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Post by IamQuailman on Mar 25, 2014 22:20:47 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 4: 12/12 - 12/26!
This sim's invited participants are...
From the Central Division... Nick Malone 77 (Hornets). From the Atlantic Division... coltsguy510 (Magic). From the Midwest Division... Darth (Mavs). From the Pacific Division... NOLa. (Kings).
Don't worry, everyone will get their chance to participate!
So... onto the picks!
12/13 - Kings @ Pacers 12/17 - 76ers @ Nets 12/20 - Hornets @ Magic 12/22 - Mavs @ Lakers 12/23 - Rockets @ Pistons 12/23 - Celtics @ Raptors
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 IamQuailman on Mar 25, 2014 22:49:54 GMT -6
Update - Cavs @ Wizards is now changed to Hornets @ Magic
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Post by DarthVegito on Mar 26, 2014 8:23:57 GMT -6
12/13 - Kings@Pacers
PACERS - This is more of a home pick than anything. With the Kings struggling last SIM, I don't think the Central division leaders let this game get by them especially at home.
12/17 - Sixers@Nets
SIXERS - I like the Nets this year....BUT their biggest knock is NO depth. And sure enough they already have a huge injury and a gaping hole at the 4. Sixers win this game due to that injury. They should have a field day in the paint. Maybe even look for Campbell to get into early foul trouble.
12/20 - Hornets@Magic
HORNETS - Don't feel great about this pick but Orlando is simply awful. The Hornets should be able to grab this one on the road.
12/22 - Mavs@Lakers
MAVS - I would never pick against myself. With that being said, this will be a bad SIM for me. I have 7 games, 6 of which are on the road. I get the Lakers back to back in LA as well. This is at the end of the road trip so I'm hoping my team will have something left after all that traveling.
12/23 - Rockets@Pistons
ROCKETS - As much as I'd love not to pick this stepchild team of Texas, I just don't see anything to stop Shaq. Dudley will be pwned down low. Not to mention Houston has it's defense going nicely right now(not even close to as good as Dallas' but at least they're trying). Shaq will be too much and the rest of their defense well be enough to slow down Reggie, Steve, and LJ.
12/23 - Celtics@Raptors
RAPTORS - I'll take the home team on this one. Should definitely be a great game. Only reason I picked one is because I had to. I honestly hope both teams lose.
12/20 WILDCARD - Sonics@Mavs
MAVS - It's my only home game this entire SIM. I play Lakers twice away, the Pacers away, and the Pacific leading Sonics twice, once away and this one at home. I have to think I'll be able to take my one home game this SIM.
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Post by NOLa. on Mar 26, 2014 10:38:42 GMT -6
Just found out I have another exam tomorrow so I'll make this quick.
12/13 - Kings @ Pacers
My team has had a horrible road stretch (13 away out of 15 against top opponents) so I gotta go with the Pacers.
12/17 - 76ers @ Nets
Both teams will be missing key PFs in this game, so I'll side with the Nets who have looked great with Rider and at home.
12/20 - Hornets @ Magic
Hornets got this one most likely even being away, Gugs should be able to have a field day in this game.
12/22 - Mavs @ Lakers
Tough one to choose but it's even harder to go against the Mavs right now with their streak.
12/23 - Rockets @ Pistons
Fun matchup between two different types of teams. So far Pistons are undefeated at home and tough to play so I'll stick with that. Honestly this is a coin-flip game.
12/23 - Celtics @ Raptors
Ask me 48 hours ago, I'd say Raptors. Ask me now and I say Celtics after the Porter bolster. Two teams that keep trying to outdo each other with trades.
WILDCARD
12/21 Bucks @ Celtics
Ever heard a pig squeal as it cries in vain for mercy but gets fucked in the process? If that situation was a game, it would be this game.
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Post by coltsguy510 on Mar 26, 2014 11:58:45 GMT -6
12/13 - Kings @ Pacers
Bird is out, so I'm going with the Kings.
12/17 - 76ers @ Nets
Sixers have been on a roll since getting Mason. They continue to win.
