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adamwolff11
04-15-2010, 03:42 PM
I was thinking since this isn't the most active board on here, it'd be kinda cool to get a little playoff competition going between the handful of us that actually pay attention and realize the NBA is still a functioning league!
I was thinking everyone makes their predictions, the whole way through the playoffs, and assign a point value to each round. For instance, picking a correct first round game gets you 5 points, second round 10 points, third round game 15 points, and so on. I would be open to changes to this system, just something I thought up that was simple.
I can handle keeping track of point standings, since I doubt we'll have too many involved, and I'll update stats as series end. If you're interested, post your picks for all games in this thread before the first game on Saturday at 3:00PM EST.
Playing for pride, perhaps rep to the winner?
Scoring
5 Points for picking Round 1 Winner
10 Points for picking Round 2 Winner
15 Points for Picking Conference Finals Winner
20 Points for Picking Finals Winner
+3 Bonus Points for picking Winner in correct # of games
+5 Bonus Points for picking Winner in correct # of games AND having the matchup correct
Up to Date Point Totals
Beaner: 44
mweb08: 44
YardBirds13: 36
Tank: 36
Sports Guy: 33
adamwolff11: 31
Big Mac: 31
Pedro Cerrano: 30
YardBirds13
04-15-2010, 04:31 PM
Why not?
Cavs over Bulls in 5
Celtics over Heat in 7
Magic over Bobcats in 5
Hawks over Bucks in 5
Lakers over Thunder (Man, I'm REALLY tempted to pick OKC...) in 7
Nugs over Jazz in 6
Suns over Blazers in 6
Mavs over Spurs in 7
Cavs over Celtics in 5
Magic over Hawks in 7
Nugs over Lakers in 6
Suns over Mavs in 6
Cavs over Magic in 6
Nugs over Suns in 6
Cavs over Nugs in 6
Sounds good. I'll post predictions later.
beaner
04-15-2010, 06:17 PM
How about 1 bonus point for correct # of games, and after the first round 2 bonus points if you pick the correct games AND the teams are correct. For example, if I have Cleveland over Miami in 5 and they do it, I get 2 bonus points, but if I had picked Boston to beat Miami, i only get 1 bonus pt. What do you think?
adamwolff11
04-15-2010, 08:50 PM
How about 1 bonus point for correct # of games, and after the first round 2 bonus points if you pick the correct games AND the teams are correct. For example, if I have Cleveland over Miami in 5 and they do it, I get 2 bonus points, but if I had picked Boston to beat Miami, i only get 1 bonus pt. What do you think?
So, assuming I'm understanding correctly..if you are able to predict both teams that will be in the game, and the winner, you get 2 points. However, if you just pick the winner, and the other team you don't have correct, you get 1 bonus point?
And I assume the first round would just be worth 1 point then, right? Since obviously the matches are already set lol.
beaner
04-15-2010, 08:55 PM
So, assuming I'm understanding correctly..if you are able to predict both teams that will be in the game, and the winner, you get 2 points. However, if you just pick the winner, and the other team you don't have correct, you get 1 bonus point?
And I assume the first round would just be worth 1 point then, right? Since obviously the matches are already set lol.
You have to get the number of games correct to get any bonus points. That's the key. 1 bonus for that, 2 bonus if you have the matchup right...no bonus points if you just pick the winner, but not in the correct amount of games.
adamwolff11
04-15-2010, 08:56 PM
You have to get the number of games correct to get any bonus points. That's the key. 1 bonus for that, 2 bonus if you have the matchup right...no bonus points if you just pick the winner, but not in the correct amount of games.
Would you like to do this as the only scoring, or in addition to the scoring I mentioned earlier?
beaner
04-15-2010, 09:02 PM
Would you like to do this as the only scoring, or in addition to the scoring I mentioned earlier?
I'm thinking in addition to..this way, you can still get points if you pick the series, but it's a way to get a few extra points.
adamwolff11
04-15-2010, 09:14 PM
I'm thinking in addition to..this way, you can still get points if you pick the series, but it's a way to get a few extra points.
