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Re: Build a Franchise (Season 8) Discussion Thread 

Post#761 » by Capn'O » Sat Mar 22, 2025 2:25 am

SIM KAT really needs SIM Lopez.

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Re: Build a Franchise (Season 8) Discussion Thread 

Post#762 » by Manhattan Project » Sat Mar 22, 2025 4:14 am

We really out here on a three game win streak, interesting.
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Re: Build a Franchise (Season 8) Discussion Thread 

Post#763 » by bringbackhoffa » Sat Mar 22, 2025 4:19 pm

Must win game tonight for the Hornets, Jimmy is back for the Celts so going to be a tough one

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Re: Build a Franchise (Season 8) Discussion Thread 

Post#764 » by bishnykfan » Sat Mar 22, 2025 5:21 pm

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PLAYOFF CHASE

EASTERN CONFERENCE

1. Detroit Pistons- 61-9 CLINCHED PLAYOFF BERTH
2. Toronto Raptors 55-15 CLINCHED PLAYOFF BERTH
3. Brooklyn Nets 52-20 CLINCHED PLAYOFF BERTH
4. Chicago Bulls 43-29 CLINCHED PLAY-IN BERTH
5. Miami Heat 39-32
6. Cleveland Cavaliers 38-32

7. Atlanta Hawks 39-33
8. Charlotte Hornets 39-33
9. Boston Celtics 36-36
10. Indiana Pacers 34-36

11. Orlando Magic 31-40
12. Philadelphia 76ers 23-47
13. Washington Wizards ELIMINATED
14. Milwaukee Bucks ELIMINATED
15. New York Knicks ELIMINATED


WESTERN CONFERENCE

1. San Antonio Spurs 58-12 CLINCHED PLAYOFF BERTH
2. Los Angeles Clippers 54-17 CLINCHED PLAYOFF BERTH
3. Denver Nuggets 46-25 CLINCHED PLAY-IN BERTH
4. Golden State Warriors 43-27
5. Dallas Mavericks 42-29
6. New Orleans Pelicans 40-32

7. Minnesota Timberwolves 38-35
8. Portland Trailblazers 36-36
9. Houston Rockets 34-37
10. Utah Jazz 34-39

11. Sacramento Kings 32-38
12. Los Angeles Lakers 27-45
13. Oklahoma City Thunder ELIMINATED
14. Phoenix Suns ELIMINATED
15. Memphis Grizzlies ELIMINATED



5 teams in. 19 teams fighting for 11 spots
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SG- Earl Monroe/James Harden/Dana Barros
SF- Billy Cunningham/Michael Finley/Chet Walker
PF- Elvin Hayes/Dolph Schayes/Tom Chambers/Danny Manning
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Re: Build a Franchise (Season 8) Discussion Thread 

Post#765 » by Fat » Sun Mar 23, 2025 12:45 am

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Re: Build a Franchise (Season 8) Discussion Thread 

Post#766 » by 3toheadmelo » Sun Mar 23, 2025 1:22 pm

15 Points, 10 rebounds 17 assists 8 steals. He has turned the corner since Lavine got traded
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Re: Build a Franchise (Season 8) Discussion Thread 

Post#767 » by bishnykfan » Sun Mar 23, 2025 8:33 pm

bishnykfan wrote:
PLAYOFF CHASE

EASTERN CONFERENCE

1. Detroit Pistons- 62-9 CLINCHED PLAYOFF BERTH
2. Toronto Raptors 56-15 CLINCHED PLAYOFF BERTH
3. Brooklyn Nets 52-20 CLINCHED PLAYOFF BERTH
4. Chicago Bulls 43-30 CLINCHED PLAY-IN BERTH
5. Miami Heat 39-32
6. Cleveland Cavaliers 39-32

7. Atlanta Hawks 40-33
8. Charlotte Hornets 39-33
9. Boston Celtics 36-37
10. Indiana Pacers 34-37

11. Orlando Magic 31-40
12. Philadelphia 76ers 23-48
13. Washington Wizards ELIMINATED
14. Milwaukee Bucks ELIMINATED
15. New York Knicks ELIMINATED


WESTERN CONFERENCE

1. San Antonio Spurs 59-12 CLINCHED PLAYOFF BERTH
2. Los Angeles Clippers 55-17 CLINCHED PLAYOFF BERTH
3. Denver Nuggets 46-26 CLINCHED PLAY-IN BERTH
4. Golden State Warriors 43-27
5. Dallas Mavericks 42-29
6. New Orleans Pelicans 40-32

7. Minnesota Timberwolves 38-35
8. Portland Trailblazers 37-36
9. Houston Rockets 34-38
10. Utah Jazz 34-39

11. Sacramento Kings 32-38
12. Los Angeles Lakers 27-45
13. Phoenix Suns ELIMINATED
14. Oklahoma City Thunder ELIMINATED
15. Memphis Grizzlies ELIMINATED



5 teams in. 19 teams fighting for 11 spots
All-Time Draft

PG- Oscar Robertson/Bob Cousy
SG- Earl Monroe/James Harden/Dana Barros
SF- Billy Cunningham/Michael Finley/Chet Walker
PF- Elvin Hayes/Dolph Schayes/Tom Chambers/Danny Manning
C- Walt Bellamy/Neil Johnston/Darryl Dawkins
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Re: Build a Franchise (Season 8) Discussion Thread 

Post#768 » by HerSports85 » Mon Mar 24, 2025 12:13 am

The injury bug got us
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Re: Build a Franchise (Season 8) Discussion Thread 

Post#769 » by 2010 » Mon Mar 24, 2025 3:38 am

The Toronto Raptors defeated the Chicago Bulls for a 115-102 home win at Scotiabank Arena in Ontario, Canada.

