Has a team ever lost games on purpose to avoid a playoff matchup?

[navy]

I cant think of any.

[BrainDead]

I believe this to be true. I don't have any proof, but I'm almost sure of it.

[zoom17]

I believe this to be true. I don't have any proof, but I'm almost sure of it.

ok?

[YouGotServed]

Yes it happens all the time. Did you just start watching the NBA or something?

[Fork]

Western teams are probably doing this to avoid playing Memphis

[Mr Exlax]

Didn't Boston do it some years back so they could play Atlanta in the first round?

[Purch]

Speaking of Memphis, didn't they completley tank it in during 2011, so they would end up playing the Spurs in the first round, cause the Spurs were a barley averge defensive team that year.

[VIP2000]

Pretty sure the Sixers did this 2 years ago to avoid a matchup with the Heat.

[creepingdeath]

Dallas in 2007.. turned out to be a great idea.
Popovich did the same in 2010 in order to play the Mavs. Which actually worked. Popovich = genius.

[BrainDead]

ok?

What's the problem sir?

[JohnMax]

Dallas in 2007.. turned out to be a great idea.

How did Dallas tank? They were #1 seed.

[creepingdeath]

How did Dallas tank? They were #1 seed.

http://www.basketball-reference.com/...704170GSW.html

[thabisyo]

Heat should tank and we might be lucky and get bulls or nets in the ECF

[9512]

Not NBA but Spain purposely lost to Brazil in the 2012 Olympics so they wouldn't be against the US and settle for a bronze at best.

[DMAVS41]

Dallas in 2007.. turned out to be a great idea.
Popovich did the same in 2010 in order to play the Mavs. Which actually worked. Popovich = genius.

Avery and his ****ing ego the size of Texas.