Gamethread Previews.

We did these last year, and they were a wild success. I haven't seen Max posting much this off-season, so I guess I'll run this. Who's up for it? We had 5 people on them last year, and that seemed ideal. More help would be nice, though. I'll update the first post with the people who want to do it.

Sticky request.

A basic knowledge of HTML is required. We can help, though, as long as you want to learn. I'll get a template up in a sec.

Isrus
Kdub
Joker
War_Poet
Kobimel

Anyone else up for it?

Some tips to make it easier:

Split Browser! Make one side the table, and use the other side to find information, such as stats and player profiles.
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/4287

Here's where I got my stats from:

http://www.nba.com/statistics/sortable_team_statistics/sortable1.html#top

Our very own chingy created the banners I have up in the gamethread.
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v383/chingy0007/jbb/


Current Schedule:
Wed Oct 29 @ Washington: Joker
Sat Nov 01 vs Golden State: Kobimel
Tue Nov 04 vs Phoenix: Ma3oxuct
Fri Nov 07 vs Detroit: Isrus
Sat Nov 08 @ Indiana: Kdub
Mon Nov 10 @ Miami: War_Poet
Wed Nov 12 vs Indiana: Kobimel
Fri Nov 14 vs Atlanta: Ma3oxuct
Sat Nov 15 @ Atlanta: Joker
Tue Nov 18 vs Cleveland: Kdub
Fri Nov 21 @ Toronto: Isrus
Sat Nov 22 vs LA Clippers: War_Poet

 

they should all have to be written from the POV of a celebrity.

 

I'll sign up, but I'm following the template I used last season.

 

OT...am I the max mentioned? or is there another max of the forum...just curious

 

Im down. Pm me though

 

Nope. It was like Max0xcut or something

Sure, your template was fine too.

 

<table class="gamePreview" border="1"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2" class="center">

December 22, 2007 @ 7:30pm EST

Izod Arena, East Rutherford, NJ

YES​

</td></tr><tr><td class="center" width="377">

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Golden State Warriors

(15-11)​

</td><td class="center" width="372">

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New Jersey Nets

(11-15)​

</td></tr><tr class="sectHeader"><td colspan="2">Projected Starters

</td></tr><tr class="roster"><td>

PG Baron Davis SG Monta Ellis

SF Stephen Jackson PF Al Harrington C Andris Biedrins

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</td><td>

PG Jason Kidd SG Vince Carter

SF Richard Jefferson PF Sean Williams C Josh Boone

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</td></tr><tr class="sectHeader"><td colspan="2">Season Stats

</td></tr><tr class="seasonStats"><td>
<table height="130"><tbody><tr class="style14"><td class="strong" width="105">Scoring</td><td width="104">108.84PPG</td></tr><tr class="style14"><td class="style15">Opponent Scoring </td><td class="style15">107.0 PPG </td></tr><tr class="style14"><td class="strong">Field Goal %</td><td>45.1%</td></tr><tr class="style14"><td class="style15">Opponent FG% </td><td class="style15">46.4%</td></tr><tr class="style14"><td class="strong">3-Point %</td><td>35.1%</td></tr><tr class="style14"><td class="strong">Rebounds</td><td>43.03 RPG</td></tr><tr class="style14"><td class="strong" height="20">Assists</td><td>22.80 APG</td></tr></tbody></table></td><td>

<table><tbody><tr class="style10"><td class="style10" width="105">Scoring</td><td width="97">91.61PPG</td></tr><tr class="style10"><td class="style10">Opponent Scoring </td><td>97.03 PPG </td></tr><tr class="style10"><td class="style10">Field Goal %</td><td>43.1%</td></tr><tr class="style10"><td class="style10">Opponent FG % </td><td class="style10">44.8%</td></tr><tr class="style10"><td class="style10">3-Point %</td><td>31.5%</td></tr><tr class="style10"><td class="style10">Rebounds</td><td>41.07 RPG</td></tr><tr class="style10"><td class="style10">Assists</td><td>22.42 APG</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr class="sectHeader"><td colspan="2">Team Leaders

</td></tr><tr class="seasonStats"><td>
<table><tbody><tr class="style14"><td class="strong style14" width="80">Points</td><td class="style14" width="233">Baron Davis 21.8 PPG</td></tr><tr class="style14"><td class="strong style14">Rebounds</td><td class="style14">Andris Biedrins 9.6 RPG</td></tr><tr class="style14"><td class="strong style14">Assists</td><td class="style14">Baron DAvis 8.1 APG</td></tr></tbody></table></td><td>
<table><tbody><tr><td class="strong">Points</td><td>Richard Jefferson 25.0 PPG</td></tr><tr><td class="strong">Rebounds</td><td>Jason Kidd 8.8 RPG</td></tr><tr><td class="strong">Assists</td><td>Jason Kidd 10.2 APG</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr class="sectHeader"><td colspan="2">Key Matchup: PG -Jason Kidd v Baron Davis.

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Two of the best and most fun-to-watch Points Guards face off today. They will each try to force the issue, and set a fast game speed. Look for an entertaining duel from these assist men. ​

</td></tr><tr class="sectHeader"><td colspan="2" height="127">X Factors!

</td></tr><tr class="x factor"></tr><tr><td>Stephen Jackson

The leader of this Warriors team. If he's on, the Nets are in big, big, big trouble. If he does his job, the Nets better watch out!

</td><td>Sean Williams

This fan favorite can help set the tone. If Frank decides to keep him in, we have a good chance to control the defensive end. Look for some emphatic dunks.



</td></tr><tr class="sectHeader"><td colspan="2">Prediction

</td></tr><tr class="prediction"><td colspan="2">

Remember last years game against the Suns? Rerun! If the Warriors set the tempo, the score is realistic!


150-156, Triple OT Warriors.</td></tr></tbody></table>




Actually, no HTML is required! Go to UserCP, go to options, and change to full WYSIWYG. Quote this, change what you need to. Remove quote tags, copy it, and make a new thread.

<table width="200" border="1"></table>

 

Some rendering issues from IPB and vb3

 

If you need help Im in... But I have no clue on how to use HTML... I'm willing to learn though.

 

Turns out you won't need it , tbh. Just quote that post, and edit in what is needed. It should be pretty easy.

 

I think Kidd and Davis will be fun to watch tonight.
oh wait

I was thinking heavily about this during the summer actually, and as much as I'd like to, I'd be too pressed for time this year. Being a media student in his senior year is way too time consuming. Sorry, I'll have to pass. If you guys need help around Janurary though, when the semester ends...

 

I could if you want.

 

hmm id love too but im so busy... ^^ ill enjoy readin you pregame threads ^^

 

I can do some.

 

Bump and stick.

 

Hey War Poet, i'd be interested in doing this. I do have some knowledge, but might need to learn how it's done.
Edit: It actually looks simple enough by the example you made.

 

Yep, especially with the WYSISYG editor. You can just copy paste in the pictures.

 

Some tips to make it easier:

Split Browser! Make one side the table, and use the other side to find information, such as stats and player profiles.
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/4287

Here's where I got my stats from:

http://www.nba.com/statistics/sortable_team_statistics/sortable1.html#top

 

Count me in. I really hope that no problems will arise, but I enjoyed doing these two seasons ago, so why not give it another shot?

I'm going to make them different this year, though.

 

Will you be using the template I stole, or do you have another in mind?