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As we head down the stretch here, things have waned a bit as they typically do later in the season when reality sets in but to that I say; with 8 games left and 4 games yet to start, there are really only 2 teams that don't still have a shot at the postseason. Everyone else is still in it!

With that said, this probably the most competitive year we've had. I legit feel like the field is wiiiiiiiiide open. Sure there's a favorite or two but with the way the league has gone, I don't trust those teams more than any others over a 5 game span. The perfect word to describe this season is...streaky.

So, let's be less like church mouses and more like raving, scathing, lunatic, fantasy owners...i.e. LABeat when he's winning, or present, or alive.

BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE!!!!!

Pre-Playoff Rankings:

1. Tribeca HiBrows (Ern)(1)(33-16, 298.6) - Should be telling Ryan, Boogs and Frank how they don't stand a chance against his team and teasing me because he's poised to do what I couldn't last year, which is win title #3.

2. Earthquake State Degenerate Gamblers (Ryan)(2)(32-17, 289.3) - Should be bragging about winning another Walton crown (2nd in 3 yrs) and how LABeat winning it all was on loaner.

3. Stanley Forms a Wall (Boogs)(3)(32-17, 292.8) - Should be saying "THIS IS THE YEAR YOU FOOLS!" and "Winning might be cool but I've made the most CASH B*TCHES!"

4. Duval County Plumlords (Frank)(4)(30-19, 296.9) - Should be bragging that we're so dumb, we let him employ the same strategy every year with repeatable successful results and that this year it will result in his 2nd title.

5. Theodelphia Theventy-Thixers (Theo)(7)(29-20, 284.4) - Should be teasing me for counting him out this year, bragging about how he's bounced back and threatening Ryan about the Walton Lead. Also should be talking about how he desperately wants to join the 2 titles club.

6. ex. Detroit ex. Pistons (Ceej)(5)(29-20, 280.4) - Should be elated that he's relevant this late in the season for a change. Should be bragging about stealing the Elevator away from Cenario and should also be warning everyone that his team increased it's average 9 points since the last rankings. Beware the CEEJ!!!

7. Restown Smerf City Slamz (Smerf)(9T)(27-22, 280.2) - Should be bragging about how he's improved since last rankings and is on a 7-3 run and vowing to punish all who nicknamed him Smerf.

8. Oakland Cardpullers (Mr.Hood)(8)(26-23, 276.7) - Should be laughing at how guys who've been here for years are doing worse than him and bragging that he didn't even change his lineup and will make the playoffs. Should be calling all of us scrubs because he has a shot to win as a rookie. EASY WORK!!!

9. Coney Island Bad Boys VII: Rejuvenated (Dep. Commish)(6)(26-23, 281.9) - Should be snickering to himself as his recent slump has provided us all with a false sense of security. And should be forewarning...I HAVE RUSSY! Don't EVER discount me!

10. Cerritos Bad Hombres (Shawn)(11)(21-28, 279.9) - Should be screaming that he started out as one of the worst teams and rocketed into the playoff picture past 3-4 other teams. Should be gloating that he was able to do it with a 1.36 FPPM G and that it would be much more worse on us if Lin was healthy. CHINESE CONNECTION!!! Should also be posting multiple Money Dance gifs because he's currently winning his side bet with me. Oh and calling someone a b*tch along the way.

Bet #1: Winning 279.9 to 279 (do not slip! lol)
Bet #2: Winning (2 up, 2 down)
1-Ibaka is gonna be at 1.23 or better (1.13 currently)
2-Lin is gonna be at 1.18 FPPM or better (1.36 currently, smh...injury saving your a**)
3-Parker is gonna jump .15 fppm to 1.06 FPPM (1.12 currently)
4-AND Jamal Murray is gonna be over 1.00 FPPM (0.84 currently)

11. Chi.ESL Commissioners (The Commish)(13)(20-29, 279) - Don't look now but my team woke up from it's mid season slumber. Just in time to smack boogs around and put LABeat and Soulhonkey in their places...the cellar. I am officially the team no one wants to see in the first round. And Shawn...GAININ' ON YA!!!!

