EC Playoff Spots (7th and 8th)

[RaptorsGM]

Decisions come out right at the end of the regular season adn are due at the end of the postseason, so we can go right into draft.

And yes, the Raptors were anything but crappy.   I was crappy.  I had no cap room (well, technically, i had just over the MLE), and zoran planninic, Alonzo Mourning and Rodney Buford in my starting lineup, i think.  And Jefferson (my 2nd best player) was a B- defensively.

3 straight 52 win seasons coming up

We had no cap room either. I had Jalen Rose's contract I had to get rid of!!

Even being able to do that should get me some sort of medal.

But hey, I ain't gonna complain, I look forwards, not backwards. And right now I see a long playoff run for me.

[HeatGM]

WOW...somebody put me in the list...im one win away from bucks for the 8th spot and hope he loses 3 of his next games....

[BucksGM]

^ The more important number is losses, as in you have 3 more of those than me

[CelticsGM]

Now to make a reasonable outlook, this is what we look at:

Bucks (36-39):
Kings @ Bucks  L
Clippers @ Bucks  L
Bucks @ Bulls  L
Bucks @ Hawks  W
Magic @ Bucks  L
Bucks @ Heat  W
76ers @ Bucks  W

Heat (35-42):
Knicks @ Heat  W
Heat @ 76ers  L
Heat @ Hawks W
Heat @ Bulls W
Bucks @ Heat L

Celtics (32-41):
Celtics @ Jazz  L
Timberwolves @ Celtics  W
Wizards @ Celtics  W
Knicks @ Celtics  W
Pacers @ Celtics  L
Celtics @ Bulls  W
Celtics @ 76ers  L
Celtics @ Knicks  W
Nets @ Celtics  L

Bucks 39-43
Heat  38-44
Celtics  37-45

So I have to beat two from the Nets, Jazz, Sixers or Pacers to get into the mix (not to mention beating the improved Knicks twice). Otherwise it's tee time from now on ...

And the Bucks need to beat the Heat in the final matchup (which i believe the'll do) or the standings would be reversed.
 

[HeatGM]

my last game with the bucks will be the key...BUT I'LL WIN IT!!!!!  

[CelticsGM]

Hmm, since Araujo is obviously Batman, and Swift is Robin, while Hinrich I would day is Alfred (always setting them up), would that make Iggy Batgirl?   Probably should not mention that in salary negotiations with him.  

You see, THAT's exactly the main reason I traded for her. Can you imagine the positive effects on the whole locker room ...

[CelticsGM]

I see you forgot to mention the 2nd best player in the league, Jason Kidd...

Not sure who would get the best rebuild crown...

And for that honor, I'd prefer to wait one or two more seasons to see how the "youth" strategy of Sonics and Celtics pan out ...


 

[BucksGM]

If I go 3-4, I think the Heat will have to go undefeated.  I also think it's more likely I'll win a home game against one of the Kings/Magic instead of @Miami.   I also think it's more likely I'd beat the Bulls on the road.

at this point it's just wait and see.

[GoldenStateGM]

I see you forgot to mention the 2nd best player in the league, Jason Kidd...

Not sure who would get the best rebuild crown...

And for that honor, I'd prefer to wait one or two more seasons to see how the "youth" strategy of Sonics and Celtics pan out ...


 

Well, the Sonics were in the Finals the first year of the league...  Kind of precludes getting the rebuilding crown.  Although I am not looking forward to facing the Sonics for the next 10 years in my division...