I like it. I'll edit the OP to include the scoring.
Also, YardBirds could you edit your picks to include # of games? Thanks!
beaner
04-15-2010, 09:27 PM
I like it. I'll edit the OP to include the scoring.
Also, YardBirds could you edit your picks to include # of games? Thanks!
Cool, maybe even up the bonus points..Re reading the OP, with 20 points for the finals, maybe go 3 and 5 or something. Who knows...your call.
adamwolff11
04-15-2010, 09:34 PM
Cool, maybe even up the bonus points..Re reading the OP, with 20 points for the finals, maybe go 3 and 5 or something. Who knows...your call.
Good point..3 and 5 sounds good, I don't want to make the bonus points completely pointless with finals being worth that much. Good call.
beaner
04-15-2010, 09:38 PM
Good point..3 and 5 sounds good, I don't want to make the bonus points completely pointless with finals being worth that much. Good call.
Excellent. Picks to come tomorrow for me. Thanks man!
Sports Guy
04-15-2010, 09:46 PM
Cavs over Bulls in 5
Heat over Celtics in 7
Hawks over Bucks in 5
Magic over Bobcats in 6
Cavs over Heat in 6
Magic over Hawks in 7
Cavs over Magic in 7
Lakers over Thunder in 5
Jazz over Nuggets in 7
Suns over Blazers in 5
Mavs over Spurs in 7
Lakers over Jazz in 6
Mavs over Suns in 6
Lakers over Mavs in 6
Lakers over Cavs in 6
Big Mac
04-16-2010, 01:04 AM
Cleveland over Chicago in 6
Heat over Celtics in 6
Atlanta over Milwaukee in 7
Orlando over Charlotte in 5
Cleveland over Miami in 7
Orlando over Atlanta in 6
Orlando over Cleveland in 7
LA over OKC in 6
Denver over Utah in 7
Phoenix over Portland in 4
Dallas over San Antonio in 6
LA over Denver in 5
Phoenix over Dallas in 7
LA over Phoenix in 6
Orlando over LA in 7
Pedro Cerrano
04-16-2010, 07:58 AM
Cavs over Bulls in 4
Celtics over Heat in 7
Hawks over Bucks in 5
Magic over Bobcats in 6
Cavs over Heat in 5
Magic over Hawks in 7
Cavs over Magic in 7
Lakers over Thunder in 7
Nuggets over Jazz in 7
Suns over Blazers in 5
Mavs over Spurs in 7
Nuggets over Lakers in 6
Mavs over Suns in 7
Mavs over Nuggets in 7
Cavs over Mavs in 6
adamwolff11
04-16-2010, 09:49 AM
Cavs over Bulls in 5
Heat over Celtics in 6
Hawks over Bucks in 5
Magic over Bobcats in 5
Lakers over Thunder in 7
Nuggets over Jazz in 7
Suns over Blazers in 6
Mavs over Spurs in 7
Cavs over Heat in 5
Hawks over Magic in 6
Nuggets over Lakers in 6
Mavs over Suns in 7
Cavs over Hawks in 7
Mavs over Nuggets in 7
Cavs over Mavs in 6
beaner
04-16-2010, 11:01 AM
Cavs over Bulls in 4
Boston over Miami in 7
Atlanta over Milwaukee in 5
Orlando over Charlotte in 4
Cavs over Boston in 5
Atlanta over Orlando in 6
Cavs over Atlanta in 5
Oklahoma City over Los Angeles in 6
Utah over Denver in 6
Phoenix over Portland in 4
San antonio over Dallas in 6
Utah over Oklahoma City in 5
Phoenix Over San Antonio in 7
Phoenix over Utah in 6
Cleveland over Phoenix in 5
Sports Guy
04-16-2010, 11:16 AM
Cavs over Bulls in 4
Boston over Miami in 7
Atlanta over Milwaukee in 5
Orlando over Charlotte in 4
Cavs over Boston in 5
Atlanta over Orlando in 6
Cavs over Atlanta in 5
Oklahoma City over Los Angeles in 6
Utah over Denver in 6
Phoenix over Portland in 4
San antonio over Dallas in 6
Utah over Oklahoma City in 5
Phoenix Over San Antonio in 7
Phoenix over Utah in 6
Cleveland over Phoenix in 5
You just couldn't help yourself, could you? :D
Pedro Cerrano
04-16-2010, 11:20 AM
You just couldn't help yourself, could you? :D
Wouldn't be shocked if it happened. Durant is gonna average close to 40 a game this series.
