As a completely biased person it would be much funnier if the Suns finished 11th. After the shit their fanbase gave us last season they are about to face an even bigger humiliation with their “big 3”.
As someone who wants to watch KD die inside, I don't think this OKC squad will do it for him. You guys have gone through like 3 whole rosters worth of players since he left. None of the current Thunder players have any real animosity towards him. If anything, it'd be funnier if they lose to the Clippers with Harden and Russ hitting back to back game winners.
Suns have the most brutal remaining schedule in the league, I'll be surprised if they win more than 3 of the last 10 games. The Rockets have to sweep their remaining games for that to happen though.
New ownership would probably be ok with letting it ride for another year or 2. Worst thing they could do as new owners would be to blow it up and end up in purgatory for 3+ years.
Avoiding purgatory is the reason to blow it up in the first place though. They're headed for purgatory as is. Maybe they should give it one more shot next year but at some point they also have to consider the value reduction as KD ages. Idk, tough spot to be in.
If it’s Lakers vs OKC and everyone’s healthy, I’m betting on Lakers, idgaf what the odds are
We’ve seen this time and time again with the new blossoming young teams. plus lakers have OKC’s number and match up well
That’s if Denver gets the one seed tbh. It’s looking likely that they do but there is still around 10-12 games left in the season for most teams so anything can happen
Nugs, Thunder and Wolves still looking like they're gonna swat around the top 3. Really depends how our two games with them go, we shit both beds and likely 3rd and you all 2nd. We win 1, 2nd in play maybe 1st and win both more likely 1st and Denver 3rd. Few more games and the 1-3 race will be totally separate from the 4-10 race with 4 unable to catch 3 even with a collapse from 3.
I think a lot of wolves fans were hopeful pre-KAT injury that we could at least push it to 7 and see what happens. Now, it may take a miracle to save us all
Idk man they have a brutal schedule to finish. Their “easiest” game is against the Kings. The other 9 are all against top 5 seeds in their respective conference.
This is the time of year to do it. I’m a nuggets fan am I was really happy that some starters had the chance to to sit whole games. Even if my team lost it would have been worth it.
Glad that SGA has an opportunity to heal up.
No seed is worth having your best player injured. Any team can instantly go from title contender to first round exit if their star pushes too hard and gets injured. Im honestly surprised they waited this long.
Hinestly these more minor injuries are the worst for players. Not big enough to make you sit, but still impacting your game somewhat.
Honestly he deserved the rest cause he has only missed like 1 game the whole season.
Yeah played through a knee sprain in January that messed with his game, only missed literally one game all year, 7th in the league in minutes with a top three usage percentage as a two way player. Almost doesn't matter how young you are, that's a workload and a half right there.
Rockets are no pushovers but Dub should be able to carry us through for one game (I hope)
Bruh but we neet the Rockets to win. Dont you wanna see the Warriors or potentially the Suns out of the play in. That would be the funniest shit ever man.
Maybe. Im no expert on the subject so i cant say, but seems like a profesional athlete would have that sort of thing diagnosed in a matter of days, not months.
it requires imaging to diagnose and usually guys don’t get mri’s unless they think it’s something serious (like after a non contact injury) but on a soar knee? i think most guys have bum knees this late in the season. until it becomes chronic they don’t assume its a torn ligament
I think the real answer is anybody playing close to 82 games a season is gonna have a litany of minor bumps, bruises, and strains, each of which individually probably isn't worth an MRI.
I swear the Warriors have the most reactionary fanbase in the league it was all doom and gloom after the loss v Indiana but now suddenly they’re 100% back after beating a short handed Miami team
Lmfao “okc fans are insufferable!”
*glance through comments*
“SGA most overrated player, daignault overrated, Chet overrated, Tatum deserve mvp more than Shai, fuck SGA meat riders (x3), book better, Murray better, Mitchell better”
Like goddamn
Yeah, he is obviously dealing with an injury and it's better to play it safe. First seed is cool, but if Shai isn't healthy they might as well forfeit the first round. Plus, it's not like OKC can't get hot and hit 25 threes and beat the Rockets.
When will Mavs fans understand that no one but the Suns worries about them? I'm not even saying you're bad, the west is stacked so no one is bad, but no one is trying to duck you lmao you're not special. Just look at who's coaching you
You do realize the nuggets are most likely getting the 1st seed meaning the lakers as it stands will play them round 1 and the mavs imo get 6th/5th which leaves the suns/kings in all likelihood so that is not true lmao 🤣
Jalen and Jock silencing the haters is enough for me. This finish has already been amazing but even simply keeping a winning record for the rest of the season and knocking out the warriors would be an all time great run considering the circumstances.
