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Post by IamQuailman on Mar 19, 2014 22:29:20 GMT -6
Greetings everyone! Here on ESPN we like to bring you various broadcasted bits like First Take and SLOE Podcasts, but we are always challenging ourselves to bring new and unique ideas to the table... which brings us to this show! I present to you...the Tri-Weekly Pre-Sim Pick 'Em Panel! Before every sim, I will message 1 GM from each division and ask them to participate in this panel. I will present them with 6 match-ups each week. Each will then be tasked with the chance to pick the winners of each of their matchups. On top of those 6 picks, they will also have 1 wildcard pick, where they can pick their favorite match-up from the sim. On top of picking the winners, they must provide an argument for each pick (a few sentences would be fine).
Incentive: Everyone will get 1 point to add to their media/article write-ups. Whoever has the most correct picks will receive 1 additional point for winning (ties included).
Once the thread is posted, the participants are welcome to post their arguments for their picks WITHIN ONE POST (please). After everyone posts their picks, I will post up mine before the sim.
Let's get started on Sim 1: 11/14 - 11/25!
This sim's invited participants are...
From the Central Division... jhow (Cleveland Cavaliers). From the Atlantic Division... conroy (Boston Celtics). From the Midwest Division... Loco (VanMemphis Grizzlies). From the Pacific Division... kucoach (Portland Trailblazers).
Don't worry, everyone will get their chance to participate!
So... onto the picks!
11/15 - Hawks @ Celtics 11/16 - Lakers @ Jazz 11/17 - Rockets @ Spurs 11/19 - Warriors @ Grizzlies 11/23 - Cavs @ Blazers 11/23 - Wizards @ Sonics
PLUS your wildcard pick!
So, panelists... ball is in your court! Post up your picks!
(All others, please refrain from posting until after all picks are in... THANKS!)
EDIT:
At the end of the season, I will tally the total of correct pick from each panelist and note that in their division totals. At the end of the regular season, the division with the highest total number of correct picks WINS! The prize for winning you may ask? Each team in that division will receive 5 points as a reward. These points do NOT count towards the 10-pt article max... so it's another avenue for earning training points.
Keep in mind... if you did NOT participate in at least 1 panel, you will not receive 5 points if your division wins. So if you're in it, you can win it.
EDIT 2:
My picks don't count towards the division tallies... mine are just for fun. Also that gives each division 7 teams to represent them (where as if I was included in the Central, we'd have 8 teams).
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Post by Conroy on Mar 20, 2014 9:13:01 GMT -6
11/15 - Hawks @ Celtics
#1 and #2 in the East in an early clash. There will be great matchups all over the court; Zo-Smits, Elie - Richmond, Drexler - Williams. It's an advantage that the game is in Boston, but I firmly believe in the reverse-curse so I'm going Hawks here.
11/16 - Lakers @ Jazz
I don't think either team got off to the start they were planning for, but both had some roster turnover and may take a few sims to learn about their teams. I'm banking on the Lakers to figure it out a little earlier than the Jazz.
11/17 - Rockets @ Spurs
Rockets are top 6 in OEFF and DEFF and Shaq is dominating. Spurs are right there with Houston in OEFF, but are a little behind on defense. I don't like picking against the home team when it's close, but I think the Rockets win.
11/19 - Warriors @ Grizzlies
Daugherty is out, even with Scott struggling in his first few weeks as a Warrior, I'm still taking Golden State
11/23 - Cavs @ Blazers
Neither team is playing great defense at the moment, but at least the Cavs can score. I don't like that I've taken every road team so far, but oh well I'm taking the Cavs.
11/23 - Wizards @ Sonics
Both teams started off great, the Sonics are playing great defense and the Wizards are scoring the ball. When in doubt I go with defense and finally take a home team, going Sonics here.
PLUS your wildcard pick!
11/20
Nuggets @ Warriors
Kemp and company will be too much for the rebuilding Nuggets especially at home, I'm taking Golden State twice this panel.
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kucoach7
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Portland Trail Blazers
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Post by kucoach7 on Mar 20, 2014 11:41:16 GMT -6
11/15 - Hawks @ Celtics
The C's are just too deep. The Celtics walk away with this one handily at home.
11/16 - Lakers @ Jazz
I'm going to go with depth again. The Lakers will lock down MJ and win.
11/17 - Rockets @ Spurs
The Rockets' big men will be too much for the Spurs and get the W.
11/19 - Warriors @ Grizzlies
I'm looking forward to the Gatling, Kemp matchup here. I'm going to give the edge to the Grizzlies at home.
11/23 - Cavs @ Blazers
These are a couple of underperforming teams. The Cavs high powered offense will run the Blazers out of their home gym as kucoach gets out coached once again.
11/23 - Wizards @ Sonics
I think the Sonics big men will have their way down low at home and win the game.
Wild Card
11/21 - Hornets @ Raptors
Gugliotta and the young Hornets steal a win in Toronto against old-man Magic and the Raptors.
