NBA Restart -- Schedule Capping

[B.A.R.]

From everything I read, it is the next 8 games in your schedule.

This should be very interesting. Obviously not all the teams are going to be in Orlando. So, you basically skip that game and play the next one on your schedule.

With no homecourt it will be extra interesting to see how teams treat these games that are already clinched and whatnot. I definitely see teams trying to get Utah in 1st round for example.

First example

https://twitter.com/x/status/1268249444132290560

 

[B.A.R.]

Lakers


Rockets
Nuggets
Jazz
Jazz
Toronto
Washington
Indiana
Sacramento

That is not confirmed, but I skipped over their Charlotte, Detroit, Minnesota and Cleveland games.

 

[B.A.R.]

A sentiment out there is that Washington should just tank anyways. What is the point of getting in the playoffs? They need talent.

Look at this possible schedule, brutal

Boston
OK City
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Milwaukee
Boston
Phoenix
Milwaukee

 

[B.A.R.]

Denver

San Antonio
LA Lakers
LA Clippers
OK City
Toronto
Miami
San Antonio
Oklahoma City

 

[B.A.R.]

Dallas


Phoenix
LA Clippers
Sacramento
Portland
Phoenix
Houston
Utah
Milwaukee

 

[emkee]

 

[B.A.R.]

Oklahoma City


Utah
Washington
Memphis
Denver
Miami
Denver
Phoenix
LA Clippers

 

[Gandolf]

Lakers


Rockets
Nuggets
Jazz
Jazz
Toronto
Washington
Indiana
Sacramento

That is not confirmed, but I skipped over their Charlotte, Detroit, Minnesota and Cleveland games.

But Sacramento's next eight possible games end before their Laker game.

Pelicans
Nets
Mavs
Rockets
Magic
Pelicans
Pacers
Spurs
then Clippers
then Lakers

 

[ISU74]

Reduced minutes for starters early increasing as the playoffs get closer I would think.

 

[Gandolf]

Did they really think they could drop 8 teams and then think every other team would just play out their existing schedule and all match at exactly the eighth game? No wonder these guys are taking so damn long to figure this out. They're morons.

The league is 3/4 black players, just tell officials you're honoring George Floyd by playing out the rest of the season as is, in your own arenas, with fans. It's what George would've wanted. Who's going to object? Silver? Cuomo?

 

[B.A.R.]

But Sacramento's next eight possible games end before their Laker game.

Pelicans
Nets
Mavs
Rockets
Magic
Pelicans
Pacers
Spurs
then Clippers
then Lakers

Good point.

I am sure they will clarify that tomorrow.

 

[Gandolf]

This guy mapped it all out. Looks like LAL and Portland would need to play at least once, then figure let Lebron pick who he wants in the finale.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1268293359849877514

 

[B.A.R.]

Gandy, that's why I was slowly doing it hoping someone would hehe.

The teams I peaked at are gonna battle for seeding and chance to play Utah as well.

 

[Gandolf]

Give a man a fish, he won't be hungry for a day. Teach a man to fish, and he can go get drunk with his buddies on the lake.

 

[Gandolf]

Still thinking the NBA missed some real strong opportunities here. Why not play in each city's football stadium? They're currently empty, and the size allows fans with social distancing built in. Plus the court and players would be a safe distance from the fans. And the outdoor element would be pretty cool.

 

[guaranteeed]

Gandy, that's why I was slowly doing it hoping someone would hehe.

The teams I peaked at are gonna battle for seeding and chance to play Utah as well.

2nd part gonna be real interesting, cause it might be super obvious

 

[B.A.R.]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1268620151982657536

This is key here. They have no reason to play for NBA Finals HCA now. They should wrap up the West #1 seed quickly and can rest the guys the last few games.

The Clippers will still be battling for seeding.

 

[Inspekdah]

Will there be any HCA? Any incentive to be the “home” team? Control over PA and audio? Bring your own hype announcer guy? Play your preferred music?

 

[emkee]

Still thinking the NBA missed some real strong opportunities here. Why not play in each city's football stadium? They're currently empty, and the size allows fans with social distancing built in. Plus the court and players would be a safe distance from the fans. And the outdoor element would be pretty cool.

Good idea if you want to see brick after brick.

I can only imagine the amount of crying from LeCramps about the wind affecting his jumpshot.