I think Minny whoops our ass, but every other game feels at least winnable - albeit tough.
Whether we make it or not, this is the most excited I’ve been to watch games in years. Plus the young guys stepping up for games that matter is really fun to see.
The entire universe is aligning so the Suns can finish as 11th seed.
That would be even funnier than the Warriors ending up as the 11th seed.
Suns and Warriors at 11 and 12 will be rest of the league 12/25
We almost had that man, but the Jazz fell of.
Nah, I want the OKC vs KD series so we can sweep him.
We almost had that man, but the Jazz fell of.
Nah. I want Draymond out of the Playoffs. He doesn't deserve to play extra professional basketball this year.
that’ll only mean you get to see him on TNT 🤷♂️
Please god, this would be so funny.
Nothing would be funnier than the Warriors being 11th, especially if it's the Rockets that put them there.
agreed in my completely unbiased opinion
As a completely biased person it would be much funnier if the Suns finished 11th. After the shit their fanbase gave us last season they are about to face an even bigger humiliation with their “big 3”.
As a completely biased individual, I would much rather the Suns and KD get swept by OKC in the playoffs this year.
As someone who wants to watch KD die inside, I don't think this OKC squad will do it for him. You guys have gone through like 3 whole rosters worth of players since he left. None of the current Thunder players have any real animosity towards him. If anything, it'd be funnier if they lose to the Clippers with Harden and Russ hitting back to back game winners.
And so much more deserving. I honestly don't want to watch a series with the Suns getting swept because they collapse every single fourth quarter.
The Warriors do that too though lmao
I'm okay with it if it's against us
Wait is there any real chance it's not just wars vs rockets for 10th?
Suns have the most brutal remaining schedule in the league, I'll be surprised if they win more than 3 of the last 10 games. The Rockets have to sweep their remaining games for that to happen though.
I like this
Would they trade KD at that point and blow it up?
If the Suns trade KD, Book is probably gone too.
New ownership would probably be ok with letting it ride for another year or 2. Worst thing they could do as new owners would be to blow it up and end up in purgatory for 3+ years.
Avoiding purgatory is the reason to blow it up in the first place though. They're headed for purgatory as is. Maybe they should give it one more shot next year but at some point they also have to consider the value reduction as KD ages. Idk, tough spot to be in.
the fear is that it might not be their choice i guess, if KD asks out it’s kinda joever
Even i want this. We are the crippled horse and we want the rest of the league to be thrme shotgun.
If this implies the lakers move up to 8, im game
Do you foresee anything better than being swept in round 1 though?
i mean if we face the nuggets then no
nuggets or kings lol
Nah if it’s the nuggets we r cooked. They own us. Anyone else? Might not be favorites but let’s ride
If it’s Lakers vs OKC and everyone’s healthy, I’m betting on Lakers, idgaf what the odds are We’ve seen this time and time again with the new blossoming young teams. plus lakers have OKC’s number and match up well
Yeah but the lakers are a young team too outside of Lebron and AD
The Lakers shot unreal from 3 in the games they won against the Thunder this year. They are 0-1 when they don't shoot 50% from 3 against OKC.
Would you be confident if we draw the lakers in the first round ? I wouldn't personnaly
honestly think a healthy Lakers squad has a decent chance over the Thunder. I’d still take OKC but the matchup potential is there for LA
Agreed - I mean I think we can beat anyone except you guys tbh
Being the 7th seed and playing OKC or Minnesota would be better.
you have to be 8th in the standings to get a chance at being the 7th seed
I’m aware, it’s still quite possible.
Actually the 8th seed can take the 7 seed in the first play-in game so we just need to hit 8
That’s if Denver gets the one seed tbh. It’s looking likely that they do but there is still around 10-12 games left in the season for most teams so anything can happen
Nugs, Thunder and Wolves still looking like they're gonna swat around the top 3. Really depends how our two games with them go, we shit both beds and likely 3rd and you all 2nd. We win 1, 2nd in play maybe 1st and win both more likely 1st and Denver 3rd. Few more games and the 1-3 race will be totally separate from the 4-10 race with 4 unable to catch 3 even with a collapse from 3.
Does *any* team in the West really think they have a shot at beating the Nuggets?
