MKnight82 Posted May 28, 2018 Author Share Posted May 28, 2018 Round 1 Eastern Conference Playoffs - Game 1– Year 11 Round 1 - Eastern Conference Playoffs Pistons VS. 76ers Position Player Name OVR Position Player Name OVR PG Magnus Norberg 87 PG Leo Smith 91 SG Bradley Chase 85 SG Markelle Fultz 91 SF Leonard Dunleavy 79 SF Gheorge Busca 84 PF Stefano Mancini 84 PF Ben Simmons 88 C Carson Meeks 84 C Skal Labissiere 81 Final Score 130-124 76ers Win Players Stats 3 Most Impactful Players From Each Team 76ers Position Player Name Points Rebounds Assists Steals Blocks Field Goals PG Leo Smith 30 6 8 2 2 12-22 SG Markelle Fultz 20 4 8 4 0 6-10 C Keon Cowen 20 10 2 4 2 8-16 Pistons Position Player Name Points Rebounds Assists Steals Blocks Field Goals SG Bradley Chase 34 2 2 2 0 12-18 PG Magnus Norberg 32 2 8 2 8 10-20 PF Stefano Mancini 12 10 0 0 0 6-16 Team Stats Team Game Statistics Stat 76ers Pistons Points 130 124 Field Goal % 55% 47% 3 Point % 33% 31% Free Throws 22/30 24/24 Fast Break Pts 32 16 Points in Paint 72 60 Bench Points 50 34 Assists 24 20 O Rebounds 10 16 D Rebounds 36 40 Steals 10 10 Blocks 8 4 Summary This was a very close game and frustrating loss. I’m the higher seed but the 76ers feel like the favorite with their star studded lineup. They had five players score 15+ points on me. I thought rebounding was going to be a big problem, but I actually out-rebounded them. No the issue was my terrible defense. Although Meeks is big, he isn’t really a rim protector. Mancini is a converted SF that gets pushed around inside, and all of the rest of my starting lineup are undersized poor perimeter defenders. What they can do though is score. Since this was my first game played with this roster let me run down the different players and how they perform. First, starting PG Magnus Norberg, I’ve never really had a player like him before. He’s absolutely tiny, which makes him very quick and a threat to drive to the basket. I drew several fouls from defender when driving to the rim with him. He’s a complete liability defensively though, and he’s worthless in transition defensively. I’m not quite sure what to make of him, he’s going to have to score A LOT of points to make up for his defense. SG Bradley Chase struggled early in the game, but with the game on the line I was down big late in the game and Chase nailed three straight 3 pointers to bring me within reach of the lead. He’s a good shooter I just need to work on his defense. SF Leonard Dunleavy didn’t do much of anything, he was 0-6 from 3 in the game. I like the way Stefano Mancini plays, I just need to beef up his interior defense. 6th man SF Vlado Tarlac had a lot of success scoring against their 2nd unit, going 6 of 8 from the field and landing 6 free throws. His 6’10” frame also makes him one of my better perimeter defenders. I wonder if he’d be a better fit with my starting lineup than Dunleavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKnight82 Posted May 28, 2018 Author Share Posted May 28, 2018 Round 1 Eastern Conference Playoffs - Game 2 This game was simmed as I only play odd games, the Pistons won 120-88 and tied the series 1-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKnight82 Posted May 28, 2018 Author Share Posted May 28, 2018 Round 1 Eastern Conference Playoffs – Game 3 Round 1 - Eastern Conference Playoffs Pistons VS. 76ers Position Player Name OVR Position Player Name OVR PG Magnus Norberg 87 PG Leo Smith 91 SG Bradley Chase 85 SG Markelle Fultz 91 SF Leonard Dunleavy 79 SF Gheorge Busca 84 PF Stefano Mancini 84 PF Ben Simmons 88 C Carson Meeks 84 C Skal Labissiere 81 Final Score 128-124 Pistons Win Players Stats 3 Most Impactful Players From Each Team 76ers Position Player Name Points Rebounds Assists Steals Blocks Field Goals SF Ben Simmons 42 10 4 2 0 20-42 PG Leo Smith 32 2 2 2 0 14-28 SG Gherghe Busca 26 0 2 0 0 10-16 Pistons Position Player Name Points Rebounds Assists Steals Blocks Field Goals PG Magnus Norberg 28 2 16 0 0 10-16 PF Stefano Mancini 28 8 0 0 0 12-16 SF Vlado Tarlac 22 8 2 0 2 8-18 Team Stats Team Game Statistics Stat 76ers Pistons Points 124 128 Field Goal % 48% 51% 3 Point % 50% 31% Free Throws 10/14 24/32 Fast Break Pts 30 16 Points in Paint 48 76 Bench Points 54 38 Assists 26 22 O Rebounds 12 20 D Rebounds 34 48 Steals 12 2 Blocks 0 6 Summary This was another very close contest, with me coming out on top this time. The 76ers are very deep which gives them the ability to play some different lineups. They’ve been