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Re: Celtics Playoff Seeding Thread
« Reply #330 on: March 23, 2017, 07:25:04 AM »

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I kinda like staying at no. 2 though. Id rather face the Wizards in the second round than the Raptors.

The Raptors will catch the Wizards.  If you want Washington in the second round, you want the #1 seed.

Re: Celtics Playoff Seeding Thread
« Reply #331 on: March 23, 2017, 07:32:37 AM »

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So who do we root for on Saturday when Cleveland and Washington play?

I think since the Wizards have 2 more losses than the Celtics but the Celtics have 2 more losses than the Cavs, I'll be rooting for the Wizards. A Wiz win would help put the Celtic's destiny in their own hands, moreso than a Cavs win, which would only solidify the Celtic's position at #2.
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Re: Celtics Playoff Seeding Thread
« Reply #332 on: March 23, 2017, 07:51:00 AM »

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So who do we root for on Saturday when Cleveland and Washington play?

I think since the Wizards have 2 more losses than the Celtics but the Celtics have 2 more losses than the Cavs, I'll be rooting for the Wizards. A Wiz win would help put the Celtic's destiny in their own hands, moreso than a Cavs win, which would only solidify the Celtic's position at #2.

I'll be rooting for the Wizards.  Whether they win or not I think Toronto passes them, so we need all the CLE losses we can get. I'm ready to temporarily become a fan of the Hornets, Wizards, Spurs, Bulls, 76ers, Pacers, Magic, Hawks, Heat, and Raptors when needed
I'm bitter.

Re: Celtics Playoff Seeding Thread
« Reply #333 on: March 23, 2017, 07:58:58 AM »

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So who do we root for on Saturday when Cleveland and Washington play?

I think since the Wizards have 2 more losses than the Celtics but the Celtics have 2 more losses than the Cavs, I'll be rooting for the Wizards. A Wiz win would help put the Celtic's destiny in their own hands, moreso than a Cavs win, which would only solidify the Celtic's position at #2.

The Wizards play at Clippers, Jazz, and Golden State, all in a row, next week.  They're going to lose more than enough games for us to stay ahead of them.

Re: Celtics Playoff Seeding Thread
« Reply #334 on: March 23, 2017, 08:00:47 PM »

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Who do we want to win this Heat/Raptors game?

I do not want to see the Heat
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Re: Celtics Playoff Seeding Thread
« Reply #335 on: March 23, 2017, 08:09:40 PM »

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Who do we want to win this Heat/Raptors game?

I do not want to see the Heat

Heat. I want the Raptors as far from the 3 seed as possible and since Atlantas been struggling a lot lately, that 5th seed could very well be up for grabs. The higher up the Heat get, the less likely they play the Celtics in the first round. I'd love to see a rematch between the Raps and the Heat this year.

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« Reply #336 on: March 23, 2017, 08:19:31 PM »

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Heat is legit , I'd prefer avoiding them in first round .

Re: Celtics Playoff Seeding Thread
« Reply #337 on: March 23, 2017, 09:50:13 PM »

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Raptors are getting the 3 seed. Need to go get the 1.

Re: Celtics Playoff Seeding Thread
« Reply #338 on: March 24, 2017, 05:37:37 PM »

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Team            Record  Games Back

1. Cleveland     46-24    0
2. Boston        46-26    1
3. Washington 43-28    3.5

4. Toronto        43-29    4
5. Atlanta         37-34    9.5
6. Milwaukee     36-35    10.5
7. Indiana         36-35   10.5

8. Miami           35-37   12
9. Chicago        34-38    13
10. Detroit       34-38    13
11. Charlotte    32-39   14.5


Bold = games still yet to be played tonight/yet to be determined

Relevant Games Tonight:

Brooklyn at Washington

Cleveland at Charlotte

Denver at Indiana

Detroit at Orlando

Phoenix at Boston

Philadelphia at Chicago

Atlanta at Milwaukee


Another huge night in the Eastern playoff race with every contending team outside of Toronto and Miami playing. And there's a  lot of movement that could occur once again tonight:

If Cleveland loses at Charlotte and Boston beats Phoenix, then Boston and Cleveland will essentially be tied in the standings (+1 win and +1 loss);

Atlanta, Milwaukee, and Indiana could all be tied in the standings with an Atlanta loss and Milwaukee and Indiana wins, which could very well impact us.

I'll actually be rooting for Washington to win tonight over Brooklyn, because a Brooklyn win would really bring our top lottery odds into question the rest of the way.

So it could be a very good night for us! Go Boston, the Washington Celtics, and the Charlotte Celtics!

Re: Celtics Playoff Seeding Thread
« Reply #339 on: March 24, 2017, 10:31:22 PM »

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Wow, so both Indiana and Atlanta lost, meaning Milwaukee and Atlanta are now tied for the 5th seed at 37-35 and Indiana falls back to the 7th seed at 36-36.  Additionally, Chicago, Detroit, and Charlotte all lost, putting them even farther from the 8 spot.

Don't be surprised to see Indy fall to 8th, and Atlanta could fall to 7th, meaning a tough potential first round for us.

Re: Celtics Playoff Seeding Thread
« Reply #340 on: March 25, 2017, 11:46:05 AM »

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Lebron suffered a scratched cornea last night, has blurred vision and may miss tonight's game against the Wizards:

http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2017/03/lebron_james_suffered_scratche.html

Could be a good break for our quest for the #1 seed.
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Re: Celtics Playoff Seeding Thread
« Reply #341 on: March 25, 2017, 11:48:40 AM »

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Hebron suffered a scratched cornea last night, has blurred vision and may miss tonight's game against the Wizards:

http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2017/03/lebron_james_suffered_scratche.html

Could be a good break for our quest for the #1 seed.

Have to be a bit wary of WAS too.

A win tonight hypothetically and they are still just 2 back of BOS for #2 seed.
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Re: Celtics Playoff Seeding Thread
« Reply #342 on: March 25, 2017, 12:17:01 PM »

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Wow, so both Indiana and Atlanta lost, meaning Milwaukee and Atlanta are now tied for the 5th seed at 37-35 and Indiana falls back to the 7th seed at 36-36.  Additionally, Chicago, Detroit, and Charlotte all lost, putting them even farther from the 8 spot.

Don't be surprised to see Indy fall to 8th, and Atlanta could fall to 7th, meaning a tough potential first round for us.

Indiana doesn't concern me in least.   I think we'd beat them in 4 or 5 games easy. Not a lot of talent on that team outside of PG13. Teague is overrated, Turner is too inexperienced, and Monta just flat out sucks.

Atlanta only concerns me if Millsap comes back and is healthy enough to contribute. I do think a front line of Howard/Millsap could spell problems for us.

Re: Celtics Playoff Seeding Thread
« Reply #343 on: March 25, 2017, 01:44:40 PM »

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Cavs
Raptors(completely dependant on Lowry's health)
Wizards
Hawks




Milwaukee
Miami
Chicago
Detroit
Indiana
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Re: Celtics Playoff Seeding Thread
« Reply #344 on: March 25, 2017, 01:45:22 PM »

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Hebron suffered a scratched cornea last night, has blurred vision and may miss tonight's game against the Wizards:

http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2017/03/lebron_james_suffered_scratche.html

Could be a good break for our quest for the #1 seed.

Have to be a bit wary of WAS too.

A win tonight hypothetically and they are still just 2 back of BOS for #2 seed.
also a Washington loss leaves them a half game up on Toronto for the 4 seed.
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