Well friends, all goood things must come to an end. There have been some amazing highs (Bubna in 6th place) and amazing lows (Bubna leading for the bulk of the playoffs), but it hasn't failed to be interesting. In honor of this first season of playoff basketball, we'll throw out a little bit more information than normal.
But first, the final standings....
1. Kyle--50 pts
2. Noah S.--39 pts
3. Fitz--37 pts
4. Brian--33 pts
5. Len--32 pts
6. Bubna--30 pts
7. Jake S.--18 pts
8. Jake V.--17 pts
Top performers by category:
Free Throws--Kyle (350)
3 Pointers--Noah (87)
Rebounds--Kyle (609)
Assists--Bubna (287)
Steals--Noah (96)
Blocks--Kyle (73)
Points--Kyle (1407)
Top individual performers by category:
Free Throws--Kobe Bryant (174)
3 Pointers--Rashard Lewis (47)
Rebounds--Dwight Howard (311)
Assists--Rajon Rondo (131)
Steals--Kobe Bryant (38)
Blocks--Dwight Howard (52)
Points--Kobe Bryant (695)
Performance Everyone Expected: Kobe Bryant
Performance Nobody but Noah S. Expected: Trevor Ariza
Craziest Stat-Stuffing Performance--Rajon Rondo (almost AVERAGED a triple-double in Round 1, was 6 steals away from winning the category even though he played two less rounds than the winner, etc, etc)
Most Disappointing Showing: Chris Paul and the Invisibles
Oldest Showing: Detroit Pistons
Luckiest Pick: Noah with Trevor Ariza in the 5th Round
2nd Luckiest Pick: Len with Carmelo Anthony in the 2nd Round (after picking Big Z first!)
Ugliest Stinkface: Hedo Turkoglu
Person Least Likely to Contribute: Andrew Bynum (9 assists in the whole playoffs! 9.)
Any other nominations?
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Friday, June 12, 2009
A little less conversation, a little more action.
All this aggravatin' aint' satisfactionin' me.
A quick note to our Google Doc savvy-friend who sorted things--we'll call him Noah S.--no, N. Shaddis--if you're going to sort things, please don't save the document that way--just back out or close the window. Your friendly neighborhood statsman just about had a heart attack when he opened the stat sheet today, but thanks to Google, we were able to fix things just fine.
Here are the most updated standings after last night's missed-free throw-fest for Orlando:
1. Kyle--47 pts
2. Noah--38 pts
3. Fitz--37 pts
4. Len--33 pts
5. Brian--32 pts
6. Bubna--31 pts
7. Jake V.--18 pts
8. Jake S.--16 pts
A quick note to our Google Doc savvy-friend who sorted things--we'll call him Noah S.--no, N. Shaddis--if you're going to sort things, please don't save the document that way--just back out or close the window. Your friendly neighborhood statsman just about had a heart attack when he opened the stat sheet today, but thanks to Google, we were able to fix things just fine.
Here are the most updated standings after last night's missed-free throw-fest for Orlando:
1. Kyle--47 pts
2. Noah--38 pts
3. Fitz--37 pts
4. Len--33 pts
5. Brian--32 pts
6. Bubna--31 pts
7. Jake V.--18 pts
8. Jake S.--16 pts
Monday, June 1, 2009
Dark was the April night...
...that Kyle Magstadt sat in his salmon Aveo at the intersection of White Bear and Conway, waiting, hoping, for a glimpse of the man who could change his fortunes forever. He had heard of similar deals being made for Robert Johnson and Jimmy Page, but he could never dream of what was to come for him.
At first, the man appeared only as a wisp, a vision, a shell of the sinister figure most have come to associate with the Devil. His horns were concealed under a fedora, his tail tucked inside the Hornets Starter jacket and matching Zubaz he had found at Valu-Thrift just down the road. He walked with purposeful, effortless strides, the walk of a man who sees a payday just down the road.
The stranger opened the passenger door and got in.
"Word on the sssssssssssstreet issssss that you're looking for help with a fantassssssssy bassssssssketball playoff league."
Kyle gulped, but nodded silently.
