5th-8th seeds in West and predictions

[Darius]

5. Warriors
6. Blazers
7. Grizzlies
8. Mavs



Blazers won't slip passed the 6th seed IMO. They've been playing poorly lately, but Aldridge will be back soon.

As a Warriors fan, I think I would actually rather get the 6th seed, if that means playing the Clippers instead of the Rockets. The Rockets have really had our number the past couple years.

Clippers will be "3" seed no matter what right? Even if Houston passes them?

[UK2K]

Clippers will be "3" seed no matter what right? Even if Houston passes them?

No. Top 3 divisional teams are guaranteed a 1-4 seed, with the 4th seed going to the non divisional team with the best record.

A tie would give the Clips the #3 seed because of head to head results.

Personally I want the Rox to stay at 4.

[Droid101]

Clippers will be "3" seed no matter what right? Even if Houston passes them?

Nope. Division winner is guaranteed a top 4 seed.

So if Portland and Houston passed them, they'd still be 4.