starting Fultz at PG and having Leo Smith come off the bench. This has allowed Smith to shred my 2nd unit. Also, Ben Simmons is playing the 3, and he absolutely destroyed Dunleavy all game long. In the final 2 minutes of the game I brought in Tarlac just to give me some more size against Simmons and he faired a little better. Tarlac played a great game, he’s my primary scorer with my 2nd unit, he’s good at slashing to the basket. The real highlight of the game for me though was running the pick and roll with Norberg and PF Stefano Mancini. Both are so fast that its practically impossible to stop. They both were my leading scorers for the game and Norberg had 16 assists in the game. Centers Meeks and Landry both had over 10 rebounds but provided little else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKnight82 Posted May 28, 2018 Author Share Posted May 28, 2018 Round 1 Eastern Conference Playoffs - Game 4 This game was simmed as I only play odd games, the 76ers won 92-90 and tied the series 2-2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drd23 Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 5 hours ago, MKnight82 said: Final Score 128-124 76ers Win I assume you mean "Pistons win" given you say in the write up that you won? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKnight82 Posted May 29, 2018 Author Share Posted May 29, 2018 2 minutes ago, drd23 said: I assume you mean "Pistons win" given you say in the write up that you won? Yep my bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKnight82 Posted May 29, 2018 Author Share Posted May 29, 2018 Round 1 Eastern Conference Playoffs – Game 5 Round 1 - Eastern Conference Playoffs Pistons VS. 76ers Position Player Name OVR Position Player Name OVR PG Magnus Norberg 87 PG Leo Smith 91 SG Bradley Chase 85 SG Markelle Fultz 91 SF Leonard Dunleavy 79 SF Gheorge Busca 84 PF Stefano Mancini 84 PF Ben Simmons 88 C Carson Meeks 84 C Skal Labissiere 81 Final Score 128-112 76ers Win Players Stats 3 Most Impactful Players From Each Team 76ers Position Player Name Points Rebounds Assists Steals Blocks Field Goals SF Ben Simmons 44 10 4 4 0 22-40 SG Gherghe Busca 22 4 2 9 0 8-16 PG Leo Smith 10 2 12 2 0 4-10 Pistons Position Player Name Points Rebounds Assists Steals Blocks Field Goals SG Bradley Chase 40 0 2 0 0 12-18 SF Leonard Dunleavy 16 12 0 0 0 4-16 C Carson Meeks 16 16 2 2 2 8-10 Team Stats Team Game Statistics Stat 76ers Pistons Points 128 112 Field Goal % 51% 43% 3 Point % 60% 25% Free Throws 6/8 28/28 Fast Break Pts 36 22 Points in Paint 72 56 Bench Points 48 20 Assists 32 22 O Rebounds 8 6 D Rebounds 46 50 Steals 14 6 Blocks 8 4 Summary The 76ers dominated the 3rd Quarter which won the game for them. I pretty much couldn’t get going offensively for the majority of the game though. PG Magnus Norberg had a pretty terrible game going 4-16 from the field. He was blocked several times because he’s so short. He also missed a wide open 3 early on and I kind of backed away from shooting with him after that. SG Bradley Chase stepped up and handled the majority of the offensive load for the game. He finished with 40 points, which included 16 free throws. My team just can’t play defense. Ben Simmons killed me all game again. My team is really young though and should progress over time. I’m concerned about the long term fit of having Norberg, Chase, Dunleavy and Mancini all starters though. One of them might have to be replaced eventually. Its just too many defensively weak players on the court at the same time. Also, Meeks needs to be upgraded as I’m getting killed inside. *Ben Simmons dunked over Dunleavy AND Meeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKnight82 Posted May 29, 2018 Author Share Posted May 29, 2018 Round 1 Eastern Conference Playoffs - Game 6 This game was simmed as I only play odd games, the 76ers won 70-62 and won the series. The Pistons have been eliminated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKnight82 Posted May 29, 2018 Author Share Posted May 29, 2018 Offseason Happenings The #1 seed Grizzlies won the NBA Championship over the #1 seed Bulls. Christian Garrison won Finals MVP. Notable Retirements: Russell Westbrook, DeMarcus Cousins, Paul George, Klay Thompson, John Wall, Kemba Walker, Isaiah Thomas Staff Retirements: John Smith (Nuggets HC) HOF Inductees: Russell Westbrook, Paul George Jersey Retirements: #2 John Wall (Wizards 2010-2028), Klay Thompson(Warriors 2011-2026), Kemba Walker (Hornets 2011-2024), lol