Sports Guy
04-16-2010, 11:21 AM
Wouldn't be shocked if it happened. Durant is gonna average close to 40 a game this series.
People are too down on the Lakers.
I love that OKC team but they are too young and well, they don't have Kobe.
beaner
04-16-2010, 11:27 AM
You just couldn't help yourself, could you? :D
Why not, no money on the line..Let's go KD!!
adamwolff11
04-16-2010, 12:13 PM
Why not, no money on the line..Let's go KD!!
I was really close to picking it.
Even though I didn't pick it, I'll still be rooting for them, especially after Phil Jackson's comments.
Kinda strange coming from a guy who's had Kobe and MJ, who have enjoyed some of the best star treatment in the league.
Sports Guy
04-16-2010, 12:59 PM
I was really close to picking it.
Even though I didn't pick it, I'll still be rooting for them, especially after Phil Jackson's comments.
Kinda strange coming from a guy who's had Kobe and MJ, who have enjoyed some of the best star treatment in the league.
Phil is already in his head..Its a beautiful thing to watch.
beaner
04-16-2010, 01:03 PM
Phil is already in his head..Its a beautiful thing to watch.
WOn't phase the kid one bit...you'll see.
Obviously it's a stretch to pick them, and if I were wagering, I wouldn't bet on the Thunder, but don't think anything Phil Jackson says will bother Durant. He's cool as a cucumber.
People are too down on the Lakers.
I love that OKC team but they are too young and well, they don't have Kobe.
Durant is the best player amongst those two teams at this point. Unless Kobe's body is suddenly healed and he has a decent amount of athleticism back.
I won't be picking OKC though.
Cleveland over Chicago in 5
Boston over Miami in 6
Atlanta over Milwaukee in 5
Orlando over Charlotte in 5
Cleveland over Boston in 5
Orlando over Atlanta in 7
Cleveland over Orlando in 6
Los Angelos over Oklahoma City in 6
Denver over Utah in 7
Phoenix over Portland in 5
Dallas over San Antonio in 6
Los Angelos over Denver in 5
Dallas over Phoenix in 7
Dallas over Los Angelos in 7
Cleveland over Dallas in 6
Cleveland over Chicago in 4.
Boston over Miami in 7.
Orlando over Charlotte in 4.
Atlanta over MIL in 5.
CLE over BOS in 6.
ORL over ATL in 7.
CLE over ORL in 7.
LA over OKC in 6.
Utah over DEN in 6.
DAL over SA in 7.
PHX over POR in 5.
LA over Utah in 7.
DAL over PHX in 6.
DAL over LA in 6.
CLE over DAL in 7.
My Utah pick isn't look too good with their injury issues.
The Lakers offense wasn't that good, but they played great D led by Artest. Even though Kobe wasn't very effective offensively, he seemed pretty good in terms of his athleticism, so that's a good sign.
Durant didn't look too good Beaner.;)
Very surprised the Blazers beat the Suns.
Mavs-Spurs should be a really good series.
beaner
04-19-2010, 04:34 PM
My Utah pick isn't look too good with their injury issues.
The Lakers offense wasn't that good, but they played great D led by Artest. Even though Kobe wasn't very effective offensively, he seemed pretty good in terms of his athleticism, so that's a good sign.
Durant didn't look too good Beaner.;)
Very surprised the Blazers beat the Suns.
Mavs-Spurs should be a really good series.
Agreed, wasn't his usual cool self...hope for better results in game 2.
Agreed, wasn't his usual cool self...hope for better results in game 2.
I don't.
.....
beaner
04-19-2010, 05:47 PM
I don't.
.....