Rudy Gobert and Derrick White led the way for the Raptors, as six players scored in double figures.

Toronto’s record improves to 56-15, sitting firmly atop the Atlantic Division by 4.5 games (with 11 left to play) and still 2nd in the Eastern Conference.

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Derrick White
23 PTS | 6-13 3PT | 5 AST | 2 STL | 1 BLK

Jrue Holiday
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Collin Sexton
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Victor Wembanyama
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Michael Porter Jr.
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Luguentz Dort
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Amen Thompson
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2: White | Wallace | Clark
3: Dort | Sharpe | Rupert
4: Wembanyama | Green | Bol
5: Gobert | Drummond | Mamukelashvili
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Re: Build a Franchise (Season 8) Discussion Thread 

Post#770 » by HerSports85 » Mon Mar 24, 2025 5:05 am

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Re: Build a Franchise (Season 8) Discussion Thread 

Post#771 » by bishnykfan » Mon Mar 24, 2025 6:34 pm

bishnykfan wrote:
PLAYOFF CHASE

EASTERN CONFERENCE

1. Detroit Pistons- 62-9 CLINCHED PLAYOFF BERTH
2. Toronto Raptors 56-15 CLINCHED PLAYOFF BERTH
3. Brooklyn Nets 52-21 CLINCHED PLAYOFF BERTH
4. Chicago Bulls 43-30 CLINCHED PLAY-IN BERTH
5. Cleveland Cavaliers 39-32
6. Atlanta Hawks 40-33

7. Miami Heat 39-33
8. Charlotte Hornets 39-34
9. Boston Celtics 36-37
10. Indiana Pacers 34-37

11. Orlando Magic 32-40
12. Philadelphia 76ers 23-48
13. Washington Wizards ELIMINATED
14. Milwaukee Bucks ELIMINATED
15. New York Knicks ELIMINATED


WESTERN CONFERENCE

1. San Antonio Spurs 59-12 CLINCHED PLAYOFF BERTH
2. Los Angeles Clippers 55-17 CLINCHED PLAYOFF BERTH
3. Denver Nuggets 46-26 CLINCHED PLAY-IN BERTH
4. Golden State Warriors 43-28
5. Dallas Mavericks 42-30
6. New Orleans Pelicans 41-32

7. Minnesota Timberwolves 38-35
8. Portland Trailblazers 37-36
9. Houston Rockets 34-38
10. Utah Jazz 34-39

11. Sacramento Kings 33-38
12. Los Angeles Lakers 28-45
13. Phoenix Suns ELIMINATED
14. Oklahoma City Thunder ELIMINATED
15. Memphis Grizzlies ELIMINATED



5 teams in. 19 teams fighting for 11 spots
All-Time Draft

PG- Oscar Robertson/Bob Cousy
SG- Earl Monroe/James Harden/Dana Barros
SF- Billy Cunningham/Michael Finley/Chet Walker
PF- Elvin Hayes/Dolph Schayes/Tom Chambers/Danny Manning
C- Walt Bellamy/Neil Johnston/Darryl Dawkins
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Post#773 » by TerrenceClarke » Tue Mar 25, 2025 12:50 am

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Re: Build a Franchise (Season 8) Discussion Thread 

Post#774 » by 2010 » Tue Mar 25, 2025 1:42 am

A night of upsets in the sim. Every single underdog team won.
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2: White | Wallace | Clark
3: Dort | Sharpe | Rupert
4: Wembanyama | Green | Bol
5: Gobert | Drummond | Mamukelashvili
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Post#775 » by Strick » Tue Mar 25, 2025 5:30 am

Coby MF White :o
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Re: Build a Franchise (Season 8) Discussion Thread 

Post#776 » by 2010 » Tue Mar 25, 2025 5:06 pm

From what I gather, only four BaF Franchises have ever won 65+ games in the regular season:

70+ Win Club
San Antonio Spurs
Portland Trailblazers

65+ Win Club
San Antonio Spurs
Portland Trailblazers
Cleveland Cavaliers
New Orleans Pelicans

Knocking on the door to gain entry…
Detroit Pistons — (shot at joining 70+ win club)
Toronto Raptors — (shot at joining 65+ win club)
Los Angeles Clippers — (would have to win-out to join 65+ club)
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1: Thompson | Nembhard | Smart
2: White | Wallace | Clark
3: Dort | Sharpe | Rupert
4: Wembanyama | Green | Bol
5: Gobert | Drummond | Mamukelashvili
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Re: Build a Franchise (Season 8) Discussion Thread 

