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It's Game Time: 15-16 RS Prediction Challenge - Results are in!

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Post#1 » by caliban » Fri Oct 23, 2015 1:04 pm

After a long summer the NBA-season is finally closing in on us and as the winner :o of the last prediction challenge of the Heat board, I thought it was time for a new one where we all can pretend to know more about the basketball future than we actually do. These kinds of threads always pop up close to start of the regular season so why not make a game of this where everyone can have a go at this season’s final standings. I promise to bump this thread updated with everyone’s final score to coronate the winner when the RS is over.

*If you’re reading this and belong to another fan-base, you’re welcome to join in as well. Maybe the Heat board is high on its own supply, way low on your team’s current status or you just want to make a name for yourself. Join in!

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2 points for each correct placement of a team in the standings
1 point for each team that's placed one spot away
?x2 points for the total win deviation of all the predicted team wins. (ex. Prediction; Detroit 40, Hornets 39, Bucks 38 - Final standing; Detroit 34, Hornets 37, Bucks 46 - Result; Detroit 6 + Hornets 2 + Bucks 8, 16/3 = 5,33.) The one with the smallest deviation gets the most points in relation to number of participants x2. (ex. 3 submissions = 1st place 6p and last place 2p. 4 submissions = 1st place 8p and last place 2p.)

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* 1230 wins btw
** Last submission or update of previous contribution is at the time of the first Miami Heat game of the regular season.

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Prediction

Eastern Conference

1) Cavs 55
2) Hawks 51
3) Heat 49
4) Raptors 47
5) Celtics 46
6) Bulls 44
7) Wizards 43
8) Pacers 41
9) Pistons 41
10) Bucks 39
11) Hornets 37
12) Orlando 29
13) Knicks 28
14) Nets 24
15) 76ers 21

Western Conference

1) Warriors 61
2) Spurs 58
3) Thunder 56
4) Clippers 56
5) Rockets 52
6) Grizzlies 51
7) Pelicans 42
8) Jazz 40
9) Kings 38
10) Suns 37
11) Mavericks 36
12) Brazers 31
13) Nuggets 27
14) Lakers 26
15) Wolfs 24
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Post#2 » by xMADEinDADEx » Sat Oct 24, 2015 1:43 am

Heat 83-0. In 82 games.
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Post#3 » by Shewasfly » Sat Oct 24, 2015 3:18 am

Unless Wade was truly just throwing shots up and didn't care at all in the pre-season, and if Dragic shakes off the rust fast, I think we can crack 50 wins. Otherwise, 43 wins, max.
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Post#4 » by Bishop45 » Sat Oct 24, 2015 3:23 am

Heat vs. Everybody
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Post#5 » by caliban » Sat Oct 24, 2015 7:39 am

xMADEinDADEx wrote:Heat 83-0. In 82 games.


Shewasfly wrote:Unless Wade was truly just throwing shots up and didn't care at all in the pre-season, and if Dragic shakes off the rust fast, I think we can crack 50 wins. Otherwise, 43 wins, max.


Bishop45 wrote:Heat vs. Everybody


:lol: Don't be shy guys and girls, no reason to beat around the bush! Let's see what you got.
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Post#6 » by dancing2thabeet » Sat Oct 24, 2015 9:44 am

Cavs
Bulls
Heat
Hawks
Wiz
Raps
Bucks
NY

OKC
GS
Spurs
Clips
Rox
Griz
Pels
Kings

Heat with 47 wins. I'll update the table with wins for other teams and standings for non-playoff teams later. Sometime. In the future. Later. I swear.
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Post#7 » by yoyoboy » Sat Oct 24, 2015 8:35 pm

East:

Bulls - 53-29
Cavs - 52-30
Hawks - 49-33
Raptors - 45-37
Wizards - 44-38
Celtics - 43-39
Heat - 43-39
Bucks - 39-43
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Pacers - 38-44
Pistons - 36-46
Hornets - 33-49
Knicks - 32-50
Magic - 30-52
Nets - 27-55
Sixers - 21-61

West:

