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Open Thread: Houston @ Denver, 6pm

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Tonight is a big night for Warriors and Nuggets fans. Houston visits the Rocky Mountain air with a chance to knock the Nuggets into 9th and put themselves in a tie with the Hornets for 2nd in the West. Both teams have something to play for. But it will be tough for Houston to win. Even though they're on a 5 game win streak, Denver is 31-8 at home, so they'll have to bring their "A" game to win. Go Rockets!

Update

The Rockets have won six of their last eight games against the Nuggets, including two of three this season. F Shane Battier (brusied foot) is questionable and G Tracy McGrady (strained shoulder) is probable for the Rockets; C Nene (groin strain) is doubtful and G Allen Iverson (fractured finger) is probable for the Nuggets.

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From Sat Apr 13 - Open Thread: Denver @ Utah

That other team is playing tonight @ Utah. We need the team that knocked us out of the playoffs last year to knock Denver down a notch. Big, big game.

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From Tue Apr 8 - Open Thread Scoreboard Watching III

5 games left and tied for 8th. We have to finish 1 game ahead of the Nuggets because we lose the tiebreaker. If we run the table, we're in.

Denver schedule:
Tue 4/8: @ LAC
 Thu 4/10: @ GSW (BIGGEST GAME OF THE YEAR!)
Sat 4/12: @ Utah
Sun 4/13: vs Houston
Wed 4/16: vs Memphis


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    Any chance the Clippers
    can play like the Sonics? Let's hope so!!!

    by IQofaWarrior on Apr 8, 2008 3:58 PM PDT   0 recs

    of course
    they have Elton Brand back.  But with the Warriors' luck, dont count on it.
    warriors dont fish they hunt!

    by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 4:01 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

    _
    Correct me if I'm wrong, but the GSW/Den series is 2-1. If the Warriors win Thursday the series will be tied. Then we'd be talking about conference records in the event of a tie? If both teams win today the nuggets come to town one game up in the conference record. If the Warriors win not only do we gain a whole game in the standings but tie up the season series and conference records. We haven't lost any tiebreakers just yet. But all of these things hinge on Thursday's game.
    If we lose the season series on Thursday and fall two games back in terms of the conference record and lose a whole game in the standings, then we'll be having a whole different conversation.  

    by so ill so d0pe on Apr 8, 2008 4:03 PM PDT   0 recs

    okay...
    I had this same argument with one of my friends.  

    Denver 46-21
    Warriors 46-21

    Now, the rest of the season both teams will end up playing only within their conference.  Currently Denver has a better conference record.  (27-20 vs 26-21) If we end up tied at the end of the year since we both have the only conference games left there is no possible way Denver will not have a better conference record than us even if we beat them!!!  
    Example- We beat Denver, but we end up tied at the end of the year.  That can happen if Denver wins out and we lose to Phoenix.  Warriors do not make playoffs!  So the only way we will make the playoffs if we are ahead of Denver or Dallas.  I hope that made sense

    by krazybalr on Apr 8, 2008 4:49 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

    Someone correct me...
    If we win tomorrow's game against the Nugs won't we have the tie breaker? In other words, if we beat Denver tomorrow and have the same record as them at the end of the year, we're in right?


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    by JonDoe on Apr 8, 2008 4:04 PM PDT   0 recs

    I believe it all comes down to Thursday...
    Check out this link, and let me know if I am misinterpreting anything:

    http://www.nba.com/statistics/playoff_picture.html#tbb

    If I am not mistaken, if head to head and conference records are the same, then it will come down to record vs Western Conference PLAYOFF teams. Right now, we are tied with Denver in our record vs Western Conference playoff teams. Therefore, it all comes down to Thursday night, because if we win Thursday, head to head will be tied, conference record will be tied, but we will be one up in record vs. Western playoff teams. Am I missing something ?

    by All About The W on Apr 8, 2008 4:29 PM PDT   0 recs

    It is impossible...
    for us to have a the same conference record as Denver if we end up tied.  Forget the tiebreakers people!!  We need to be ahead of them, bottom line.  aghhhhh

    Simple mathematics
    Current Conference Records
    Warriors 26-21
    Denver 27-20

    We play the same amount of conference games to end the year (5).

