Arena The Third Basketball Draft

Send in the noms and I'll be able to do the slam dunk contest if they're in before the end of the week.

 

letting it ride.

pg: oscar robertson (34min) / steve nash (14 min)
sg: reggie miller (30 min) / oscar robertson (10 min) / kevin durant (8 min)
sf: kevin durant (38min) / connie hawkins (10 min)
pf: dennis rodman (38 min) / connie hawkins (10 min)
c: artis gilmore (44 min) / walt bellamy (4 min)

 

PG: John Stockton (30 minutes)/ Russell Westbrook (18 minutes)
SG: Vince Carter (33 minutes)/Alvin Robertson (15 minutes)
SF: Grant Hill (26 minutes)/ Shawn Marion (14 minutes)/ Peja Stojakovic (8 minutes)
PF: Karl Malone (31 minutes)/ Anthony Davis (15 minutes)/ Shawn Marion (2 minutes)
C: David Robinson (32 minutes)/ George Mikan (10 minutes)/ Arvydas Sabonis (6 minutes)

 

PG: Isiah Thomas (36) / Derrick Rose (12)
SG: Clyde Drexler (38) / Glen Rice (10)
SF: Paul Pierce (30) / Paul George (18)
PF: Tim Duncan (36) / Paul George (12)
C: Bill Russell (42) / Tim Duncan (6)

 

Dwightmare on Elm Street

PG: Allen Iverson (05-06) 42 minutes/Nate "Tiny" Archibald (72-73) 6 minutes
SG: George Gervin (79-80) 42 minutes/Pete Maravich (76-77) 3 minutes/Charlie Scott (71-72) 3 minutes
SF: Tracy McGrady (02-03) 42 minutes/Paul Arizin (51-52) 3 minutes/Jack Twyman (59-60) 3 minutes
PF: Bob Pettit (61-62) 42 minutes/Dan Issel (71-72) 6 minutes
C: Dwight Howard (10-11) 42 minutes/Bob Lanier (76-77) 6 minutes

 

Bird Is The Word

PG: Gary Payton (40 Minutes)/Mookie Blaylock (8 Minutes)
SG: Joe Dumars (36 Minutes)/Sidney Moncrief (8 Minutes)//Dennis Johnson (4 minutes)
SF: Larry Bird (38 Minutes)/Alex English (10 Minutes)
PF: Elvin Hayes (40 Minutes)/Willis Reed (4 Minutes)/Charles Oakley (4 Minutes)
C: Patrick Ewing (38 Minutes)/Willis Reed (5 minutes)/Nate Thurmond (5 minutes)

 

Can I ask, is Tunes trying to lose enough for the first draft in next year's basketball draft?

 

Team Name: 42
Coach: Red Auerbach

PG: Walt Frazier 24, Chauncey Billups 24
SG: Jerry West 48, Anfernee Hardaway 0, Sam Jones 0
SF: Rick Barry 48, Jeff Hornicek 0, Andre Iguodala 0
PF: Kevin Mchale 48, Rasheed Wallace 0
C: Shaquille O'Neal 48, Dave Cowens 0

 

Should we change his team name to the Philadelphia Seventy-Simmers?

Cc: A Chorus of Disapproval

 

I'll nominate:

NBA

Julius Erving (Ball Don't Lie All-Stars)
Vince Carter (Most Excellent Hoopsters)
Michael Jordan (Heffalumps and Woozles)
Shawn Kemp (L.A. Courtsiders)

ABA

Clyde Drexler (The Good Asspicks of Los Angeles County)
Dominique Wilkins (The Ayatollahs of Rock 'n' Rolla)
Dwight Howard (Dwightmare on Elm Street)
Connie Hawkins (the blue shells)

 

Nah, I'm just fed up... I mean, historically my squads have done terribly (I don't think I ever made the playoffs, and if I did, the Courtsiders never advanced), so losing 4-straight in the previous round here?



