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Well in a game that lived up to the hype until the 4th quarter Mammals beat me! was a 2 point game going into the 4th quarter and we ran out of steam or their talent just took over. As expected Tommy Lee gave a Heroic effort scoring 31 points on a guard tandem that's really impressive, but Bucs got little to NO help from anyone else all being held under double digits.

In a frustrated locker room the MVP favorite Tommy Lee had some choice words for his teammates. Lets just say i wouldn't want to be the first team who plays this group after tonight's loss.

And with that, we've played 2/3 of the season, everyone has played each other once, so it's a perfect time to do power rankings.

1. Marshland Mammals (12-3) - We knew they were good, and they've proven to be the best thus far. Burt and Byers are the truth, and their rebounding hasn't come back to bite them to terribly hard yet, save for a few games. They're the team to beat in the final third of the season.

2. BucsBlue Lob City - (11-4) - Perhaps a controversial ranking, but I think it's justified. I don't think there's a clear cut difference between them and Baker Street, but I think there's an edge here. Tompkins is the favorite for MVP, and BucsBlue may be headed for its second straight championship appearance.

3. Baker Street Irregulars (12-3) - Losses to Philly, West Side and Walnut. Look for Hyman Ryder et. al. to try to put the screws to BucsBlue, as they'll likely concede the PD tie-breaker for HCA. If they can beat that one team in the final third, they have an outstanding chance to make a finals appearance.

4. West Side Tigers (11-4) - Honestly maybe should be ranked first after their most recent purchase in center Julien Lévêque. A 100k+ player is obscene in a d3 league, and sends a clear message that they're gunning for the league title. They undoubtedly join the short list of title contenders.

5. LambdaLambdaLambda (10-5) - The aging squad seems to be getting better as the season wears on, and they're the final cup team remaining in III.7. It has been an outstanding cup run for them. The manager has stated publicly that this is his final attempt with his squad, so he'll surely be hoping to give the rest of the red side hell, and with Martinazzi, Nyul and Krzempek spearheading the attack, why not the TriLambs?

6. Philadelphia Phantasm (9-6) - Last year's runner-up MVP Timothy Fischer is hurt and that has likely cost them a game in the standings (possibly 2), a rank in the power rankings, and potentially a seed in the playoffs. One thing is for certain about this squad, they're exciting. I want to call them contenders because they win and lose the damnedest games.

7. Walnut Streets (9-6) - I think this is the line where the serious title contenders end. That said, all Walnut does is win. They're doing it on a fairly meager player salary, and they're performing spectacularly well. Tremol is starting to return to form, and they could cause trouble if a contender takes them lightly. Seriously though, how did you lose to dang888? How?

8. Homeboyz (8-7) - The best record of any rookie team, and a winning record in his first season in this competitive league is extremely impressive. Le Dorze has been a huge transfer for them, giving their lineup some bite. I suppose it's hard to see a reason to add to the roster this season, as they're comfortably 3 games ahead of a relegation series with just 7 to go, but next season they could make some real noise.

9. Warhawks (8-7) - They've kinda sorta fixed some of their game shape issues, and boy their bigs have been sensational, but for the salary they're paying for their players, 8-7 is certainly under-performing. It wouldn't surprise me in the least if they get it together for the final push and squeeze into a playoff spot, though.

10. Frosty BC (7-8) - Well I can't seem to find a way to win a close game, and it's incredibly frustrating. I mean, I get it, there are 11 teams that spend more than I do on players, but I really feel like I'm not performing to my potential. I'll need to play ridiculously well down the stretch if I want to sneak into the playoffs.

11. Crosstown United (7-8) - Along with Homeboyz, they've had an exceptional rookie season. Their transfers have also performed outstandingly. Chevalley, Kunka and Pollard are key contributors to this team's success, and Colin is getting better and better. We'll see if they have the stones to avoid a relegation series, and even if they don't, I'd bet they have more than a good chance to win on

12. nyc warhawks (5-10) - Controversial? Perhaps, but ask any team that has played them lately if they feel like doing that again any time soon. Pina and Luna are forces. A whole season together and maybe 1 more addition is going to make this a scary team next season, and god help the poor souls that have to play them in a relegation series. The crazy part is, it's not even a given they won't snag the 5 spot and avoid it altogether. They're only 2 games back.

13. Mitsubishi Eclipse (6-9) - They've put together a roster that looks the part of not only a team that can avoid relegation, but a team that, if they survive this season, can snag a playoff spot next season. They're only 2 games out of a playoff spot right now. It wouldn't surprise me if they do end up with a 4 seed, it's a good squad. Can you imagine if it's them and nyc in a relegation series? That would almost be tragic.

14. North Carolina Tar Heels (3-12) - They look great on paper, but are perpetually plagued with game shape issues that haven't been fixed in 2 seasons in d3. That looks to be their achilles heel, as the team they have to play to avoid relegation is going to come ready to go, whether it be myself, Crosstown or nyc.

15. dang888 (2-13) - They've actually been logging in recently and setting lineups. It's almost a given that they're headed for relegation, but they have a core that is young and strong. Expect them back in d3 in no time, and when they come back, they'll know what to expect.

16. Snake River Panthers (0-15) - Y'all know the story, and we all wish wil03030 the best. It's the way a good manager should go if they fail IMO. We're all gunning for the NBBA, and this is one way to do it. A well respected manager, I hope you come back to d3 with a vengeance.

Tonight is the end of an era. The PG is getting dumped tomorrow, and it won't be enough to take me positive cash, which means I can't replace him, which means my lineup is going to hell. I haven't decided whether to keep the rest of the roster and try to make a run without my PG (I have fairly flexible players so it's not completely impossible), or just dump the whole lot, which I won't do until I have clinched at least 5th, because I don't want to get dumped down this year. Would rather the $$ from D3. Even if it means I get slaughtered next year.

I've been bored with the game lately, not because of the great owners in this league, but because it's almost impossible to develop and win at this level. I do wish there was some sort of way to tweak the game, but I doubt it. I acquired a couple of these players (SG and SF) young, it's been a run, but it's over.

Going for it in the cup game! That is nice to see!
You totally took me by surprise.
I thought with your regular lineups for your league games that you were going to scrap the cup.
Best of luck, tonight.

Thanks bud, but you're outclassing me. Just one last hurrah before the toilet....

I don't know, man. Even without your defensive stopper, you've still got a team that can last in DIII, it seems.
Keep an eye on the transfer line for some unappreciated talent, and you could find a couple bargains.
I missed one today, as I was in a meeting, but damn, he would have really helped my team.

So, in our game, my starting SG went out with injury 7 minutes in.
The hidden bonus to that injury is that his backup is my most explosive scorer off the bench, who normally only gets to play 12-15 minutes a game. Deks (the starter) has a habit of going 1-23 from the field and then fouling out with five minutes to go, and then Jason (the sub) comes in and shoots the lights out.

I think our game would have been very different if you hadn't CT'd a week or so ago.

You're a classy guy, but I am way off from where I need to be. I know how to recover, and doubt I can do it in DIII but we will see. If I can win at minimum salary and develop players, I will.

I actually tried to pick up your player for sale, but a Utopia team kept raising the price in large increments, so it got out of my fairly narrow price range. He would have been awesome on my team with his OD and PA.