at the Thunder not retiring Westbrook’s #. Year 12 Budget Player Payroll - $106.84 mil Staff Payroll - $11.00 mil Arena Operations - $7.97 mil Team Operations - $30.00 mil Promotions - $3.29 mil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKnight82 Posted May 29, 2018 Author Share Posted May 29, 2018 Interesting Career Stats at the End of this Season Total Points Scored in NBA History Player Points 1 Lebron James 40562 2 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 38387 3 Karl Malone 36928 4 Kevin Durant 36467 5 Kobe Bryant 36467 6 Michael Jordan 32292 7 Russell Westbrook 31814 8 Wilt Chamberlain 31419 9 Dirk Nowitzki 31166 10 Carmelo Anthony 31158 Most 3 Pointers Made in NBA History Player Points 1 Stephen Curry 4420 2 James Harden 3881 3 Kevin Durant 3555 4 Klay Thompson 3508 5 Isaiah Thomas 3276 6 Kyrie Irving 3232 7 Damian Lillard 3182 8 Ray Allen 2973 9 Lauri Markkanen 2876 10 Jackson Baldwin 2860 Player Points 1 John Stockton 15806 2 Chris Paul 13608 3 Jason Kidd 12091 4 Russell Westbrook 11197 5 Lebron James 11065 6 Steve Nash 10335 7 Mark Jackson 10334 8 Magic Johnson 10141 9 Oscar Robertson 9887 10 Isiah Thomas 9061 Most Steals in NBA History Player Points 1 John Stockton 3265 2 Chris Paul 3148 3 Jason Kidd 2684 4 Michael Jordan 2514 5 Gary Payton 2445 6 Russell Westbrook 2430 7 Lebron James 2411 8 Maurice Cheeks 2310 9 Scottie Pippen 2307 10 Stephen Curry 2213 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKnight82 Posted May 29, 2018 Author Share Posted May 29, 2018 Draft Lottery I only have one lottery selection this year, the #4 odds. It’s not really a top heavy draft, and there’s no superstar going #1 so winning the lottery wouldn’t mean much. The top 5 odds are: 1. Clippers (25.0%) 2. Warriors (19.9%) 3. Wizards (15.6%) 4. Pistons via Bucks (11.9%) 5. Raptors (8.8%) Who’s it going to be….. The Timberwolves have jumped into the top 3, so have I! The Timberwolves land the #3 overall pick, the Warriors are #2 and I won the lottery. Lol of course. I have the #1, #23, #24 & #27 picks in this draft. That’s probably too many I’ll consider trading at least one away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKnight82 Posted May 29, 2018 Author Share Posted May 29, 2018 Staff Signing/Firing Retained CFO – Caleb Rogers – Business (B-), Potential (C), Marketer and Economical Badges – 4 years, $750k. I had to give this guy a slight raise to retain him, but he added the Economical badge so I think its worth it. Head Coach – Logan Schmidt – Offense (B+), Defense (A+), Potential (C), Tactician, Rejuvenator, and Teacher Badges – 4 years, $5.25 mil. This guy is a great coach at a great price! I think he’s a computer generated coach because I’ve never heard of him IRL, but I got a steal in this guy. Head Scout – Mason Miller – Scouting (A), Potential (C), Sleuth and Hard Worker Badges – 4 years, $425k. He’s a really good scout, no brainer to bring him back. Trainer – Gregory Peterson – Training (A), Potential (C), Fitness Guru and Preparer Badges – 4 years, $450k. Like Miller this is a no brainer. Not Retained AGM – Eli Best – Contracts (A-), Trading (B), Potential (C ), Wingman Badge – NOT RETAINED. There was a slightly better candidate available. Assistant Coach – Dwight Howard – Offense (D-), Defense (B), Potential (C+), Former Player Badge – NOT RETAINED. Dwight hasn’t really developed at all which sucks because he had a decent potential rating. New Signings AGM – Michael Williams – Contracts (A-), Trading (A), Potential (C ), Wingman Badge – 4 years, $700k. He has a better Trade rating and was the best candidate available. Assistant Coach – Conrad Oakley – Offense (B-), Defense (B+), Potential (C ), Tactician Badge – 4 years, $1.0 mil. I wish he had the Teacher badge but he’s a solid coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKnight82 Posted May 29, 2018 Author Share Posted May 29, 2018 2028 NBA Draft Draft Picks Round 1 – 1 overall Round 1 – 23 overall Round 1 – 24 overall Round 1 – 27 overall There’s no obvious #1 pick in this draft, and honestly I think I have to consider trading this pick as it might give me better value than actually selecting a player. Here are the top options at #1: PG Alan Brady DE Rank Position Name Height Weight Wingspan School OVR Potential 1 PG Alan Brady 6'2" 196 6'9" Louisville 72 B+ INS MID 3PT INS D PER D PLMK REB IQ PHYS C+ A- C- D C+ B- C- C A Brady is probably the best athlete in the class (92 SPD, 83 ACC, 78 LQ) and has 99 Vertical. But he’s