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Ohtori Akio: Jul 15, 2022; Can't post for 15 hours!

if it's necessary to specify the team for those, i mean golden state and miami.

# ? Apr 15, 2025 22:34

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# ? May 23, 2025 02:54

Stevie Lee: Oct 8, 2007

WEST
1. Memphis
2. Sacramento
3. Sacramento

EAST
1. Orlando
2. Chicago
3. Chicago

BONUS
1. FALSE
2. FALSE
3. Chicago

the Sixers will not be loving up my predictions this year, thankfully

# ? Apr 15, 2025 22:40

meefistopheles: Nov 11, 2013

TELL ME WHO WILL WIN EACH PLAY-IN GAME!

WEST - 1 pt each
1. Golden State
2. Sacramento
3. Memphis

EAST - 1 pt each
1. Orlando
2. Chicago
3. Atlanta

BONUS - 1 pt each
1. False
2. True
3. Memphis

# ? Apr 15, 2025 22:41

Ferdinand the Bull: Jul 30, 2006; "Art is an expression of who you are, and nobody else can define that for you." - Corey

WEST - 1 pt each
1. Memphis Grizzlies [8] vs Golden State [7]
2. Sacramento Kings [9] vs Dallas Mavericks [10]
3. Dallas
EAST - 1 pt each
1. Atlanta Hawks [8] vs Orlando Magic [7]
2. Chicago Bulls [9] vs Miami Heat [10]
3. Orlando

BONUS - 1 pt each
1. TRUE or FALSE: There will be OT.
2. TRUE or FALSE: There will be a triple-double.
3. Chicago

# ? Apr 15, 2025 23:08

Giggs: Jan 4, 2013; mama huhu

Ohtori Akio posted:

if it's necessary to specify the team for those, i mean golden state and miami.

i appreciate the clarification thank you

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ONE HOUR UNTIL THE DEADLINE. :siren:

# ? Apr 15, 2025 23:37

Metapod: Mar 18, 2012

WEST
Golden State
Sacramento
Memphis

EAST
Magic
Bulls
Hawks

BONUS
1. FALSE
2. TRUE
3. Sacramento

# ? Apr 15, 2025 23:38

Static Rook: Dec 1, 2000; Face reality head on.
Never stop livin'.

WEST - 1 pt each
1. Memphis Grizzlies [8] vs Golden State [7] - Grizzlies
2. Sacramento Kings [9] vs Dallas Mavericks [10] - Kings
3. loser of game 1 and winner of game 2 - Warriors

EAST - 1 pt each
1. Atlanta Hawks [8] vs Orlando Magic [7] - Magic
2. Chicago Bulls [9] vs Miami Heat [10] - Bulls
3. loser of game 1 and winner of game 2 - Bulls

BONUS - 1 pt each
1. TRUE or FALSE: There will be OT. - TRUE
2. TRUE or FALSE: There will be a triple-double. - FALSE
3. Which team will score the most points in one game? - Grizzlies

# ? Apr 15, 2025 23:41

Ammanas: Jul 17, 2005; Voltes V: "Laser swooooooooord!"

WEST - 1 pt each
1. Memphis Grizzlies [8] vs Golden State [7]: GSW
2. Sacramento Kings [9] vs Dallas Mavericks [10]: Mavericks
3. loser of game 1 and winner of game 2: Mavericks

EAST - 1 pt each
1. Atlanta Hawks [8] vs Orlando Magic [7]: Hawks
2. Chicago Bulls [9] vs Miami Heat [10]: Bulls
3. loser of game 1 and winner of game 2: Bulls

BONUS - 1 pt each
1. TRUE or FALSE: There will be OT. False
2. TRUE or FALSE: There will be a triple-double. True
3. Which team will score the most points in one game? Bulls

Ammanas fucked around with this message at 00:21 on Apr 16, 2025

# ? Apr 15, 2025 23:47

Giggs: Jan 4, 2013; mama huhu

Ammanas posted:

WEST - 1 pt each
1. Memphis Grizzlies [8] vs Golden State [7]: GSW
2. Sacramento Kings [9] vs Dallas Mavericks [10]: Mavericks
3. loser of game 1 and winner of game 2: GSW

if GSW wins game 1 they can't be in game 3
(i made the same mistake)

e: unless you're hedging or something i don't know

Giggs fucked around with this message at 00:11 on Apr 16, 2025

# ? Apr 15, 2025 23:52

External Organs: Mar 3, 2006; One time i prank called a bear buildin workshop and said I wanted my mamaws ashes put in a teddy from where she loved them things so well... The woman on the phone did not skip a beat. She just said, "Brang her on down here. We've did it before."