    If we end up tied, the record for the last 5 games would also have to be the same which means we would still be a game back for conference records!

    Sorry about my dumb explanations from the last post.  Hope this made more sense.

    by krazybalr on Apr 8, 2008 4:59 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

    You're forgetting...
    You're forgetting that GS plays Denver, so if GS wins Thursday, it will look like:

    Warriors 27-21
    Denver 27-21

    by heavyccasey on Apr 8, 2008 10:28 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

    asdf
    yes true, but then we would be ahead one game and wouldnt even need the tiebreaker.  IF we end up tied at the end of the year it is impossible to have the same conference record!

    by krazybalr on Apr 8, 2008 10:55 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

    Well...
    Well, if we don't win, we don't need any other tiebreakers besides head-to-head, which we would lose.

    by heavyccasey on Apr 8, 2008 11:30 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

    No
    we own zero tiebreakers. We must finish with sole possession of eighth to be in.

    by racsan on Apr 8, 2008 4:57 PM PDT   0 recs

    pargo
    sweeet crossover on korver
    warriors dont fish they hunt!

    by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 5:57 PM PDT   0 recs

    not to jinx it
    and not that it matters at this point but...Durant continues with his nice play.  Seattle playing well against Dallas.  Ws better watch out for him at the last game of the season.
    warriors dont fish they hunt!

    by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 6:29 PM PDT   0 recs

    dallas
    by 2 at the half 44-46
    warriors dont fish they hunt!

    by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 6:36 PM PDT   0 recs

    Is
    No one alive tonight?

    by GoldenStateGuerrero on Apr 8, 2008 8:11 PM PDT   0 recs

    asdf
    Whoops. No wonder wrong thread.

    by GoldenStateGuerrero on Apr 8, 2008 8:11 PM PDT   0 recs

    Tiebreakers!
    If... err... when GS wins Thursday:

    Tiebreakers:
    1. Head-to-head
     2-2. Next tiebreaker!
    2. Division record
     Does not apply. Next.
    3. Conference record
     Denver 27-21
     GS 27-21
     Next.
    4. Record vs. Western Playoff Teams
     Denver 11-16
     GS 12-16 (pwnage! :))
     But let's continue, just for fun.
    5. Record vs. Eastern Playoff Teams
     Won't bother. Too hard to calculate.
    6. Better point differential.
     Denver 3.8
     GS 2.5
    :(

    by heavyccasey on Apr 8, 2008 11:46 PM PDT   0 recs

    Phoenix
    starting to run away against the Spurs with only 3 left in the 4th...at home. =/

    Am I Michael Scott? I don't know. I might just be a basketball machine.

    by disguy on Apr 9, 2008 8:53 PM PDT   0 recs

    question
    if houston wins against denver on sunday, do the suns still have anything to play for the rest of the season? right now the suns are up 2.5 games up on dallas and would be 2 games back of houston (if houston beats denver) the suns only have 2 games left in their season against the dubs and trailblazers. maybe the suns rest against us on monday?

    by lowchi on Apr 12, 2008 4:46 PM PDT   0 recs

    I hope so...

    "Monta is the MAN." -Bob Fitzgerald

    by WarriorForLife on Apr 12, 2008 5:22 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

    you're right
    if Houston wins, the suns would be 2 games back with 2 left to play, but lose the tiebreaker to the Rockets, so there would be no way to catch them.  However, I believe they could mathematically still catch the Spurs, since they won the season series against them, especially if the Spurs lose to the Lakers tomorrow.