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So, for the next round here, time for some "bizarro" minutes:



L.A. Courtsiders


PG: Magic Johnson (43 minutes)/Nick Van Exel (5 minutes)
C: Hakeem Olajuwon (44 minutes)/Robert Parish (2 minutes)/Vlade Divac (2 minutes)/Žydrūnas Ilgauskas (0 minutes)
SG: John Havlicek (10 minutes)/Mitch Richmond (38 minutes)
SF: Bernard King (44 minutes)/A.C. Green (4 minutes)
PF: James Worthy (14 minutes)/Shawn Kemp (34 minutes)

 

YOU BEST ADD UNCLE DREW TO THAT LIST AND YOU BETTER EDIT HIM TO HAVE THE BEARD

That or LeBron, he is back and he is ready

 

i'm down to sim and record an entire game on 2k15 if we get all-star rosters set.

 

Ball Don't Lie All-Stars (NYJ) vs. Heffalumps and Woozles (heels)

Basketball fans everywhere in the simmed nation are excited to kick off this round with this possible NBA Conference Finals Preview. The juggernaut Ball Don't Lie All-Stars will take on the surging Heffalumps and Woozles in an exciting four game series. We will attempt to answer these questions, and more: Can either Stoudamire or Daugherty handle Wilt? Can BDLA find a matchup for Dirk? Will Kevin Love continue to shoot three pointers the way my wife shops for purses? Will Ball Don't Lie be an absolute bully? Or Will Heffalumps prove a worthwhile adversary?

Let's get to the e-ball!

Heffalumps and Woozles @ Ball Don't Lie All-Stars

Ball Don't Lie All-Stars 126, Heffalumps and Woozles 94
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If the first game of the series is any indication, we can answer a few of our questions.

Yes, Ball Don't Lie will continue to be a bully. No, Heffalumps and Woozles will not prove to be a worthy adversary. Yes, they found a way to guard Dirk Nowitki. No, there was no way to slow down Wilt. And, TBD - Kevin Love doesn't need to jack up three pointers to help his team lose.

Chamberlain was an efficient 9-of-15 shooting, scoring 18 points and grabbing 9 rebounds in just 27 minutes of play. Julius Erving lead the way for Ball Don't Lie with 22 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists, with Bob McAdo scoring 19.

Ball Don't Lie shot a sizzling 59.1% from the field, and enjoyed a 44-38 edge on the glass. They held Dirk Nowitzki to 7 points on 2-of-10 shooting. They also watched as Heffalumps shot a poor 2-of-10 from downtown.

Chris Paul's 18 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 steals lead the night for the Woozles.

Ball Don't Lie All-Stars @ Heffalumps and Woozles

Ball Don't Lie All-Stars 102, Heffalumps and Woozles 92
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A second-half collapse saw Heffalumps and Woozles drop their second straight game to open this series.

The Woozles took a ten-point lead, and plenty of confidence into halftime. Ball Don't Lie scored 8 of the first 10 points of the second half to break that confidence. Heffalumps built the lead back up - but never quite as high - but still saw Ball Don't Lie take the lead with 4:13 to play, and take a 1-point lead into the fourth quarter.

That fourth quarter was all Ball Don't Lie. Heffalumps converted only two field goals in the first 5:18 of the quarter, staking Ball Don't Lie to a lead they would never give back. After drawing to within 2 with just over four minutes to play, Heffalumps would allow the next seven points to be scored by Ball Don't Lie, enduring a 3 minute scoreless run.

Wilt Chamberlain had 19 points, 13 rebounds, and 5 blocks, while Elgin Baylor (22 points, 9 rebounds) and Bob McAdoo (26 points, 11 rebounds) combined with him to give Ball Don't Lie the edge inside (53-47 on the glass; 15-8 on offensive rebounds).

Dirk Nowitzki had 27 points and 11 rebounds to pace the Woozles.

Kevin Love Watch: 0-for-3 from downtown, 3-for-10 overall, more fouls (5) than field goals (3)

Ball Don't Lie All-Stars @ Heffalumps and Woozles

Heffalumps and Woozles 124, Ball Don't Lie All-Stars
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Michael. Jeffery. Jordan.

When you've got MJ, you've always got a shot.

Staring down a 7-point deficit to start the fourth quarter, it looked as if Heffalumps and Woozles would be sitting at 0-3 in the series, and wondering where all their momentum had gone.