"We have to make it look like I don't know what I'm doing at first--have me draft 3 players from the same team, including one guy whose best years are about 5 years behind him."
The devil's eyes flickered with delight.
"Who else will you draft?"
"The only healthy member of an aging championship team, one that will probably make it to a later round of the playoffs, but I'm stuck on the last guy.."
"Well, I'm no expert, but I did help a guy to screw over the blind owner of his previous team for more money--he owes me a favor..."
"You mean Boozer?"
"That's the one!"
"Well, he's kind of a jerk, but if you insist.."
"I do. So how else can I assssisssst you?"
"Well, in order for this plan to work, the Orlando Magic need to make the Finals."
The devil shrieked in pain. "The MAGIC! Nonononono. They've got....Him on their side. I can't do that. That'd go against everything I stand for. Besides, haven't you listened to 'The Champion' before? I'm more of a boxing fan."
"I realize that, but I'll make it worth your while. Not only do you get my soul, but I'll cut my all my hair off, and I won't donate it to anybody! I'll even drive with the A/C on and the windows down in the summertime, just to contribute to global warming. Finally, I'll continue to defy all rules about sports fandom by supporting the University of Arizona basketball team, under some ridiculous reasoning that I was born there, ignoring the fact that we left AZ well before what most denominations consider the age of accountability, and have spent the majority of my life either attending other colleges or living in other states. I'll also follow the Utah Jazz for no reason at all, except for I'm a front-runner."
"Perfect! That's just the kind of dedication I'm looking for!"
The paperwork was signed, the hands shaken, and the mysterious stranger exited the car.
"Where are you headed next?" Kyle asked, as he began to drive away.
"I've got an appointment with Dr. James Andrews in Alabama--one of my most devious potential cases yet--this football player wants to keep playing, but he needs shoulder surgery, and it's just perfect--he could end up playing against the team that made him famous, while simultaneously wrecking his team and all who follow it..pretty much perfect, really..."
Standings:
1. Kyle--42 points
2. Bubna--37 points
3. Len--36 points
4. Brian--35 points
5. Fitz--33 points
6. Noah--32 points
7. Jake V.--23 points
8. Jake S. 18 points
At first, the man appeared only as a wisp, a vision, a shell of the sinister figure most have come to associate with the Devil. His horns were concealed under a fedora, his tail tucked inside the Hornets Starter jacket and matching Zubaz he had found at Valu-Thrift just down the road. He walked with purposeful, effortless strides, the walk of a man who sees a payday just down the road.
The stranger opened the passenger door and got in.
"Word on the sssssssssssstreet issssss that you're looking for help with a fantassssssssy bassssssssketball playoff league."
Kyle gulped, but nodded silently.
"We have to make it look like I don't know what I'm doing at first--have me draft 3 players from the same team, including one guy whose best years are about 5 years behind him."
The devil's eyes flickered with delight.
"Who else will you draft?"
"The only healthy member of an aging championship team, one that will probably make it to a later round of the playoffs, but I'm stuck on the last guy.."
"Well, I'm no expert, but I did help a guy to screw over the blind owner of his previous team for more money--he owes me a favor..."
"You mean Boozer?"
"That's the one!"
"Well, he's kind of a jerk, but if you insist.."
"I do. So how else can I assssisssst you?"
"Well, in order for this plan to work, the Orlando Magic need to make the Finals."
The devil shrieked in pain. "The MAGIC! Nonononono. They've got....Him on their side. I can't do that. That'd go against everything I stand for. Besides, haven't you listened to 'The Champion' before? I'm more of a boxing fan."
"I realize that, but I'll make it worth your while. Not only do you get my soul, but I'll cut my all my hair off, and I won't donate it to anybody! I'll even drive with the A/C on and the windows down in the summertime, just to contribute to global warming. Finally, I'll continue to defy all rules about sports fandom by supporting the University of Arizona basketball team, under some ridiculous reasoning that I was born there, ignoring the fact that we left AZ well before what most denominations consider the age of accountability, and have spent the majority of my life either attending other colleges or living in other states. I'll also follow the Utah Jazz for no reason at all, except for I'm a front-runner."