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jhow0036
Junior Member
Chicago Bulls
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Post by jhow0036 on Mar 20, 2014 12:10:56 GMT -6
11/15 - Hawks @ Celtics
Matchup of two very talented teams here. I think the Celtics pull away at the end though.
11/16 - Lakers @ Jazz
MJ will not be enough to beat the defending champs. Lakers take this one.
11/17 - Rockets @ Spurs
Shaq should handle his business in this game. I expect the Rockets to come out on top.
11/19 - Warriors @ Grizzlies
The Griz are without Daugherty and that could prove to be the difference, especially when goin against a team with Shawn Kemp. Warriors in a rout.
11/23 - Cavs @ Blazers
Two very disappointing teams to start the year. Cavs have too much fire power on offense though. Cavs win.
11/23 - Wizards @ Sonics
Sonics are going to be way too much for the Wizards inside. Sonics will win this one.
Wildcard Game
11/17 - Pistons @ Hornets
Detriot is a really good, well balanced team. The Hornets just lost Tim Legler to a broken foot. Detroit will win this one easily.
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Post by IamQuailman on Mar 20, 2014 12:24:52 GMT -6
11/15 - Hawks @ Celtics The C's are just too deep. The Celtics walk away with this one handily at home. 11/16 - Lakers @ Jazz I'm going to go with depth again. The Lakers will lock down MJ and win. 11/17 - Rockets @ Spurs The Rockets' big men will be too much for the Spurs and get the W. 11/19 - Warriors @ Grizzlies I'm looking forward to the Gatling, Kemp matchup here. I'm going to give the edge to the Grizzlies at home. 11/23 - Cavs @ Blazers These are a couple of underperforming teams. The Cavs high powered offense will run the Blazers out of their home gym as kucoach gets out coached once again. 11/23 - Wizards @ Sonics I think the Sonics big men will have their way down low at home and win the game. Forgot your wildcard! |
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Post by LoCo89 on Mar 21, 2014 0:22:28 GMT -6
11/15 - Hawks @ CelticsTwo Eastern conference heavyweights go toe to toe in this early season matchup to see who can get to 6 wins first in the East. It's a really tough choice, and I keep going back and forth on it, but in the end, I gotta go with Zo in this one, Celtics get to 6 wins first in the East.  11/16 - Lakers @ Jazz As much as I like the Sherman and Jordan combo, I'm not sure it's enough to take on C-Balls and KJ, and the rest of the talent on the Jazz, ehhh....  11/17 - Rockets @ Spurs Dale Davis and Kevin Willis are one of the more talented defensive frontcourts. But from what Shaq has shown early this season, it's gonna be tough to stop him.  11/19 - Warriors @ Grizzlies It'll be interesting to see if Kemp can stay in the game this time against Gatling in the 2nd of three early matchups of these two teams. However, No Daughtry= No Bueno, in the start of what I expect to be a poor sim for the Grizz  11/23 - Cavs @ Blazers In an Interconference matchup of two teams that can't seem to defend, going with the team that can put up more points seems to be the safe bet, but who knows honestly.  11/23 - Wizards @ Sonics I really like the balance of 6 players scoring in double figures for the Sonics but looking at the Wizards, I think they have enough guys to defend them at nearly every spot. Plus, they have:  Wildcard Game 11/15 - Raptors @ Bucks The Bucks suck. The Raptors are a'ight. It'll get ugly. I dont care. I like Jurassic Park Gifs. Profit    |
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Post by IamQuailman on Mar 21, 2014 21:40:49 GMT -6
11/15 - Hawks @ Celtics
Celtics
11/16 - Lakers @ Jazz
Lakers
11/17 - Rockets @ Spurs
Spurs
11/19 - Warriors @ Grizzlies
Warriors
11/23 - Cavs @ Blazers
Cavs
11/23 - Wizards @ Sonics
Wizards
WILDCARD:
11/18 - 76ers @ Bucks
Sim coming soon!
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rpf
Full Member
New Jersey Nets
IDGAF
Posts: 1,743
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Post by rpf on Mar 23, 2014 18:03:08 GMT -6
Quail did you forget to do this again before the sim tomorrow?
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Post by IamQuailman on Mar 23, 2014 18:04:28 GMT -6
Quail did you forget to do this again before the sim tomorrow? Going to set it up tonight! |
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Post by NOLa. on Mar 23, 2014 20:29:32 GMT -6
Don't tank on the Pick Ems too!  |
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Post by IamQuailman on Mar 23, 2014 20:32:26 GMT -6
Results:
Atlantic (Conroy) -> 3/7
Central (jhow) -> 4/7
Midwest (Loco) -> 2/7
Pacific (kucoach) -> 5/7
Me -> 2/7
Check the tallies thread for new totals!
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Soundwave
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Toronto Raptors
Winter is coming
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Post by Soundwave on Mar 24, 2014 8:24:15 GMT -6
Where are the totals?
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Post by IamQuailman on Mar 24, 2014 8:25:50 GMT -6
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credit loco for photoshop
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