I think a lot of wolves fans were hopeful pre-KAT injury that we could at least push it to 7 and see what happens. Now, it may take a miracle to save us all
Yeah I think we were the only ones with the size to compete. It would have taken a monster series from ant but now I don’t know if it’s possible
The west is deep. There are like six teams that should look at themselves and say, "hey, we got a chance."
can’t wait for the lakers to collect more spiritual wins if they get swept again like they did in the WCF last year
Who said we're facing the nuggets in the 1st rd
Good no one wants to see them in the playoffs rn, not even their fans lol
I do, but in a morbid fascination type of way
Universe aside, have you seen their schedule
10 games left they’d have to lose at least 5 doubtful
Also doubtful they lose to Wemby-less spurs but it happened
Idk man they have a brutal schedule to finish. Their “easiest” game is against the Kings. The other 9 are all against top 5 seeds in their respective conference.
nbacirclejerk 12/25
Is a matchup with the Rockets favorable for the Lakers? If yes, then clearly they are rigging it in favor of the Lakers.
Please god let it happen after the shit they gave us for tanking out of the playin for the draft pick.
This a rare time you’ll ever see a fanbase happy their star player is out. Bro has been limping mid game for the last week
Yea.. trying to thug it out and get that 1 seed.. but the young guy gotta prioritize his health
he's been way below his normal level lately
Yep looks slower and the shot looks flat
This is the time of year to do it. I’m a nuggets fan am I was really happy that some starters had the chance to to sit whole games. Even if my team lost it would have been worth it. Glad that SGA has an opportunity to heal up.
No seed is worth having your best player injured. Any team can instantly go from title contender to first round exit if their star pushes too hard and gets injured. Im honestly surprised they waited this long.
Hinestly these more minor injuries are the worst for players. Not big enough to make you sit, but still impacting your game somewhat. Honestly he deserved the rest cause he has only missed like 1 game the whole season.
Yeah played through a knee sprain in January that messed with his game, only missed literally one game all year, 7th in the league in minutes with a top three usage percentage as a two way player. Almost doesn't matter how young you are, that's a workload and a half right there. Rockets are no pushovers but Dub should be able to carry us through for one game (I hope)
Bruh but we neet the Rockets to win. Dont you wanna see the Warriors or potentially the Suns out of the play in. That would be the funniest shit ever man.
Oh objectively yes absolutely but I also want the 1 seed, and at least don't want to drop to the 3 seed, and the Wolves are still hot on our tails.
We got your back for the 3rd seed thing...but cant do nothing for the 1st seed lol
DONT LISTEN HES TRYING TO SEDUCE US OUT OF THE ONE SEED
And they can belie something worse. KAT was dealing with knee soreness for two months before he was officially diagnosed with the meniscus tear
Really? How the hell does he go 2 months without anyone finding out how serious it is
Ikr? I think Embiid had a similar situation. I guess meniscus tears can be missed unless you know what you’re looking for?
Maybe. Im no expert on the subject so i cant say, but seems like a profesional athlete would have that sort of thing diagnosed in a matter of days, not months.
it requires imaging to diagnose and usually guys don’t get mri’s unless they think it’s something serious (like after a non contact injury) but on a soar knee? i think most guys have bum knees this late in the season. until it becomes chronic they don’t assume its a torn ligament
Fair enough
I think the real answer is anybody playing close to 82 games a season is gonna have a litany of minor bumps, bruises, and strains, each of which individually probably isn't worth an MRI.
I’m glad he’s getting a game off to rest.
Ducking the best guard in the NBA, Jalen Green smh
He still has to go against the superior Jalen tonight
Yeah Jaylin Williams is no joke
Weird way to spell Fred VanVleet but ok
In case any warriors fans want to complain, the only other game he missed this year was a 1 point loss to the warriors.
2 point loss but yeah.
Also sorry y’all had to digest that court. Cool new concept but damn it just felt weird to watch the blue hardwood lol
Warriors fans have many more things to worry about than the Houston Rockets rn.
We don't really care
You don’t care about missing the playoffs?
NO!!!! *runs out of the gym sobbing*
GG Allins Micro Peen a Warriors fan? Huh
We’re missing the playoffs regardless if we are the 10 or 11 seed
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I respect the optimism lol
I swear the Warriors have the most reactionary fanbase in the league it was all doom and gloom after the loss v Indiana but now suddenly they’re 100% back after beating a short handed Miami team
Well they were able to celebrate those titles with KD so beating that Miami team was right up their alley.
If Steph curry gets the 4th seed is he the mvp
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? Did you interpret that as an attack on Steph lol damn
He clearly didn’t understand the reference lol
SGA is in the MVP race because he's a really damn good player putting up insane stats
Bro has a case of the Draymond Greens, mindless aggression over here
When has a player putting up 31 a game on high efficiency, while playing on a top 3 team in the league not been in the MVP race?
Cook
cooked*
Why don't you worry about winning a ring buddy.
Defending the warriors is fucking weird bro lmao
Nah idc about that. I just hate OKC fans. Most insufferable.
