I don't think my list should be use a reference or be used to judge a "winner". All 3 are just subjective lists based on how we each feel the teams are doing, based on the current state of the league. I don't think any list is "better" or "superior" than another, and thus, can't really have a "winner". Yes, the list isn't completely subjective, as I would be called a fool if I have the Wizards anywhere away from the bottom 3; but there is still a level of subjectivity to the lists based on the objective performance of the teams.

I think it would be fun to announce a planned update of the list, and we, or any other stacker that wants to talk basketball, write the list on their own. Then we have a set date for everyone to post their list. It would be fun to compare everyone's lists and see where we agree and where we disagree. Doing this on our own also decreases the likelihood of anyone's list influencing someone when they try to come up with their own list. We can then definitely pat on one another's back over the similarities and argue over the differences.

GR really puts the emphasis on me voting on his list. But I need to clarify I was having breakfast with my wife at the time and casted my vote just by a quick eye test. Your list have my vote, but said list may or may not have my approval after working out my own rankings list.

I agree why I had OKC over the Celtics was pretty much for the same reason Undisciplined outlined. OKC are hustling on both offense and defense; while Celtics just come out and chuck up a bunch of 3's. The way the Celtics are playing isn't that fun to watch and they are not playing hard enough for me to give them number 1. That said, I really hope the Celtics turn it up and show a playoff mode come playoff time.

To be fair, switching to the Magic from the Pacers for the prediction contest is a major upgrade for GR. And I do understand your strategy there. Plus, the Magic is a fun team to watch. They are playing hard and playing well, even without their stars. Wish you the best of luck.

This season really feels like the time of the old guard has passed, and the up and coming generation is really taking over. I agree there are certain games where teams just keep on chucking up 3's, even when they're missing. But certain teams and certain players are just plain fun to watch. I guess as viewers, we really have to pick which team / players to watch, and that greatly affect your experience. Don't tell me Wemby having a 30 point double double (with 10 blocks as the other double digit stat) the other night against the Trail Blazers isn't fun to watch.

Did you guys catch any games tonight? I didn't watch any of the 3 games tonight due to going for a movie in the theatres with my wife. But I was surprised to see the Pelicans took the Nuggets to OT and the Nuggets only won by 3 in that one. Going to catch the highlights on that one.

Thanks, I'm glad you like it. I think I got enough waterfalls left to last till mid February. Back to talking about random hikes after that.

Haha, my bad. I don't think that's an idiot move though. I think it's a genius trolling move and I'm loving it.

I agree. I am all for personal responsibility. Not blaming you, just find it amusing.

Check out the original post to see how the points are calculated and how the contest works.

It feels like he's just trying to troll our friends here who don't follow the NBA. They follow his picks, thinking he's the sports territory owner and has got to know what he's doing. And here he is picking the Pacers and the Magic. SMH...

Changing from Pacers to Magic... It seems you're just trolling.

I think so too. Maybe next season when he becomes more consistent and when the Spurs becomes a better team. This young team is looking pretty promising. They might be able to make the play-in this season if they continue to play well.

I feel my picks are looking pretty good, except for the MVP pick. SGA is playing great, but these other guys are insane! Leaning towards going Joker or Giannis. Will wait and see a bit more and let you know if I do want that change.

BTW, Wemby had been playing great ever since I bailed on him, haha.

The 76ers suck, but I think they can still beat the bottom teams with Maxey, PG, and the sometimes show up Embiid.

Oh, and big night tonight for KAT. First time back at Minny, right? Showed the they shouldn't have traded him with 32-20-6.

Ok, here is my rankings. I tried not to be influenced by your lists by doing this without looking at your lists. But although I don't remember you guys' exact rankings, I saw your lists already, so I'll say I'm probably subconsciously influenced.

There are a lot of big movements, a couple +10's and -8's, several + or - 6's. Looks like biggest winners in my list, compared to last time, are Bucks and Magic, and biggest losers are Warriors and Pacers.

Regarding the Rockets, I have them at 10, same as my last ranking. I think this young Rockets team have a lot of talent, but they need to take better shots. From the few times that I watched them play, I think they seem to like to force questionable shots instead of trying to create better shots. They play great defense though, number 2 defensive team of the league this season says it all. GR, I agree with Undisciplined that you got the Rockets a bit too high at 5. I think 8-10 is where they belong.

You are right. I have to list out my own rankings to do a proper comparison. Just got home and I'll do that now. Will post it and see where we differ and who's rankings mine is actually closer to.

The old Pixar movies were very good. I loved WALL-E. If I had to pick, I think Ratatouille and Up were my favorites.

I saw Ford vs Ferrari and enjoyed it a lot. I thought it was a good movie and the acting is also very good.

Baby Driver is one of my favorite driver / crime movies. If I think my absolute favorite movie about cars is the first Cars movie by Pixar. Lightning McQueen is simply awesome!

Haha, will it be trouble for SN? I can delete it if it causes trouble for SN.

Having breakfast with my wife and then have to drive her around for errands. I'll try to come up with something when I get home. But from a quick eye test, I think my rankings are probably more aligned with yours than Undisciplined's. I wouldn't put the Rockets that high up though.

Nope, just a self proclaimed expert that makes a lot of wrong predictions.

Haha, those guys shit talking to each other are fun to watch.

Even if you have enough inbound liquidity, you probably wouldn't be able to find a route. We're talking over 312.5 million sats. Typical channel sizes are a few to tens of million sats.

Also, I don't even think the protocol allows for lightning payments when solo mining. Coinbase transactions (the block reward tx, nothing to do with the exchange) are always done on chain.

You don't have to worry about lightning payments if you go solo, as 3.125+block fees btc is a big fat UTXO and probably won't be able to be routed over the lightning network. If you ever solo mine a block, I think you can only receive the reward on chain.

Haha imagine being the target of Saqtin the Fool for the rest of the season, or even worse, the rest of your career like Dwight Howard. Sometimes, shame, or not wanting to be shamed, is a very good motivator.