    Even if they are locked into sixth, last year they played all out and won against the Clippers in the EXACT same situation, while the Mavs rested, giving us 8th. We should be prepared for a hell of a battle Monday night.

    by racsan on Apr 12, 2008 5:28 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

    utah
    10-2 right now..early.. doesnt mean anything yet.

    by saintdee on Apr 12, 2008 6:16 PM PDT   0 recs

    utah
    is looking good so far.
    Welcome to Oracle.

    by tadams1080 on Apr 12, 2008 6:21 PM PDT   0 recs

    up
    15 at the first quarter. sound familiar? lol

    by saintdee on Apr 12, 2008 6:43 PM PDT   0 recs

    But of Karl goes to the zone
    Korver and Okur will kill the Nuggets.

    by warriordean on Apr 12, 2008 6:44 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

    lead
    down to 9 sound familiar?

    by saintdee on Apr 12, 2008 6:47 PM PDT   0 recs

    haha
    10-0 run for Denver? sound familiar everyone? lol wow I can't believe the Jazz are playing so crappy.. how come this sort of stuff never happenend when we played the jazz

    by saintdee on Apr 12, 2008 6:51 PM PDT   0 recs

    lmao
    14-0 run... okur and korver are not making their 3s. Looks like Denver's zone kills 3 point shooting.

    by saintdee on Apr 12, 2008 6:54 PM PDT   0 recs

    What the hell
    I hope Sloan figures out that zone.

    Am I Michael Scott? I don't know. I might just be a basketball machine.

    by disguy on Apr 12, 2008 7:02 PM PDT   0 recs

    lol
    wow Utah only up by 2 right now and theres like 2 minutes before the half. Nuggets lead by 1 at the end of half imo.

    by saintdee on Apr 12, 2008 7:05 PM PDT   0 recs

    utah
    up by 3 at the half. Good job Utah... way to come through for us. Lets hope this game goes OT with Utah win so that Nuggets are pooped out for their b2b

    by saintdee on Apr 12, 2008 7:13 PM PDT   0 recs

    Korver
    makes all his shots against us. He doesn't have a single point against Denver. Step it up Korver.

    by belilaugh on Apr 12, 2008 7:56 PM PDT   0 recs

    Jazz up
    By 11 going into the 4th quarter. Come in Jazz pull this out!

    by jpgarfunkle on Apr 12, 2008 7:57 PM PDT   0 recs

    Denver down by 19
    in the 4th. Finish them, Jazz!

    by IQofaWarrior on Apr 12, 2008 8:08 PM PDT   0 recs

    Who's watching this game?
    Are the Denver starter pulled out of the game yet?

    by IQofaWarrior on Apr 12, 2008 8:14 PM PDT   0 recs

    as
    I want to comment on Houstons game with Denver
    Does anyone else notice the need for Houston to beat Denver in tomorrows game to secure home court advantage and take a giant step forward in the rankings... Especially with San Antonio playing the Fakers?

    If we go 3-0, we will be in the playoffs... I see it very clearly.

    Utah is beating Denver as we speak.  Houston has to win tomorrows game and are on a roll. When Denver starts a slide of losing, they usually lose two back to back.

    Go Dubs.

    by FrankieJayIII on Apr 12, 2008 8:16 PM PDT   0 recs

    as
    I want to comment on Houstons game with Denver
    Does anyone else notice the need for Houston to beat Denver in tomorrows game to secure home court advantage and take a giant step forward in the rankings... Especially with San Antonio playing the Fakers?

    If we go 3-0, we will be in the playoffs... I see it very clearly.

    Utah is beating Denver as we speak.  Houston has to win tomorrows game and are on a roll. When Denver starts a slide of losing, they usually lose two back to back.

    Go Dubs.

    by FrankieJayIII on Apr 12, 2008 8:16 PM PDT   0 recs

    So
    Lakers or Spurs?

    by racsan on Apr 13, 2008 12:22 PM PDT   0 recs

    Tough choice
    In terms of having an intense series, I'd say the Lakers. The energy from the rivalry would be a ton of fun.

    by IQofaWarrior on Apr 13, 2008 1:51 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

    Here
    we go I hope you guys are ready. I'll be watching this game on the leaguepass.

    by saintdee on Apr 13, 2008 5:57 PM PDT   0 recs

    looks
    like batman aka battier wont be playing. ARGH! Melo might burn us up.

    by saintdee on Apr 13, 2008 5:58 PM PDT   0 recs

    Denver-Houston
    That's a shame about Battier... Oh well, let's hope the Rockets can still win tonight.