And then MJ happened. And MJ went all MJ.

Jordan scored 11 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter. Five of those came in the final 51 seconds. Two of those came at the buzzer in the form of a game winner.

Jordan added 6 rebounds, 6 assists, and 3 steals to his player-of-the-game performance. He also saw Dirk Nowitzki score 26 points and grab 18 rebounds, Chris Paul score 19 and dish out 11 assists, and Kevin Love not miss a single triple.

Ball Don't Lie still had a great offense (51.6% shooting) and dominant inside presence (54-43 edge on the boards), but couldn't overcome MJ. Wilt Chamberlain had 23 points and 10 rebounds to lead the effort.

Kevin Love Watch: 4-for-7 shooting, no three pointers attempted, 12 points, 6 assists.


Heffalumps and Woozles @ Ball Don't Lie All-Stars

Ball Don't Lie All-Stars 116, Heffalumps and Woozles 102
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There was no MJ magic in this one. In fact, MJ would probably like to forget this one happened.

Michael Jordan, plagued by foul trouble, ended the game with more fouls (5) than field goals (3) and almost as many turnovers (5) as points (8).

The superstars on the other side of the court, however, didn't have nearly that level of struggle.

Julius Erving scored 27, Bob McAdoo had 29 points and 9 rebounds, Wilt Chamberlain had 20 points, and Elgin Baylor had 16 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists.

All of that was enough to add up to a 3-1 series win for Ball Don't Lie.

Kevin Love Watch: 4-for-7 shooting, 1-for-3 from downtown, 8 rebounds.

 

the blue shells (tom) vs. Dwightmare on Elm Street (RX_Sith)

We've got two teams headed on opposite trajectories, but one game can change everything. the blue shells have righted the ship and gotten themselves back into playoff position, riding a great streak from Artis Glimore. Dwightmare on Elm Street still have their wheels spinning, looking to take off behind the inside-outside combination of Howard and McGrady. Can the blue shells continue their rise and get more of a hold on the postseason? Or will Dwightmare use this as their coming out party and establish themselves as a force to be reckoned with?

the blue shells @ Dwightmare on Elm Street

the blue shells 97, Dwightmare on Elm Street 87
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the blue shells used a hot start, a big edge on the glass, and fantastic performances from Kevin Durant and Artis Gilmore to take the first game of the series on the road.

the blue shells scored the first 4 points of the game, lead 11-4 just over 2 minutes in, and ballooned that lead to 10 points 90 seconds later.

With three players (Gilmore, Durant, and Dennis Rodman) grabbing at least 11 rebounds each, they were able to control the paint, getting a 57-46 edge on the glass.

Good defense certainly helped, too, as they held Dwightmare on Elm Street to just 39% shooting from the floor.

Kevin Durant scored 22 points, grabbed 11 boards, and dished out 6 assists in a great all-around performance. Gilmore continued his great season with 13 points and 16 rebounds. And, Oscar Robinson anchored the efficient offense with 13 points, 10 assists, while Rodman anchored the defense with 12 rebounds.

Dwight Howard (15 points, 13 rebounds) and Tracy McGrady (26 points) lead the Dwightmare.

Dwightmare on Elm Street @ the blue shells

the blue shells 118, Dwightmare on Elm Street 109
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the blue shells have a "big three" secret to victory: Kevin Durant fills up the score sheet, Artis Gilmore offers the inside muscle, and Dennis Rodman grabs rebounds and plays pesky defense.

That formula added up to success once again. Durant had 36 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists. Gilmore added 23 points, 16 rebounds. And, Rodman grabbed 15 boards.

That helped to offset a terrible shooting night from Reggie Miller (1-for-9 from downtown) and a fantastic game from Allen Iverson (29 points, 9 assists), where he set a record for most times passing the ball to a teammate.

Dwight Howard had another great game in the losing effort, scoring 19, grabbing 14 rebounds, and blocking 5 shots.

Dwightmare on Elm Street @ the blue shells

the blue shells 118, Dwightmare on Elm Street 103
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This time, the blue shells only needed two-thirds of that formula.

But, that's bound to happen when you shoot nearly 59% from the floor and have two players nearly get triple doubles.

