and Raptors played in week 5 (Nov. 13-Nov. 19). The Wizards won 5-4.
Statistical Rankings Among Playoff Teams Toronto FG %: 7th (19th) FT %: 5th (11th) 3PTM: 3rd (3rd) REBS: 5th (5th) ASTS: 5th (5th) STLS: 2nd (2nd) BLKS: 2nd (2nd) TOS: 7th (19th) PTS: 2nd (2nd)
Washington FG %: 2nd (5th) FT %: 7th (13th) 3PTM: 7th (12th) REBS: 7th (9th) ASTS: 7th (8th) STLS: 4th (4th) BLKS: 4th (4th) TOS: 1st (12th) PTS: 8th (11th)
KEY INJURIES Toronto - DeMarcus Cousins (achilles - out); Shabazz Napier (toe - DTD); Devin Booker (hip - DTD); Reggie Jackson (ankle - out)
Washington - Seth Curry (leg - out); Marcus Smart (hand - out)
Series Notes -The #2 seed in the East is 7-1 all-time in their first round matchup
-The Wizards' all-time franchise record is 79-65
-The Raptors' all-time franchise record is 93-51
-This is the third time these two teams have played in the playoffs. Toronto won the 2011 match-up, and Washington won last year setting up this year's rubber match.
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Post by fernans (MIAMI HEAT) on Feb 6, 2018 23:07:51 GMT -5
Now Toronto loses Porzingis after losing Cousins last week. Damn.
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Post by Miege22 on Feb 6, 2018 23:16:04 GMT -5
Now Toronto loses Porzingis after losing Cousins last week. Damn. Was just coming here to post that. Can't remember seeing worse luck.
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Post by Miege22 on Feb 14, 2018 1:40:15 GMT -5
Only 6 games left in the first round, here's where we stand:
1. Brooklyn up 7-2
3. Washington up 6-3
1. Memphis up 8-1
2. Portland up 6-3
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Post by Miege22 on Feb 25, 2018 1:33:51 GMT -5
Looks safe to call it.
ECF: 1. Brooklyn vs. 3. Washington
WCF: 1. Memphis vs. 2. Portland
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Post by Tampa Bay Bull Sharks on Feb 25, 2018 18:49:21 GMT -5
Good luck to the final 4!
Damn shame that Houston didn’t have Kahwi, Toronto didn’t have Boogie Zinger, and Utah didn’t have Conley. Hate seeing teams get plagued with injuries this time of year.
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Post by MemphisGM on Feb 27, 2018 3:19:49 GMT -5
Forgot to set lineup on vacation
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Post by fernans (MIAMI HEAT) on Feb 27, 2018 7:27:18 GMT -5
Forgot to set lineup on vacation Vacations are good for your mind and body- take a few more days off.
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Post by Toronto Raptors on Feb 27, 2018 7:50:58 GMT -5
Tough Year! Good Luck to everyone left fighting!
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Post by Miege22 on Mar 4, 2018 23:31:53 GMT -5
We're halfway through the conference finals, and we've got a couple of great ones.
Brooklyn leads Washington 5-4, but it's still anyone's ballgame.
Memphis and Portland are deadlocked, 4-4-1, though the Grizzlies hold the tiebreaker (points). 5 of the 8 categories are a DEAD HEAT.
Definitely shaping up to be a fun finish.
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Post by Sir Poopy, Duke of Poop on Mar 6, 2018 19:37:33 GMT -5
By the way, Did I make the playoffs??? TANK CITY!!!!
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Post by fernans (MIAMI HEAT) on Mar 9, 2018 8:52:24 GMT -5
Down to the wire Memphis..
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