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That's the second time in 3 seasons I've tried to tank against the #1 blue team AND FAILED. For the love of Pete my center, playing inside isolation, went 3for3 on 3s.

WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE?

If I can gain one more game over 6th place, I might be ready to make some moves. But ever since I joined this league, I've lived on the edge of disaster. I'm not prepared to get complacent just yet.

That was one fun 4th quarter comeback to watch. Was down 72-58 when I popped on.

So since it's getting close to that time of year, let's talk the playoff picture, starting with the Big 8;

HoopsterDoofuses
-Lowest points against
-Lowest points for of any playoff team
-Top salaried player in league Frederick Warren, this year he's scored less but we've scored more
-2 30 somethings playing under their salary, 2 22 year olds playing over theirs
-Hardnosed defensive team that likes to shut down the opponent and protect the ball when they have it

BucsBlue Lob City
-Highest point differential in league
-Second lowest points against
-A PG Tompkins to give Warren trouble, and all star SF Alex Spaggiari who leads the league in assists
-2 of top 3 players at 33+, C Guillaume Thenot should outplay salary assuming he's training this year
-Overall a flashier rendition of Hoopster with more scoring spread across more players

BakerStreet Irregulars
-#2 in league in points for
-Another D2 caliber PG in Meredith, with solid supporting cast but no real second star on the level of Englander or Spaggiari
-2 starters on transfer list so maybe not going all in for this year's playoffs
-Looks like bigs are trainees so should outperform salary
-Fewer turnovers than either Hoopster or BucsBlue, so smart with ball

Taylor Titans
-$87k defensive monster Duane Redd
-23 y/o SG Efsun probably playing above salary
-.500 team with a point differential of only 9, slightly on the bubble but likely secure in 4 slot
-Could theoretically upset a team leaning on a dominant C, but unlikely to answer any Big 8 PG

And for the much more balanced Great 8 playoff picture;

LionPride
-Most points scored of any team
-6 players averaging 10+ PPG, 3 averaging 15+
-Biggest strength in frontcourt with 3 of top 4 salaries listed as PF, Courtney Roman topping them at $60k
-No players in decline
-They give up more points than most other playoff teams but it may not matter

ScrapHeap Low Posters
-Strong point differential, not as explosive as LionPride but stinger on the other end
-Sold off league leading scorer Mario Rodrigo Extremadouro and in process of selling C Xavi Estalell, so not bringing the team that got them into the playoffs, though could use the funds for purchases and enter with toughest playoff team
-Ron Yates and Ding Zhong Zheng look like a solid inside outside combo but unspectacular compared to Big 8 PGs or LionPrides frontcourt
-Could win it all with the right pickup but not currently carrying enough explosive star power

Rhino's Rage
-Strong point differential with a slight leaning towards offensive firepower
-Qiao Runkun a defensive force with 2.2 blocks per game and also adds 12 PPG
-5 players averaging double digits lead by Erik Ivancsik and David Skandik
-No key players in decline
-One player on TL, sale could be turned into an upgrade somewhere or not

Mof State Squizzes
-Second lowest point differential of playoff teams
-Depth could be an issue with only 3 salaries over 20k, 4 over 15k and no 50k+ dominator
-Kermit Trickle averaging 2.3 blocks a game and Carlo Palmese 1.7 could shut down a seemingly superior attack
-No recent or pending transfers so might not have the funds for last minute reinforcements

With our boy Frosty set to leave the league. Its good to see someone jump in with a couple things to keep the forum fresh. I have and will try to continue to do the same as well. Good write and as we near the last 3rd of the season will be interesting who decides to "go for it" and what teams put it in cruise control.