12. Northeast DC Trade Guerillas (Magilla)(9T)(25-24, 270.7) - Should be claiming that this is his year because he's relevant and that's a sign from GOD and CP3 will return in time for him to whooride.

13. L.A. Major Keys (RBO)(15)(18-31, 276) - Should be saying that if it were 10 additional games left, he could have gotten a 3 seed minimum.

14. Houston Hardhead Kickdoe CHAMPS (The Champ)(14)(17-32, 269.6) - Should have TRIED this season instead of getting fat and happy off one flukey title. And c'mon fam...you just NOT gonna pay the fee?

15. Skid Row SoulHonky (SoulHonky)(12)(16-33, 258.7) - Should be saying he had a chance at it all until his recent slump but he can play spoiler and will.

16. Philadelphia Peasants (TJT)(16)(11-38, 238.8) - I got nothing.

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I've never drafted a center before Round... 4? Maybe 3, once? This year, my first round pick!

Of course, outside of the first pick, I followed my usual drafting routine, haha. But only because I thought the pieces were available to build a nice squad with that approach. After drafting a center, I was prepared to punt my usual approach and just wing it. Which was terrifying.

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not sure about next year, tbh.

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Rondo in Chicago, don't make me go goon on his knee caps.

I've been to 2 games this season and I was close enough rush the court and get a good kick slide in before the security beat down.

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Thought Boogs and Ryan would never lose. Thanks AB!

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Looks like magilla brought you down to his level. That one will help.

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Man that streak with kawhi, Tyler, pau, Parker and a bunch of other guys out hurt.


Not the losses but caused a bunch of empty minutes and low 200 scores.

The points bet shoulda been rock solid

Somehow out of all this my next game is my highest scoring or one of my highest scoring of the season.

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"though time has passed, im still the future" (c) black thought

but it was all for naught since I cooled off with taht injury bug

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Everybody got those. Stop making excuses and man up and win something outside of the BUSH ADMINISTRATION!

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and have a free season on you.


What were the bet amounts again? lol

Were both bets equal or was the points one worth more?

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https://m.popkey.co/746e68/mzW9z.gif


>What were the bet amounts again? lol

I win points, you owe me $120
You win points, I send you an e-card

>Were both bets equal or was the points one worth more?

I win the predictions, you owe me $50
You win the predictions, I write you a haiku

If I win the title, you pay me the $170 total
If you win the title, I wear a "Shawn is Awesome @ Fantasy Hoops" T-shirt
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I'll let you concede right now on both bets for 150 flat

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>I'll let you concede right now on both bets for 150 flat

http://board.okayplayer.com/okp.php?az=show_topic&forum=8&topic_id=2572129&mesg_id=2572129&listing_type=search#2572348

You're going to end up owing me $40. I'm going to win the big bet. You'll win the small one because Lin got hurt and Jabari actually did get better.

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I had another good game lined up, then kawhi sits out last night.

Now the game depends on the up and down bucks.

We have a matchup coming up that could decide it.

Any low sub 250 scores for either of us might be the nail in the coffin.

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MahahahhshhdhdhhahahhahahH

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Everythingnis looking good.

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Not paid.

I still have a shot if EVERYTHING breaks my way.

-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.

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and the day of the trade deadline


Did it line up perfectly like that last year too?

Should be fun after a week off to jump right into that fire

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"though time has passed, im still the future" (c) black thought

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"though time has passed, im still the future" (c) black thought

is the injury will win met the 2 up 2 down bet.

But it may also cost me the points bet.


We're both struggling thru games right now.

We're also jockeying for playing Theo vs Cenario first round.
They both have pros and cons, though i think id prefer to be in Ceej's bracket over Ryans as long as i can avoid it to get my team healthy.

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>is the injury will win met the 2 up 2 down bet.

You were probably gonna win this anyway because Lin didn't get a chance to regress to the mean. Jabari had turned a corner.