Kevin Durant poured in 25 points, dished out 11 assists, and one was rebound shy from his triple double. Artis Gilmore scored 23, grabbed 15 rebounds, and was 1 assist shy of his triple double. And, playing the third wheel, Oscar Robertson scored 18, dished out 9 assists, and "only" had 5 rebounds.

Dwightmare shot well (54% from the field) but defended poorly, and couldn't control the paint, despite 18 points, 12 rebounds, and 4 blocks from Dwight Howard.

the blue shells @. Dwightmare on Elm Street

the blue shells 114, Dwightmare on Elm Street 110
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Dwightmare on Elm Street had an excellent shot to stop the sweep from happening. But they fell just short.

Down 2 with 12 seconds left, Allen Iverson shot a fadeaway that would have tied the game. But, it fell short, Artis Gilmore grabbed the rebound, and Kevin Durant made both free throws to put the game out of reach.

It was that kind of night for Iverson, who had good stats (18 points, 11 assists), but a poor shooting night (just 5-of-15 from the floor).

Meanwhile, it was another banner performance for the superstars of the blue shells. This time, Oscar Robertson shined brightest, with 31 points, 11 assists, and 9 rebounds. Kevin Durant added 28 points, 7 assists and 6 rebounds, while Artis Gilmore had a (relatively) quiet 14 points, 7 rebounds performance. Dennis Rodman had a double-double with 11 points and 18 rebounds.

Tracy McGrady scored 27 and Dwight Howard scored 20 in their failed attempt to stop the sweep.

 

We're In The ******* Zone (blackoutChristmas) vs. The Ayatollahs of Rock 'n' Rolla (JM1511)

Two teams currently sitting in playoff position. One team - In the Zone - safely there and looking to continue to cement their status as "Juggernaut". The other team - The Ayatollahs fo Rock 'n' Rolla - looking to keep other teams at bay, and prove they can hold court with the big, bad bully. It's a possible ABA Conference Finals Preview, as Kobe meets Lebron, Nique's offense meets Pip's defense, and KG and Moses clash!

We're In The ******* Zone @ The Ayatollahs of Rock 'n' Rolla

The Ayatollahs of Rock 'n' Rolla 118, We're In The ******* Zone 113
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And first blood goes to the Ayatollahs.

Barely.

Weathering the storm that included 55% shooting from the field for In the Zone, and 36 points, 10 assists, 6 rebounds, and 5 blocks from LeBron James, the Ayatollahs of Rock 'n' Rolla found two keys that helped them eke out a win at home.

First, they, unlike their opponents, were able to hit a shot from downtown. The Ayatollahs were 5-of-11 from deep, including 3-for-3 from Player/Coach Jason Kidd. Compare that to 0-for-7 from In The Zone, including 0-for-6 from James, and you have one edge for the Ayatollahs. The Ayatollahs also earned an edge at the charity stripe, getting more chances (34, compared to 29) and converting more of them (85.3% compared to 72.4%). Manu Ginobli's 5-for-5 performance and Moses Malone's 8-for-9 performance at the strip paced the Ayatollahs.

26 points from Malone overall lead the Ayatollahs, and he added 8 rebounds. Kidd had 14 points, 8 assists, and 6 rebounds, while Yao Ming added 20 points.

In addition to James' big game, In the Zone got 20 points, 11 assists, and 8 rebounds from Scottie Pippen, and 11 points, 13 rebounds, and 8 blocks from Dikembe Mutombo.

The Ayatollahs of Rock 'n' Rolla @ We're In The ******* Zone

The Ayatollahs of Rock 'n' Rolla 101, We're In The ******* Zone 97
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Let there be no doubt. The Ayatollahs of Rock 'n' Rolla are for real. And are a real contender to win the ABA Conference.

Kobe Bryant made sure they got a win in Cleveland to prove those points.

Bryant scored 29 points, got 4 steals, and set an aggressive tone for his teammates, getting to the line 14 times, and hitting every single one of those.

