NBA Playoffs (Round 1)

We will work this just like the Stanley Cup Playoffs (except hockey is waaay cooler than NBA).

Deadline: Saturday, April 16th at 1:00 p.m.

Eastern Conference Series: 2 points per series + 2 points for correct series score

(1) Chicago Bulls vs. (8) Indiana Pacers

Actual Result: Bulls in 5

Predictions:

Bandit: Bulls in 6 (2pts)

Brownie: Bulls in 4 (2pts)

Butters: Bulls in 5 (4pts)

Carmen: Bulls in 5 (4pts)

Evan: Bulls in 5 (4pts)

Gimpy: Bulls in 4 (2pts)

Graves: Bulls in 5 (4pts)

Jay: Bulls in 4 (2pts)

Kubatski: Bulls in 4 (2pts)

Kubatski III: Bulls in 4 (2pts)

Kubatski Sr: Bulls in 5 (4pts)

L-Train: Bulls in 6 (2pts)

Marty: Bulls in 6 (2pts)

Paulie: Bulls in 4 (2pts)

Princess G: Bulls in 6 (2pts)

(2) Miami Heat vs. (7) Philadelphia 76ers

Actual Result: Heat in 5

Predictions:

Bandit: Heat in 5 (4pts)

Brownie: Heat in 4 (2pts)

Butters: Heat in 6 (2pts)

Carmen: Heat in 5 (4pts)

Evan: Heat in 6 (2pts)

Gimpy: Heat in 5 (4pts)

Graves: Heat in 4 (2pts)

Jay: Heat in 5 (4pts)

Kubatski: Heat in 4 (2pts)

Kubatski III: Heat in 6 (2pts)

Kubatski Sr: Heat in 4 (2pts)

L-Train: Heat in 6 (2pts)

Marty: Heat in 5 (4pts)

Paulie: Heat in 4 (2pts)

Princess G: Heat in 6 (2pts)

(3) Boston Celtics vs. (6) New York Knicks

Actual Result: Celtics in 4

Predictions:

Bandit: Celtics in 7 (2pts)

Brownie: Celtics in 6 (2pts)

Butters: Celtics in 5 (2pts)

Carmen: Celtics in 5 (2pts)

Evan: Celtics in 6 (2pts)

Gimpy: Knicks in 7 (0pts)

Graves: Celtics in 7 (2pts)

Jay: Celtics in 6 (2pts)

Kubatski: Celtics in 5 (2pts)

Kubatski III: Celtics in 6 (2pts)

Kubatski Sr: Celtics in 6 (2pts)

L-Train: Celtics in 6 (2pts)

Marty: Celtics in 7 (2pts)

Paulie: Celtics in 5 (2pts)

Princess G: Celtics in 7 (2pts)

(4) Orlando Magic vs. (5) Atlanta Hawks

Actual Result: Hawks in 6

Predictions:

Bandit: Magic in 5 (0pts)

Brownie: Magic in 6 (0pts)

Butters: Magic in 7 (0pts)

Carmen: Magic in 6 (0pts)

Evan: Magic in 6 (0pts)

Gimpy: Magic in 6 (0pts)

Graves: Magic in 6 (0pts)

Jay: Magic in 5 (0pts)

Kubatski: Magic in 7 (0pts)

Kubatski III: Hawks in 7 (2pts)

Kubatski Sr: Magic in 6 (0pts)

L-Train: Magic in 6 (0pts)

Marty: Magic in 5 (0pts)

Paulie: Magic in 6 (0pts)

Princess G: Magic in 7 (0pts)

Western Conference Series: 2 points per series + 2 points for correct series score

(1) San Antonio Spurs vs. (8) Memphis Grizzlies

Actual Result: Grizzlies in 6

Predictions:

Bandit: Spurs in 5 (0pts)

Brownie: Spurs in 4 (0pts)

Butters: Spurs in 5 (0pts)

Carmen: Spurs in 5 (0pts)