>But it may also cost me the points bet.

Injuries on my part might have given this to you but now it's kinda even. Dion, D-Rose, Duck Sauce sitting games hurt. And I've had to deal with a few DNP's from Love and Gasol not so long ago.

You having to eat Jabari for a few games might send it down to the last 2 games of the year.

LMAO if we end in a tie. We didn't come up with tie breakers either. How about whoever has the highest playoff average until one team is eliminated (meaning it doesn't stop until one of us is eliminated...points end at the elimination game, even if the other team plays another game or advances)?

>We're also jockeying for playing Theo vs Cenario first round.
>They both have pros and cons, though i think id prefer to be
>in Ceej's bracket over Ryans as long as i can avoid it to get
>my team healthy.

First round, I'd rather play Cenario if his team keeps playing the way it has. Second round is a toss up though Ryan's team is a lil more dangerous. There's really no clear advantage to either bracket IMO. Just gotta hope for health and win the games.

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>>is the injury will win met the 2 up 2 down bet.
>
>You were probably gonna win this anyway because Lin didn't get
>a chance to regress to the mean. Jabari had turned a corner.
>
>>But it may also cost me the points bet.
>
>Injuries on my part might have given this to you but now it's
>kinda even. Dion, D-Rose, Duck Sauce sitting games hurt. And
>I've had to deal with a few DNP's from Love and Gasol not so
>long ago.
>
>You having to eat Jabari for a few games might send it down to
>the last 2 games of the year.
>
>LMAO if we end in a tie. We didn't come up with tie breakers
>either. How about whoever has the highest playoff average
>until one team is eliminated (meaning it doesn't stop until
>one of us is eliminated...points end at the elimination game,
>even if the other team plays another game or advances)?
>
>>We're also jockeying for playing Theo vs Cenario first
>round.
>>They both have pros and cons, though i think id prefer to be
>>in Ceej's bracket over Ryans as long as i can avoid it to
>get
>>my team healthy.
>
>First round, I'd rather play Cenario if his team keeps playing
>the way it has. Second round is a toss up though Ryan's team
>is a lil more dangerous. There's really no clear advantage to
>either bracket IMO. Just gotta hope for health and win the
>games.


Man what are the odds we end in a tie? That would be miraculous.

Should we do it til the elimination game or the elimination series? Meaning if you lose in 3 games and my games go to 5 we just look at end of series? LOL not sure why im even negotiating this. It doesnt really matter. Im cool with whatever there.


Im interested to see what the AS break yields. Does Russy come back with a vengeance?

Theos team has some real dangerous pieces but his guards outside of Giannis...
This Jabari injury could boost Giannis back up to trhat 170 avg range tho. Yea actually fuck that Id rather play cenario than theo (knock on wood)

Cenario is dealing with injured guys like Noah and Faried now.

The word is Pau might/could be back before all star break and same with Lin.

My amateur guess is that they end up cpming back right after the all star break, and that would be a major boost.

But who knows how long that will last.

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-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.

lot of interesting seeding races coming down to the final days too:

Ern vs Boogs - for best overall record. Seeing as best record is a $ achievement now, Boogs has to hope to finish a game up as that 4 point FPPG margin might be too hard to overcome in just 5 games.

Ern vs Frank - for best team avg...also a $ achievement. Ern could end up with both $ earners or lose them both in the last 5 games of the season.

Smerf vs Mr. Hood - for home court advantage in the first round. That extra 5 points might make a difference given a 2.7 fppg difference between the two teams.

Ryan vs Theo vs Ceej - All vying for the top spot in the White conference. With Ryan's team kinda slumping, he's opened the door to lose the Walton and the #1 seed.

Shawn vs The Commish - Bet is looking solidly in his favor, especially after winning the most recent head-to-head. Not only that but seeding plays into it as well. But with 5 games left, a lot can change.

