With a win at Dallas, the Rockets win the group with a 3-1 record regardless of point differential because they have the head-to-head tiebreaker with the Pelicans.

With a loss and a 2-2 record, the Pelicans win the group with a 3-1 record. The Rockets can not clinch the West wild card spot as other teams will have guaranteed a better record.

  • yoostonOPBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    First road win, beating Dallas, and clinching a knockout stage game would be euphoric.

  • ofilispeaksBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I am confused, if we win we will have the same record as Pelicans 3-1 and they have +33 point differential. Won’t we have to make the difference or is the tie breaker the head to head with Pelicans?

  • lionsgatewatcherBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    It was probably better the Pelicans win today rather than a close loss to the Clippers.

    Dallas is now eliminated from the tournament and might not play as hard especially coming off a back to back to the clippers.

    • BenchPointsChampBEnglish
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      1 year ago

      I don’t think we can count on Dallas mailing one in just bc they’re eliminated from the IST. The game still counts toward the regular season record. But yes hopefully their home court advantage is neutralized by being on the tail end of a back-to-back.