Our Playoff Position: Western Conference Watch. Calendar And Schedule (first Post)

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  1. sirronstuff

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    4th place already

    Hmm

    #doNOTtradewiththeLakers

    #ImSerious
     
    sirronstuff, Dec 16, 2018
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    It’s about time for us to get some wins against top teams. Denver was over a month and a half ago and outside of that one, we haven’t beat anyone impressive. Until we do that, we don’t deserve to move up in the standings.
     
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    We had a win against the Pacers (.655) awhile back. They have a higher winning % than we do right now. Granted their playing in the leastern conference, but it's not a win to sneeze at.
     
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    True. I guess what I’m really getting at is that we haven’t beaten any of the teams ahead of us in the West yet so there’s no reason to think we should overtake them until we’ve proven ourselves. I love how well we’ve been doing lately (16-6) and I think there’s a great energy surging with this team. But 4th in the west seems appropriate for now. Let’s see how we do on Christmas.
     
    D-Fish Man, Dec 16, 2018
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  5. sirronstuff

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    I expect us to lose against well coached disciplined teams that can effectively expose and exploit our weaknesses. That’s ok. That’s how you keep young teams focused and hungry.
     
    sirronstuff, Dec 16, 2018
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    just when you think they are making progress as a top team, this happens lol
     
    KareemtheGreat33, Dec 16, 2018
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    We're really not a top 4 team in the West yet tbh, so I'm ok with this. Expose the weaknesses and flaws, shore them up, and build toward the playoffs. I'll be happy with top four by the end of the year and first round home court, but I think that's as good as it's going to get.
     
    sirronstuff, Dec 16, 2018
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    I think you're right. Fortunately for us, this loss did not cost us and Denver might lose tonight against Toronto. Still, need to continue building the chemistry and playing good defense. We were quite depleted tonight and our guys were tired, so... hopefully we will win against the Nets soon.
     
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    Both Dallas and New Orleans lost.DenverbeatToronto.Nothing really changed tonight.
     
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    We have missed some valuable chances to gain ground this year or get more ahead of the teams behind us...we need to take care of business against a surging BKN team whom have won 5 straight...
     
    fabfourlakers, Dec 17, 2018
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    theyve beaten some good teams too, tor n phi
     
    Khmrp, Dec 17, 2018
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    What to watch:

    • Utah vs Houston
    • Memphis vs Golden State
    • Portland vs LA Clippers
    Utah announcers complaining that Harden took 4 steps, bumped Rubio and then Ricky got called for a foul in crunch time. Oh, really?
     
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    karacha, Dec 17, 2018
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    Utah ,Clippers and Memphis all lost .Is it good for us ?
     
    KuzmoBall17, Dec 17, 2018
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    It's all good for us right now, because we're not playing extremely well lately - some ups and downs, obviously - yet we managed to move up in the standings. We need our depth back. Having no BI, Rondo and MCG (who had a flu) hurts a ton. Rondo is cleared to play and is rehabbing with the D-League team, BI is close as far as I know, and McGee will probably play toight - I see nothing on the injury report.
     
    karacha, Dec 18, 2018
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    Need to get this win tonight....cannot drop to BKN even if they are playing better lately...we have to win against the teams we should beat because our schedule is about to ramp up....
     
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    karacha, Dec 18, 2018
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    they didnt read your post lol
     
    Khmrp, Dec 18, 2018
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    Houston is winning a lot of games and they are in the playoffs now. It did not take too long.
     
    karacha, Dec 19, 2018
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    Utah just beat Golden State
     
    KuzmoBall17, Dec 19, 2018
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    OKC is blowing teams out lately. They look for real as well.

    We're about to hit 5-8 spots, and there we will stay.
     
    sirronstuff, Dec 19, 2018
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