"Perfect! That's just the kind of dedication I'm looking for!"
The paperwork was signed, the hands shaken, and the mysterious stranger exited the car.
"Where are you headed next?" Kyle asked, as he began to drive away.
"I've got an appointment with Dr. James Andrews in Alabama--one of my most devious potential cases yet--this football player wants to keep playing, but he needs shoulder surgery, and it's just perfect--he could end up playing against the team that made him famous, while simultaneously wrecking his team and all who follow it..pretty much perfect, really..."
Standings:
1. Kyle--42 points
2. Bubna--37 points
3. Len--36 points
4. Brian--35 points
5. Fitz--33 points
6. Noah--32 points
7. Jake V.--23 points
8. Jake S. 18 points
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Showing No Regard for Human Life!!!
It's been so long since we've had anything resembling T-Wolves highlight (David Kahn? Really?), I had to remember the glory days, when KG didn't have diamonds the size of Rhode Island on either ear, and Kevin Harlan was happy calling our games on TV. Kevin Harlan made Trent Tucker look like Magic Johnson sippin' on purple stuff...
Today's standings update:
1. Brian--40 pts
2. Bubna--39 pts
3. Fitz--38 pts
4. Kyle--34 pts
5. (tie) Noah/Len--31 pts
7. Jake V.--24 pts
8. Jake S.--17 pts
Today's standings update:
1. Brian--40 pts
2. Bubna--39 pts
3. Fitz--38 pts
4. Kyle--34 pts
5. (tie) Noah/Len--31 pts
7. Jake V.--24 pts
8. Jake S.--17 pts
Monday, May 25, 2009
3 Games in....
And nothing has gone like it should have!
Apparently Kyle's impending graduation has influenced D-Howard and the rest of the Magic to play like their eternal souls depend on it!
As previous posts can indicate, this was unexpected, to say the least...
Here are the updated standings after Sunday's games:
1. Brian--44 pts
2. Fitz--40 pts
3. Bubna--38 pts
4. Kyle--32 pts
5. Noah--31 pts
6. Jake V.--28 pts
7. Len--27 pts
8. Jake S. 16 pts
Apparently Kyle's impending graduation has influenced D-Howard and the rest of the Magic to play like their eternal souls depend on it!
As previous posts can indicate, this was unexpected, to say the least...
Here are the updated standings after Sunday's games:
1. Brian--44 pts
2. Fitz--40 pts
3. Bubna--38 pts
4. Kyle--32 pts
5. Noah--31 pts
6. Jake V.--28 pts
7. Len--27 pts
8. Jake S. 16 pts
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
The more I think about it...
The more I know it's true that Chauncey Billups never ages!
I guess when you look like Sam Cassell/Gollum, you don't age quite as quickly.
Anyway, here's the standings after last night's thriller:
1. Brian--47
2. Fitz--42
3. Bubna--38
4. Jake V.--32
5. Noah--30
6. Kyle--28
7. Len--21
8. Jake S.--16
I guess when you look like Sam Cassell/Gollum, you don't age quite as quickly.
Anyway, here's the standings after last night's thriller:
1. Brian--47
2. Fitz--42
3. Bubna--38
4. Jake V.--32
5. Noah--30
6. Kyle--28
7. Len--21
8. Jake S.--16
Monday, May 18, 2009
The Impossible Dream
I don't know how they did it, but Kyle's Orlando Magic beat down the rotting corpse that was the Celtics, and gave his playoff hopes some life!
Too bad they'll get their a**es handed to them by the unstoppable force that is LeBron and his Pips...maybe they can stretch it to 5 games.
Anywho, your up-to-date standings (complete with corrections--thanks Bryan!)
1. Bryan--48 pts.
2. Fitz--41 pts.
3. Bubna--39 pts.
4. (tie) Kyle/Jake V. --31 pts.
6. Noah--29 pts.
7. Len--19 pts.
8. Jake S.--16 pts.
Too bad they'll get their a**es handed to them by the unstoppable force that is LeBron and his Pips...maybe they can stretch it to 5 games.