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>Shawn vs The Commish - Bet is looking solidly in his favor,
>especially after winning the most recent head-to-head. Not
>only that but seeding plays into it as well. But with 5 games
>left, a lot can change.
>
This shit is killing me
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Lol immediately after beating you by 50. (Which I was hoping would start nailing the coffin)
You bounceback with like a 50 pt margin the next game.

Serge is slumping. Reggie may get benched (which wouldnt be bad if he plays less minutes)


On the Plus side Love is ruled out for Tuesday and hopefully more. That would really hurt you

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"though time has passed, im still the future" (c) black thought

Oh wait,

If Brogdon and Thon just get me about 30-40 pts.

With Love being out Tuesday, that could be a deathblow. If they keep him out Tuesday I wonder if they just keep him out thru break

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http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nba/1504/kevin-love/1

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"though time has passed, im still the future" (c) black thought

any games.


I dont know if a trade to a contender will actually help him in WS. Might make him worse

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Matt Barnes has been balling and I picked him up for insurance but I will get hurt 2 games if Love doesn't play.

That might be enough though. And I was poised for another 300+ game against Magilla. smh

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And I'm staring at another L unless Kyrie can go off a bit tomorrow. That puts him a game up with just a few to go, gonna need some help there. Avg might go down to me and Franks game, last of the regular season. Will suck to go wire to wire and lose both at the last minute.

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i shouldwin the H2h going on right now

if my team can get healthy after the break, I can be competitive.


lolsullylol

-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.

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>lolsullylol

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"though time has passed, im still the future" (c) black thought

-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.

you wanted a stud like kawhi

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"though time has passed, im still the future" (c) black thought

I was fine to hold on to Sully.(which i have. I haven't had any convos with anyone about sully except you) If you were asking me about sully then yeah, I wanted a stud.

-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.

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He could go to Tor and fall teh way of Sully.

Lowry and Derozan shoot so much and also board well for guards.
This might not be good...

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Anyone barely hangin on to a playoff spot like to help out?

http://i.imgur.com/vPqCzVU.jpg

with love down 6 weeks, there's no way for me to replace that production.

I'm pretty much first round fodder for someone now.

Shawn, you'll get your payout at the end of the season with everyone else.

SMMFH

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I was eyeing davis hard yesterday but since Im a greedy bastard I didnt wanna drop any of my 3 centers I dont even need and missed out.

I was going to watch tonights games and make my move accordingly.


I think thats gonna be a good late season pickup

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"though time has passed, im still the future" (c) black thought

I still cant shake you.

I just looked ahead and I have a handful of <250 games going through the final game. So do you...but you may have one game where you score 300+, thus outscoring me by about 70-80.

That would still make it a longshot but could come down to final game, where most of the action happens game 1 post break.

If you can outscore me by 80-100 again there that might tip it.

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Without Love, it's gonna be harder to get those 300+ scores. Barnes is doing work and will help me compete but Barnes + Love would have set me up right for a late season run and a playoff run.

*sigh*

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-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.

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TJT talking about leaving

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"though time has passed, im still the future" (c) black thought

If so, I vote for 12 team league. Too many lose interest down the stretch.

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Rookies are exempt.

-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.

I dont understand those words.

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He's not very busy at the moment.

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been real busy with some other shit,,,,working and my daughter with this LA Philharmonic shit ..practices and performances...but in going to pay...dont trip

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AD could get hurt by the trade overall but may be more efficient?
Cousins team isnt really a playoff contender, neither is WCS or other guys that may benefit.


Maybe Collison? Frazier gets some more minutes but how will the offense change with the two bigs

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"though time has passed, im still the future" (c) black thought

Now I got T Jones in limbo too. Gonna be nice to have that bye and let this play out for a minute.

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Which sux for me because he was putting up 1.20 in his last 10 since Gay went down. I needed those 36FPPG to soften the blow from losing Love.

I mean, I felt I was done but had an outside chance at an upset or two. But now, it's a wrap. Cenario is prolly going to eliminate my team in 3 games now.

FML

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-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.

I think...

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