All this tanking for seeds could easily be solved

May 14, 2021
9:49:32pm

The Shazad All-American

if they just let the #1 seed pick their 1st round opponent from among the 5-8 seeds. Then #2 gets next pick, and on down. Suddenly there is no incentive at all for these teams to throw a couple games at the end of the season.

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Just when I thought the west conf playoff picture couldn't get more complicated

m1k3l33

5/14/21 9:34pm

Jazz could tank too if they want to.

whoneedscorners?

5/14/21 9:41pm

But 2 isn't a good spot either. More chance of getting LAL.

m1k3l33

5/14/21 9:46pm

Ya, but matchups matter.

whoneedscorners?

5/14/21 9:49pm

I think the Lakers are just as bad of a matchup for the Jazz

LakeshowCougs

5/14/21 10:03pm

They’re not healthy though.

whoneedscorners?

5/14/21 10:10pm

AD is healthy. Who knows with LeBron. Schroder is back. I think they will be

LakeshowCougs

5/14/21 10:16pm

The problem is we have no clue what seed the Lakers get. So just get 1st and let

Hypnotoad

5/14/21 9:47pm

All this tanking for seeds could easily be solved

The Shazad

5/14/21 9:49pm

That would be entertaining....and spark a lot of conversation.

EtTuKalante

5/14/21 9:54pm

I like the idea, it gives the lower seed a chip on their shoulder

RenoCoug

5/14/21 9:56pm

Also no incentive for teams 5-8 to win. But I like the idea. Reward teams for

DiamondMo

5/14/21 10:23pm

That's true. A possible variant then:

The Shazad

5/15/21 5:12am

That’s a fascinating idea

sunjieming

5/15/21 12:56am

So if Portland wins the Lakers are in the play in game?

BYU Fan

5/14/21 9:51pm

Yes

LakeshowCougs

5/14/21 10:04pm

As a Jazz fan I just hope the Jazz win and keep winning

CougarCanuck76

5/14/21 10:22pm

If you want a championship, you'll have to be good enough to beat LAC, LAL

Crazy Joe Davola

5/14/21 10:29pm

I want the Jazz to get as far as possible. If Jazz can't beat the Lakers,

m1k3l33

5/14/21 10:44pm

Lebron and AD are hurt. They’ll play of course, but they aren’t going to be the

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