Behind Dikembe Mutombo (20 points, 10 rebounds, 6 blocks) and Bill Walton (19 points, 20 rebounds), In The Zone had an inside presence that dominated the game (62-37 rebounding edge; 22-8 on offensive boards) that they just couldn't take advantage of, because they made too many silly mistakes. They turned the ball over 20 times, nearly double what their opponent did. They were constantly in foul trouble, with both Mutombo and LeBron James fouling out of the game. ANd, once again, they couldn't connect from downtown, shooting 0-for-3 on their three-point attempts.


The Ayatollahs of Rock 'n' Rolla @ We're In The ******* Zone

The Ayatollahs of Rock 'n' Rolla 108, We're In The ******* Zone 98
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Let's be honest here.

A lot of people thought one team would take the first three games of this series.

Almost none of them thought it would be the Ayatollahs of Rock 'n' Rolla, who used a balanced attack to win again in Cleveland, and put themselves in position for a sweep.

Elton Brand lead four Ayatollahs in double figures with 24 points. Moses Malone scored 17 and grabbed 10 rebounds, Dominique Wilkins scored 14 and grabbed 8 rebounds, and Manu Ginobli scored 13 points in just 21 minutes.

As the final minute ticked away - which saw LeBron James shoot 1-for-4 on three-point attempts - the crowd at Quicken Loans Arena could be heard chanting "We Want Mike Brown."

And who could blame them? With this kind of talent shooting 3-for-19 on three-point attempts, rather than trying to utilize their inside muscle. With them not being able to take advantage of a 1-for-8 shooting night from Kobe Bryant. And, with no one stepping up as a leader on the court.

James (28 points, 10 assists, 7 rebounds) and Bill Walton (20 points, 11 rebounds, 8 assists) lead the way in a losing effort for In The Zone.

We're In The ******* Zone @ The Ayatollahs of Rock 'n' Rolla

The Ayatollahs of Rock 'n' Rolla 105, We're In The ******* Zone 92
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27 points from Kobe Bryant. Another Double-Double from Moses Malone. 52% shooting from the floor. And another night of poor outside shot selection from their opponent.

All of that added up to a very surprising sweep being completed by the Ayatollahs of Rock 'n' Rolla.

Malone ended up with 13 points and 11 rebounds. Those stats weren't as gaudy as his counterparts on In the Zone (Bill Walton had 18 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists; Dikembe had 19 points, 13 rebounds, 6 blocks), but they were enough to power his team to a win.

LeBron James had a dichotomous night. On one hand, 16 points, 14 rebounds, and 13 assists is a hell of a stat line. On the other hand, his 2-for-9 performance on three-point attempts set the pace for his teammates to shoot 3-for-13. Contrast that with 5-for-9 from the Ayatollahs including a sizzling 3-for-4 from the Mamba, and you get part of the picture on what allowed this sweep to happen.

 

Flux capacitor... fluxing. MJ being... MJ...

<3

 

Bird is the Word (DLOTE) vs. 42 (TAFKA Trimaj)

Two teams desperate for wins, both just on the outside looking in when it comes to the playoffs, but both knowing that they could get there with a nice winning streak. A winning streak both teams will think they can get started here. The Inside Duo of Shaq and McHale has been a bright spot for 42, and this is the type of matchup where they could thrive, with Patrick Ewing potentially outclassed by Shaq's raw athleticism. On the other hand, the defensive prowess in the backcourt from Payton and Dumars could cause trouble for 42 - can Shaq and McHale dominate inside if they can't get them the ball?

42 @ Bird is the Word

Bird is the Word 109, 42 97
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Round one went to Bird is the Word, as they held court at home thanks to a spirited performance by their front court.

As expected, Shaquille O'Neal was able to get his and have his way with Patrick Ewing. The Big Diesel went for 31 points, 14 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 blocks.

Despite that, Bird is the Word had the edge on the glass (55-49).

How?

Larry Bird (20 points, 12 rebounds) and Elvin Hayes (17 points, 18 rebounds) getting matchup advantages and creating their own opportunities. That, and an efficient offense,keyed by Gary Payton (25 points, 8 assists) that shot 48.5% from the floor. And, a 10-0 run late in the third quarter certainly didn't hurt, either.

