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[Context]

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Well done mph!

Thanks man! Hell of a job getting through the really tough eastern conference this year. Really amassed some great talent and we battled for 6 games....certainly didn't want to go back to DET for game 7 and looks like Joker made sure that wasn't going to happen.

I'm sure we will be meeting down the road again sometime soon.

I did my best to stay focused but that first home loss was a big blow. Couldnt recover...I knew this game in Texas would be hard to get.
Shoutout to Joker- he wasnt playing

Getting 70 games in the east this year was NO JOKE. Never imagined the type of work it took. Shout out to Bish for all of the line-ups
he keyed into the system every night.

Youre in great shape because next year the Jokers numbers should go up in the sim

[SOUL]

somebody handicap mph!! (grats again)

grats to context for a great season

summer should be fun

[mpharris36]

Well done mph!

Thanks man! Hell of a job getting through the really tough eastern conference this year. Really amassed some great talent and we battled for 6 games....certainly didn't want to go back to DET for game 7 and looks like Joker made sure that wasn't going to happen.

I'm sure we will be meeting down the road again sometime soon.

I did my best to stay focused but that first home loss was a big blow. Couldnt recover...I knew this game in Texas would be hard to get.
Shoutout to Joker- he wasnt playing

Getting 70 games in the east this year was NO JOKE. Never imagined the type of work it took. Shout out to Bish for all of the line-ups
he keyed into the system every night.

Youre in great shape because next year the Jokers numbers should go up in the sim

70 wins is no joke (only done 4 times in 8 years). Especially in a league this competitive. Looking forward to seeing what you put together in the offseason.

Game 1 certainly was huge especially with how dominant both of us were at home this year. The Kessler injury was kinda a blessing in disguise. Forced me into getting more minutes for Beef Stew and his defense on AD was a series changer.

And yes, appreciate the GOAT Bish for all the lineup changes, transactions, and daily sims/updates. Nothing is better than BAF.

[mpharris36]

My sauces are telling me there will be a game 7. Big, if true.

seems like you got the wrong script

[KnicksGadfly]

Good season all. I think I just finished my 2nd and I still feel like a damn noob haha.

Best game ever!

[Context]

Thanks man! Hell of a job getting through the really tough eastern conference this year. Really amassed some great talent and we battled for 6 games....certainly didn't want to go back to DET for game 7 and looks like Joker made sure that wasn't going to happen.

I'm sure we will be meeting down the road again sometime soon.

I did my best to stay focused but that first home loss was a big blow. Couldnt recover...I knew this game in Texas would be hard to get.
Shoutout to Joker- he wasnt playing

Getting 70 games in the east this year was NO JOKE. Never imagined the type of work it took. Shout out to Bish for all of the line-ups
he keyed into the system every night.

Youre in great shape because next year the Jokers numbers should go up in the sim

70 wins is no joke (only done 4 times in 8 years). Especially in a league this competitive. Looking forward to seeing what you put together in the offseason.

Game 1 certainly was huge especially with how dominant both of us were at home this year. The Kessler injury was kinda a blessing in disguise. Forced me into getting more minutes for Beef Stew and his defense on AD was a series changer.

And yes, appreciate the GOAT Bish for all the lineup changes, transactions, and daily sims/updates. Nothing is better than BAF.

Bingo at the bold!
I thought the same thing. I had to make a decision on if you would put Kessler back in. I had a feeling you would keep beef stew in but decided to design the lineup based on Kess...Regardless, I dont think it would have made a difference because of home court. The Joker in the sim has to have the edge over anyone at home; no matter how great the team.
I'll share this with you- in game one I used the line up from the series prior. I should have known better. Can not make a mistake
against you like that.
I credit you for keeping pace all season. I couldn't relax for a minute I was like dam mph wants this 4 peat. I had to play to win and rest guys at the same time. You stayed in it like a true champion.

[Context]

My sauces are telling me there will be a game 7. Big, if true.

seems like you got the wrong script

I'm not superstitious but I was like- come on man(boossie voice) cap what are we doing?!

[mpharris36]

My sauces are telling me there will be a game 7. Big, if true.

seems like you got the wrong script

I'm not superstitious but I was like- come on man(boossie voice) cap what are we doing?!

put the hex on you man!

[Context]

seems like you got the wrong script

I'm not superstitious but I was like- come on man(boossie voice) cap what are we doing?!

put the hex on you man!

Cap's my guy so I know he meant well but yeah-a thought flashed in my mind- oh dam you're losing tonight.

[mpharris36]

I did my best to stay focused but that first home loss was a big blow. Couldnt recover...I knew this game in Texas would be hard to get.
Shoutout to Joker- he wasnt playing

Getting 70 games in the east this year was NO JOKE. Never imagined the type of work it took. Shout out to Bish for all of the line-ups
he keyed into the system every night.

Youre in great shape because next year the Jokers numbers should go up in the sim

70 wins is no joke (only done 4 times in 8 years). Especially in a league this competitive. Looking forward to seeing what you put together in the offseason.

Game 1 certainly was huge especially with how dominant both of us were at home this year. The Kessler injury was kinda a blessing in disguise. Forced me into getting more minutes for Beef Stew and his defense on AD was a series changer.

And yes, appreciate the GOAT Bish for all the lineup changes, transactions, and daily sims/updates. Nothing is better than BAF.

Bingo at the bold!
I thought the same thing. I had to make a decision on if you would put Kessler back in. I had a feeling you would keep beef stew in but decided to design the lineup based on Kess...Regardless, I dont think it would have made a difference because of home court. The Joker in the sim has to have the edge over anyone at home; no matter how great the team.
I'll share this with you- in game one I used the line up from the series prior. I should have known better. Can not make a mistake
against you like that.
I credit you for keeping pace all season. I couldn't relax for a minute I was like dam mph wants this 4 peat. I had to play to win and rest guys at the same time. You stayed in it like a true champion.