WEST - 1 pt each
1. Memphis Grizzlies [8] vs Golden State [7]: Grizzlies
2. Sacramento Kings [9] vs Dallas Mavericks [10]: Mavericks
3. loser of game 1 and winner of game 2: grizzlies

EAST - 1 pt each
1. Atlanta Hawks [8] vs Orlando Magic [7]: Magic
2. Chicago Bulls [9] vs Miami Heat [10]: Bulls
3. loser of game 1 and winner of game 2: Bulls

BONUS - 1 pt each
1. TRUE or FALSE: There will be OT. True
2. TRUE or FALSE: There will be a triple-double. True
3. Which team will score the most points in one game? Magic

# ? Apr 15, 2025 23:59

Southern Cassowary: Jan 3, 2023; warmth

WEST - 1 pt each
1. Memphis Grizzlies [8] vs Golden State [7]: Golden State
2. Sacramento Kings [9] vs Dallas Mavericks [10]: Sacramento
3. loser of game 1 and winner of game 2: Memphis

EAST - 1 pt each
1. Atlanta Hawks [8] vs Orlando Magic [7]: Atlanta
2. Chicago Bulls [9] vs Miami Heat [10]: Chicago
3. loser of game 1 and winner of game 2: Chicago

BONUS - 1 pt each
1. TRUE or FALSE: There will be OT.: FALSE
2. TRUE or FALSE: There will be a triple-double.: FALSE
3. Which team will score the most points in one game?: Golden State

# ? Apr 16, 2025 00:01

Mean Baby: May 28, 2005

poo poo I did this wrong, redoing:

Magic will beat Atlanta
Chicago will beat Miami
Chicago will beat Atlanta

Warriors beat Grizz
Kings beat Mavs
Grizz beat Kings

No OT, but triple double

Hopefully I did this right

Mean Baby fucked around with this message at 00:26 on Apr 16, 2025

# ? Apr 16, 2025 00:17

tokz: Sep 26, 2005; BANKOROK SANTAK ULYAOTH

WEST - 1 pt each
1. Memphis Grizzlies [8] vs Golden State [7]: Golden State
2. Sacramento Kings [9] vs Dallas Mavericks [10]: Sacramento
3. loser of game 1 and winner of game 2: Memphis

EAST - 1 pt each
1. Atlanta Hawks [8] vs Orlando Magic [7]: Orlando
2. Chicago Bulls [9] vs Miami Heat [10]: Chicago
3. loser of game 1 and winner of game 2: Chicago

BONUS - 1 pt each
1. TRUE or FALSE: There will be OT.: FALSE
2. TRUE or FALSE: There will be a triple-double.: FALSE
3. Which team will score the most points in one game?: Chicago

# ? Apr 16, 2025 00:21

Ammanas: Jul 17, 2005; Voltes V: "Laser swooooooooord!"

Giggs posted:

if GSW wins game 1 they can't be in game 3
(i made the same mistake)

e: unless you're hedging or something i don't know

haha no im just not very smart. thank you!

# ? Apr 16, 2025 00:21

Ohtori Akio: Jul 15, 2022; Can't post for 15 hours!

I believe in the power of Heat Culture.

