TDL Fall 2016 Week 6 Power Rankings (All Sunday Divisions)

1ST DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

Rank Team Record Comments
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NFZ
4-0 At this point it’s as if it doesn’t matter who YUNG NO FLY ZONE has on the floor, they know how to scrape out wins. But despite their 4-0 record, NFZ’s continuity may be called into question, something that has haunted them in playoffs past.
(+1) DOR 3-1 DORIS FROM REGO PARK just keeps plugging along. They play with a huge, unshakable chip on their shoulder and come playoff time, that will be their primary advantage. No team has better perimeter defense. (G) Zach Koerber is still the MVP front-runner right now.
(+1) LMA 3-2 In the last power rankings, it was suggested that LACE’O MY ASO had to beat a Top 3 team to really be considered a contender. Well, they did just that in a thriller vs SKW on Sunday. (G) Mathew Joshy is one of the most electric scorers in the league. When he has it going, watch out.
(-2) SKW 1-2 Due to scheduling issues, SK WAR DOG has only played 3 games so far, their two losses to Top 3 teams. They miss (G) Kash Miah‘s long-range firepower, and they may not be the “team to beat” at this point anymore, but this team has plenty of veteran depth to get it done.
(=) RAR 4-1 This ranking may look like disrespect given their record, and RAINING ROSEBUDS should certainly use it accordingly, but they haven’t beaten a team with a winning record yet this season. Still, (G) Miguel Melbourne is playing MVP ball this season, and the team is clicking.
(=) SES 2-2 SESAME CHICKEN has only played one game since the last rankings came out, and it was mostly with subs. No movement here.
(+2) SKK 1-4 Just as soon as SHAWN KEMP’S KIDS get a win, they drop a tough one to DOR. SKK should make the playoffs, they’re still in it by the math, but they need some consistency on offense. If (C) Graham Diamond can continue to be a force offensively, they have a chance.
(-1) STM 1-4 After a slew of tough losses, STRANGER TEAM‘s solid showing early on is fading. They have consistent, well-balanced scoring, and no shortage of energy, but defense has been a surprising weakness. It isn’t immediately obvious what’s wrong here, but something needs to change fast.
(-1) LIF 1-4 Three straight losses and LET IT FLY is in the same position as STM. The solid start they had is looking like a missed opportunity now. Roster consistency has been a surprising problem, but if (F) Rich Baptiste is a permanent addition at least they’ll have scoring accounted for.

2ND DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

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SXP
3-0 This veteran unit continues to find ways to win, and perhaps for the first time as SEX PANTHERS, both (G) David Chu and (F) Chris Di are thriving offensively in the same season. This is an offensive juggernaut. And now, (F) Michael Lee adds young legs and defense.
(=) FOB 5-0 This is still the same GRITTY FOB CITY but this season they’re taking full advantage of their 50-50 opportunities to scrape out a win. And (G) Ace Watanasuparp is playing MVP ball right now. As long as they can keep (G) David Ri engaged and scoring, they can win it all.
(=) WOL 4-1 The WOLVERINES are a powerhouse this season, and that’s thanks in large part to a great season from (F) Nick Liveris offensively to support their trademark D. They still have poor offensive stretches that tend to keep games close, but they seem to have found the resolve to win.
(+1) BOM 2-2 BOMB SQUAD is a low-key contender. They haven’t been amazing this season, but when they want to assert themselves defensively, they can beat any team. (F) Joseph Bravo has been a force on this end, but better offensive efficiency will help BOM break into the next level.
(-1) NYU 2-3 Composure haunts NYUNITED, they do just fine when they’re winning. But as soon as they face adversity, they have not exactly found productive ways to overcome it. (F) James Zhang and (F) Rich Sun are two of the most talented players in D2, and they have good speed at the guard position, this team should be better than 2-3.
(=) TEA 1-2 Due to scheduling issues, TEAL CURTAIN has not played since the last power rankings. No movement here.
(=) TAP 1-4 This could be considered a down season for TAP NY but (F) Jin Bae Kim is back now and despite the loss to WOL, he already makes a difference. If they can squeak into the playoffs, anything can happen with this veteran group.
(=) GOA 1-3 It feels like the GOAT HERDERS are right on the cusp of breaking out, but now they may be losing (G) Gianni Paranni to injury for a number of games. (C) Frank Ward continues to be a dominant presence in the paint and with (F) Pete Tsevdos, GOA’s size will give them a chance.
(=) RAP 0-4 Just in the nick of time, the RAPTORS will get (F) Mike Adames back. Which puts RAP in the Top 3 talent-wise, but it might just be too late. Mathematically, they can still sneak into the playoffs, but they’ll have to play just about perfect ball from here on out.

3RD DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

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SPR
4-1 SPAGHETTI RAMEN is the benchmark for D3 teams and now they are even finding ways to win without (G) Leuis Ng on the floor. This will be the team to beat until someone proves otherwise.
(=) STR 4-1 Their one loss came short-handed to a tough JPU squad, but otherwise STREET DREAMS might be the team to challenge SPR. (G) Miguel Melbourne is playing MVP ball and they have the hustle pieces to battle SPR’s effort on 50-50 plays. Plenty to like on this team.
(+1) PAN 3-2 After a solid run, THE PANDAS hit the wall against an STR shooting lights out. It was just an off-game from top to bottom so throw it away. This team still has the overall talent to win it all. (G) Eddie Tsao, (F) Leo Fu and (F) Ben Wang are as good a big three as any in D3.
(-2) JPU 2-3 As mentioned, JAPAN UNITED tends to be as good as who shows up to play. They lost 91-81 to GOO in Week 6, which means no defense was played whatsoever. It’s not JPU’s strong suit, but they’ll have to do a lot better than that on defense to win in the playoffs.
(N/A) GOO 1-4 Talk about shooting lights out, GOON SQUAD scored an unbelievable 91 points in their win over JPU. That is just absurd. But they have more scoring than they’ve ever had before, and if they can keep the hot streak going into the playoffs, you just never know.
(N/A) LIF 1-4 All teams will make playoffs, so LET IT FLY has one more game to build its team chemistry heading into the post-season. This is a team with a lot of players running together for the first time. If they can get some kind of unified strategy, they have solid pieces here.