In picking for the Conference Semis, just make sure to rank all your available players (from Portland, OKC, Atlanta and Miami) from best to last, and then make sure that your top ones are allocated into your picks assuming all sweeps. Of course sweeps are rare late in the playoffs, but at least your next-ranked players are ready to be dispatched if needed.
Here is my pick plan assuming all sweeps (and my record so far).
Subject to change.
Good luck!
UPDATE: Seems like many media 'experts' predict the Heat to take that series. It's true that series is dodgy, and so I will take the side of caution and wait and actually watch Game 1 to see for myself. So for now, I am changing my pick to a lowly Blazer...
Here is my pick plan assuming all sweeps (and my record so far).
Subject to change.
Good luck!
UPDATE: Seems like many media 'experts' predict the Heat to take that series. It's true that series is dodgy, and so I will take the side of caution and wait and actually watch Game 1 to see for myself. So for now, I am changing my pick to a lowly Blazer...
Ah, perfect. A step by step guide to avoid picking cursed players! :P
ReplyDeleteI'm starting with Al Horford anyways. There are three must pick Hawks with Horford, Millsap, and Teague. Horford is the least of the three, in my opinion, so I'll send him out as my game 1 sacrificial lamb. I think Teague will be big, much like he was last year against Cleveland. I'd rank Teague ahead of Ibaka in the category of must pick. But what do I know about must pick? I started with Kanter....
I'm not convinced in anything with Raptors vs. Heat. I'd rather wait it out, even if that means losing some solid picks from either team later on. Of course, I'll have to make a quick decision by game 2, but after that I can wait. Instead, I'll be picking on the Blazers against the Warriors. Lillard is obvious, and I think Plumlee will have his big games too. I've got a few other tricks up my sleeve too!
Haha! You're welcome.
DeleteJokes on me, Horford looking cursed. 2 PRA at the half. Ugly!
DeleteTaong's picks have been decent lately. Yours though have not looked great the past 3 days or so, Tangent.
DeleteThe curse still lingers though. C.J. shot 5-17, and Millsap shot 6-19. It's in remission, but there are still trace amounts. But yes, my picks have blown the past three games. Only person making worse picks in a guy named mfari031.
DeleteYeah, defense is reigning in the playoffs. So many picks shooting poorly.
DeleteCan't catch you guys on DTTF. Chance is on PRABS-M
Is the site down having trouble getting to the picks page. 5/4/2016 10:25am
DeleteThe site is working now. Just make sure you insert your pick for 5/4 and 5/5.
DeleteYou're picking Toronto over Miami? That's a mistake, my friend. DeRozan's iso-ball against the defense of Deng/Richardson is not good news for Toronto.
ReplyDeleteHere's what I currently have planned out:
DeleteCleveland in 4.
State in 4.
Miami in 5.
San An in 5.
If Miami win in 4, I lose DeRozan. I usually lose DeRozan, so not too worried. If Spurs win in 4, I lose Ibaka.
May 2: Jeff Teague ATL
May 3: Mason Plumlee POR
May 4: Kyle Korver ATL
May 5: Jonas Valenciunas TOR
May 6: Serge Ibaka OKC
May 7: Dame Lillard POR
May 8: Paul Millsap ATL (Atlanta elimnation game)
May 9: CJ McCollum POR (Portland elimination game)
May 10: Kevin Durant OKC (OKC elimination game)
May 11: DeMar DeRozan TOR (Toronto elimination game)
Thanks for putting up the scores! Great job, guys.
ReplyDeleteJust wondering if we will be able to see the scores of the individual members of our leagues as well? Would be awesome.
this is not the right strategy obviously. and miami is gonna kill toronto
ReplyDelete98 big points for Westbrook for me tonight!!
ReplyDelete98 big points for Westbrook for me tonight!!
ReplyDeleteCrazy game in Toronto! Tonight, I've got Livingston, in what might be the last game with Curry out. He will have the minutes, so hopefully he can outperform Plumlee, who appears to be the popular pick.
ReplyDeleteLivy!
DeleteWoah, we're halfway there, woah, Livin' on a Prayer!
DeleteDrive & Slam is down :(
ReplyDeleteYikes! Notified site dev. Should be up when he gets home from work later. Visit again before the 1st game starts in case you have not made a pick yet
DeleteThe site was down since the first game started.
ReplyDeleteFolks, site is still down, and site dev is trying to fix whatever is wrong with it (I have no idea). It might not be able to go up during May 4 games.
ReplyDeleteIf you haven't picked for May 4 yet, we'll keep it open even after the game for you guys to make the pick. But be honest about it. We'll delete fishy picks. Make your picks known via this comments section too (state your D&S username and May 4 pick.
For those who already made a pick, no need to post here. Your picks are safe.
Thanks Taong,
DeleteHere is my pick if the site isn't back up in time.
Username: Tilly
May 4th Pick -> Paul Millsap
Tilly
Haven't been able to pick. Username: 'daog.na.tingali' and i'll be picking Jeff Teague.
ReplyDeleteI`m not sure i have picked. But Al Horford, for case.
