What do we want? (playoff matchups)

[fifteenth]

I know there is some of this talk sprinkled through the typical threads, but I wanted to try to spark a dedicated conversation about the topic. 

Do we want the 3rd seed?

I know it doesn't matter what we want. Our desire certainly won't impact reality. But it's an interesting conversation, I think. 

Here are some line items that I'm not sure how to parse. 

1. Get the 3 seed and face Denver who is lacking star power outside of their STAR and MAY be more beatable than Utah
2. Stay at the 4 seed and face in turmoil Utah who MAY be more beatable than Denver
3. Get the 3 seed and we avoid the Suns until the WCF

I tend to think Utah is the favored match up because of their current turmoil and because Luka would abuse their little guards. But, I don't necessarily trust their turmoil. They could flip the switch. So, clearly I cannot drink from the cup which is in front of you. 

I tend to want the 3 seed to avoid the Suns, but feel like that might be getting ahead of ourselves because we still need to win our first first round series in forever. So, clearly I cannot drink from the cup which is in front of me.  

Who will solve this riddle?