Evan: Spurs in 5 (0pts)

Gimpy: Spurs in 5 (0pts)

Graves: Spurs in 6 (0pts)

Jay: Spurs in 5 (0pts)

Kubatski: Spurs in 5 (0pts)

Kubatski III: Spurs in 4 (0pts)

Kubatski Sr: Spurs in 5 (0pts)

L-Train: Spurs in 6 (0pts)

Marty: Spurs in 5 (0pts)

Paulie: Spurs in 6 (0pts)

Princess G: Spurs in 6 (0pts)

(2) Los Angeles Lakers vs. (7) New Orleans Hornets

Actual Result: Lakers in 6

Predictions:

Bandit: Lakers in 6 (4pts)

Brownie: Lakers in 4 (2pts)

Butters: Lakers in 5 (2pts)

Carmen: Lakers in 7 (2pts)

Evan: Lakers in 6 (4pts)

Gimpy: Lakers in 5 (2pts)

Graves: Lakers in 5 (2pts)

Jay: Lakers in 4 (2pts)

Kubatski: Lakers in 5 (2pts)

Kubatski III: Lakers in 4 (2pts)

Kubatski Sr: Lakers in 5 (2pts)

L-Train: Lakers in 6 (4pts)

Marty: Lakers in 5 (2pts)

Paulie: Lakers in 4 (2pts)

Princess G: Lakers in 6 (4pts)

(3) Dallas Mavericks vs. (6) Portland Trail Blazers

Actual Result: Mavericks in 6

Predictions:

Bandit: Mavericks in 6 (4pts)

Brownie: Mavericks in 6 (4pts)

Butters: Trail Blazers in 7 (0pts)

Carmen: Mavericks in 6 (4pts)

Evan: Trail Blazers in 6 (0pts)

Gimpy: Trail Blazers in 7 (0pts)

Graves: Mavericks in 7 (2pts)

Jay: Mavericks in 7 (2pts)

Kubatski: Trail Blazers in 6 (0pts)

Kubatski III: Trail Blazers in 7 (0pts)

Kubatski Sr: Mavericks in 7 (2pts)

L-Train: Mavericks in 6 (4pts)

Marty: Trail Blazers in 7 (0pts)

Paulie: Mavericks in 7 (2pts)

Princess G: Mavericks in 6 (4pts)

(4) Oklahoma City Thunder vs. (5) Denver Nuggets

Actual Result: Thunder in 5

Predictions:

Bandit: Thunder in 5 (4pts)

Brownie: Thunder in 7 (2pts)

Butters: Thunder in 6 (2pts)

Carmen: Thunder in 7 (2pts)

Evan: Nuggets in 7 (0pts)

Gimpy: Thunder in 6 (2pts)

Graves: Thunder in 7 (2pts)

Jay: Thunder in 7 (2pts)

Kubatski: Thunder in 5 (4pts)

Kubatski III: Thunder in 6 (2pts)

Kubatski Sr: Thunder in 6 (2pts)

L-Train: Thunder in 6 (2pts)

Marty: Thunder in 6 (2pts)

Paulie: Thunder in 6 (2pts)

Princess G: Nuggets in 7 (0pts)

NBA Finals: 5 points each team + 5 points bonus for NBA Champion

Actual Result:

Predictions:

Bandit: Bulls over Lakers (0pts)

Brownie: Lakers over Bulls (0pts)

Butters: Lakers over Celtics (0pts)

Carmen: Bulls over Spurs (0pts)

Evan: Lakers over Heat (5pts)

Gimpy: Bulls over Lakers (0pts)

Graves: Lakers over Bulls (0pts)

Jay: Spurs over Bulls (0pts)

Kubatski: Heat over Lakers (5pts)

Kubatski III: Lakers over Heat (5pts)

Kubatski Sr: Thunder over Heat (5pts)

L-Train: Bulls over Lakers (0pts)

Marty: Lakers over Celtics (0pts)

