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All good things must end and the regular season of the Sonics Bruising League is no different. On a positive note, the waiting is now over and the playoffs are in full swing.
In the SBL tournament, we have two brackets - one for the winners and one for the losers.
Those franchises that didn't win their conference or earn a wildcard berth will play on for two more weeks in the consolation bracket. I encourage those franchises to keep their chins up and keep competing. Even though you are losers, ... um ... sorry. I couldn't finish that sentence. You are losers and you are now fighting to not be the worst losers. It's a noble exercise, but not one that I ever intend to write about beyond this article.
With that unpleasantness out of the way, let's talk about the winners' bracket, which consists of two rounds and last a week each.
In the first round, the top-seeded Frozen Envelope (18-1) squares off this week against Phil's Radio Team (14-5, 4th seed). The second-seeded Team Catdawg (17-2) hosts Team Meirose (14-5, 3rd seed).
HEAD-TO-HEAD
| Player | Highlights | Fantasy Points |
| Michael Carter-Williams (FE) | 37 rebounds, 14 fouls, 71 SP | 215.5 |
| Derrick Favors (FE) | 33 rebounds, 16 fouls, 75 SP | 225 |
| LeBron James (Bake) | 23 rebounds, 9 steals, 87 SP | 173.5 |
| Player | Highlights | Fantasy Points |
| Dwight Howard (Cat) | 34 rebounds, 7 blocks, 42 SP | 206 |
| Joakim Noah (Cat) | 29 rebounds, 10 fouls, 49 SP | 194.5 |
| Jonas Valanciunas (Sea) | 33 rebounds, 13 fouls, 52 SP | 206 |
| Player | Highlights | Fantasy Points |
| Al Jefferson (Hean) | 46 rebounds, 97 SP | 251 |
| Marcin Gortat (Hean) | 50 rebounds, 47 SP | 206 |
| Nicolas Batum (Balt) | 54 rebounds, 73 SP | 219 |
| Player | Highlights | Fantasy Points |
| Anthony Davis (Phil) | 40 rebounds, 10 fouls, 105 SP | 255 |
| Thaddeus Young (Phil) | 28 rebounds, 79 SP | 207 |
| Kenneth Faried (Andre) | 35 rebounds, 90 SP | 200 |
| Player | Highlights | Fantasy Points |
| DeMarcus Cousins (Glove) | 40 rebounds, 10 fouls, 57 SP | 228.5 |
| Blake Griffin (Glove) | 37 rebounds, 14 fouls, 61 SP | 236.5 |
| Chris Paul (Tech) | 10 steals, 10 fouls, 67 SP | 156 |
| Player | Highlights | Fantasy Points |
| Enes Kanter (Mei) | 46 rebounds, 10 fouls, 48 SP | 201.5 |
| Jared Sullinger (Mei) | 35 rebounds, 13 fouls, 50 SP | 192.5 |
| Andrew Bogut (Seth) | 35 rebounds, 17 fouls, 8 blocks, 31 SP | 240.5 |
| Player | Highlights | Fantasy Points |
| Robin Lopez (Kai) | 26 rebounds, 12 fouls, 43 SP | 176.5 |
| Miles Plumlee (Kai) | 30 rebounds, 12 fouls, 35 SP | 172.5 |
| Trevor Ariza (Bothell) | 27 rebounds, 43 SP | 141.5 |
| Player | Highlights | Fantasy Points |
| Roy Hibbert (Roge) | 17 rebounds, 12 fouls, 8 blocks, 22 SP | 158.5 |
| David Lee (Roge) | 26 rebounds, 11 fouls, 58 SP | 156.5 |
| Zach Randolph (Sheed) | 31 rebounds, 10 fouls, 61 SP | 188 |
BAD BOY BONUSES
John Wall Fined
This gave 15 points to the Baltimore Bullets.
NEW YORK, March 13, 2014 - Washington Wizards guard John Wall has been fined $15,000 for directing inappropriate comments towards the officials, it was announced today by Rod Thorn, President, Basketball Operations.
The incident occurred at the conclusion of the Wizards' 98-85 loss to the Charlotte Bobcats on March 12, at Verizon Center.
P.J. Tucker Suspended
Sethley the Nephew got a 75-point bump from this.
NEW YORK, March 11, 2014 - Phoenix Suns forward P.J. Tucker has been suspended one game without pay for elbowing Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin in the chin, it was announced today by Rod Thorn, President, Basketball Operations.
The incident occurred with 5:28 remaining in the fourth quarter of the Clippers' 112-105 win over the Suns on Monday, March 10, at Staples Center.Tucker will serve his suspension on Wednesday, March 12, when the Suns host the Cleveland Cavaliers at US Airways Center.
FINAL REGULAR SEASON STANDINGS
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Xavier McDaniel Conference |
Paul Silas Conference |
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Team Catdawg |
17-2 |
The Frozen Envelope (slasher_14) |
18-1 |
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Paul Rogers |
13-6 |
Team Meirose
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14-5 |
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Da Double Techs (smb282) |
10-9 |
Phil's Radio Team (Phil Naessens) |
14-5 |
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Bothell Beavers (unknown) |
6-13 |
Cobra Kai (Kevin Nesgoda) |
13-6 |
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Andre + Jennette (ksmith1984) |
5-14 |
Team Heaney (ColmCanada) |
12-7 |
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Sethley The Nephew |
4-15 |
Seattle Glove and Hate (Eric E) |
12-7
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Baltimore Bullets (Barely Able) |
3-16 |
Manmade Seacows |
7-12 |
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Seattle Mike Baker |
1-18 |
Primetime Sheed's (Primetime Mitch) |
3-16 |
SMACKDOWN(Z) OF THE WEEK
P.J. Tucker vs. Blake Griffin
WEEKLY RODMANISM
"SBL is almost over for this season. Sniffle." ~ Dennis Rodman