Laker will be 8th regardless of how they play

[Derivative]

Because Utah's upcoming schedule is ridiculous

vs. Grizzlies
vs. Knicks
@ Rockets
@ Spurs
@ Dallas
vs. 76ers
vs. Suns
@ Trailblazers
vs. Nets
vs. Trailblazers
vs. Nuggets
vs. Hornets
@ Warriors
vs. Thunder
vs. Grizzlies
@ Timberwolves
@ Grizzlies

The bolded are expected losses. There's no way Utah can catch up to the Lakers, with or without Kobe. Because Utah is winning max 3 out of their 17 games.

[talkingconch]

Originally Posted by Derivative

Because Utah's upcoming schedule is ridiculous

vs. Grizzlies
vs. Knicks
@ Rockets
@ Spurs
@ Dallas
vs. 76ers
vs. Suns
@ Trailblazers
vs. Nets
vs. Trailblazers
vs. Nuggets
vs. Hornets
@ Warriors
vs. Thunder
vs. Grizzlies
@ Timberwolves
@ Grizzlies

The bolded are expected losses. There's no way Utah can catch up to the Lakers, with or without Kobe. Because Utah is winning max 3 out of their 17 games.

[dbk123]

utah should just tank and hope for a top 5 pick. even if they do clinch the 8th seed it'll against the got dam spurs/thunder

[RoundMoundOfReb]

i could see Dallas making a run. they only have 1 more loss than LA and they're starting to play better now.

[Derivative]

Originally Posted by RoundMoundOfReb

i could see Dallas making a run. they only have 1 more loss than LA and they're starting to play better now.

not likely, their schedule is also pretty tough

lakers have easy remainng schedule

[talkingconch]

kobe will be back within a week, this whole indefinitely thing is really played out. he got up and walked

[9erempiree]

Originally Posted by talkingconch

kobe will be back within a week, this whole indefinitely thing is really played out. he got up and walked

Walking versus running and cutting at full speed are two different things.

[Clutch]

They might beat the Knicks. Nowadays they lose by 30 every game

[mrpibb]

Originally Posted by Derivative

Because Utah's upcoming schedule is ridiculous

vs. Grizzlies 60/40 Jazz win
vs. Knicks 75/25 Jazz win
@ Rockets
@ Spurs
@ Dallas
vs. 76ers I am positive the Jazz win this game.
vs. Suns
@ Trailblazers
vs. Nets 60/40 Jazz win
vs. Trailblazers 80/20 Jazz win
vs. Nuggets 50/50 Jazz win
vs. Hornets
@ Warriors
vs. Thunder
vs. Grizzlies 60/40 Jazz win
@ Timberwolves This game the Jazz lose.
@ Grizzlies

The bolded are expected losses. There's no way Utah can catch up to the Lakers, with or without Kobe. Because Utah is winning max 3 out of their 17 games.

filler

[Xiao Yao You]

Originally Posted by dbk123

utah should just tank and hope for a top 5 pick. even if they do clinch the 8th seed it'll against the got dam spurs/thunder

Top 5 pick in a weak draft?

[madmax]

Dallas will pass both for the last playoff berth
You can bookmark it

[All Net]

Utah aren't the only ones in the hunt for 8th you know..

[JBrizzy]

Originally Posted by Derivative

Because Utah's upcoming schedule is ridiculous

vs. Grizzlies
vs. Knicks
@ Rockets
@ Spurs
@ Dallas
vs. 76ers
vs. Suns
@ Trailblazers
vs. Nets
vs. Trailblazers
vs. Nuggets
vs. Hornets
@ Warriors
vs. Thunder
vs. Grizzlies
@ Timberwolves
@ Grizzlies

The bolded are expected losses. There's no way Utah can catch up to the Lakers, with or without Kobe. Because Utah is winning max 3 out of their 17 games.

If they play well, in the middle there they could get a nice streak going from the Sixers, even possibly down to when they lose to the Warriors. Denver would be a tough game.

[rmt]

Not if DAL and POR keep winning - they're only 1 and 2 games (lost) behind LAL.

For Utah, 10 games are at home and 7 away. UTA's a different team at home. Even OKC and SAS lose at UTA.

[Bandito]

I expect the dirkster to pull a miracle and get into the playoffs.