2-0 with Hardy as a starter. Maybe it is a tanking problem to play him. 
I don´ think catching the Nets is a realistic goal either. 7th odds has to be the aim. Stay ahead of Grizzlies/Clippers and the Hornets are the true enemy. Pelicans going on a real heater during Tankathon season might get them to 6th.
IF they somehow manage to lose both games to the Jazz, then maybe there is a small chance with them. I highly doubt that though. I fully expect Utah to pull a Charlotte on the Mavs in at least one of the games. They simply can´t finish 8th with a top 8 protection. You need 7th odds to be fairly safe. Obviously means if Mavs can create some separation between themselves in 7th and Hornets in 8th (hopefully) that Utah might not mind slipping to 7th.
I´d say it´s basically a toss-up between the Mavs and Hornets for 7th and 8th.
1% 5th odds
5% 6th odds
44% 7th odds
35% 8th odds
14% 9th odds
1% 10th odds
I don´ think catching the Nets is a realistic goal either. 7th odds has to be the aim. Stay ahead of Grizzlies/Clippers and the Hornets are the true enemy. Pelicans going on a real heater during Tankathon season might get them to 6th.
IF they somehow manage to lose both games to the Jazz, then maybe there is a small chance with them. I highly doubt that though. I fully expect Utah to pull a Charlotte on the Mavs in at least one of the games. They simply can´t finish 8th with a top 8 protection. You need 7th odds to be fairly safe. Obviously means if Mavs can create some separation between themselves in 7th and Hornets in 8th (hopefully) that Utah might not mind slipping to 7th.
I´d say it´s basically a toss-up between the Mavs and Hornets for 7th and 8th.
1% 5th odds
5% 6th odds
44% 7th odds
35% 8th odds
14% 9th odds
1% 10th odds
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