NBA 2K9 Playoffs Sim: Early Look at the Brackets

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NBA 2K9 Playoffs Sim: Early Look at the Brackets

03-31-2009, 09:59 AM

With the NBA regular season coming to a close, there has been a ton of hoopla surrounding the MVP award. But, while the winner of the most coveted individual regular season award is a tough call, it is the postseason that has me even more puzzled. With that in mind, I called upon NBA 2K9 to help me figure this mess out. So please indulge me.

I set up the playoffs as a tournament, selecting the teams most likely to make the postseason and seeded them accordingly. So yes, Cleveland has the best record followed closely by the Lakers, while the Bulls and the Mavericks both grabbed the number eight spots in their respective conferences (seems like the Bulls could wind up even higher than that now).

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03-31-2009, 10:10 AM

We all know the Bulls will not get swept by the Cavs.
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03-31-2009, 10:23 AM

Re: NBA 2K9 Playoffs Sim: Early Look at The Brackets

Nice article... just curious though... I didn't see it unless I missed it.... what rosters were used in this simulation?


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03-31-2009, 10:36 AM

I guessing the newest Living Rosters...I got a new download on 3-29-09

"Joe Johnson was boasting an improved mid-range game in the series -- thanks to a recent roster update -- and managed to at least win the head-to-head battle with James because of it."
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03-31-2009, 10:38 AM

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Yeah but this article could have been written a week ago or so.... just posted recently.


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03-31-2009, 11:55 AM

Here's hoping real life mirrors the simulation!
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03-31-2009, 01:44 PM

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Nice write up/read. I was just wondering the other day if it was possible to replicate playoff seeding in the game. thx

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03-31-2009, 02:10 PM

Very nice writeup with a Happy Ending.

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03-31-2009, 02:44 PM

They are based on a roster update that is one update behind.

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03-31-2009, 03:09 PM

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Nice... thanks for the info Chase. That's the one with the St. Patrick's Day jersey rosters, correct?

They were pretty on point... I just hated the freezing caused by the jerseys. Ugh.


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03-31-2009, 03:14 PM

I believe so, yes.

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03-31-2009, 03:34 PM

How do u get a 103 rating???
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03-31-2009, 03:42 PM

this sounds like it could be close. I think the Lakers will win it all, but not sweep the Hornets
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03-31-2009, 03:49 PM

well there you have it. nba 2k9 doing perhaps the most realistic playoff simulation.
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03-31-2009, 04:10 PM

The Blazers aren't losing in the playoffs. Totally unrealistic...
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