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The Barnes trade (resigning) really paying off.'20-'21 Pre: .389 Post: .500 (as of right now)
'19-'20 Pre: .389 Post: .556
'18-'19 Pre: .526 Post: .360
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With the season no officially over, let's check in on where we are in the lotto.
The following teams will finish in the top 7 in some order, and for the purposes of the Kings' pick, the order doesn't matter:
1) e-Houston Rockets
2) e-Detroit Pistons
3) e-Oklahoma City Thunder
4) e-Orlando Magic
5) e-Minnesota Timberwolves
6) e-Cleveland Cavaliers
7) e-Toronto Raptors
The other teams that can/will finish out of the playoffs (and therefore can/will be in the lottery) but are relevant for the Kings are:
8) Chicago Bulls (30-40), @Nets Sat, Bucks Sun
9) e-Sacramento Kings (31-39), @Grizz Fri, Jazz Sun
10) e-New Orleans Pelicans (31-39), @Warriors Fri, Lakers Sun
11) Washington Wizards (32-38), Cavaliers Fri, Hornets Sun
12) p-San Antonio Spurs (33-37), Suns Sat, Suns Sun
13) p-Indiana Pacers (33-37), Lakers Sat, @Raptors Sun
14) p-Charlotte Hornets (33-37), @Knicks Sat, @wizards Sun
The remaining teams that make the play-in games (3 in the West, 1 in the East) will finish ahead of the Kings, and therefore if they lose in the play-in games will pick later than the Kings.
There is only ONE guaranteed win among the six teams that the Kings are still jostling for lotto position with. That comes on Sunday when the Hornets play the Wizards.
Kings best possible finish: 8th, 60 lotto combos, 26.3% chance of top-4 (Kings lose 2, Bulls win 2, Pelicans win 1 or 2)
Kings worst possible finish: t-11th/12th/13th, 15 lotto combos, 7.1% chance of top-4 (Kings win 2, Pelicans lose 1 or 2, Wizards lose 2, Spurs lose 2 and lose play-in, Pacers lose 2 and lose play-in)
are tie breakers coin flips?
So THAT is why vlade was seen at the game the other day. Mooch off his luck but don’t let him make any dumb decisions. Vivek is a genius!Dude, the MF'ing Warriors are probably going to get a lottery pick higher than Sac. Now is where you have to hope that the luck of Vlade stuck around because he certainly had that going for him even if sense didn't always follow.
So THAT is why vlade was seen at the game the other day. Mooch off his luck but don’t let him make any dumb decisions. Vivek is a genius!
are tie breakers coin flips?
With the season no officially over, let's check in on where we are in the lotto.
The following teams will finish in the top 7 in some order, and for the purposes of the Kings' pick, the order doesn't matter:
1) e-Houston Rockets
2) e-Detroit Pistons
3) e-Oklahoma City Thunder
4) e-Orlando Magic
5) e-Minnesota Timberwolves
6) e-Cleveland Cavaliers
7) e-Toronto Raptors
The other teams that can/will finish out of the playoffs (and therefore can/will be in the lottery) but are relevant for the Kings are:
8) Chicago Bulls (30-40), @Nets Sat, Bucks Sun
9) e-Sacramento Kings (31-39), @Grizz Fri, Jazz Sun
10) e-New Orleans Pelicans (31-39), @Warriors Fri, Lakers Sun
11) Washington Wizards (32-38), Cavaliers Fri, Hornets Sun
12) p-San Antonio Spurs (33-37), Suns Sat, Suns Sun
13) p-Indiana Pacers (33-37), Lakers Sat, @Raptors Sun
14) p-Charlotte Hornets (33-37), @Knicks Sat, @wizards Sun
The remaining teams that make the play-in games (3 in the West, 1 in the East) will finish ahead of the Kings, and therefore if they lose in the play-in games will pick later than the Kings.
There is only ONE guaranteed win among the six teams that the Kings are still jostling for lotto position with. That comes on Sunday when the Hornets play the Wizards.
Kings best possible finish: 8th, 60 lotto combos, 26.3% chance of top-4 (Kings lose 2, Bulls win 2, Pelicans win 1 or 2)
Kings worst possible finish: t-11th/12th/13th, 15 lotto combos, 7.1% chance of top-4 (Kings win 2, Pelicans lose 1 or 2, Wizards lose 2, Spurs lose 2 and lose play-in, Pacers lose 2 and lose play-in)
Would be interesting to hear your projection on where we land.
Lotto check-in time!
The Kings can now only finish in 8th, 9th, or 10th.
8) Chicago Bulls (30-40), @Nets Sat, Bucks Sun
9) Sacramento Kings (31-40), Jazz Sun
10) New Orleans Pelicans (31-40), Lakers Sun
It's very likely that the Kings will end up in a tie one way or another, but it's still possible for them to end up in the 8th, the 9th, or the 10th spot on their own.
Kings best possible finish: 8th, 60 lotto combos, 26.3% chance of top-4 (Kings lose, Bulls win 2, Pelicans win)
Kings worst possible finish: 10th, 30 lotto combos, 13.9% chance of top-4 (Kings win, Bulls lose at least 1, Pelicans lose)
If I had to throw out a wild guess I'd say the Bulls and Pelicans end up tied for 8/9 at 31-41, we finish up alone in 10th at 32-40, with the Wizards in the 11th spot (probably tied with the Spurs, so 11/12) at 33-39.
I’d have to think tied for 8th is the most likely at this point?
the Kings are going to have a tough one against the Jazz no matter who they sit.
the New Orleans All Stars (you know, the team with a generational talent and another star) will almost certainly lose to the Lakers
The no pick bulls will probably pull an upset against either the Bucks or Nets.
so the Kings and Nawlins lose and the bulls win one of two.
So I agree Kings.NO both prob loseI’d have to think tied for 8th is the most likely at this point?
the Kings are going to have a tough one against the Jazz no matter who they sit.
the New Orleans All Stars (you know, the team with a generational talent and another star) will almost certainly lose to the Lakers
The no pick bulls will probably pull an upset against either the Bucks or Nets.
so the Kings and Nawlins lose and the bulls win one of two.
Suns won. Jazz need to win to keep the #1 seed.
My understanding (as someone explained here, so grain of salt, but sounds legit) is 7 plays 8 for the 7th seed. 9 plays 10 for right to advance. Loser of 7/8 plays winner of 9/10 for 8.And they play the lakers at seed 2? I'm not sure how the play in works. If it comes down to the the Lakers or W's I'd avoid playing the Lakers at all costs. They better win this if that's how it goes.
So what happens with a 3 way tie between us, pels and bulls??
The 3-way tie is now achieved.
There will be a coin flip of some sort for pre-lottery position. The lotto combos will be split between the three teams evenly (so 45 combos each). We will have about a 20.3% chance of moving up into the top-4.
I imagine a lot of Bull fans are asking why and against the Bucks.
forgot they dont own that pick
thanks for that.... so an increased chance the pick transfers to OrlandoThey aren't happy, it's top 4 protected