East Scores Week #11

Monday, 01 February 2010

Analysis Styl holds on to the #1 seed going into the playoffs and they will face Triple Threat who got knocked down a spot after getting beat by a determined Force team. Strong Island won a big game against 24/7 which not only gives them the #2 seed, but also a chance to face Force instead of the more feared Desert Eagles in round one. 24/7, as the #3 seed, get the Desert Eagles who did not put up much of a fight the last time these two teams faced, but the Eagles sound confident that they will make it competitive, at least. The one series that is the most up in the air is Lions vs. Adrenaline with Adrenaline having all the momentum and confidence going in despite the Lions' size advantage. Standings: 1. Styl (10-1) 2. Strong Island (8-3) 3. 24/7 (8-3) 4. Lions (4-7) ----------------------- 5. Adrenaline (6-5) 6. Desert Eagles (4-7) 7. Force (2-9) 8. Triple Threat (2-9)

 

West Scores Week #10

Tuesday, 26 January 2010

Analysis: The end of an era. The Basketballers' long run of playoff appearances in South Asian Sports is now a thing of the past. Where do they go from here? I guess getting some of their guys back healthy and making a few roster tweaks could do the trick. Manjot has been a nice pick-up but it hasn't translated to wins. The biggest thing missing from the 'Ballers this year as compared to the last few years has been passion. Just as disappointing has been the Panthers who many expected to be contenders once again. Ravens and Jaguars are also mathematically eliminated from the playoff hunt. Rukus closed the door on the Jaguars' playoff hopes with a strong push in the final minutes of their game to overcome a 7-point deficit. Strictly Biz also overcame a big late game deficit against the Titans to hold on to their #1 seed. Due to scheduling issues, on February 7th, the bottom four teams will either play each other in the evening (if gym/refs are available) or they will play their final game at a future date, a few weeks later, unless they opt not to. On Feb. 7th, it will be 1vs6, 2vs5, 3vs4, and 7vs8, instead and final seeding will be based on final records. Then Round One of the playoffs will be on Feb. 14th for the West (48-minute game, single-elimination). Standings: 1. Strictly Biz (9-1) 2. MKA-NY (8-2) 3. Rukus (6-3) 4. Titans (6-4) 4. Strong Island (6-4) 4. SWAT (6-4) 4. HUMANS (6-4) 8. Hit-Men (5-4) ------------------------ 9. Jaguars (3-7) 10. Basketballers (2-8) 11. Panthers (2-8) 12. Ravens (0-10)

 

East Scores Week #10

Monday, 25 January 2010

Analysis As we get closer to the playoffs (only one week left!), teams are trying to fine tune and get ready. 24/7 was finally able to do what no other team has done yet... beat Styl. That's probably good enough to get them to the top of the power rankings, but their match-up against Strong Island this week will really show where both teams stand. Lions keep sputtering while Adrenaline is starting to heat up against the lower-seeded teams. They seem to be looking forward to their upcoming match-up against Styl, so let's see if they're up to the challenge. Has any team had more heartbreaks than the Eagles this seasons? Triple Threat was able to hold on at the buzzer to get their 2nd win of the season. Not bad. The schedule was updated recently due to conflicts with the West, so be sure to check it out before Sunday. The only first round match-up that is confirmed so far is Adrenaline (5) vs. Lions (4). Everything else is still up in the air. Standings: 1. Styl (9-1) 2. 24/7 (8-2) 3. Strong Island (7-3) 4. Lions (4-6) ----------------------- 5. Adrenaline (6-4) 6. Desert Eagles (3-7) 7. Triple Threat (2-8) 8. Force (1-9)

 

The Game has Changed

Tuesday, 19 January 2010

**Update** Unfortunately the new proposal was prematurely announced and it will be difficult to execute without unfairly prejudicing some teams. We're going to stick with the original playoff plan, which is going to be a doozy regardless. May the best teams win!

 

East Scores Week #9

Tuesday, 19 January 2010

Analysis Styl continues to steamroll the East, like Strictly Biz is doing to the West. It's no surprise that both teams are finding success because they are two of the most unselfish and fundamentally sound teams in the league. It looks like 24/7 might be able to hold on to that 2nd seed for the playoffs. Don't forget that forfeits hurt forfeiting teams' security deposits. Lions and Strong Island have got to right their ships in a hurry or they may get knocked out early in the playoffs. Adrenaline easily took care of a short-handed Triple Threat team with good teamwork and hustle. The Eagles finally came up on the winning side of a close game for a change against the struggling Force. These lower-seeded teams can't be looking forward to their inevitable 1st round match-ups! Standings: 1. Styl (9-0) 2. 24/7 (7-2) 3. Strong Island (6-3) 4. Lions (4-5) ----------------------- 5. Adrenaline (5-4) 6. Desert Eagles (3-6) 7. Triple Threat (1-8) 8. Force (1-8)