Blazers are now a "lock" for the playoffs, according to Hollinger's Playoff Odds You have to be...

Blazers are now a "lock" for the playoffs, according to Hollinger's Playoff Odds

You have to be an espn insider to read the article, but here's what Hollinger says about P-town:

"Portland has become the fourth team to attain lock status in the Playoff Odds, improving to 100 percent after Wednesday's win over the Wizards pushed the Blazers' record to 14-6. This means that Portland makes the playoffs in at least 4,998 of our 5,000 scenarios, a welcome development after spending the past half-decade in the lottery wilderness.

Portland is also one of only four teams that project as certain to finish with a winning record. The Blazers' worst-case scenario has them at 41-41, which would match last season's mark; so between the playoff projection and the win projection, they're guaranteed to have a better season than last.

While it might seem premature to declare anyone a lock, the Blazers seem about as close as you could get. With six West teams basically eliminated already, they would have to finish behind all eight of the other contenders -- meaning none of those others teams could suffer a major setback. Additionally, the Blazers' enviable depth insulates them from a key injury in a way that few others teams can claim; at every position, they have enough backup to squeeze out at least 27 wins over the final three-quarters of the schedule."

Hollinger's Insider Gems

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thanks for posting this...

i don’t like the word “lock” so early in the season… i think it all depends on our health.

by hotstuffdb22 on Dec 4, 2008 11:27 AM PST reply actions

I agree - never a lock

Thought it was interesting though. Hollinger’s subjective analysis is quite a turnaround from his opinion before the season, too.

I still think none of the top nine are going anywhere, so it’s up to the Blazers to keep doing what they’re doing.

Q: Is Greg favoring his knee?
Frye: He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors.

by KP Corleone on Dec 4, 2008 12:04 PM PST up reply actions

And the playoff tickets go on sale when?

I think I go camp out at the RQ tonight to be the first in line. HEHEHE. For sure I’ll get to be on TV. For being a fool that is.

by Sungari on Dec 4, 2008 11:45 AM PST reply actions

Especially if we would end up not in the playoffs :)

“Here is Miranda Veracruz de la Jolla-Cardinal, reporting live from the Rose Garden. This fan has camped out now her for over 100 days, waiting in vain for Blazers playoff tickets to go on sale. Clutching a piece of paper and mumbling ‘But Hollinger said we were a lock. Hollinger said it. It can’t be’”

by Norsktroll on Dec 4, 2008 12:09 PM PST up reply actions