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Post by IamQuailman on Mar 30, 2014 21:20:32 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 6: 1/9 - 1/22!
This sim's invited participants are...
From the Central Division... PaulyP (Pacers). From the Atlantic Division... bojangles (76ers). From the Midwest Division... cprej (Jazz). From the Pacific Division... Inner GI (Suns).
Don't worry, everyone will get their chance to participate!
So... onto the picks!
1/10 - Rockets @ Sonics 1/11 - 76ers @ Bulls 1/12 - Spurs @ Jazz 1/14 - Suns @ Mavs 1/17 - Pacers @ Warriors 1/18 - Lakers @ Pistons
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 30, 2014 21:27:39 GMT -6
BUMP
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Post by Inner_GI on Mar 30, 2014 21:33:01 GMT -6
Rockets @ Sonics
Shcrempf injury could bring the Rockets back a bit after jumping out a fast start, and that Sonics defense is playing some good ball right now. Sonics
76ers @ Bulls
This seems like a toss up, but I have a feeling the 76ers and Mr.Jangles right the ship this sim. 76ers
Spurs @ Jazz
MJ. Jazz
Suns @ Mavs
Way to rub salt in the wound Quail... asshole. Mavs - by 20.
Pacers @ Warriors
Going with the warriros defense in this one. Warriors
Lakers @ Pistons
Tray with an A wins this game, and all GMOY of the year awards for the rest of the decade. Pistons
Mavs @ Nuggets
Besides playing the Suns, this is the easiest win in the league. Mavs
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Post by bojangles837 on Mar 30, 2014 22:03:13 GMT -6
Rockets @ Sonics
without schrempf, sonics get the win in this defensive battle
76ers @ Bulls
Im back.. enough said
Spurs @ Jazz
spurs dominate as they did earlier in the season
Suns @ Mavs
mavs stelar d causes fits for rice and hakeem. Mavs win
Pacers @ Warriors
warriors sketchy home record proves to be accurate. pacers win in a tight one
Lakers @ Pistons
those pistons are so hot right now.. buttt, the lake show pulls out the win here
Mavs @ Nuggets
this isnt really fair lol
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Post by cprej on Mar 31, 2014 7:05:08 GMT -6
Rockets @ Sonics
Going with the Sonics. They were able to beat the Rockets with Schrempf so I assume they do it again without him.
76ers @ Bulls
Going with the 76ers. This will be a close game and feel the the 76ers will win due to better free throw percentage. They are almost identical everywhere including how many fouls they will commit. Good game here.
Spurs @ Jazz
Spurs...... Jazz had a great sim but are changing things up not sure how this will play out!
Suns @ Mavs
Mavs......... Good d and suns just can not score.
Pacers @ Warriors
Going with the Pacers. The pacers offense is currently on fire.
Lakers @ Pistons
Lakers..... Lakers figured out how to score and their defense is playing good. Piston might push it to OT but will still lose if they do.
Mavs @ Nuggets
Mavs........ Just like last game Good d and nuggets can not score.
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Post by NOLa. on Mar 31, 2014 8:22:36 GMT -6
Why is everyone choosing the same wildcard?
lola
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Post by IamQuailman on Mar 31, 2014 8:48:46 GMT -6
Why is everyone choosing the same wildcard? lola I was thinking the same thing.... Lol I haven't heard back from Janjan yet, so if not by noon CST, I may be looking for a replacement for the Central |
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Post by bowtothebill23 on Mar 31, 2014 8:54:36 GMT -6
Why is everyone choosing the same wildcard? lola I was thinking the same thing.... Lol I haven't heard back from Janjan yet, so if not by noon CST, I may be looking for a replacement for the Central Since the Pacific chose first, I think everyone else should have to change. |
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Post by PaulyP on Mar 31, 2014 14:29:37 GMT -6
1/10 - Rockets @ Sonics
Both teams are playing pretty good ball at the beginning of the season but considering that the Sonics are at home and they've already beaten the Rockets once this season i'll stick with the team from the Northwest. SONICS. Matchup to watch: Hersey Hawkins vs Kevin Gamble
1/11 - 76ers @ Bulls
Going with the Sixers here because they have more talent overall especially in the frontcourt. SIXERS. Matchup to watch: Tim Hardaway vs John Stockton
1/12 - Spurs @ Jazz
I think this one will be a blowout. Spurs are the better team on paper by far. SPURS. Matchup to watch: Michael Jordan vs San Antonio Spurs
1/14 - Suns @ Mavs
Tough one here but im going to go ahead and flip a coin and say the Dallas Mavericks will take this one. MAVS. Matchup to watch: None. Wouldnt watch.
1/17 - Pacers @ Warriors
I cant in good faith pick against myself so Pacers. PACERS. Matchup to watch: Stacey Augmon vs Dennis Scott
1/18 - Lakers @ Pistons
Continuing with my bias for my team, I think the Lakers will steal a road win in Detroit on the back of Clarence Weatherspoon. LAKERS. Matchup to watch: Ceballos vs LJ
WILDCARD
1/12 Suns @ Bucks
Battle of a couple tanks and im going with the Suns. The Bucks roster is so depleted of talent I think they've asked local reporter Will Maukie to suit up. SUNS. Matchup to watch: Not a damn one.
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Post by bowtothebill23 on Mar 31, 2014 19:08:31 GMT -6
They all slept except for one. #PacificRepresent
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Post by Deleted on Mar 31, 2014 19:28:35 GMT -6
It's clear the pacific teams don't believe in the lakers.
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Post by Inner_GI on Mar 31, 2014 21:27:36 GMT -6
It's clear the pacific teams don't believe in the lakers. I believe now. lol I really just wanted to poke fun at the GMOY bullcrap.  |
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Post by 78 on Mar 31, 2014 21:47:41 GMT -6
Everyone voted for the Sonics over me  |
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Post by TrayWithAnA on Mar 31, 2014 22:48:44 GMT -6
It's clear the pacific teams don't believe in the lakers. I believe now. lol I really just wanted to poke fun at the GMOY bullcrap. Appreciated, dick |
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Post by IamQuailman on Apr 1, 2014 10:11:05 GMT -6
Sim Tallies:
Atlantic -> 5/7
Central -> 5/7
Midwest -> 5/7
Pacific -> 4/7
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Post by Inner_GI on Apr 1, 2014 17:21:42 GMT -6
I failed
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Post by NOLa. on Apr 1, 2014 17:30:43 GMT -6
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Post by Inner_GI on Apr 1, 2014 19:07:52 GMT -6
What's new this season. lol |
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