2017-2018 NBA Regular Season Thread

[gordontrue]

Going to be interesting to see how Toronto approaches the game tomorrow. They're 2-2 vs Washington. Wall did not play in any of those games from what I heard.

I'll be rooting for the Bucks, Heat, & Cavs tonight. If those 3 teams win, it'll be:

1 Raptors vs 8 Wizards

2 Celtics vs 7 Heat

3 Cavs vs 6 Bucks

4 76ers vs 5 Pacers

 

[gordontrue]

In the West, I'm rooting for the Timberwolves, Pelicans, Thunder, & Jazz tonight.

This scenario would leave UTA in 3rd, SAS in 7th and OKC in 6th... Meaning Warriors would have a path of Spurs followed by Jazz/Thunder.

 

[thunderc]

Russ needs 16 rebounds tonight to average a triple double for the 2nd straight year. It may be funny to watch but I bet he gets them.

 

[bksballer89]

I'll be rooting for the Bucks, Heat, & Cavs tonight. If those 3 teams win, it'll be:

1 Raptors vs 8 Wizards

2 Celtics vs 7 Heat

3 Cavs vs 6 Bucks

4 76ers vs 5 Pacers

Wizards are a scary 1st round opponent for Toronto.

 

[bksballer89]

Nova's Jalen Brunson to enter NBA draft

 

[raptorlife4]

Going to be interesting to see how Toronto approaches the game tomorrow. They're 2-2 vs Washington. Wall did not play in any of those games from what I heard.

Raptors will approach by beating either team

 

[flyerhawk]

I can't imagine the Bucks have any interest in winning tonight.

 

[bksballer89]

Raptors will approach by beating either team

Wiz in 6

 

[bksballer89]

I can't imagine the Bucks have any interest in winning tonight.

Same here. Win and you have a date with King James in round 1. Lose and you're playing Boston or Toronto

 

[flyerhawk]

Same here. Win and you have a date with King James in round 1. Lose and you're playing Boston or Toronto

I would not be surprised if Giannis has some unexpected injury before or during the game that either keeps him out or limits his minutes.

 

[raptorlife4]

Wiz in 6

Raps in 5

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

Wiz in 6

I'm not too concerned about round 1 but truth be told I'd rather not play Washington.

 

[bksballer89]

I would not be surprised if Giannis has some unexpected injury before or during the game that either keeps him out or limits his minutes.

He hasn't played the last 2 games so I highly doubt he is playing tonight

 

[bksballer89]

I'm not too concerned about round 1 but truth be told I'd rather not play Washington.

Yeah Washington is the team I wouldn't want to play if I'm Toronto. That's a 6 or 7 game series IMO.

I think they beat Miami/Milwaukee in 5

 

[flyerhawk]

I kinda expect all three bottom teams(Mia, Wash, Mil) to tank it tonight. None of them are going to want to play the Cavs and while I'm sure they would all prefer to play Boston over Toronto, the fear of Toronto doesn't come close to fear of Lebron.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

Also, I think I want Utah to win the title.

 

[bksballer89]

Also, I think I want Utah to win the title.

Me too... against philly with Donovan Mitchell hitting the game winner over Simmons

 

[Heatles84]

Also, I think I want Utah to win the title.

I'm all for it

 

[gordontrue]

Same here. Win and you have a date with King James in round 1. Lose and you're playing Boston or Toronto

I would not be surprised if Giannis has some unexpected injury before or during the game that either keeps him out or limits his minutes.

One complicating factor is that the Bucks get to keep their draft pick if they get the 6 seed. If they get the 7 or 8 seed, their pick conveys to the Suns.

 

[flyerhawk]

One complicating factor is that the Bucks get to keep their draft pick if they get the 6 seed. If they get the 7 or 8 seed, their pick conveys to the Suns.

Lose it now or lose it next year. I can't imagine the team is going to care all that much about that point. Especially when you consider the much more near term concern of playing the Cavs this weekend.