Warriors - 63-19
Thunder - 60-22
Rockets - 56-26
Clippers - 55-27
Spurs - 53-29
Grizzlies - 50-32
Pelicans - 47-35
Jazz - 42-40
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Suns - 39-43
Kings - 37-45
Mavericks - 37-45
Blazers - 34-48
Nuggets - 30-52
Timberwolves - 27-55
Lakers - 25-57
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Post#8 » by Paz » Sat Oct 24, 2015 8:51 pm

1. Atlanta
2. Toronto
3. Cleveland
4. Miami
5. Washington
6. Milwaukee
7. Chicago
8. Indiana
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Post#9 » by caliban » Sat Oct 24, 2015 8:52 pm

yoyoboy wrote:East:

Bulls - 53-29
Cavs - 52-30
Hawks - 49-33
Raptors - 45-37
Wizards - 44-38
Celtics - 43-39
Heat - 43-39
Bucks - 39-43

West:

Warriors - 63-19
Thunder - 60-22
Rockets - 56-26
Clippers - 55-27
Spurs - 53-29
Grizzlies - 50-32
Pelicans - 47-35
Jazz - 42-40


Two things: How come you're so high on the Bulls? and please enter the next 14 team records as well for a complete submission.
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Post#10 » by Bishop45 » Sat Oct 24, 2015 9:04 pm

Miami
Wiz
Cle/Bulls
Bulls/Cle
Hawks
Pistons
Raptors
Celtics/Pacers(Knicks probably come thru and knock one of the teams above out)

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Hou
OKC/LAC
LAC/OKC
SPURS
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SAC
DAL/NO
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Post#11 » by yoyoboy » Sat Oct 24, 2015 9:36 pm

caliban wrote:
yoyoboy wrote:East:

Bulls - 53-29
Cavs - 52-30
Hawks - 49-33
Raptors - 45-37
Wizards - 44-38
Celtics - 43-39
Heat - 43-39
Bucks - 39-43

West:

Warriors - 63-19
Thunder - 60-22
Rockets - 56-26
Clippers - 55-27
Spurs - 53-29
Grizzlies - 50-32
Pelicans - 47-35
Jazz - 42-40


Two things: How come you're so high on the Bulls? and please enter the next 14 team records as well for a complete submission.

I think Rose will have a good season (just a level above last season, not MVP Rose), Butler should improve slightly, Mirotic is looking like a player, Portis looks like he might make an impact from day one, and McDermott should do well, too. Most importantly, they're finally adapting to the modern NBA with the Hoiberg hiring. Of course Gasol might decline a little (I think Noah will remain the same), but I think the other factors will offset this and yield a few extra wins above last season.

Also, I personally think the Cavs will rest up a lot during the regular season, especially LeBron, so this gives the opportunity for a team like the Bulls to take the lead.

And I'll update the standings with the other teams right now.
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Post#12 » by caliban » Sun Oct 25, 2015 6:16 pm

yoyoboy wrote:
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caliban wrote:
yoyoboy wrote:East:

Bulls - 53-29
Cavs - 52-30
Hawks - 49-33
Raptors - 45-37
Wizards - 44-38
Celtics - 43-39
Heat - 43-39
Bucks - 39-43

West:

Warriors - 63-19
Thunder - 60-22
Rockets - 56-26
Clippers - 55-27
Spurs - 53-29
Grizzlies - 50-32
Pelicans - 47-35
Jazz - 42-40


Two things: How come you're so high on the Bulls? and please enter the next 14 team records as well for a complete submission.

I think Rose will have a good season (just a level above last season, not MVP Rose), Butler should improve slightly, Mirotic is looking like a player, Portis looks like he might make an impact from day one, and McDermott should do well, too. Most importantly, they're finally adapting to the modern NBA with the Hoiberg hiring. Of course Gasol might decline a little (I think Noah will remain the same), but I think the other factors will offset this and yield a few extra wins above last season.

Also, I personally think the Cavs will rest up a lot during the regular season, especially LeBron, so this gives the opportunity for a team like the Bulls to take the lead.

And I'll update the standings with the other teams right now.


Seems like we differ in our exceptions on Rose, Hoiberg and McDermott. While I agree that Rose will have a better season this time around I'd say I'm more in the 'It's hard not to' spectrum after his dismal season last year.

