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Well my guards each have tremendous HN/DV and Billingsley (6 TOs) has sensational passing and no one on my team averaged more than 2 TO's a game, so I'm not worried about that. I have no idea where 19 turnovers came from. And most of the fouls came at the end in desperation, I can't blame that on the loss. Whatever I'm done fuming about this, time to blow up the team and start over.

Yup, even in the real world, a team with all-world centers won't do much if the team can't get the ball up the court or get an inbound pass to the big guys.

The Forum chatter these days is a lot about the high value that guards now have, since they are harder to train, cost more on the TL, and seem to control the outcome of games to somewhat greater degree than the big men. There was one strategy in particular (related to understanding the importance of game flow) that I saw a few teams employing this season that resulted in these teams just playing way over their heads. Two of my surprising losses came against teams doing this (and most of my losses are not surprising since I know where I stand...) I've tried it out a few times now and either the dice are just rolling my way or it really helps. I won't mention what this strategy is, especially since I don't know if these teams fully understood what they did, but it was a revelation to me and I've shifted my course ever so slightly to help my team take full advantage for next season.

And sometimes dumb luck does factor into these games. I think my team has had it's share of jaw-dropping bad losses this season, so I feel for TWSS.

Yeah I mean SB's team is good, I don't mean to disrespect him or his team, I just thought the level and depth of my team's talent was quite superior. I put the game ratings into the NT database matchup simulator and I had a 93% win percentage haha. Stuff happens, I understand that. I guess I just don't understand offensive flow, because if it's passing-based, my team has plenty of that.

I do think the flow accounts for the amount of shots your guards took, the turnovers, and your big men’s shot selection, but there was definitely luck involved. My guards, in less that stellar form, shot over 40% from beyond the arc against that prominent 3-2 and Billingsley in proficient form, which wouldn’t happen if we played the same game twice. But, even with a 93% win chance, I’m still going to win 7 times out of 100.

But, even with a 93% win chance, I’m still going to win 7 times out of 100.

positive thinking!! my glass is half-full not half-empty
I'll aplly same thinking for my current matchup

Yup, I give you at least a 93% chance of winning the next game!

I agree, blow up the team!

Get rid of that slacker Billingsley first - what a head case! Don't forget, he lost that Cup game for you!
I see Seedi is hitting the road, so a positive move on cleaning house.

Ha, I'm really torn what to do with my guards. I drafted Billingsley, trained him, and got him on the U21 and NT squads. I dunno if I can throw away 8 seasons of history. Not to mention he does wonders for my merchandise sales (last update was $100k!). I know his transfer window is shrinking though, he's gonna be 27, so it'd be nice to get $4-5 million out of him, but I could certainly use him for next season.

Saeedi's out, the scoring was nice but Yaser is younger and more well-rounded with a likely equal salary. And obviously I'm done with big men for a while!

For selfish reasons, get rid of Billingsley. Seriously, I was thinking about Moore and Colburn (who's nearly identical to Billingsly and will be in price next year) but I can't get rid of my guys that I drafted and trained. They are the backbone of my team. I can get big guys anytime. They are a dime a dozen. Their salaries are out of whack, though.

I also find it interesting how, all of a sudden this year, you can play 20-30k guys against 70-90k guys and compete. Weird change.

I also find it interesting how, all of a sudden this year, you can play 20-30k guys against 70-90k guys and compete. Weird change.

If that were totally true, my team would have been a serious playoff contender...