Paulie: Lakers over Bulls (0pts)

Princess G: Lakers over Bulls (0pts)

NBA Finals MVP: 3 points for correct player

Actual Player:

Predictions:

Bandit: Derrick Rose, Bulls (0pts)

Brownie: Kobe Bryant, Lakers (0pts)

Butters: Kobe Bryant, Lakers (0pts)

Carmen: Derrick Rose, Bulls (0pts)

Evan: Kobe Bryant, Lakers (0pts)

Gimpy: Derrick Rose, Bulls (0pts)

Graves: Kobe Bryant, Lakers (0pts)

Jay: Derrick Rose, Bulls (0pts)

Kubatski: Dwayne Wade, Heat (0pts)

Kubatski III: Kobe Bryant, Lakers (0pts)

Kubatski Sr: Kevin Durant, Thunder (0pts)

L-Train: Derrick Rose, Bulls (0pts)

Marty: Kobe Bryant, Lakers (0pts)

Paulie: Derrick Rose, Bulls (0pts)

Princess G: Derrick Rose, Bulls (0pts)

Stanley Cup Playoffs (Round 1)

The best playoffs in all of professional sports starts Wednesday. Hope you are ready.

All right. The turnaround on these games is really quick, and I'm assuming that several of you will have to do some research but here it is anyway. The NHL playoffs start this Wednesday. The pairings are official as of last night. Here is what I want from each of you. Tell me who will win each of the eight first round series AND the series outcome. (Example answer: Sharks over Ducks 4 games to 2 games).

I also want to know who will win the Eastern Conference, who will win the Western Conference, who will win the Stanley Cup (Example answer: Maple Leafs over Islanders).

Finally who will win the Conn Smythe Trophy (Playoff MVP).

Deadline - Several of these series start on Wednesday Night (April 13th)

Eastern Conference Series: 2 points per series + 2 points for correct series score

(1) Washington Capitals vs. (8) New York Rangers

Actual Result: Capitals in 5

Predictions:

Bandit: Capitals in 5 (4pts)

Butters: Rangers in 7 (0pts)

Carmen: Capitals in 7 (2pts)

Evan: Capitals in 5 (4pts)

Gimpy: Capitals in 6 (2pts)

Graves: Capitals in 5 (4pts)

Jay: Capitals in 4 (2pts)

Kubatski: Capitals in 5 (4pts)

Kubatski III: Rangers in 7 (0pts)

Kubatski Sr: Capitals in 6 (2pts)

L-Train: Capitals in 6 (2pts)

Marty: Capitals in 5 (4pts)

Paulie: Rangers in 6 (0pts)

Princess G: Capitals in 6 (2pts)

(2) Philadelphia Flyers vs. (7) Buffalo Sabres

Actual Result: Flyers in 7

Predictions:

Bandit: Flyers in 6 (2pts)

Butters: Sabres in 6 (0pts)

Carmen: Flyers in 6 (2pts)

Evan: Flyers in 6 (2pts)

Gimpy: Flyers in 5 (2pts)

Graves: Flyers in 6 (2pts)

Jay: Flyers in 7 (4pts)

Kubatski: Flyers in 6 (2pts)

Kubatski III: Flyers in 5 (2pts)

Kubatski Sr: Sabres in 7 (0pts)

L-Train: Flyers in 6 (2pts)

Marty: Flyers in 6 (2pts)

Paulie: Flyers in 6 (2pts)

Princess G: Flyers in 6 (2pts)

(3) Boston Bruins vs. (6) Montreal Canadians

Actual Result: Bruins in 7

Predictions:

Bandit: Bruins in 7 (4pts)

Butters: Canadians in 7 (0pts)

Carmen: Bruins in 7 (4pts)

Evan: Bruins in 6 (2pts)

Gimpy: Bruins in 6 (2pts)

Graves: Bruins in 6 (2pts)

Jay: Canadians in 6 (0pts)