    by zaki on Apr 13, 2008 6:02 PM PDT   0 recs

    Let's go Rockets!
    We're right behind you tonight

    by IQofaWarrior on Apr 13, 2008 6:04 PM PDT   0 recs

    i read a quote from al
    saying that the entire bay area is a rockets fan tonight.  he's totally right.  i'm going to be rooting for them HARD (even if i'm not in the bay right now, haha).

    by the way, the game's on nba tv right?

    by Run Dubz Run on Apr 13, 2008 6:11 PM PDT   0 recs

    Anyone who's watching the game
    can you please add regular updates describing what the game's like?

    by IQofaWarrior on Apr 13, 2008 6:19 PM PDT   0 recs

    It's been a rough game so far
    lots of missed shots, turnovers, and fouls.  Houston up 4-3 with 8 minutes to go in the 1st

    by VDubs831 on Apr 13, 2008 6:21 PM PDT   0 recs

    Here on the OPen threAD
    cuz i gots no NBA TV
    Put a little mustard on it

    by The Barnes Supremacy on Apr 13, 2008 6:25 PM PDT   0 recs

    Rockets really could've used Battier
    to defend Carmelo instead of McGrady

    by VDubs831 on Apr 13, 2008 6:26 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

    We
    could of used Battier.

    by biggiep on Apr 13, 2008 6:34 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

    man
    close, contested game. No Battier is a big blow.
    Welcome to Oracle.

    by tadams1080 on Apr 13, 2008 6:26 PM PDT   0 recs

    Bricks
    Lots of bricks.  terrible game

    by psclavos on Apr 13, 2008 6:29 PM PDT   0 recs

    Sounds like it's a slow paced game
    in favor of Houston?

    "Monta is the MAN." -Bob Fitzgerald

    by WarriorForLife on Apr 13, 2008 6:31 PM PDT   0 recs

    anybody know that website
    where you can stream the game?
    Put a little mustard on it

    by The Barnes Supremacy on Apr 13, 2008 6:31 PM PDT   0 recs

    Thank you thankn you thank you
    the link has video only, no audio, but that's good enough!

    by IQofaWarrior on Apr 13, 2008 6:43 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

    and losing at it
    they're down 21-18

    by VDubs831 on Apr 13, 2008 6:39 PM PDT   0 recs

    End of 1st
    24-18 Nuggets ahead

    by VDubs831 on Apr 13, 2008 6:40 PM PDT   0 recs

    Houston sucks
    I hate them.

    by biggiep on Apr 13, 2008 6:40 PM PDT   0 recs

    Nuggets up
    24-18 after 1

    by Number22Drew on Apr 13, 2008 6:40 PM PDT   0 recs

    JR Smith has hit two 3s
    to put denver up by 9.  C'mon Rockets!

    by VDubs831 on Apr 13, 2008 6:44 PM PDT   0 recs

    it just looks like
    houston doesnt care too much about winning.  battier and landry arent playin either.  
    win or lose... playoffs or lottery... i gotta luv them dubz! GSW 4 Life!!!

    by gogomaplata on Apr 13, 2008 6:44 PM PDT   0 recs

    Houston looks out of sync
    on their offense side.

    by IQofaWarrior on Apr 13, 2008 6:45 PM PDT   0 recs

    There's another Houston
    mistimed pass for a turnover

    by IQofaWarrior on Apr 13, 2008 6:47 PM PDT   0 recs

    it doesnt look good
    for the rockets or the dubz. i hope there wont be an infux of diaries about trades and draft rumors.
    win or lose... playoffs or lottery... i gotta luv them dubz! GSW 4 Life!!!

    by gogomaplata on Apr 13, 2008 6:47 PM PDT   0 recs

    houston
    sucks... well it was a good season guys -_-. I am glad Baron can rest in the off season. I don't want him injured.

    by saintdee on Apr 13, 2008 6:48 PM PDT   0 recs

    Is this game on anywhere?
    My pictures never show up here, so this is my new Signature

    by sloth11 on Apr 13, 2008 6:50 PM PDT   0 recs

    steve novak?
    and jr smith counters with a 3 back.
    win or lose... playoffs or lottery... i gotta luv them dubz! GSW 4 Life!!!

