Comments on: Hornets Need to Win Out to Retain #1 http://hornetshype.com/wp/2008/04/12/hornets-need-to-win-out-to-retain-1/ grassroots growing strong Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:25:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: ticktock6 http://hornetshype.com/wp/2008/04/12/hornets-need-to-win-out-to-retain-1/#comment-414 ticktock6 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 13:49:48 +0000 http://hornetshype.com/wp/2008/04/12/hornets-need-to-win-out-to-retain-1/#comment-414 They can still clinch the division by winning both games! If the Lakers and Denver win tonight, it puts us that much closer to the division title. But the Lakers will keep the #1 seed. They can still clinch the division by winning both games! If the Lakers and Denver win tonight, it puts us that much closer to the division title. But the Lakers will keep the #1 seed.

]]> By: terp http://hornetshype.com/wp/2008/04/12/hornets-need-to-win-out-to-retain-1/#comment-413 terp Sun, 13 Apr 2008 06:45:06 +0000 http://hornetshype.com/wp/2008/04/12/hornets-need-to-win-out-to-retain-1/#comment-413 Alright, I've just decided that priority #1- winning the division. That would be something tangible that nobody could take away from us. ...why isn't anyone talking about the division title? That matters! (right?) Alright, I’ve just decided that priority #1- winning the division. That would be something tangible that nobody could take away from us.

…why isn’t anyone talking about the division title? That matters! (right?)

]]> By: mW http://hornetshype.com/wp/2008/04/12/hornets-need-to-win-out-to-retain-1/#comment-412 mW Sun, 13 Apr 2008 01:33:50 +0000 http://hornetshype.com/wp/2008/04/12/hornets-need-to-win-out-to-retain-1/#comment-412 I agree with The Yelling Guy. We forget how few fans get this awesome opportunity. It's pretty sweet. I agree with The Yelling Guy. We forget how few fans get this awesome opportunity. It’s pretty sweet.

]]> By: The Yelling Guy http://hornetshype.com/wp/2008/04/12/hornets-need-to-win-out-to-retain-1/#comment-411 The Yelling Guy Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:14:19 +0000 http://hornetshype.com/wp/2008/04/12/hornets-need-to-win-out-to-retain-1/#comment-411 Man, it sure is nice to be able to toss these opnions around at this time of year. Man, it sure is nice to be able to toss these opnions around at this time of year.

]]> By: JH http://hornetshype.com/wp/2008/04/12/hornets-need-to-win-out-to-retain-1/#comment-410 JH Sat, 12 Apr 2008 19:56:20 +0000 http://hornetshype.com/wp/2008/04/12/hornets-need-to-win-out-to-retain-1/#comment-410 If San Antonio beats LA tomorrow, we clinch the #1 seed with a win tonight and on Tuesday. If San Antonio beats LA tomorrow, we clinch the #1 seed with a win tonight and on Tuesday.

]]> By: Hornet-Saint http://hornetshype.com/wp/2008/04/12/hornets-need-to-win-out-to-retain-1/#comment-409 Hornet-Saint Sat, 12 Apr 2008 19:09:01 +0000 http://hornetshype.com/wp/2008/04/12/hornets-need-to-win-out-to-retain-1/#comment-409 The last time we played SAC, we couldn't hit a freaking shot early (kinda like last night, and SAC was unconscious. I doubt that will happen tonight, and we'll be able to be in control by halftime -- I hope... The last time we played SAC, we couldn’t hit a freaking shot early (kinda like last night, and SAC was unconscious. I doubt that will happen tonight, and we’ll be able to be in control by halftime — I hope…

]]> By: mW http://hornetshype.com/wp/2008/04/12/hornets-need-to-win-out-to-retain-1/#comment-408 mW Sat, 12 Apr 2008 15:44:23 +0000 http://hornetshype.com/wp/2008/04/12/hornets-need-to-win-out-to-retain-1/#comment-408 As far as I can tell, the Hornets are still in a dangerous place. The Rockets are the long shot. Though tied 2-2 head-to-head with the Hornets, are 2.5 games back in division record. However, with the Spurs at 2-2 head to head and Mavs down 2-1, the Hornets game against the Mavs is crucial. The Spurs are 0.5 back in division record (with none remaining) and the Mavs down 1.0 (with one remaining). So if the Mavs beat us, they throw these three teams into a 3-way tie for division record. That game would also tie the Mavs for us in Western Conference record and bring the Spurs within 1.0. So clearly, the games against the Kings and Clippers are HUGE for shoring up our Western Conference Record (and of course our overall record). Meanwhile, the Lakers are tied in season record against us (think about that MVP voters), but have taken a 1.5 game Western Conference record lead, with only two left to play for them (but both against Western opponents). So unless they lose out and we win out, they'll have the tie-breaker. Unless of course, we end up in a three-way tie for overall record, where I believe it goes to head-to-head records for the three teams against each other, where you never know. So yeah. Basically what all this means is exactly what ticktock said. Win out. Take care of business. It's yours to lose. But we believe. As far as I can tell, the Hornets are still in a dangerous place. The Rockets are the long shot. Though tied 2-2 head-to-head with the Hornets, are 2.5 games back in division record. However, with the Spurs at 2-2 head to head and Mavs down 2-1, the Hornets game against the Mavs is crucial. The Spurs are 0.5 back in division record (with none remaining) and the Mavs down 1.0 (with one remaining). So if the Mavs beat us, they throw these three teams into a 3-way tie for division record. That game would also tie the Mavs for us in Western Conference record and bring the Spurs within 1.0. So clearly, the games against the Kings and Clippers are HUGE for shoring up our Western Conference Record (and of course our overall record).

Meanwhile, the Lakers are tied in season record against us (think about that MVP voters), but have taken a 1.5 game Western Conference record lead, with only two left to play for them (but both against Western opponents). So unless they lose out and we win out, they’ll have the tie-breaker. Unless of course, we end up in a three-way tie for overall record, where I believe it goes to head-to-head records for the three teams against each other, where you never know.

So yeah. Basically what all this means is exactly what ticktock said. Win out. Take care of business. It’s yours to lose. But we believe.

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