Anywho, your up-to-date standings (complete with corrections--thanks Bryan!)
1. Bryan--48 pts.
2. Fitz--41 pts.
3. Bubna--39 pts.
4. (tie) Kyle/Jake V. --31 pts.
6. Noah--29 pts.
7. Len--19 pts.
8. Jake S.--16 pts.
Friday, May 15, 2009
What's so funny about peace, love, and understanding?
Update (after Thurs. 5/14):
1. Bubna--42
2. (tie) Fitz/Brian--41
4. Jake V.--37
5. Noah--27
6. Kyle--25
7. Len--23
8. Jake S.--17
1. Bubna--42
2. (tie) Fitz/Brian--41
4. Jake V.--37
5. Noah--27
6. Kyle--25
7. Len--23
8. Jake S.--17
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
This is not a joke, so please stop smiling
What was I thinking when I put Bubna back in first?
1. Bubna--44
2. Fitz--42
3. Jake V.--39
4. Brian--36
5. Noah--26
6. (tie) Kyle/Len--24
8. Jake S.- 18
1. Bubna--44
2. Fitz--42
3. Jake V.--39
4. Brian--36
5. Noah--26
6. (tie) Kyle/Len--24
8. Jake S.- 18
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Goodbye Stranger...
It's been nice.
Hope you find your
Paradiiiiiiise!
1. Fitz--46
2. Bubna--44
3. (tie) Brian/Jake V.--35
5. Noah--28
6. Kyle--27
7. Jake S.--21
8. Ben--15
Hope you find your
Paradiiiiiiise!
1. Fitz--46
2. Bubna--44
3. (tie) Brian/Jake V.--35
5. Noah--28
6. Kyle--27
7. Jake S.--21
8. Ben--15
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Tears of Gold...
Will the Rockets put a hurting on the Lakers for the 2nd game in a row?
Will Yao Ming continue to teach young Bynum in the ways of Communist basketball?
Does anyone besides Kyle care what happens to the Magic?
Only time will tell.
In the meantime, here's the most recent standings:
1. Fitz--47 pts
2. Bubna--45 pts
3. (tie) Brian/Jake V.--40 pts
5. Kyle--26 pts
6. Noah--24 pts
7. Len--19 pts
8. Jake S.--15 pts
Will Yao Ming continue to teach young Bynum in the ways of Communist basketball?
Does anyone besides Kyle care what happens to the Magic?
Only time will tell.
In the meantime, here's the most recent standings:
1. Fitz--47 pts
2. Bubna--45 pts
3. (tie) Brian/Jake V.--40 pts
5. Kyle--26 pts
6. Noah--24 pts
7. Len--19 pts
8. Jake S.--15 pts
Monday, May 4, 2009
Now we see that everything has changed...
Well, not really.
It's just Fitz's turn to be at the top today.
1. Fitz--48
2. Bubna--46
3. Brian--40
4. Jake V.--38
5. Noah--27
6. Kyle--24
7. Ben--18
8. Jake S.--15
It's just Fitz's turn to be at the top today.
1. Fitz--48
2. Bubna--46
3. Brian--40
4. Jake V.--38
5. Noah--27
6. Kyle--24
7. Ben--18
8. Jake S.--15
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Post Round 1 Musings
Well the first round that wouldn't end has now ended. I am very interested to see how the league shapes out in the weeks to come, especially interesting to me are the following scenarios:
- Our league leaders Bubna and Fitzy have 2 players left (albeit 2 GREAT players each, Rondo and Lebron for Bubna and Gasol and Allen for Fitzy). Will Jake, Len and Brian start to make some moves with their full lineups? Only time will tell.
- Jake Velner stays alive with a Hawks win today! Now they just have to beat Cleveland and he has a chance at this thing!
- I still think I should take Ariza away from Noah, but I won't. But I should. But I won't.
- Also as the commish I think everyone who goes the entire week of cinco de mustache with their stache (starting tonight and ending next Sunday night - one full week) should receive an extra 3 points to their totals.
- Lam - this isn't work. You love this and don't forget it. Ever.
Friday, May 1, 2009
Worn Out.
