1. I expect to see some pretty epic tanking going on with playoff-bound teams the last game or two as teams in the West jockey to AVOID ending up in fifth place, and a R1 matchup with the Suns; and
2. I think it's actually better to end up in play-in game in 7-hole and face the Grizz than it is to end up in 5-hole and face the Suns. Same holds for the Nuggets, if Memphis pulls off improbable run to top of Western conference. Either will be a tough series for the Ws to win (especially if Wiggins isn't back to last year's post-season form - an incredible stretch), but it's really hard to see a Durant-led team losing to the Warriors. He will be extra movitated to win - even moreso than the Grizzlies.
2. I think it's actually better to end up in play-in game in 7-hole and face the Grizz than it is to end up in 5-hole and face the Suns. Same holds for the Nuggets, if Memphis pulls off improbable run to top of Western conference. Either will be a tough series for the Ws to win (especially if Wiggins isn't back to last year's post-season form - an incredible stretch), but it's really hard to see a Durant-led team losing to the Warriors. He will be extra movitated to win - even moreso than the Grizzlies.
