Due to an unexpected emergency Steve had to deal with this week, I have written the Premier League review this week. As usual Stowie has written the Div 1 review and headmandude has written the Div 3 review. I think Pearcey is on holiday, which is why there is no Div 2 review as yet, but there may be one added over the coming days...
Now, lets get into it...
Premier League (by anthak)
<a title='Run TMC (Owen Beebe)' href='http://games.espn.go.com/fba/clubhouse?leagueId=23530&teamId=19&seasonId=2014' target='_top' style='color: #000000; background-color: #f2f2e8;]Run TMC[/url][span style='color: #000000; background-color: #f2f2e8;](Owen) lost to<a title='Kings of Karlos (Sean Minetti)' href='http://games.espn.go.com/fba/clubhouse?leagueId=23530&teamId=10&seasonId=2014' target='_top' style='color: #000000; background-color: #f2f2e8;]Kings of Karlos[/url][span style='color: #000000; background-color: #f2f2e8;](Karlos)1263-1469
The rampaging Karlos took his winning streak to 12 with another comfortable victory this week, this time over Owen and Run TMC. Owen won the last couple of days to make the scoreline a little more respectable, but the result of this one was never really in doubt. Best for Karlos were Durant (256/4) and Griffin (176/4) and best for Owen were Ibaka (186/4) and LBJ (136/2).
<a title='2 Gasols 1Brow (Chris Farken White)' href='http://games.espn.go.com/fba/clubhouse?leagueId=23530&teamId=16&seasonId=2014' target='_top' style='color: #000000; background-color: #f8f8f2;]2 Gasols 1Brow[/url][span style='color: #000000; background-color: #f8f8f2;](Jet) lost to<a title='Ruddy's Cavaliers (Peter Rudd)' href='http://games.espn.go.com/fba/clubhouse?leagueId=23530&teamId=20&seasonId=2014' target='_top' style='color: #000000; background-color: #f8f8f2;]Ruddy's Cavaliers[/url][span style='color: #000000; background-color: #f8f8f2;](Ruddy)1455-1468
Wow. In what was such an important game for both teams, both in contention for both finals and relegation before this one, it went down to the final day and was decided by just 13 points! Jet has been hit hard by injuries lately and found himself playing less games than Ruddy, despite using 5 more acquisitions than him. Ruddy's best were Wall (179/3) and Thad Y (173/4). Best for Jet were the Brow (178/2) and Linsanity (165/3), with both of Conley and PPierce scoring &gt;160 from just 3 as well.
<a title='Wade Machine (Daniel Laengst)' href='http://games.espn.go.com/fba/clubhouse?leagueId=23530&teamId=15&seasonId=2014' target='_top' style='color: #000000; background-color: #f2f2e8;]Wade Machine[/url][span style='color: #000000; background-color: #f2f2e8;](DaBombers) lost to<a title='Too Seriouseseses (Les Wales)' href='http://games.espn.go.com/fba/clubhouse?leagueId=23530&teamId=21&seasonId=2014' target='_top' style='color: #000000; background-color: #f2f2e8;]Too Seriouseseses[/url][span style='color: #000000; background-color: #f2f2e8;](walesy)1328-1344
Another close game this round. And another impressive win for Walesy, who has now planted himself firmly in the top six and it will take some moving to displace him! Walesy's best was Gay (189/3) whos score included an 80 and a 70 on backtoback nights; Aussie Kyrie (130/3) was also good for Walesy. Best for DaBombers were Steph Curry (176/3) and DAJ (171/4).
<a title='Westside Hardcore (Michael Walters)' href='http://games.espn.go.com/fba/clubhouse?leagueId=23530&teamId=6&seasonId=2014' target='_top' style='color: #000000; background-color: #f8f8f2;]Westside Hardcore[/url][span style='color: #000000; background-color: #f8f8f2;](Mick) def[span style='color: #000000; background-color: #f8f8f2;]<a title='ant hak (Anthony Hack)' href='http://games.espn.go.com/fba/clubhouse?leagueId=23530&teamId=1&seasonId=2014' target='_top' style='color: #000000;]ant hak[/url](anthak)1449-1177
Despite coming from alternative ends of the ladder, these two teams were actually in a good close tussle for most of the week. That was, until anthak scored just 157 from 9 payers on the 3rd last day, smashing any hopes of a win this week and any finals aspirations too. The top scorer was, by far, Kyle Lowry (250 from 4) for Westside Hardcore, but Bogut also turned out an impressive week (171/3) to back him up. Mello (155/3) was best for anthak.
