NAGA
5. Tibet Psychonauts (11-5) at 1. Saigon Whores (15-1)
Previous meeting: Saigon 40, Tibet 27 (Week 10)
How we got here: Television audiences all around S.E. Asia flipped to other stations during Saigon's 49-point fourth quarter last week, notching the lowest rating for a first-round playoff game in league history. Saigon was already winning 80-0 before going on a scoring tear that included three touchdowns in the final three minutes. Tibet, on the other hand, kept its audience riveted until the end with a late fourth-quarter 91-yard comeback drive to beat a good Snakeheads team, 28-23.
Outlook: In the previous meeting, Saigon leapt out to a 38-0 lead just a week after knocking off the then-undefeated Jam. The Whore dominated time of possession and the line of scrimmage until a furious fourth-quarter rally by Tibet put 24 quick points on the board. Tibet has shown that they can thrive late in games, but to have a chance to topple the mighty Saigon, they'll need to stop the Whores from being able to put away the game early.
Prediction: Saigon 55, Tibet 17
3. Palembang Drunken Monks (13-3) at 2. NBA Jam (15-1)
Previous meeting: Jam 114, Monks 13
How we got here: Trying to show that last year's first-round exit to the Monks was a fluke, the Jam decided to put the ball on the ground and let its running backs and offensive line take over the game -- leaving a lot of dirty, stomped penguin guts in their wake in an 84-17 romp. The Monks did much of the same, dominating the line of scrimmage against Thai with a strong, steady rushing attack that chewed up clock and yardage, although their 29-10 win wasn't as impressive as the Jam's.
Outlook: In the previous meeting, David Stern and company reminded us that they still have unfinished business with Palembang, the team that took the Jam's boasting of previous playoff success and slapped it back in their face like Shaquille O'Neal giving some middle-school midget a playground facial. Still smarting, NBA suprised the Monks by switching from a run-dominant team to a pass-first attack, resulting in the Monks' worst SEA Pro loss to date. In that one game alone, Jam WR Yourmoms Box had 649 yards and 9 TD catches. If the Monks hope to stop the Jam, they'll have to be ready for what can be a very unpredictable offense.
Prediction: Jam 47, Monks 27
GARUDA
4. Tet Offensive (13-3) at 1. Bangalore Monsoon (15-1)
Previous meeting: Bangalore 13, Tet 10
How we got here: Bangalore showed no playoff jitters in its opening round against Ottowa, leaving the home crowd so thrilled that one woman was heard to remark as she left the stadium, "Nothing gets me more excited than a spanked Beaver." The Monsoon rolled to a relatively effortless 58-6 win without a single hiccup in its execution. Tet, on the other hand, had its hands full trying to hold off a steady Buffalo rampage, sneaking out of Buffalo with a 45-41 win as one angry fan gave his thoughts about the game while muttering and shaking his head: "[Bleep]-ing offensive."
Outlook: The regular season ended with this thrilling matchup -- a 13-10 win in overtime by the Monsoon after Tet marched 72 yards to tie the score with 50 seconds left. To be fair, though, Bangalore needed to win this game more than Tet did because the Monsoon needed to lock up home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. The game was so evenly matched in most categories that the rematch promises to be a fun one, and the mostly like game for a potential upset.
Prediction: Tet 14, Bangalore 13
5. Lucid D.R.E.A.M. (10-6) at 2. Krungthep Garudas (15-1)
Previous meeting: Krungthep 55, Lucid 0
How we got here: The Garudas actually had a bit of a scare last week before throwing up 31 points in the fourth quarter in a 51-10 win. While Krungthep never trailed, the Sweatshop refused to roll over -- rumor has it that several child labor laws were broken during the first three quarters. In the other game, Lucid proved that you don't need more than 1 rushing yard to win a playoff game after capitalizing on two forced special teams fumbles to shock LSP, 14-10.
Outlook: The first meeting wasn't a pretty one for Lucid as the Garudas held them to a mind-blowing 49 yards of total offense and won the time of possession battle by more than 20 minutes. In order for Lucid to have any chance in this game, they simply must find a way to be successful against the Krungthep defense and hope they can find a few more special teams presents.