# ? Apr 16, 2025 00:22

Veryslightlymad: Jun 3, 2007; I fight with
my brain
and with an
underlying
hatred of the
Erebonian
Noble Faction

WEST - 1 pt each
1. Memphis Grizzlies [8] vs Golden State [7]
2. Sacramento Kings [9] vs Dallas Mavericks [10]
3. Grizzlies

EAST - 1 pt each
1. Atlanta Hawks [8] vs Orlando Magic [7]
2. Chicago Bulls [9] vs Miami Heat [10]
3. Bulls

BONUS - 1 pt each
1. TRUE or FALSE: There will be OT. FALSE
2. TRUE or FALSE: There will be a triple-double. False
3. Which team will score the most points in one game? Golden State

# ? Apr 16, 2025 00:23

BoonyPC: Feb 19, 2007

WEST
1. Golden State
2. Sacramento Kings
3. Memphis

EAST - 1 pt each
1. Atlanta Hawks
2. Chicago Bulls
3. Orlando

BONUS - 1 pt each
1. FALSE
2. FALSE
3. Kings

# ? Apr 16, 2025 00:25

Shear Modulus: Jun 9, 2010

WEST
1. Golden State
2. Sacramento
3. Memphis

EAST
1. Orlando
2. Chicago
3. Miami

BONUS
1. False
2. False
3. Golden State

# ? Apr 16, 2025 00:27

Giggs: Jan 4, 2013; mama huhu

alright deadline is up, that's it!

# ? Apr 16, 2025 00:30

kalensc: Sep 10, 2003; Ask Rubby how to get a fucking life

I'm late, oh well, not by much though

West
1. Memphis
2. Sacramento
2. Sacramento

East
1. Orlando
2. Chicago
3. Atlanta

Bonus
1. No
2. Yes
3. Sacramento

# ? Apr 16, 2025 00:55

The Glumslinger: Sep 24, 2008; "Are you prepared to take up my burden, then? If you slay the heart, then yours must take its place—and you must take mine. The Dutchman must always have a captain."; Hair Elf

WEST - 1 pt each
1. Memphis Grizzlies [8] vs Golden State [7]
2. Sacramento Kings [9] vs Dallas Mavericks [10]
3. loser of game 1 and winner of game 2 -> Sacramento Kings win

EAST - 1 pt each
1. Atlanta Hawks [8] vs Orlando Magic [7]
2. Chicago Bulls [9] vs Miami Heat [10]
3. loser of game 1 and winner of game 2 -> Olrando Magic Win

BONUS - 1 pt each
1. TRUE or FALSE: There will be OT. -> True
2. TRUE or FALSE: There will be a triple-double. -> False
3. Which team will score the most points in one game? -> Kings

Well poo poo, but atleast I can get bragging rights

# ? Apr 16, 2025 01:02

Giggs: Jan 4, 2013; mama huhu

kalensc posted:

I'm late, oh well, not by much though

The Glumslinger posted:

Well poo poo, but atleast I can get bragging rights

I'm going to allow both of your West & Bonus predictions because they haven't tipped off and you both chose western teams for the points thing.

Mean Baby posted:

Hopefully I did this right

You still forgot to submit which team will score the most points but 8/9 questions answered is way better than 4.

This time for real: the deadline is up! No more play-in submissions will be accepted. If anybody didn't get in, don't worry, just be around for the next round!
Here are the predictions:

# ? Apr 16, 2025 01:21

Jack's Flow: Jun 6, 2003; I don't operate often. When I do,
persons take note.

TELL ME WHO WILL WIN EACH PLAY-IN GAME!

WEST - 1 pt each
1. Golden State
2. Sacramento Kings
3. Sacramento

EAST - 1 pt each
1. Orlando Magic
2. Chicago Bulls
3. Atlanta

BONUS - 1 pt each
1. FALSE: There will be OT.
2. TRUE: There will be a triple-double.
3. Kings

edit: Serves me right for not checking the forums earlier. Oh well.

# ? Apr 16, 2025 01:28

Mean Baby: May 28, 2005

Phone posting takes the L.