<a title='Jasmine's Mob (Jasmine Johnson)' href='http://games.espn.go.com/fba/clubhouse?leagueId=23530&teamId=5&seasonId=2014' target='_top' style='color: #000000; background-color: #f2f2e8;]Jasmine's Mob[/url][span style='color: #000000; background-color: #f2f2e8;](Jasmine) lost to<a title='The Jug-O-Naughts (Kristian Collins)' href='http://games.espn.go.com/fba/clubhouse?leagueId=23530&teamId=7&seasonId=2014' target='_top' style='color: #000000; background-color: #f2f2e8;]The Jug-O-Naughts[/url][span style='color: #000000; background-color: #f2f2e8;](Fez)847-1439
Fez kept alive his finals hopes with a predictably emphatic victory over the hapless Mob of Jasmine's. I think Jasmine has conceded defeat and packed up long ago, having won just the 1 game this season and being well entrenched in the relegation zone. Fez's best this week were Z-Bo (216/4), Jamal Crawford (171/4) and Gerald Green (170/4). Whilst for Jasmine, the best was D12 (119/3), with 4 others &gt;100.
<a title='Feel the Love (Stephen Nilsson, Chris Riches)' href='http://games.espn.go.com/fba/clubhouse?leagueId=23530&teamId=2&seasonId=2014' target='_top' style='color: #000000; background-color: #f8f8f2;]Feel the Love[/url][span style='color: #000000; background-color: #f8f8f2;](Steve) def<a title='HEAVER ! (Dave Tong)' href='http://games.espn.go.com/fba/clubhouse?leagueId=23530&teamId=13&seasonId=2014' target='_top' style='color: #000000; background-color: #f8f8f2;]HEAVER ![/url][span style='color: #000000; background-color: #f8f8f2;](HEAVER)1487-1052
Heaver had a shocking run with injuries and was no match for Feel The Love this week. Heaver should make the finals, but he'd want to hope for a reversal of fortune, as he has had a horror run. Steve on the other hand, has kept his slim finals hopes alive for another week. Best for Steve were Love (276/4) and Dragic (218/4); the only team to have two players top 200 this week. Best for HEAVER was Valanciunas (140/4) and Lance Stephenson (137/3).
Division 1(by stowie)
<div dir='ltr]TRADE: One move went through with L6 sending D12 to the CK Nicks in exchange for Gortat (and a couple of extra games over the next few weeks).
Laino's Nuggets (5-9) 816 def by Team Stowie (9-5) 1521
Team Stowie, led by Ibaka (186 / 4), The Brow (173 / 3) and Thad (173 / 4), won every day of their matchup against Laino, who will be hoping for some good news on the injury front soon. Only two players managed to break triple figures for Laino, Dirk (151 / 2) and Taj Gibson (114/ 3).
Cyril33s Crushers (5-9) 1378 def Crossy Crusaders (4-10) 1307
The Crushers kept their slim playoff hopes alive by outlasting Crossy. Jamal Crawford (161 / 4), Timmy D (158 / 3) and Darren Collison (156 / 4) led the way for the victors. Crossy were again paced by Melo (155 / 3) with Demarre Carroll (146 / 4) and Brandon Knight (138 / 4) also scoring strongly. They will now look to rivals CK Nicks for advice after they managed to win the minor playoff and avoid relegation last year.
Fudge Fudge (5-9) 1358 def by Mookie Blaylock Athletic Club (11-3) 1419
A win for Fudge would've added more excitement to the last couple of rounds but it wasn't to be as MBAC continued their strong season. KLove (276 / 4) was excellent again with Wall (179 / 3) and Blake (176 / 4) also living up to their lofty standards. Lin (165 / 3) top scored for Fudge with a two game week for LBJ (136 / 2) the only thing that can slow him down.
Broady Broncos (6-8) 1281 def by Adelaide Maggots (11-3) 1421
For those still counting, eleven straight now for the Maggots who knock the Brocos out of the top six for the first time this year. GSW pair Steph Curry (176 / 3) and Aussie Andrew Bogut (171 / 3) led the scoring barrage. The Broncos got big weeks from Lowry (250 / 4) and Rudy G (189 / 4) as the continued absence of Kemba Walker is making it tough.