only 6’2” and can’t shoot. He’s not really a great defender either. He has the Acrobat, Chase Down Artist and Posterizing badges, which really aren’t anything special for a PG. His potential rating also isn’t what I’d want for a #1 overall pick. C Julian Hammons DE Rank Position Name Height Weight Wingspan School OVR Potential 2 C Julian Hammons 7'0" 243 7'5" Miami 73 B+ INS MID 3PT INS D PER D PLMK REB IQ PHYS C- B+ D- A- C- C+ B B+ C- Hammons is a solid Center prospect with 73 SPD, 50 ACC, 51 LQ but impressive 91 Strength. He’s the best interior defender in the class and a solid rebounder. He also has a solid mid-ranger jumper, and has the Drop Stepper, Pick & Popper and Rim Protector badges. The Rim Protector badge is the most important badge for my Centers to have. His potential rating, like Brady’s, is less than ideal for a #1 overall pick. SF Sylvester Floyd DE Rank Position Name Height Weight Wingspan School OVR Potential 6 SF Sylvester Floyd 6'8" 231 7'1" Kentucky 69 A+ INS MID 3PT INS D PER D PLMK REB IQ PHYS C- B- D- D+ C C- C C B- Floyd’s athleticism is passable but not elite (94 SPD, 60 ACC, 67 LQ, 87 VER). He’s very raw right now, but has the Defensive Stopper and Pick Dodger badgers, so he should develop into a high end perimeter defender. He really can’t do anything offensively though and projects as a defensive specialist. Now I know I need defense, but with the #1 overall pick you’re hoping for a 2 way player. Floyd would have to replace one of my existing guys in the lineup and would take several years to groom. I don’t really see what Brady gives me that I don’t already have. Hammons makes the most sense but he doesn’t feel like a #1 overall pick. I think I’m going to consider a trade here: *TRADE* Golden State Warriors Receive #1 overall #23 overall #27 overall 2030 Pistons 1st Round Pick (unprotected) Detroit Pistons Receive #2 overall 2029 Warriors 1st Round Pick (unprotected) PF Brent Jinks (71) This trade should net me another high lottery pick next year, and I don’t think the Warriors will take Hammons at #1. Jinks is pretty lame I might just cut him. The Warriors took Brady #1, I’m back on the clock. I feel like I’ve milked the cpu enough for value here so I’ll just go ahead and select someone. With the 2nd pick in the NBA draft the Detroit Pistons select: C Julian Hammons, Miami He’s a solid Center prospect, he just isn’t a typical #2 overall value. SF Sylvester Floyd goes #3 overall to the Timberwolves, I wonder if he would have been a better selection than Hammons. The Jazz have traded up to #4 and select SF Rolando Nash (75 OVR). The Wizards take Center Corie Grove (72 OVR) at 5. I’m not on the clock until 24, time to sim. These are the top players available at 24: SG Julian Stewart DE Rank Position Name Height Weight Wingspan School OVR Potential 18 SG Julian Stewart 6'5" 212 6'8" Wisconsin GB 68 B- INS MID 3PT INS D PER D PLMK REB IQ PHYS B- B- D- D C C D D+ A Stewart is a heck of an athlete for this late in the draft (90 SPD, 74 ACC, 83 LQ, 86 VER), and is a solid perimeter defender. I wish he was a little longer, but he has solid badges like Acrobat, Chase Down Artist, Lob City Finisher and Posterizer. He can’t shoot but with his speed should be able to get points in transition. He’s a solid perimeter defender prospect. Honestly there’s no one else worth consideration here, Stewart fits a need and is great value this late in the first round. With the 24th pick in the NBA draft the Detroit Pistons select: SG Julian Stewart, Wisconsin Green-Bay Drafting two prospects named Julian in the same draft class? What are the odds? And there ends another draft class for me. I feel like I maximized value in this weaker draft class. The two Julians are both solid defensive prospects and I landed what should be an unprotected lottery pick next year. UPDATE Both Julians actually have A- potential ratings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBURGE Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 11 hours ago, MKnight82 said: With the 24th pick in the NBA draft the Detroit Pistons select: SG Julian Stewart, Wisconsin Green-Bay This is my new favourite player. Don't screw him up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKnight82 Posted May 30, 2018 Author Share Posted May 30, 2018 12 hours ago, JBURGE25 said: This is my new favourite player. Don't screw him up no promises lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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