First, the league would like to do its first awards ceremony and league banquet following the finals next week, 6/16. Reserve your spot now. Normally I’d review last week’s games but everyone would know how that would go…… Curt sucks. Grey is fragile. Ford’s master plan works yet again. Bla bla bla. Same ol’ ‘ish. IT’S PLAYOFF TIME BABY!!! LFG!!!!

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Team Mike has well…..Mike Malicki, THE REIGNING, DEFENDING, HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION of the WORLD. We all remember the performance in last session’s finals. Good luck knocking out Ali. He also has a nice supporting cast with Wayne, Richie, Josh Lanzot, and Jon. The betting favorite.
Why? They have the human cheat code. Why not? The human cheat code gets scrambled and Richie goes into jack-mode trying to save them.

Team Curt is the number 1 overall seed. They have the best player rated by GAPE (second isn’t even close) in Mike G. Curt isn’t a bad Robin to Mike’s Batman. They also have league vets Kellen and E. Kellen is one of the best on ball defenders in the league and E continues to add to his Grinders scoring legacy. I didn’t forget about Helmet but his team usually “forgets” to play him. Team Curt also draws the winner of Dark Side and Team Timmy in a back to back scenario. Nothing like picking a fight after your opponent is already beat up. Advantage Team Curt.
Why? Maybe the best 1-2 combo in the league. Why not? Curt and Kellen can build their own f’n skyscraper with the brick they jack up.

The Dark Side is streaking these days and it’s not naked Cole in the rafters. They’ve won 2 in a row. Justin looks like he could be rounding into form. Eric has been playing lock-down D on most people’s guards and the trio of Vaillancourt, AK47, and Cole have been playing bully-ball with their smaller, less trips to the buffet opponents. They could pull off a miracle but it’s going to be tough. They’d have to first beat the all-stars of Team Timmy and then turn around and knock off the 1-seed…..all just to make it to next week and a date with Team Mike. Ouch.
Why? Biggest team in the league. Tough to score on. Why not? Their best players don’t always step up when the time comes

Team Timmy is an interesting bet. They have more athletic and basketball talent than any other team in the league and yet they fell to the 5-seed. Is it cause they’re soft? Is it cause they’re too small? I’m not sure of the answer but something is not quite right. Coaching? Game plan? I don’t love their draw against a much bigger Dark Side team so I’m not sure they’ll make it out of the first round but if they do……………..
Why? Can score with anyone. Crazy talent Why not? See The Tin Man from the Wizard of Oz.

Blue Balls. We here at HQ haven’t figured out how the hell this team has been winning, but they have…..somehow. That all stops tonight. No Grant, no f’n prayer. I know one person “doesn’t make a team” but in this case, it does. This team without Grant is like the Timberwolves without KAT. Tune in to see if Ford “tries” this time. Maybe Jon will set a Grinders record for 3’s made tonight. Maybe Nixon will make shots that actually help his team instead of costing them the game. Maybe Doyle will have one of those “Doyle is on” games. I’m not betting on those things to happen. 50/1 is generous. SEASON OVER.
Why???????? Why not? No Grant. Nuf said.

GRINDERS AWARDS:
Grinding Gaper: Mike G.
Grind-less Gaper: Kellen Owen

Grinders League Leaders:

GAPE: Mike G.

Points: Mike Malicki

Rebounds: Mike G.

Assists: Chris Cole

Steals: Mike G.

Blocks: Jon Witt

3pters: Jon Tirado

All Grinders Team:

C: Grant Decz

F: Mike G.

F/G: Mike Malicki

F/G: Chris Cole