 

[emkee]

Will there be any HCA? Any incentive to be the “home” team? Control over PA and audio? Bring your own hype announcer guy? Play your preferred music?

Nope. In a crowd-less environment the better talented teams advantage increases tenfold.

Only the Ghost of Stern can even the odds.

 

[raems]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1268620151982657536

This is key here. They have no reason to play for NBA Finals HCA now. They should wrap up the West #1 seed quickly and can rest the guys the last few games.

The Clippers will still be battling for seeding.

I don’t see the Clippers caring much beyond getting their legs back. The standings are so impossible to predict and they have the inside track on the 2/3 bracket. Honestly with their depth I wouldn’t be shocked to see Doc approach it like preseason with Kawhi / PG minutes, just ramp them up.

capping these games is kind of impossible because we have no idea who is fit. First half unders could be worth a look early but markets can overcorrect in a matter of days there too.

 

[emkee]

Believe it's gonna be easier to cap.

 

[raems]

Why so?

 

[B.A.R.]

2-3 preseason games will be nice to get a look at these guys and their shape.

 

[Inspekdah]

Better teams will want to wrap this up quicker, too, right? There’s no ridiculous waits in between series it sounds like.

 

[braves]

haha I haven't seen this injury report in a while

https://twitter.com/x/status/1269080596459982848

 

[braves]

Will there be any HCA? Any incentive to be the “home” team? Control over PA and audio? Bring your own hype announcer guy? Play your preferred music?

they tried to get extra fouls, stay in better hotels, etc...The only one I heard that the NBA is considering is that the higer seeded team gets to pick what jerseys to wear each game....LOL

 

[Inspekdah]

If we’ve learned anything the venues will need music and the “home” team should be able to control that as if it was a normal home game.

 

[B.A.R.]

Saw some footage of Joker today....

He's lost weight, the reports were not lying.

 

[B.A.R.]

Saw some footage of Joker today....

He's lost weight, the reports were not lying.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1271149635617390593

 

[raems]

Is losing 150 pounds in 4 months actually a good thing?

 

[B.A.R.]

Is losing 150 pounds in 4 months actually a good thing?

I'm very curious how this will change his game to be honest.

It may not be for the best initially.

 

[emkee]

Did Jokic have the Rona ? Kid gonna get eaten up inside.

Looking like a euro Manute.

 

[emkee]

Apparently Jokic got ripped according to the Nuggz president.

Yeah, ripped in half.

 

[B.A.R.]

Lakers


Rockets
Nuggets
Jazz
Jazz
Toronto
Washington
Indiana
Sacramento

That is not confirmed, but I skipped over their Charlotte, Detroit, Minnesota and Cleveland games.

Well, looks like they are just gonna toss a Lakers - Clippers game in for heck of it.

 

[B.A.R.]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1276652110042615810

 

[B.A.R.]

The ole NBA had 6 games for Lakers and 8 for the Clippers but decided to get creative I see.

Of course Zion as well.

Ratings > Covid

 

[emkee]

 

[B.A.R.]

Still want to know how they pulled that clippers Lakers game out of their ass.

 

[B.A.R.]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1276670982598639617

 

[B.A.R.]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1276653454564495367

 

[wiseplayer]

Morning hoops! I'll take it! They're going to have to learn how to play with the virus.

 

[emkee]

At least we're getting some clarity, season should go ahead barring a major fuck up.

Time to start capping the game(s).

 

[twinkie13]

They say the Pels got a favor on the schedule

 

[braves]

They say the Pels got a favor on the schedule

zion vS Lebron r1

 

[emkee]

They say the Pels got a favor on the schedule

4 sure.

Pels and Spurs feel like the two bottom teams to make it out of the West.

 

[twinkie13]

You know they want Lakers bs Pels round 1

I mean, cmon. Shit I wanna see it!!!!

 

[twinkie13]

Honest opinion. Shit maybe we don’t know and maybe I’ve missed a thread but for Pels specially this corona shit has to hurt bad bad

 

[guaranteeed]

Honest opinion. Shit maybe we don’t know and maybe I’ve missed a thread but for Pels specially this corona shit has to hurt bad bad

Why

Your 1st overall pick actually got in shape for his job

 

[twinkie13]

Why

Your 1st overall pick actually got in shape for his job

They needed more games I think