I always rooted for the Lakers in the 80s (Worthy), and Mitch Kupchak does run the show (sort of), so I have much love for the Lakers.
I just love Durant a little more.
I always rooted for the Lakers in the 80s (Worthy), and Mitch Kupchak does run the show (sort of), so I have much love for the Lakers.
I just love Durant a little more.
That's cool. You can go back to rooting for the Lakers next round.;)
beaner
04-19-2010, 05:55 PM
That's cool. You can go back to rooting for the Lakers next round.;)
Ty Lawson & George Karl...
maybe the conference finals. ;)
Birds of B'more
04-19-2010, 06:14 PM
My Utah pick isn't look too good with their injury issues.
The Lakers offense wasn't that good, but they played great D led by Artest. Even though Kobe wasn't very effective offensively, he seemed pretty good in terms of his athleticism, so that's a good sign.
Durant didn't look too good Beaner.;)
Very surprised the Blazers beat the Suns.
Mavs-Spurs should be a really good series.
I didn't want to speak too soon on this one, but don't be surprised if this series is a lot closer than many of you have predicted. Or even if Portland pulls an upset. Of all the possible teams the Blazers could have faced headed into the final week of the regular season, it was believed that Phoenix presented the best matchup for them. The Blazers do a good job of forcing up-tempo teams like the Suns to play their style of game, even without Brandon Roy.
Ty Lawson & George Karl...
maybe the conference finals. ;)
Yeah, I forgot how far you take your UNC love.
The Nuggets are lucky that the Jazz have 2 major players out with injury, otherwise I think there was a good shot that you wouldn't have had those UNC guys to root for after round one.
beaner
04-19-2010, 06:49 PM
Yeah, I forgot how far you take your UNC love.
The Nuggets are lucky that the Jazz have 2 major players out with injury, otherwise I think there was a good shot that you wouldn't have had those UNC guys to root for after round one.
It's absurd to be honest...i'm actually really excited that UNC Wilmington and Appalachian State just hired two Heels..so, yeah, it's pathetic.
I agree 100%, and picked Utah in fact. Those losses really hurt, especially AK47, who can play defense, and would have helped a ton on Melo..
Pedro Cerrano
04-21-2010, 10:16 AM
Celtics win in convincing fashion, Lakers...not...so...convincing.
Either way, it looks like the home teams are winning the majority of these games, we'll see what happens when the higher seeds take it to the road over the next few days.
lordbrook
04-21-2010, 05:49 PM
It's absurd to be honest...i'm actually really excited that UNC Wilmington and Appalachian State just hired two Heels..so, yeah, it's pathetic.
I agree 100%, and picked Utah in fact. Those losses really hurt, especially AK47, who can play defense, and would have helped a ton on Melo..
AK is by far the worse loss between him and Memo. He has been the catalyst for great play all year. He's been in LA getting some special platelet treatment so I'm hoping he will be back soon. I wish I had seen this thread earlier and I would have made my predictions.
beaner
04-21-2010, 06:18 PM
AK is by far the worse loss between him and Memo. He has been the catalyst for great play all year. He's been in LA getting some special platelet treatment so I'm hoping he will be back soon. I wish I had seen this thread earlier and I would have made my predictions.
Join now, we're only a few games in...i'm sure no one would mind.
adamwolff11
04-22-2010, 03:58 PM
Hey guys, I tossed all of the first round picks onto a little google spreadsheet for the hell of it. You can check out what everyone else has picked, as well as make sure yours are correct. I'll do this for each round.
http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0ApxMK2eFxPJ8dHZuWi1LQmVxWnQ2SzVmeHdtblJ1M UE&hl=en
Not looking too good for the Lakers. They still are probably the favorites to win this round, but Kobe is far from his past self, and unless that changes, it's hard to imagine them winning the title or even getting out of the west.
Looks like my Jazz pick is going to come through which is impressive given their injuries.
So how sick are LeBron and Wade right now?
LeBron's last 3 games:
16-23 40 pts, 8 ast, 8 reb
14-26 39 pts, 8 ast, 10 reb
11-17 37 pts, 11 ast, 12 reb
Plus 10 blocks this series.