# ? Apr 16, 2025 01:28

Telluric Whistler: Sep 14, 2008

WEST - 1 pt each
1. Golden State
2. Sacramento Kings
3. Memphis

EAST - 1 pt each
1. Magic
2. Bulls
3. BULLS - THEY'RE BACK BABY

BONUS - 1 pt each
1. TRUE or FALSE: There will be OT.
2. TRUE or FALSE: There will be a triple-double.
3. Which team will score the most points in one game? THE CHICAGO BASKETBALL BULLS

E: drat too late. Tip off was 7am here lol

# ? Apr 16, 2025 01:41

Cavauro: Jan 9, 2008

thanks for taking this up and whooping rear end at it

# ? Apr 16, 2025 01:44

R.D. Mangles: Jan 10, 2004

Telluric Whistler posted:

WEST - 1 pt each
1. Golden State
2. Sacramento Kings
3. Memphis

EAST - 1 pt each
1. Magic
2. Bulls
3. BULLS - THEY'RE BACK BABY

BONUS - 1 pt each
1. TRUE or FALSE: There will be OT.
2. TRUE or FALSE: There will be a triple-double.
3. Which team will score the most points in one game? THE CHICAGO BASKETBALL BULLS

E: drat too late. Tip off was 7am here lol

# ? Apr 16, 2025 01:56

Shrimp or Shrimps: Feb 14, 2012

I'm late so don't count my Orlando / Atlanta prediction, just posting it anyway.

WEST - 1 pt each
1. Golden State [7]
2. Sacramento Kings
3. Memphis

EAST - 1 pt each
1.Orlando Magic [7]
2. Chicago Bulls [9]
3. Chicago

BONUS - 1 pt each
1. OT: False
2. Trip-dub: True
3. Points baby: Chicago

# ? Apr 16, 2025 02:09

Chronicles: Oct 24, 2013

Cavauro posted:

thanks for taking this up and whooping rear end at it

# ? Apr 16, 2025 03:18

DeimosRising: Oct 17, 2005; �Hola SEA!

many in this thread who foolishly believed they could trust in goblinkind have been betrayed. should have had a "will there be an ejection" bonus question

# ? Apr 16, 2025 04:38

Shrimp or Shrimps: Feb 14, 2012

Ignore my earlier comment about not counting the Hawks / Orlando one, I didn't realize the deadline counted for the whole submission. Curse these time zones!!! But seriously thanks for running the game, Giggs.

# ? Apr 16, 2025 06:53

Stagger_Lee: Mar 25, 2009

i was wrong

# ? Apr 16, 2025 13:50

Giggs: Jan 4, 2013; mama huhu

Shrimp or Shrimps posted:

Ignore my earlier comment about not counting the Hawks / Orlando one, I didn't realize the deadline counted for the whole submission. Curse these time zones!!! But seriously thanks for running the game, Giggs.

don't worry about it, this first round was a bit of a wash. i should have posted the thread earlier especially considering the wide dispersal of goons globally but i didn't know i was going to do this until 20 minutes before i posted the OP. oh well!

i'll post the next round of questions tonight (after tonight's games but before tomorrows settle the 8 seed finally) so people will have more time to put together their answers.

# ? Apr 16, 2025 15:29

Ammanas: Jul 17, 2005; Voltes V: "Laser swooooooooord!"

Stagger_Lee posted:

i was wrong

i didnt think the magic-hawks game through, elite defense with ok offense beats ok offense with bad defense 😆 was going for that upset energy i guess

# ? Apr 16, 2025 16:13

DJ_Mindboggler: Nov 21, 2013

DJ_Mindboggler posted:

West
1. GSW
2. Kings
3. Memphis

East
1. Magic
2. Bulls
3. Heat

Bonus
1. OT: False
2. Triple-Double: True
3. The Memphis Grizzlies will score the most points in a single game.

I accidentally chose an impossible outcome for my Eastern Conference picks, I would like to change my pick for "Who will win the 8 seed game" to the Chicago Bulls.