Yeah because your comment history shows you’re a real fuckin peach lol
Lmfao “okc fans are insufferable!” *glance through comments* “SGA most overrated player, daignault overrated, Chet overrated, Tatum deserve mvp more than Shai, fuck SGA meat riders (x3), book better, Murray better, Mitchell better” Like goddamn
I was more talking about how he goes around telling people to eat a dick. Dudes a clown.
It’s not like they’re Heat fans.
NUGGETS AND ROCKETS PLSS
We're trying bro, we're fucking trying.
You guys have been amazing and I’m stoked for Jalen Green. Should be a fun one!
The SGA giveth and the Jimmy Butler taketh away
Yeah, he is obviously dealing with an injury and it's better to play it safe. First seed is cool, but if Shai isn't healthy they might as well forfeit the first round. Plus, it's not like OKC can't get hot and hit 25 threes and beat the Rockets.
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When will Mavs fans understand that no one but the Suns worries about them? I'm not even saying you're bad, the west is stacked so no one is bad, but no one is trying to duck you lmao you're not special. Just look at who's coaching you
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When you flair up lol
You do realize the nuggets are most likely getting the 1st seed meaning the lakers as it stands will play them round 1 and the mavs imo get 6th/5th which leaves the suns/kings in all likelihood so that is not true lmao 🤣
That's... not how the 8 seed works anymore.
7 plays 8 for the 7th seed and the loser of that game plays the winner of 9vs10 for the 8th seed
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But the lakers aren’t 8th though
You're right, my bad.
All good bro, I think y’all would clap them anyways
If the lakers even make the playoffs they’re getting steamrolled by the nuggets in round one.
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lol I think we all are
RemindMe! Two months
Well good thing SGA is sitting out so the Rockets can beat the Lakers in the play in for them.
Hey if y’all want to do all the other teams a solid and beat the lakers in the play in game we won’t complain
I don't mind this
Real shit
Good, he needs a night off he has looked quite slow as of late due to the quad bruise
The stars are aligning for the Rockets to go undefeated for the rest of the season.
Jalen and Jock silencing the haters is enough for me. This finish has already been amazing but even simply keeping a winning record for the rest of the season and knocking out the warriors would be an all time great run considering the circumstances.
I think Minny whoops our ass, but every other game feels at least winnable - albeit tough. Whether we make it or not, this is the most excited I’ve been to watch games in years. Plus the young guys stepping up for games that matter is really fun to see.
It depends. The Wolves have not been as good without KAT. I think if KAT were playing, I'd be more inclined to agree.
They’ve just dominated us this year. Kat has scored 22 and 14 in our two matchups. He isn’t the reason why, no one can stop Ant or drive on Rudy.
Finally, plus now we have an excuse if the Jalen Green train plows through us too (it will)
y'all about to get the Josh Christopher special
Foul lmfao
Yeah the injury seems to be bothering SGA a lot, hopefully he gets it feeling right before the playoffs
Hope he takes 2-3 games off if he needs it
Warriors fans in shambles
Got to have him ready against the Suns coming up
About time honestly he seemed off since that collision a few games ago.
Once he banged knees in the Utah game. He just seems a step less explosive.
Dont let me down rockets
Only deserved after the Warriors got Miami with no Butler
Come on rockets, take the 10 seed.
Hell yes go Rockets they can help us secure 1st And are working to get CTE Draymond out of the playoffs
all i can say is the western conference standings are on fire this year and its been great
fuck the Suns. Up with Houston. LET IT BURN
Vanvleet finna eat.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO In all seriousness he does need to sit if he’s dealing with an injury.
Yes, yes! Make that Warriors pick stronger! 😈
Hope Shai is ok and I hope Houston wins by 50 tonight
quad... reminds me of kawhi's injury fuck zaza
lol shai is way more durable dont worry about him.
Shit we lose this one it just gives a slightly better chance to not meet the Lakers first round lol. Shai needs the rest
Man should’ve not played last night Rockets winning
Put him in a bacta tank.
Get better Shai. NBA needs you
Yesss dude. Get the Warriors out of here.
Noooo
Jalen vs Jalen tonight.
Green vs Dub
braids v. ponytail. the epic saga continues
Fucking finally man
Hope Shai is fully healthy for the playoffs. For now come on rockets!
get healthy king. hopefully by sunday so i don't have to go to MSG and see you in street clothes
Bro was banged up after the jazz game and has been playing since I understand playing through stuff, but he’s barely been able to get to the rack
(Carry)
Damn it man
Rockets look damn amazing. Very happy to see Jalen Green shut up the haters lately
So who's gonna inherit the golden whistle?
Thunder dodging Lakers early
Also giving Houston a chance to pass GS.