ReplyDelete2 teams here, aaant2 with Millsap and aaant3 with teague
ReplyDeletethanks
Sorry. Team(what was it?????) maybe Nautilus
ReplyDeletemy username is Arunsekar_ and i will be picking russel westbrook
ReplyDeleteThey aren't playing today? Just CLE vs ATL
Deleteoh damn guess it's Kyrie Irving then
DeleteUsername: LaRosa
ReplyDeletePick: Paul Millsap
Username: 37 Rebounds
ReplyDeletePick: Paul Millsap
Two accounts:
ReplyDeleteUsername: silassession
Pick: A. Horford
Username: silentsession
Pick: J. Teague
My pick is Basemore. My mom's (jakester I think is her name) is Horford.
ReplyDelete*Bazemore
DeleteActually her name is arizduck and again it's Horford
Deleteusername:Aliend88
ReplyDeletepick: P Millsap
Hi,
ReplyDeleteMy pick for tonight = Jeff Teague.
Username = huskys
Thanks. ;)
SmokeyRivers, Al Horford, but I think I picked already
ReplyDeleteHi,
ReplyDeleteMy pick for tonight = Kent Bazemore
Username = randomknife
I've got Millsap tonight. I was originally thinking Teague here, but after game 1, I need to regain some confidence in him before making him my pick.
ReplyDeletehi :)
ReplyDeleteusername: Maniek
my pick: Dennis Schröder
Username: league mvp53
ReplyDeletePick: Paul Millsap
Update: The site is up and running! My picks for 5/2-5/3 is still pending. But my pick for 5/4 was not inserted. So I have to inserted myself. Did a testing to see if my pick for 5/5 would save and it works.
DeleteHopefully, this is the last time the site is going down during gamedays. Just alert us next time if the site will be down for maintenance.
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ReplyDeleteUsername: Hannes
ReplyDeletePick: Paul Millsap
My pick for today is K. Bazemore
ReplyDeletebeen doing paper on all members in our league...I will know all there bigs before gametime..mrrsteel
ReplyDeletei think my
ReplyDeleteusername:macnianios
pick: Al Horford
username: arkadyi24
ReplyDeletepick: Tristan Thompson
username: cthru
ReplyDeletepick: paul millsap
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ReplyDeleteAlso my buddy Chris Hendrix (Kibblez) not sure what his username is but you can surely find it is going with Milsap.
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ReplyDeletemy pick for 5/4/2016 is j teauge randylw13
Deletemy pick for 5/4/2016 is j teauge randylw13
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ReplyDeletesorry taong its on there twice sorry
ReplyDeleteusername: duldam
ReplyDeletePick: Bazemore
Username: michaelmcmanus
ReplyDeletePick al horford
Username: Wojtisz
ReplyDeletePick: Al Horford
Username: PePe800g
ReplyDeletePick: Jeff Teague
Username: cisidori
ReplyDeletePick for may 4th is Bazemore
Guys from my League "Patataj, kto przegra nie ma jaj", may4th:
ReplyDeleteGlaca - Jeff Teague
mierzej10 - Kent Bazemore
KB31 - Dennis Schroder
soszka - Dennis Schroder
pepi - Al Horford
mat - Al Horford
Lysy - Kent Bazemore
Jazz Team - Jeff Teague
lukemierzej - Jeff Teague
tomkow4 - Jeff Teague
Ok, two changes, as my mates sent me their picks when I've been already asleep. Please change Jazz Team and lukemierzej picks from Jeff Teague to Dennis Schroder. I know that from the statistical point of view it doesn't make any sense, but they wanted to pick Schroder, so be it ;)
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ReplyDeleteHuskerpower3
ReplyDeleteShroeder
Clayboy005
Horford
embarassing site
ReplyDeletemy carpenter with £30.000 would have done a better job
DeleteTrue
DeleteRebelbball2
ReplyDeleteTeague
Taong, thank you very much for your effort. Most of us really appreciate it, after missing the official game. I think my pick for today was saved, but just in case...
ReplyDeleteUsername: Maccabi de Levantar
Pick: Jeff Teague
Taong, thanks for giving everyone a spot to play!
ReplyDeleteLeague: Family
Usernames :Ballaholic - Kent Bazemore
MusicLover - Dennis Schroder
PizzaGirl - Jeff Teague
Thanks again!
steeltown rules group..mrrsteel milsap..dogs of war Teague..missile horford..tengo or theng love..greendirt bazemore..mike or produceman Thompson..
ReplyDeleteyou lost
DeleteAaant1: kyle korver. Aaant4: al hoford
ReplyDeleteMy user was something in the line of chavetans and my pick for tonight is Bazemore!
ReplyDeleteUsername:Brett
ReplyDeletePick:Teague
Username: Brett35
DeletePick:Teague
League name:SteakDinnerWinner
aceee06: Paul Millsap
ReplyDeleteUsername bigosc77
ReplyDeletePlayer pick jeff teague
league SteakDinnerWinner
I'm going to change my pick now :)
ReplyDeletenote to self: put a fishy icon next to topknox picks ;) ;)
DeleteLol I had Bazemore...
Delete...I can not lie.. :(
I picked Jonas V for 5/3/16
ReplyDeleteI picked Al horford for 5/4/16
and I'm picking Kyle Lowry for 5/5/16
username kj_bg7fan
Everyone, make your May 4&5 picks at the Drive & Slam site. It's up.
DeletePick for may 5th
ReplyDeleteUsername:cisidori
Pick: L. Deng
Chris, go to http://drive.ganaca.com.au and enter your picks there. Thanks!
Deletealright, finished fixing picks for those who posted here. if there are any requests (duplicate removal, missed picks, etc.), just post under the latest blog entry so i can easily see them, not here.
ReplyDeletethanks thanks