Scoreboard Watching: April 4th, 2009
by Evan Dunlap on Apr 4, 2009 12:00 PM EDT
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PrintScoreboard Watching will give Orlando Magic fans a heads-up on which games with potential playoff implications to pay attention to.
HEADLINER: Detroit at Philadelphia, 3:00 PM
A matchup of two possible playoff opponents for the Orlando Magic. Currently, Philadelphia occupies the 5th seed, but could drop to 6th and face the Magic should they finish 3rd. Meanwhile, Detroit is seeded 7th and could play Orlando if the Magic climb to 2nd... but it seems more likely that the Pistons could slip to 8th and a first-round matchup with the Cavaliers. If you're watching--the game will be nationally televised on ESPN--pay special attention to how the Pistons respond to the news that Allen Iverson will miss the rest of the season due to a bruised ego sore back. I have a hunch that they'll play better and more focused knowing that Iverson has played his last game as a Piston, which will make them more dangerous in the playoffs.
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I have the Sixers winning tonight.
I just think all the chaos and turmoil coming out of Big D is going to affect the Pistons’ play from here on out.
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.. well, so far my pick is looking terrible. Detroit is leading Philadelphia by 12 in the second quarter.
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Philly came fighting back, won the game :)
Obey the hat.
by TheGiantSquid on Apr 4, 2009 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Looks like I was right after all. The Pistons lost, which means the Bulls move up to the #7 seed.
I'm the other guy at Third Quarter Collapse, with a Twitter account.
Used to mix the wine with the lean/Now we sip soda with the Barre/20 inch blades on the car - Pimp C
Sixers pull it out at home, clinch a playoff spot, and push the Pistons down to the 8 seed...
…thanks to a Bulls victory!
Chicago has won, Detroit has lost
Chicago has pulled 1/2 game ahead of Detroit for the 7th seed. Both are even in the loss column.
Detroit must host the Bobcats on the back end of this back-to-back at 6pm tomorrow, in what’s now looking more and more like a must-win game for them.
The 7/8 seed fight still probably won’t be decided until these two meet in Detroit a week from Monday.
Its worth noting though that if Detroit loses tomorrow, Charlotte will pull to within one game of the Pistons. Even if that were to occur though, its unlikely Charlotte will knock Detroit out of the playoff picture – the Pistons will still control the tie-breaker, and Charlotte’s remaining schedule is every bit as tough as Detroit’s.
I think it's safe to say that the Detroit v. Chicago game next week will probably decide the seeding.
I'm the other guy at Third Quarter Collapse, with a Twitter account.
Used to mix the wine with the lean/Now we sip soda with the Barre/20 inch blades on the car - Pimp C
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