Prediction: Krungthep 56, Lucid 0
5. Tibet Psychonauts (11-5) at 1. Saigon Whores (15-1)
Previous meeting: Saigon 40, Tibet 27 (Week 10)
How we got here: Television audiences all around S.E. Asia flipped to other stations during Saigon's 49-point fourth quarter last week, notching the lowest rating for a first-round playoff game in league history. Saigon was already winning 80-0 before going on a scoring tear that included three touchdowns in the final three minutes. Tibet, on the other hand, kept its audience riveted until the end with a late fourth-quarter 91-yard comeback drive to beat a good Snakeheads team, 28-23.
Outlook: In the previous meeting, Saigon leapt out to a 38-0 lead just a week after knocking off the then-undefeated Jam. The Whore dominated time of possession and the line of scrimmage until a furious fourth-quarter rally by Tibet put 24 quick points on the board. Tibet has shown that they can thrive late in games, but to have a chance to topple the mighty Saigon, they'll need to stop the Whores from being able to put away the game early.
Prediction: Saigon 55, Tibet 17
3. Palembang Drunken Monks (13-3) at 2. NBA Jam (15-1)
Previous meeting: Jam 114, Monks 13
How we got here: Trying to show that last year's first-round exit to the Monks was a fluke, the Jam decided to put the ball on the ground and let its running backs and offensive line take over the game -- leaving a lot of dirty, stomped penguin guts in their wake in an 84-17 romp. The Monks did much of the same, dominating the line of scrimmage against Thai with a strong, steady rushing attack that chewed up clock and yardage, although their 29-10 win wasn't as impressive as the Jam's.
Outlook: In the previous meeting, David Stern and company reminded us that they still have unfinished business with Palembang, the team that took the Jam's boasting of previous playoff success and slapped it back in their face like Shaquille O'Neal giving some middle-school midget a playground facial. Still smarting, NBA suprised the Monks by switching from a run-dominant team to a pass-first attack, resulting in the Monks' worst SEA Pro loss to date. In that one game alone, Jam WR Yourmoms Box had 649 yards and 9 TD catches. If the Monks hope to stop the Jam, they'll have to be ready for what can be a very unpredictable offense.
Prediction: Jam 47, Monks 27
GARUDA
4. Tet Offensive (13-3) at 1. Bangalore Monsoon (15-1)
Previous meeting: Bangalore 13, Tet 10
How we got here: Bangalore showed no playoff jitters in its opening round against Ottowa, leaving the home crowd so thrilled that one woman was heard to remark as she left the stadium, "Nothing gets me more excited than a spanked Beaver." The Monsoon rolled to a relatively effortless 58-6 win without a single hiccup in its execution. Tet, on the other hand, had its hands full trying to hold off a steady Buffalo rampage, sneaking out of Buffalo with a 45-41 win as one angry fan gave his thoughts about the game while muttering and shaking his head: "[Bleep]-ing offensive."
Outlook: The regular season ended with this thrilling matchup -- a 13-10 win in overtime by the Monsoon after Tet marched 72 yards to tie the score with 50 seconds left. To be fair, though, Bangalore needed to win this game more than Tet did because the Monsoon needed to lock up home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. The game was so evenly matched in most categories that the rematch promises to be a fun one, and the mostly like game for a potential upset.
Prediction: Tet 14, Bangalore 13
5. Lucid D.R.E.A.M. (10-6) at 2. Krungthep Garudas (15-1)
Previous meeting: Krungthep 55, Lucid 0
How we got here: The Garudas actually had a bit of a scare last week before throwing up 31 points in the fourth quarter in a 51-10 win. While Krungthep never trailed, the Sweatshop refused to roll over -- rumor has it that several child labor laws were broken during the first three quarters. In the other game, Lucid proved that you don't need more than 1 rushing yard to win a playoff game after capitalizing on two forced special teams fumbles to shock LSP, 14-10.
Outlook: The first meeting wasn't a pretty one for Lucid as the Garudas held them to a mind-blowing 49 yards of total offense and won the time of possession battle by more than 20 minutes. In order for Lucid to have any chance in this game, they simply must find a way to be successful against the Krungthep defense and hope they can find a few more special teams presents.
Prediction: Krungthep 56, Lucid 0
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