smokinandjokin Posted April 19, 2006 Posted April 19, 2006 Last night, the LA Clippers played the Memphis Grizzles. The winner was guaranteed the 5-seed in the Western Conference playoffs, which is no prize: That means they would have to play the 4th-seeded Dallas Mavericks, who were right on the heels of the Spurs all year for best record in the conference. Since Dallas finished 2nd to San Antonio in the division, they get bumped behind the three division winners and into the 4-seed. Memphis beat LA and now plays the Mavs. Good luck Memphis. What makes this real interesting is that the Clippers, after losing (on purpose) to the Grizzles, now get the 6-seed, and get to play the weak 3-seed, the Denver Nuggets. However, regardless of seeding, home court advantage is based on record. Therefore, since the 6th-seeded Clippers have a better record than the division winning 3rd-seeded Nuggets, the Clippers have home court advantage in Round 1. What kind of backwards-ass system is that? If they are going to do it that way, why even bother with the division winners seeded 1-2-3? Just take the 8 best records and do it that way. If you win your division but have the 9th-best record in your conference, tough titties. The Grizzles have a better record than the Clippers, and yet they have to play one of the best teams in the NBA on the road, while LA plays a weaker opponent at home. Makes no sense to this guy.
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