Kubatski: Canadians in 7 (0pts)

Kubatski III: Bruins in 5 (2pts)

Kubatski Sr: Bruins in 7 (4pts)

L-Train: Bruins in 6 (2pts)

Marty: Bruins in 7 (4pts)

Paulie: Bruins in 5 (2pts)

Princess G: Bruins in 6 (2pts)

(4) Pittsburgh Penguins vs. (5) Tampa Bay Lightning

Actual Result: Lightning in 7

Predictions:

Bandit: Penguins in 6 (0pts)

Butters: Lightning in 6 (2pts)

Carmen: Penguins in 6 (0pts)

Evan: Penguins in 6 (0pts)

Gimpy: Penguins in 7 (0pts)

Graves: Lightning in 7 (4pts)

Jay: Lightning in 6 (2pts)

Kubatski: Penguins in 6 (0pts)

Kubatski III: Penguins in 6 (0pts)

Kubatski Sr: Penguins in 7 (0pts)

L-Train: Penguins in 6 (0pts)

Marty: Penguins in 7 (0pts)

Paulie: Lightning in 7 (4pts)

Princess G: Lightning in 7 (4pts)

Western Conference Series: 2 points per series + 2 points for correct series score

(1) Vancouver Canucks vs. (8) Chicago Blackhawks

Actual Result: Canucks in 7

Predictions:

Bandit: Canucks in 7 (4pts)

Butters: Canucks in 6 (2pts)

Carmen: Canucks in 6 (2pts)

Evan: Canucks in 5 (2pts)

Gimpy: Canucks in 6 (2pts)

Graves: Canucks in 4 (2pts)

Jay: Canucks in 5 (2pts)

Kubatski: Canucks in 6 (2pts)

Kubatski III: Canucks in 5 (2pts)

Kubatski Sr: Canucks in 6 (2pts)

L-Train: Canucks in 6 (2pts)

Marty: Canucks in 6 (2pts)

Paulie: Canucks in 5 (2pts)

Princess G: Canucks in 7 (4pts)

(2) San Jose Sharks vs. (7) Los Angeles Kings

Actual Result: Sharks in 6

Predictions:

Bandit: Sharks in 6 (4pts)

Butters: Sharks in 5 (2pts)

Carmen: Sharks in 5 (2pts)

Evan: Sharks in 5 (2pts)

Gimpy: Kings in 7 (0pts)

Graves: Sharks in 6 (4pts)

Jay: Sharks in 7 (2pts)

Kubatski: Sharks in 7 (2pts)

Kubatski III: Sharks in 6 (4pts)

Kubatski Sr: Sharks in 5 (2pts)

L-Train: Sharks in 6 (4pts)

Marty: Sharks in 7 (2pts)

Paulie: Sharks in 6 (4pts)

Princess G: Sharks in 7 (2pts)

(3) Detroit Red Wings vs. (6) Phoenix Coyotes

Actual Result: Red Wings in 4

Predictions:

Bandit: Red Wings in 6 (2pts)

Butters: Coyotes in 7 (0pts)

Carmen: Red Wings in 6 (2pts)

Evan: Red Wings in 6 (2pts)

Gimpy: Red Wings in 6 (2pts)

Graves: Red Wings in 7 (2pts)

Jay: Red Wings in 7 (2pts)

Kubatski: Red Wings in 7 (2pts)

Kubatski III: Red Wings in 6 (2pts)

Kubatski Sr: Red Wings in 6 (2pts)

L-Train: Red Wings in 6 (2pts)

Marty: Coyotes in 7 (0pts)

Paulie: Red Wings in 6 (2pts)

Princess G: Red Wings in 6 (2pts)

(4) Anaheim Ducks vs. (5) Nashville Predators

Actual Result: Predators in 6

Predictions:

Bandit: Predators in 7 (2pts)

Butters: Predators in 6 (4pts)

Carmen: Predators in 7 (2pts)