    by gogomaplata on Apr 13, 2008 6:50 PM PDT   0 recs

    houston has the entire
    bench in with 8 minutes left and down by 13!!!WTF
    win or lose... playoffs or lottery... i gotta luv them dubz! GSW 4 Life!!!

    by gogomaplata on Apr 13, 2008 6:52 PM PDT   0 recs

    it
    seems like they think they lost already. WTF? Get going McGrady!
    Welcome to Oracle.

    by tadams1080 on Apr 13, 2008 6:53 PM PDT   0 recs

    Bye bye playoffs....
    Houston is sucking

    "Monta is the MAN." -Bob Fitzgerald

    by WarriorForLife on Apr 13, 2008 6:54 PM PDT   0 recs

    mcgrady been chillin
    on the bench...  what a waste of a game
    win or lose... playoffs or lottery... i gotta luv them dubz! GSW 4 Life!!!

    by gogomaplata on Apr 13, 2008 6:55 PM PDT   0 recs

    11 TOs already by Houston
    I guess they'd rather not have any chance of playing the Ws in the playoffs.  They fear the Mavs-syndrome.

    by VDubs831 on Apr 13, 2008 6:55 PM PDT   0 recs

    I think we're going to know
    how the Clippers feel when the Mavs rested their starters against us.

    by IQofaWarrior on Apr 13, 2008 6:56 PM PDT   0 recs

    DAMN WTF
    Houston HELLA SUCKS.

    GOD, this reminds me of last season's playoffs where they played Utah in Game 7 at home and couldn't even win. I was rooting Houston to win that game so they can advance to the 2nd round to face GS.

    No heart from Houston right now. If a Kings team without Artest can win against Denver, then a Rockets team without Battier sure as hell can win against them too. Especially since T-Mac is a much better player than Kevin Martin.

    LETS GO HOUSTON!!!!

    by Five Ten Entertainment on Apr 13, 2008 6:57 PM PDT   0 recs

    T-MAC
    He better be getting ready to go off on the Nuggets. Remember, this is still only the first half. The Rockets just have to be within 10 going into halftime, and then they'll put together a gameplan to play much much better in the 2nd half. T-Mac better play like a superstar in this game.

    by Five Ten Entertainment on Apr 13, 2008 7:00 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

    Denver
    is living in the bonus... 7 mins left and 8 team fouls on the Rockets

    by antihero on Apr 13, 2008 6:57 PM PDT   0 recs

    If the Rockets don't put up
    a better fight for the rest of this game, I'm going to root for TMac to be bounced from the 1st round again.

    by IQofaWarrior on Apr 13, 2008 7:03 PM PDT   0 recs

    EFF JR Smith

    "Monta is the MAN." -Bob Fitzgerald

    by WarriorForLife on Apr 13, 2008 7:05 PM PDT   0 recs

    Grab the effing rebound!

    "Monta is the MAN." -Bob Fitzgerald

    by WarriorForLife on Apr 13, 2008 7:09 PM PDT   0 recs

    I like that Houston is getting all their points...
    From the inside though....
    At least they are not settling for jumper after jumper from the perimeter (Other than Novaks 3's which look good)....
    I don't like being down by 16 with 3:42 left in 2Q because if the Rockets get to the point where they feel they are out of the game they will wave the white flag early as they have the Jazz tomorrow night in Utah.

    We need to get this one down to 10 by the half and we will still have a shot.
    Melo has 3 fouls now so that doesn't hurt.

    PW

    by PokerWarrior on Apr 13, 2008 7:09 PM PDT   0 recs

    All we can hope for
    is a Denver mental breakdown now that they think they're safe

    by IQofaWarrior on Apr 13, 2008 7:09 PM PDT   0 recs

    Melo with 3 fouls
    Only bright spot this half. HOU down 13

    "Monta is the MAN." -Bob Fitzgerald

    by WarriorForLife on Apr 13, 2008 7:09 PM PDT   0 recs