Yeah once I put him in the lineup after his monster game 2 kinda kept him in check and had some inefficient games.

I thought I missed my opportunity in game 5 because Luka/AD didn't shoot well but I didnt' get enough offense. Just didn't want to give your squad any breathing room with all that talent.

You switching to Grind really slowed the game down and kept games low scoring. So even though I might of had the EFF edge, the possessions were limited and I was worried about you beating me on the glass...and you had some big OFF reb games.

[Context]

70 wins is no joke (only done 4 times in 8 years). Especially in a league this competitive. Looking forward to seeing what you put together in the offseason.

Game 1 certainly was huge especially with how dominant both of us were at home this year. The Kessler injury was kinda a blessing in disguise. Forced me into getting more minutes for Beef Stew and his defense on AD was a series changer.

And yes, appreciate the GOAT Bish for all the lineup changes, transactions, and daily sims/updates. Nothing is better than BAF.

Bingo at the bold!
I thought the same thing. I had to make a decision on if you would put Kessler back in. I had a feeling you would keep beef stew in but decided to design the lineup based on Kess...Regardless, I dont think it would have made a difference because of home court. The Joker in the sim has to have the edge over anyone at home; no matter how great the team.
I'll share this with you- in game one I used the line up from the series prior. I should have known better. Can not make a mistake
against you like that.
I credit you for keeping pace all season. I couldn't relax for a minute I was like dam mph wants this 4 peat. I had to play to win and rest guys at the same time. You stayed in it like a true champion.

Yeah once I put him in the lineup after his monster game 2 kinda kept him in check and had some inefficient games.

I thought I missed my opportunity in game 5 because Luka/AD didn't shoot well but I didnt' get enough offense. Just didn't want to give your squad any breathing room with all that talent.

You switching to Grind really slowed the game down and kept games low scoring. So even though I might of had the EFF edge, the possessions were limited and I was worried about you beating me on the glass...and you had some big OFF reb games.

Yeah...I had to use Grind for that game 5 because I knew you would want to finish me off
I tried to make my team more Eff but the players just wasnt available...I think ultmately that and the game 1 loss was an obstacle I couldnt overcome...

[Capn'O]

Wow, just congrats mpharris. What an accomplishment. Those Pistons were no joke either.


Sorry for the premonitions. I was mostly making fun of BKE and all his nonsense today. That **** was ridiculous after an impressive call of Thibs' firing a few days ago.

[Context]

Wow, just congrats mpharris. What an accomplishment. Those Pistons were no joke either.


Sorry for the premonitions. I was mostly making fun of BKE and all his nonsense today. That **** was ridiculous after an impressive call of Thibs' firing a few days ago.

No apologies needed Cap. Lost on the road against the joker in a close out. Now if I lost a home game then
That would be on You!!!!
I kid I kid…
It was a great season for me Cap-ton of work but I enjoyed it.

[Strick]

Congrats MPH. Unbelievable run you’re on even with shuffling around key pieces. Really impressive stuff

Context, massive year for you too. You built a true monster out East. Knowing you, I know you got some magic up your sleeve

[2010]

Congrats to mpharris on the 4peat. Wow, incredible run you’re on!

[Manhattan Project]

Congrats to the Spurs and once again me, for believing in Jokic, F U Sim developers in the beginning for not seeing the greatness
Now that the finals are over, Jazz looking to be quite active in the trade market. Open to any and all ideas.

[Smash3]

Congrats to Context for putting together an all-world team over the course of a few months and being only a few lucky bounces away from winning his first title. Congratulations to MPH on setting a new level of dominance with his 4-peat and surpassing even my BAT level of dominance. MPH's level of patience and surgical moves over the past couple of years needs to be a case-study for all BAF newcomers! I know Context is a warrior and will bounce back stronger from this and get back in the lab just like when I lost against Melo in the finals and bounced back with an even greater superteam, just bad timing since MPH also built a dynasty in the making during the same season


Also shout out to the greatest game commish Bish, for another great and successful year!

[Context]

Congrats to Context for putting together an all-world team over the course of a few months and being only a few lucky bounces away from winning his first title. Congratulations to MPH on setting a new level of dominance with his 4-peat and surpassing even my BAT level of dominance. MPH's level of patience and surgical moves over the past couple of years needs to be a case-study for all BAF newcomers! I know Context is a warrior and will bounce back stronger from this and get back in the lab just like when I lost against Melo in the finals and bounced back with an even greater superteam, just bad timing since MPH also built a 70 win superteam in the same season


Also shout out to the greatest game commish Bish, for another great and successful year!

Appreciate it from an all time great Bat and Baf champion. I blew game 1 and home court. Can't do that against the
3 time champs. Had that close game on the road. Close is not enough though...
I'll take the 70 wins in the killer east, cup chip, and eastern conference chip...I also finished with the 3rd best defense
and 5th best offense. I'm very proud of this season. Especially since I tanked for my first 4 seasons and in my first two seasons
of aiming for the play-offs I made the play-offs in both seasons and put up a 70 win season that only you and the 3 time champs achieved
and believe it or not- if I wasnt systimatically resting guys in the last two months I would have had 4-5 more wins...

It was a beautiful year

[bringbackhoffa]

Congrats to the Spurs on a dynasty!

[MrDollarBills]

Congrats MPH. Well deserved.

With the exception of the following players:

Steven Adams
Kyle Kuzma
Harrison Barnes

I'm open to trade talks on any of my players under contract. Looking for expiring salary, prospects and picks.