12/20 - Hornets @ Magic
Gugliotta is too much for the Magic.
12/22 - Mavs @ Lakers
Lakers are having a down season, Mavs look like one of the league's best. Mavs win.
12/23 - Rockets @ Pistons
Shaq vs Chris Dudley. That's the game.
12/23 - Celtics @ Raptors
Raptors added Barkley to go with their perimeter. Barkley is the deciding factor.
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Post by Nick Malone 77 on Mar 26, 2014 13:33:33 GMT -6
12/13 - Kings @ Pacers = Pacers. Even with Karl OP Malone, The Kings are a below average road team and the Pacers have been playing great basketball right now. Winners of 4 of their last 5 on the road and now get to return home for a nice home stretch for just about a week and posts a blistering offensive points for rating to boot.
12/17 - 76ers @ Nets = 76'ers. Tim Hardaway is playing at an MVP caliber level right now that I think takes the sails out of the New Jersey Nets. also whopped them at home in the last sim pretty decisively with Vlade and Mason partying all over that frontline. I expect the same result.
12/20 - Hornets @ Magic = Hornets. Even with my squad being on the road and the failures away from the Charlotte Coliseum, the Magic don't want to win this game. I do. I want to win as many games as I possibly can and avoid another fruitless season although fortunes might just change after this Sim.
12/22 - Mavs @ Lakers = Lakers. What Darth has done this season and the turnaround has been impeccable and nothing short of amazing. I love the depth with Horace and Rony and the influx of young talent with Peeler and Penny should get them the #1 seed in the West this season even with some stiff competition. I think that even with the Lakers troubles and their inability to score the basket right now, I'll say the Lakers get some home cooking in their favor. KJ shows Penny how to get it done. Cedric and Weatherspoon learn how to play together and shock Dallas.
12/23 - Rockets @ Pistons = Pistons. Outside of the Kings, the only other undefeated team at home is Detroit. I think Michael adams returns in this one and has a big game even against the reigning most improved player of the year in Brian Shaw. While Shaq will surely make Chris Dudley out to be his bitch, I think the Rockets will have a tough time doubling both Steve Smith and Reggie from the perimeter and the Pistons beat up on Houston.
12/23 - Celtics @ Raptors = Boston. I love what Toronto did in the off season and even bringing in Barkley was a stroke of genius from Cleveland. However, the way Boston is built from top to bottom with Zo going against Pervis and Sir Charles will make it a tough time for Boston to recover.
Wildcard Game....
12/26 Utah @ Charlotte = Hornets. A double dosage of Hornets in this sim picks. Even with Michael Jordan, at the Helm, My team has had surprisingly good success against the Jazz the last few years. I dont think they have an answer for Gugliotta who will do his thing in the paint and make life miserable for Utah. Jordan can score 40 but I have a feeling I win this ugly game right after Christmas 92-86.
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Post by IamQuailman on Mar 26, 2014 16:16:53 GMT -6
12/13 - KINGS @ Pacers
12/17 - 76ers @ NETS
12/20 - HORNETS @ Magic
12/22 - MAVS @ Lakers
12/23 - Rockets @ PISTONS
12/23 - Celtics @ RAPTORS
Wildcard: 12/21 Bucks @ CELTICS
Sim coming later this evening.... Good luck!
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Post by IamQuailman on Mar 27, 2014 8:22:09 GMT -6
Sim tallies:
Atlantic -> 1/7
Central -> 3/7
Midwest -> 1/7
Pacific -> 4/7
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Post by rpf on Mar 27, 2014 8:54:08 GMT -6
12/17 - 76ers @ Nets
Both teams will be missing key PFs in this game, so I'll side with the Nets who have looked great with Rider and at home. you called that shit NOLa Isaiah Rider - 40pts, 8rebs, 3ast |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2014 9:34:38 GMT -6
CANT BELIEVE NERLA DOUBTED ME
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Post by NOLa. on Mar 28, 2014 14:21:39 GMT -6
I won this round? Wow
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