Post#777 » by bishnykfan » Tue Mar 25, 2025 11:17 pm

PLAYOFF CHASE

EASTERN CONFERENCE

1. Detroit Pistons- 63-9 CLINCHED PLAYOFF BERTH
2. Toronto Raptors 56-16 CLINCHED PLAYOFF BERTH
3. Brooklyn Nets 53-21 CLINCHED PLAYOFF BERTH
4. Chicago Bulls 44-30 CLINCHED PLAY-IN BERTH
5. Atlanta Hawks 41-33
6. Miami Heat 39-33

7. Cleveland Cavaliers 39-33
8. Charlotte Hornets 40-34
9. Boston Celtics 37-37
10. Indiana Pacers 34-38

11. Orlando Magic 32-41
12. Philadelphia 76ers ELIMINATED
13. Washington Wizards ELIMINATED
14. Milwaukee Bucks ELIMINATED
15. New York Knicks ELIMINATED


WESTERN CONFERENCE

1. San Antonio Spurs 60-12 CLINCHED PLAYOFF BERTH
2. Los Angeles Clippers 56-17 CLINCHED PLAYOFF BERTH
3. Denver Nuggets 47-26 CLINCHED PLAY-IN BERTH
4. Golden State Warriors 43-28 CLINCHED PLAY-IN BERTH
5. Dallas Mavericks 42-30
6. New Orleans Pelicans 41-32

7. Minnesota Timberwolves 39-35
8. Portland Trailblazers 37-37
9. Houston Rockets 35-38
10. Sacramento Kings 33-38

11. Utah Jazz 34-40
12. Los Angeles Lakers 28-45
13. Phoenix Suns ELIMINATED
14. Oklahoma City Thunder ELIMINATED
15. Memphis Grizzlies ELIMINATED



5 teams in. 18 teams fighting for 11 spots
All-Time Draft

PG- Oscar Robertson/Bob Cousy
SG- Earl Monroe/James Harden/Dana Barros
SF- Billy Cunningham/Michael Finley/Chet Walker
PF- Elvin Hayes/Dolph Schayes/Tom Chambers/Danny Manning
C- Walt Bellamy/Neil Johnston/Darryl Dawkins
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Re: Build a Franchise (Season 8) Discussion Thread 

Post#778 » by MrDollarBills » Tue Mar 25, 2025 11:27 pm

bishnykfan wrote:
PLAYOFF CHASE

EASTERN CONFERENCE

1. Detroit Pistons- 63-9 CLINCHED PLAYOFF BERTH
2. Toronto Raptors 56-16 CLINCHED PLAYOFF BERTH
3. Brooklyn Nets 53-21 CLINCHED PLAYOFF BERTH
4. Chicago Bulls 44-30 CLINCHED PLAY-IN BERTH
5. Atlanta Hawks 41-33
6. Miami Heat 39-33

7. Cleveland Cavaliers 39-33
8. Charlotte Hornets 40-34
9. Boston Celtics 37-37
10. Indiana Pacers 34-38

11. Orlando Magic 32-41
12. Philadelphia 76ers ELIMINATED
13. Washington Wizards ELIMINATED
14. Milwaukee Bucks ELIMINATED
15. New York Knicks ELIMINATED


WESTERN CONFERENCE

1. San Antonio Spurs 60-12 CLINCHED PLAYOFF BERTH
2. Los Angeles Clippers 56-17 CLINCHED PLAYOFF BERTH
3. Denver Nuggets 47-26 CLINCHED PLAY-IN BERTH
4. Golden State Warriors 43-28 CLINCHED PLAY-IN BERTH
5. Dallas Mavericks 42-30
6. New Orleans Pelicans 41-32

7. Minnesota Timberwolves 39-35
8. Portland Trailblazers 37-37
9. Houston Rockets 35-38
10. Sacramento Kings 33-38

11. Utah Jazz 34-40
12. Los Angeles Lakers 28-45
13. Phoenix Suns ELIMINATED
14. Oklahoma City Thunder ELIMINATED
15. Memphis Grizzlies ELIMINATED



5 teams in. 18 teams fighting for 11 spots


A possible play in berth? I'll take it in year 2. :lol:
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Re: Build a Franchise (Season 8) Discussion Thread 

Post#779 » by 2010 » Tue Mar 25, 2025 11:53 pm

Gotta tip my hat to Atlanta. They been playing some good basketball for a while now.
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1: Thompson | Nembhard | Smart
2: White | Wallace | Clark
3: Dort | Sharpe | Rupert
4: Wembanyama | Green | Bol
5: Gobert | Drummond | Mamukelashvili
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Re: Build a Franchise (Season 8) Discussion Thread 

Post#780 » by Capn'O » Wed Mar 26, 2025 12:04 am

2010 wrote:Gotta tip my hat to Atlanta. They been playing some good basketball for a while now.


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