Travys Boys (4-10) 1103 def by Liquid's Sixers (6-8) 1558
L6 is stepping it up at the right time and moves into the top six for the first time this season. KD (257 / 4) continued just being himself with Dragic (218 / 4) seemingly getting better and better for the surpising Suns. Over at camp Travy, spirits were high with Gasol (148 / 4) and DWill (97 / 3) returning but injuries to Lawson and Henson quickly squashed any thoughts of making the playoffs.
The Raptors (9-5) 1158 def CK Nicks (9-5) 1126
The Raptors survived this matchup, dubbed as the Battle of the Walking Wounded, thanks to big men DeAndre (171 / 4) and Al Jefferson (164 / 3). A win for CK would've kept them in touch of a first round playoff bye but it wasn't to be as DMC and Pek failed to make it onto the court. That left Kyrie (130 / 3) and Markieff (121 / 4) to carry the scoring load.
Week 15 Matchups
Team Stowie (9-5) at Crossy Crusaders (4-10)
Mookie Blaylock Athletic Club (11-3) at Laino's Nuggets (5-9)
Fudge Fudge (5-9) at Cyril33s Crushers (5-9)
Adelaide Maggots (11-3) at Liquid's Sixers (6-8)
CK Nicks (9-5) at Broady Broncos (6-8)
The Raptors (9-5) at Travys Boys (4-10)
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Division 3 (by headmandude)
<div>Wafty Boxes (9-5) 1486 d Big Shot Bob (4-10) 1093
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<div>The Boxes kept the hopes for a top 2 finish alive with their 6 win in a row. Dragic 218/4, Linsanity 165/3, Jefferson 164/3 and Gerald Green 160/4 were the top Boxes. BSB had to rely on Z-Bo 216/4, The Brow 178/2 and the Big Fundamental 158/3 which just wasn't enough.
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<div>Nettin Blatche (10-4) 1466 d Rusty Buckets (7-7) 1142
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<div>Nettin Blatche is 1 game out of top spot and is finding some form. Steph Curry 176/3 and Blake Griffin 176/3 continue to lead the way. Rusty needed the win to grab a top 6 spot but to no avail. No players topped 150 with Kyrie 130/3 and Drummond 130/3 the best of the bunch.
<div>Let's Go Lillard (6-8) 1238 d Run T-Mull-C (2-12) 1183
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<div>Lillard may have left their run a little too late to make the payoffs defeating the lowly TMC. Lillard somehow got the job done despite no player hitting 150. Markieff Morris 121/4 was the only player close. TMC asked K-Love 276/4 to shoulder the load. Unfortunately no one else came to the party. Losing Pekovic and still no Westbrook has got to hurt
<div>Team ThreePEAT (8-6) 1445 d Dirty Hawes (10-4) 1285
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<div>ThreePEAT is building towards it's finals campaign with a resounding win over former number 1, Dirty Hawes. Gay 189/4, Bogut 171/3, DeAndre 171/4 and Jamal Crawford 161/4 were too good for the Hawes. Hawes still got 257/4 from the Slim Reaper but in a rare first, no other team mates broke 150.
<div>Shep's Superstars (4-10) 1318 d Team Minis (7-7) 1259
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<div>Another upset saw Shep put a dent in Team Minis hold on a playoff spot. Wall 179/3 and Conley 162/4 were the top performers for Shep. Meanwhile Ibaka 186/4, The Truth 160/3 and Melo 155/5 were the best Minis.
<div>Team ElBonz (11-3) 1388 d San Diego Anchormen (6-8) 1193
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<div>ElBonz is now the outright leader after accounting for the Anchormen. Lowry 250/4, Thad Young 173/4 provided enough firepower to hose down the newcrew. The Anchormen had no one break the 150 barrier with Evan Turner 136/4 the best performer.
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<div>With 2 rounds to go, Dirty Hawes, Team ElBonz, Nettin Blatche and Wafty Boxes are the only chance for a top 2 finish. The Boxes still need to win though to stay in the playoffs with Team ThreePEAT, Team Minis and the Rusty Buckets battling it out. San Diego Anchormen and Let's go Lillard are long shots to make it but still anything can happen.
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