They're going to struggle without Russ and KD, but those guys will be back. They're injured, not dead. Would be very surprising if they weren't still comfortably a playoff team -assuming ~20games missed for the stars.

DystopiaX

United States16236 Posts

October 31 2014 20:55 GMT

#164

On November 01 2014 04:34 Haiq343 wrote:
They're going to struggle without Russ and KD, but those guys will be back. They're injured, not dead. Would be very surprising if they weren't still comfortably a playoff team -assuming ~20games missed for the stars.

they'd have to win 50+ games in the West. And that's assuming they get back when they say, and that they're gonna be 100% or something close to it when they do I think it's possible but they might just end up like 9th

Ace

United States16096 Posts

October 31 2014 21:13 GMT

#165

It might not be doable. With a 50 win cutoff to get in, assuming they only miss 20 games with a team that would go 10-10 (being generous) that means a 10-12 record before the next 60 games. They'd need to go 40-20 to make it. That's a 66% winning rate and I haven't even looked at the schedule yet. That's the easy scenario and at a glance not one I'm ready to go with.

Other teams may get injuries or have unexpected losses so we'll see.

bolahola

Croatia28 Posts

October 31 2014 21:39 GMT

#166

think the 8th seed race might be between okc and phoenix as it stands now
theres no way someones getting into the playoffs in the west with just 50 wins.

Haiq343

United States2548 Posts

October 31 2014 21:55 GMT

#167

No I agree with the critique made. I take it back, they'll be good enough to be a playoff team when healthy again, but given how much of a handicap they may give up it could be too much. I wouldn't expect them to be out of contention though unless one of the injuries really lingers.

Ace

United States16096 Posts

October 31 2014 21:59 GMT

#168

I actually think Phoenix is "better" than 8th seed. Portland is the one I think that has the biggest chance of dropping out.

ETA: Annnnnnnd it starts

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/how-lebron-is-wielding-an-influence-never-before-seen-in-the-nba-165754734.html

rei

United States3594 Posts

October 31 2014 23:35 GMT

#169

The best 4 in the game with an unstoppable high release, they will make the playoffs.

cLutZ

United States19574 Posts

October 31 2014 23:35 GMT

#170

I think the headline does not fit the article...

DarthPunk

Australia10859 Posts

November 01 2014 00:31 GMT

#171

Disregard

China10252 Posts

November 01 2014 01:37 GMT

#172

Oh man had me in tears, that shit looks so realistic.

Doraemon

Australia14949 Posts

November 01 2014 01:47 GMT

#173

4/55 for rubio sounds fair

Erandorr

2283 Posts

November 01 2014 02:06 GMT

#174

What is that Cavs offense right now. Its driving me insane

Disregard

China10252 Posts

November 01 2014 02:07 GMT

#175

Kyrie: "Is this how playoff basketball feels like?"

ketomai

United States2789 Posts

November 01 2014 02:14 GMT

#176

This doesn't feel like the two best teams of a conference yet, lol. Whole game is so sloppy.

Disregard

China10252 Posts

November 01 2014 02:18 GMT

#177

Gibson & DRose with sprained ankles, Gibson is still playing tho.

LuMiX

China5758 Posts

November 01 2014 02:20 GMT

#178

that's the coolest trex thing ever omg!

red_

United States8474 Posts

November 01 2014 02:20 GMT

#179

FT numbers in this game are low given how much scrumming has been happening, think that's playing into the 'sloppyness.' Some might call it good defense, but IMO there's been a whole lot of whistle swallowing.