# ? Apr 16, 2025 18:25

Giggs: Jan 4, 2013; mama huhu

DJ_Mindboggler posted:

I accidentally chose an impossible outcome for my Eastern Conference picks, I would like to change my pick for "Who will win the 8 seed game" to the Chicago Bulls.

i am sorry but because the deadline has passed and i have barred any more submissions/partial-submissions i am also barring any alterations or corrections. i guess i could have said as much at some point but tbh i thought the implication was more or less clear. also, imagine the drama if you end up not winning by this single point. how tantalizing, wow!

unfortunately this small error is something we will have to live with.

when the deadline hits everything gets locked-in, people! unless its my fault! then maybe i'll make exceptions! but probably not! especially if it causes me to do more work or potentially make more mistakes!

# ? Apr 16, 2025 19:25

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Giggs posted:

i am sorry but because the deadline has passed and i have barred any more submissions/partial-submissions i am also barring any alterations or corrections. i guess i could have said as much at some point but tbh i thought the implication was more or less clear. also, imagine the drama if you end up not winning by this single point. how tantalizing, wow!

unfortunately this small error is something we will have to live with.

when the deadline hits everything gets locked-in, people! unless its my fault! then maybe i'll make exceptions! but probably not! especially if it causes me to do more work or potentially make more mistakes!

You gonna T him or up what ref

# ? Apr 16, 2025 20:13

Giggs: Jan 4, 2013; mama huhu

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TELL ME BRAVE POSTERS: WHICH TEAM WILL WIN EACH SERIES AND HOW
MANY GAMES WILL EACH SERIES LAST?

:siren:

~*NEW ROUND MECHANIC ALERT*~ :siren:

THE ENDLESS NORMALIZATION OF GAMBLING

If you would like to risk "it" for the "biscuit" you can select ONE QUESTION
to double down on. Doubling down will give you twice the points if you
are correct. If you are wrong, you will be penalized that amount instead! If
you choose to double down, do so by putting asterisks around that answer.
ie. **3. Raptors in 7 **
or, *1. True*
If you double down on a question about a series, you must correctly
guess both the winner and number of games, otherwise your answer
will be considered wrong and you will be penalized. In summary:
series question is either +4pts or -4pts
bonus question is either +2pts or -2pts

West - 1pt for winner, 1pt for games
1. Oklahoma City Thunder [1] vs Memphis Grizzlies [8]
2. Houston Rockets [2] vs Golden State Warriors[7]
3. LA Lakers [3] vs Minnesota Timberwolves [6]
4. Denver Nuggets [4] vs LA Clippers [5]

East - 1pt for winner, 1pt for games
1. Cleaveland Cavaliers [1] vs Miami Heat [8]
2. Boston Celtics [2] vs Orlando Magic [7]
3. New York Knicks [3] vs Detroit Pistons [6]
4. Indiana Pacers [4] vs Milwaukee Bucks [5]

BONUS - 1pt each
1. TRUE or FALSE: There will be a 2OT.
2. TRUE or FALSE: Someone will score 45 or more points in a game.
3. Which series will have the lowest per game point total?
^{(by this I mean the series point total divided by the number of games in the series)}
4. Which conference will have the most games played?

Deadline: Saturday April 19th - 1:00pm ET

(blank answer form)
West
1.
2.
3.
4.
East
1.
2.
3.
4.
Bonus
1.
2.
3.
4.

Giggs fucked around with this message at 16:32 on Apr 19, 2025

# ? Apr 17, 2025 05:06

ajkalan: Aug 17, 2011

West
1. Thunder in 4
2. Rockets in 6
3. Timberwolves in 7
4. Clippers in 6
East
1. Cavaliers in 5
2. Celtics in 4
3. Pistons in 6
4. Pacers in 7
Bonus
1. True
*2. True*
3. Knicks/Pistons
4. West

Other than West 1 and East 1/2 I went with the opposite of what I actually think for the matchups, given how well I did on the play-in predictions.

# ? Apr 17, 2025 05:17

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# ? May 23, 2025 02:54

Ohtori Akio: Jul 15, 2022; Can't post for 15 hours!

West
1. thunder in 4
2. rockets in 7
3. lakers in 5
4. clippers in 6
East
1. cavs in 5
2. celtics in 5
3. knicks in 6
4. bucks in 6
Bonus
1. false
2. true
3. nuggets/clippers
4. west

# ? Apr 17, 2025 05:25

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