The Bulls-Celts series has worn me out, and I can't even watch the games!
It was all I could do to get a new post up today.
Granted, you can barely call these "posts," but they feel like work.
Anyway, here's the good stuff:
1. Bubna--48 pts
2. Fitz--45 pts
3. Brian--39 pts
4. Jake V--36 pts
5. Kyle--34 pts
6. Noah--25 pts
7. Ben--17 pts
8. Jake S-15 pts
Have a good weekend, all 3 of you that read this!
It was all I could do to get a new post up today.
Granted, you can barely call these "posts," but they feel like work.
Anyway, here's the good stuff:
1. Bubna--48 pts
2. Fitz--45 pts
3. Brian--39 pts
4. Jake V--36 pts
5. Kyle--34 pts
6. Noah--25 pts
7. Ben--17 pts
8. Jake S-15 pts
Have a good weekend, all 3 of you that read this!
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Give me back those 48 minutes.
Chris Paul, I am calling you out for quitting on your coach. Denver is good, but to only get one win against them? I want the time I spent watching your sorry excuse for a playoff team back.
You are too good of a player to just lay down like that.
That's all I got.
Oh, and this:
1. Bubna--47 points
2. Fitz--43 points
3. (tie) Brian/Jake V.--37 points
5. (tie) Kyle/Noah--29 points
7. Ben--21 points
8. Jake S.--13 points
You are too good of a player to just lay down like that.
That's all I got.
Oh, and this:
1. Bubna--47 points
2. Fitz--43 points
3. (tie) Brian/Jake V.--37 points
5. (tie) Kyle/Noah--29 points
7. Ben--21 points
8. Jake S.--13 points
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
A: 100 Years...
Q: What is the length of the 1st round?
Q: What is the approximate age of Andrew Bynum's knees?
Q: How long would it take Anderson Varejao to straighten his hair (that is, if he didn't want to look more effeminate than he already does)?
Any of these would be acceptable.
Standings (after 4/28's games)
1. Bubna--48 points
2. Fitz--47 points
3. Brian--39 points
4. Kyle--33 points
5. Jake V.--32 points
6. Noah S.--26 points
7. Jake S.--16 points
8. Len--14 points
Q: What is the approximate age of Andrew Bynum's knees?
Q: How long would it take Anderson Varejao to straighten his hair (that is, if he didn't want to look more effeminate than he already does)?
Any of these would be acceptable.
Standings (after 4/28's games)
1. Bubna--48 points
2. Fitz--47 points
3. Brian--39 points
4. Kyle--33 points
5. Jake V.--32 points
6. Noah S.--26 points
7. Jake S.--16 points
8. Len--14 points
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Sleepytime in the Western World
Goodnight Pistons...
Goodnight Jazz...
Goodnight Hornets...
Goodnight Bubna's lead in the standings...
1. Fitz--47 pts
2. Bubna--46 pts
3. Brian--37 points
4. (tie) Noah/Jake V.--34 points
6. Kyle--27 points
7. Ben--21 points
8. Jake S.--13 points
Goodnight Jazz...
Goodnight Hornets...
Goodnight Bubna's lead in the standings...
1. Fitz--47 pts
2. Bubna--46 pts
3. Brian--37 points
4. (tie) Noah/Jake V.--34 points
6. Kyle--27 points
7. Ben--21 points
8. Jake S.--13 points
Monday, April 27, 2009
Take a Load Off, Fanny!
I have nothing to say, except:
1. Bubna--51 pts
2. Fitz--45 pts
3. Brian--36 pts
4. Kyle--32 pts
5. Jake V.--30 pts
6. Noah--29 pts
7. (tie) Jake S/Len--17 pts.
1. Bubna--51 pts
2. Fitz--45 pts
3. Brian--36 pts
4. Kyle--32 pts
5. Jake V.--30 pts
6. Noah--29 pts
7. (tie) Jake S/Len--17 pts.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
She Came in through the Stat-Man's Window...
Extra points to whoever can tell me what illegal drug Paul McCartney was on when he wrote that song...