I admit that I have no clue what so ever what to expect from their new coach (more then the narrative of a modern offense). The sticking point for me here is that Thibs for all his flaws is one of the best coaches of all time in terms of squeezing out regular season wins from a somewhat limited roster.

McDermott to me last year was one of the worst NBA players I've seen. Off-course a turnaround is possible in a young career tho but I'd say the'll miss Dunleavy more then some might think due to porous wing and guard dept.

oh, and thanks for playing. Looks like it's you vs. me right now :lol:

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Miami
Wiz
Cle/Bulls
Bulls/Cle
Hawks
Pistons
Raptors
Celtics/Pacers(Knicks probably come thru and knock one of the teams above out)

GS
Hou
OKC/LAC
LAC/OKC
SPURS
MEM
SAC
DAL/NO

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Spoiler:
1. Atlanta
2. Toronto
3. Cleveland
4. Miami
5. Washington
6. Milwaukee
7. Chicago
8. Indiana


Com'on guys. You need all 30 teams with wins for a complete submission :D
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Post#13 » by Bishop45 » Mon Oct 26, 2015 5:18 am

Bishop45 wrote:Miami
Wiz
Cle/Bulls
Bulls/Cle
Hawks
Pistons
Raptors
Celtics/Pacers(Knicks probably come thru and knock one of the teams above out)
Knicks/Hornets
Hornets/Bucks
Bucks/Nets
Nets/Magic
Magic/76ers
76ers

GS
Hou
OKC/LAC
LAC/OKC
SPURS
MEM
SAC
DAL/NO
NO/Dallas
Jazz
Suns
Lakers
Timberwolves
Blazers
Nuggets



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Post#14 » by caliban » Wed Oct 28, 2015 6:04 pm

Last chance bump if there's anyone out there who wants in and missed this. 'Exceling' this at the start of the Heat game.
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Post#15 » by Heat3 » Wed Oct 28, 2015 7:46 pm

don't know about other teams. think we're in the high 40's for wins and probably a 2nd round exit :/
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Post#16 » by caliban » Sat Aug 27, 2016 9:27 pm

Unfortunately the Heat board had few participants this season but I will still make a new prediction challenge later on in the off season if anyone want to test their predictive wings. Afraid ESPN might beat you?

yoyoboy wrote:
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East:

Bulls - 53-29
Cavs - 52-30
Hawks - 49-33
Raptors - 45-37
Wizards - 44-38
Celtics - 43-39
Heat - 43-39
Bucks - 39-43
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Pacers - 38-44
Pistons - 36-46
Hornets - 33-49
Knicks - 32-50
Magic - 30-52
Nets - 27-55
Sixers - 21-61

West:

Warriors - 63-19
Thunder - 60-22
Rockets - 56-26
Clippers - 55-27
Spurs - 53-29
Grizzlies - 50-32
Pelicans - 47-35
Jazz - 42-40
______________

Suns - 39-43
Kings - 37-45
Mavericks - 37-45
Blazers - 34-48
Nuggets - 30-52
Timberwolves - 27-55
Lakers - 25-57


1st, congratulations on the championship yoyoboy. I didn't root directly for you guys but strongly against GSW.

About the prediction challenge, here's the results. Added in the big corporation predictions of the bball community for good measure, you know the once that does this for a living. I won with quite a big margin this time around but I'll gladly do a rematch if you're up for it.
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Here's the standing prediction results. Quoting Bishop for this one as well. Thanks for playing and better luck next time gentlemen!
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Bishop45 wrote:Miami
Wiz
Cle/Bulls
Bulls/Cle
Hawks
Pistons
Raptors
Celtics/Pacers(Knicks probably come thru and knock one of the teams above out)
Knicks/Hornets
Hornets/Bucks
Bucks/Nets
Nets/Magic
Magic/76ers
76ers

GS
Hou
OKC/LAC
LAC/OKC
SPURS
MEM
SAC
DAL/NO
NO/Dallas
Jazz
Suns
Lakers
Timberwolves
Blazers
Nuggets



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Post#17 » by yoyoboy » Sat Aug 27, 2016 10:11 pm

Wow I was pretty far off. Just goes to show you how hard it is to make accurate standings predictions before the season. Who would've ever expected Portland to finish above Houston for example.

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