Wade's series averages:
33.8 pts 6 ast, 5 reb, .605 FG%
adamwolff11
04-26-2010, 05:24 PM
Beaner is looking in good shape right now.
Looks in pretty good position to pick up some points on the field by being the only one to pick San Antonio, as well as the only one to pick Oklahoma City if they could pull it out...
beaner
04-27-2010, 02:40 PM
Beaner is looking in good shape right now.
Looks in pretty good position to pick up some points on the field by being the only one to pick San Antonio, as well as the only one to pick Oklahoma City if they could pull it out...
The old reverse jinx in play here? ;)
Picked up the bonus for Orlando, but won't get it for Cleveland or Atlanta. San Antonio and Utah looking good...big game tonight in LA. Go Thunder!
adamwolff11
04-27-2010, 03:53 PM
Just go let everyone know, as series end, I will update the scoring in the OP.
As of right now, Beaner and mweb08 out to the early lead, due to getting the +3 bonus for correctly picking Orlando in 4 games, with the rest of us just correctly picking Orlando.
Pedro Cerrano
04-30-2010, 10:15 AM
Well, my western conference champion has been eliminated in the first round.
Until next year, fellas.
adamwolff11
04-30-2010, 12:07 PM
Well, my western conference champion has been eliminated in the first round.
Until next year, fellas.
As has my mine.
Getting ready to update the scoring, unfortunately.
adamwolff11
04-30-2010, 12:14 PM
So far, San Antonio has been the difference for Beaner.
I still just don't understand how Dallas was so bad.
That starting lineup is sick, with Terry off the bench..should have done much better!
beaner
04-30-2010, 12:53 PM
So far, San Antonio has been the difference for Beaner.
I still just don't understand how Dallas was so bad.
That starting lineup is sick, with Terry off the bench..should have done much better!
Continuity and experience wins out every time over a trade deadline deal...
Plus Carlisle not playing the french guy more will cost him his job, as it cost his team this series.
Great win by the Lakers!
Pau coming up big with the putback and a good game by Kobe as well.
Big Mac
05-03-2010, 03:37 AM
Hello last place.
nemO821
05-03-2010, 10:44 PM
Whats the point of playing these games when its so obvious Daid Stern and the refs want Lebron to win.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJQgIKT7haY&feature=player_embedded
adamwolff11
05-04-2010, 03:02 PM
Whats the point of playing these games when its so obvious Daid Stern and the refs want Lebron to win.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJQgIKT7haY&feature=player_embedded
I will say, I love the NBA, but in no sport is there more preferential treatment and I honestly do put David Stern behind most of it. I doubt he goes to his officials and says "Hey, Lebron makes us money, let's make sure he gets to the finals", but I think every official is made sure to know what is in the NBA's best interest.
The NBA is unfortunately a league where good players, not good teams, are what a lot of the casual fans are interested in. The NBA needs a championship for Lebron, so his legend can continue to grow.
For as big of an NBA enthusiast as I am, I think David Stern is a lying rat. That said, I'm still enjoying the hell out of the playoffs. It sucks that you have to get past the BS sometimes, but if you're an actual fan of the game of basketball, it is still entertaining.
ccbird
05-12-2010, 02:40 AM
I will say, I love the NBA, but in no sport is there more preferential treatment and I honestly do put David Stern behind most of it. I doubt he goes to his officials and says "Hey, Lebron makes us money, let's make sure he gets to the finals", but I think every official is made sure to know what is in the NBA's best interest.
The NBA is unfortunately a league where good players, not good teams, are what a lot of the casual fans are interested in. The NBA needs a championship for Lebron, so his legend can continue to grow.
For as big of an NBA enthusiast as I am, I think David Stern is a lying rat. That said, I'm still enjoying the hell out of the playoffs. It sucks that you have to get past the BS sometimes, but if you're an actual fan of the game of basketball, it is still entertaining.
Yup yup. Just read Donaghy's book. I do enjoy the NBA playoffs but the preferential treatment is unbearable at times. And I agree that Stern is 100% in favor of it.