1. Fitz--49
2. Boobies--42
3. Kyle--38
4. Brian--34
5. Noah--33
6. Jake V.--31
7 (tie) Jake S/Ben--15
1. Fitz--49
2. Boobies--42
3. Kyle--38
4. Brian--34
5. Noah--33
6. Jake V.--31
7 (tie) Jake S/Ben--15
Friday, April 24, 2009
Stat Pimpin' Ain't Easy...
Thanks to the help of one Justin "Fitz" Winzenburg, the stats should be as up-to-date and correct as they've ever been. Apparently I forgot Derek Fisher and Andrew Bynum even played the last 2 games. But it's all good now!
Standings after 4/23:
1. Fitz--48
2. Brian--40
3. Bubna--38
4. Jake V.--34
5. Noah--32
6. Kyle--31
7. (tie) Jake S./Len--16 pts.
Standings after 4/23:
1. Fitz--48
2. Brian--40
3. Bubna--38
4. Jake V.--34
5. Noah--32
6. Kyle--31
7. (tie) Jake S./Len--16 pts.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Trevor Ariza
Noah I changed my mind. As an official act of commissioner I will honor your request to take the birdman Chris Anderson instead of Trevor Ariza. Stat guru in your next updated standings can you make this happen? I'll give you a slap on the butt for the extra hard work.
Kyle
Movers and Shakers!!!
Well boys--
Last night's games caused some drama in the standings! I know it's only Week 1, but this is shaping up to be one heck of a race!
Here's where we sit as of 12:45 CST:
1. Fitz--46
2. Jake V--43
3. Boob--38
4. Noah--35
5. Kyle--32
6. Brian--29
7. Len--18
8. Jake S.--17
Last night's games caused some drama in the standings! I know it's only Week 1, but this is shaping up to be one heck of a race!
Here's where we sit as of 12:45 CST:
1. Fitz--46
2. Jake V--43
3. Boob--38
4. Noah--35
5. Kyle--32
6. Brian--29
7. Len--18
8. Jake S.--17
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Points Standings after 4/21's Games
1. Fitz--47
2. Boobs--42
3. Brian--39
4. Jake V.--32
5. N. Shadis--31
6. Kyle--29
7. J. Shadis--24
8. Ben L.--17
(corrected thanks to N. Shadis)
2. Boobs--42
3. Brian--39
4. Jake V.--32
5. N. Shadis--31
6. Kyle--29
7. J. Shadis--24
8. Ben L.--17
(corrected thanks to N. Shadis)
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Total Points Standings (as of 4/20)
Hey guys--Stats have been updated, and here are the standings for total points:
1. Fitz--48 points
2. Brian--46 points
3. Jake V.--41 points
4. Kyle--35 points
5. Bubna--32 points
6. Noah--23 points
7 (tie) Jake S/Ben L--16 points
--Stat Guru
1. Fitz--48 points
2. Brian--46 points
3. Jake V.--41 points
4. Kyle--35 points
5. Bubna--32 points
6. Noah--23 points
7 (tie) Jake S/Ben L--16 points
--Stat Guru
TONY TONY TONY!!!
| MIN | FGM-A | 3PM-A | FTM-A | OREB | DREB | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PF | +/- | PTS | |
| Tony Parker, PG | 33 | 16-22 | 0-2 | 6-9 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +22 | 38 |
Monday, April 20, 2009
Question from the Stat-Master
So fellas--after putting together the first two days' worth of stats, it was suggested that we have a separate column for total points accrued (the 8 pts for 1st place in a category, then 7, 6, etc...) on the spreadsheet.
My only question is this:
How should we handle the possibility of a tie in a category?
For example, if we have 2 teams in 3rd place, would they both get 6 pts?
Or would we have a tiebreaker of some sort?
Discuss.
My only question is this:
How should we handle the possibility of a tie in a category?
For example, if we have 2 teams in 3rd place, would they both get 6 pts?
Or would we have a tiebreaker of some sort?
Discuss.
WELCOME
Here is your place to post results and any comments. There were some great games this weekend and some crazy performances. I'm not sure I like that I have 3 guys from the Magic and 1 from the Spurs but we'll have to see......
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