Evan: Predators in 6 (4pts)

Gimpy: Predators in 6 (4pts)

Graves: Ducks in 6 (0pts)

Jay: Predators in 5 (2pts)

Kubatski: Predators in 6 (4pts)

Kubatski III: Ducks in 7 (0pts)

Kubatski Sr: Ducks in 7 (0pts)

L-Train: Ducks in 6 (0pts)

Marty: Predators in 5 (2pts)

Paulie: Ducks in 6 (0pts)

Princess G: Predators in 7 (2pts)

Stanley Cup Finals: 5 points each team, + 5 point bonus for Cup Champion

Actual Result:

Predictions:

Bandit: Canucks over Bruins (10pts)

Butters: Sharks over Sabres (0pts)

Carmen: Canucks over Bruins (10pts)

Evan: Canucks over Flyers (5pts)

Gimpy: Canucks over Bruins (10pts)

Graves: Canucks over Capitals (5pts)

Jay: Canucks over Capitals (5pts)

Kubatski: Flyers over Canucks (5pts)

Kubatski III: Sharks over Bruins (5pts)

Kubatski Sr: Red Wings over Capitals (0pts)

L-Train: Sharks over Penguins (0pts)

Marty: Capitals over Canucks (5pts)

Paulie: Canucks over Bruins (10pts)

Princess G: Flyers over Canucks (5pts)

Conn Smythe Winner: 3 points for correct player

Actual Result: Tim Thomas, Bruins

Predictions:

Bandit: Henrik Sedin, Canucks (0pts)

Butters: Patrick Marleau, Sharks (0pts)

Carmen: Daniel Sedin, Canucks (0pts)

Evan: Daniel Sedin, Canucks (0pts)

Gimpy: Roberto Luongo, Canucks (0pts)

Graves: Daniel Sedin, Canucks (0pts)

Jay: Alexander Ovechkin, Capitals (0pts)

Kubatski: Claude Giroux, Flyers (0pts)

Kubatski III: Antti Niemi, Sharks (0pts)

Kubatski Sr: Pavel Datsyuk, Red Wings (0pts)

L-Train: Antti Niemi, Sharks (0pts)

Marty: Alexander Semin, Capitals (0pts)

Paulie: Roberto Luongo, Canucks (0pts)

Princess G: Chris Pronger, Flyers (0pts)

The Masters

Deadline No. 1: Thursday, April 7th @ 7:00 am
Deadline No. 2: Saturday, April 9th @ 7:00 am

Pick the top 3 finishers in order. Between the end of play on Friday and the start of play on Saturday, you may switch 2 of your 3 golfers names. These will accumulate less points.

Scoring is as follows. 10 points for the correct champion, 5 points for any other golfers in the top 3 regardless of position.  5 points for the champion after corrections, 2 points for other golfers after corrections.

Actual Result: (1) Charl Schwartzel, (T2) Jason Day, (T2) Adam Scott

Predictions [Changes in Blue]:

Bandit: Rory McIlroy, Lee Westwood, Tiger Woods (0pts)

Butters: Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Phil Mickelson (0pts)

Carmen: Phil Mickelson, Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods (0pts)

Evan: Phil Mickelson, Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods (0pts)

Gimpy: NONE (0pts)

Graves: Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, NONE  (0pts)

Jay: Phil Mickelson, Lee Westwood, Tiger Woods (0pts)

Kubatski: Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, K.J. Choi (0pts)

Kubatski III: K.J. Choi, Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods (0pts)

Kubatski Sr: Phil Mickelson, K.J. Choi, Lee Westwood (0pts)

L-Train: Phil Mickelson, Rory McIlroy, Angel Cabrera (0pts)

Marty: Rory McIlroy, Geoff Ogilvy, Dustin Johnson (0pts)

Paulie: Geoff Ogilvy, Lee Westwood, Fred Couples (0pts)

Princess G: Phil Mickelson, Rory McIlroy, K.J. Choi (0pts)