Bird is the Word @ 42

42 113, Bird is the Word 104
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A trip home got 42 back on track.

The offense was clicking (55% shooting from the floor). The offense was aggressive (29 trips to the foul line). And the Big Men dominated - Shaquille O'Neal had 23 points, 17 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 blocks, while Kevin McHale had 37 points and 11 rebounds.

For Bird is the Word, it was a story of good, but not quite good enough. They shot 55.6% from downtown. They had a slight edge on the glass (45-43). And they even got a monster game out of their own big man - Patrick Ewing had 29 points, 12 rebounds, and 4 blocks.

But, it wasn't quite enough to overcome everything 42 did right.

A slow start almost doomed 42, but Bird is the Word couldn't find a way to maintain their early intensity.

Bird is the Word @ 42

42 110, Bird is the Word 91
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For the third time in this series, the home team held serve.

This time, the secret ingredient was a Whole Lotta Shaq, and a big serving of defense.

Shaquille O'Neal scored 24 points, grabbed 21 rebounds, dished out 8 assists, and blocked four shots, before fouling out with six minutes remaining in the game.

The team defense from 42 was even more impressive. They limited Bird is the Word to just 35.8% shooting from the field, and 22% from downtown. In particular, Elvin Hayes was harassed all night, shooting just 2-for-10. Gary Payton was 1-for-7 from threes, personifying the struggle Bird is the Word had from deep.

42, on the other hand, shot 48.9% from the field. Kevin McHale added 24 points and 8 rebounds to give Shaq a twin tower in the paint, and help 42 get a 58-48 edge on the glass.

Larry Bird's 15 points, 14 rebounds lead the way for Bird is the Word.

42 @ Bird is the Word

42 102, Bird is the Word 100
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Rick Barry made the plays that his team needed down the stretch to steal a win on the road, and help his team take the series 3-1.

Down 1 with 46 seconds left, Barry rose up and blocked an attempt from Larry Bird that could have extended Bird is the Word's lead. 30 seconds later, after a jumper from Kevin McHale and a miss from Gary Payton, Barry nailed two free throws under pressure to extend the lead the three. That was exactly what his team needed, as Larry Bird hit a two-point jumper with three seconds left to put it back to a one-point game, but Bird is the Word couldn't get another look to try to send it to overtime.

Barry ended up with 21 points, 10 assists, 7 rebounds, and 4 blocks. That was exactly the support his inside guys needed - McHale had 28 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 blocks; Shaquille O'Neal had 28 points and 23 rebounds.

28 points and 15 rebounds from Patrick Ewing and 21 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists from Larry Bird were note quite enough to get the job done for Bird is the Word.

 

L.A. Courtsiders (Tunes) vs. Most Excellent Hoopsters (Gunny)

On the outside, this one looks predictable. The Most Excellent Hoopsters find themselves in a playoff position as we currently stand. The Courtsiders find themselves a game back in the "race" for the worst record in all of the league. The Hoopsters need the win to continue to contend, the Courtsiders need to at least entertain to keep themselves from hemorrhaging more fans. But ... that's why you play the game.

L.A. Courtsiders @ Most Excellent Hoopsters

Most Excellent Hoopsters 134, L.A. Courtsiders 108
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No real surprise in this one, as the Most Excellent Hoopsters used a dominant second half to pull away and cruise to a home victory.

The Courtsiders kept it close early, taking a one-point lead into the half. But, a 19-4 run midway through the second quarter removed any doubt from the game, and deflated any chance the Courtsiders had of a road upset.

Once again, it can be questioned if the Courtsiders actually played defense. M.E.H. shot 58% from the field, hit 80% of their triples, and got to the line 30 times, and converted 80% of those, too.

Grant Hill (19 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists) and John Stockton (14 points, 11 assists, 3 steals) lead the way for M.E.H., while 24 points from Bernard King lead the Courtsiders.

Most Excellent Hoopsters @ L.A. Courtsiders

L.A. Courtsiders 117, Most Excellent Hoopsters 97
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A trip home to L.A. didn't quite fix the Courtsiders defensive issues, although they did get better. But, what sprung this victory was a massive improvement to their offense.

L.A. shot 55.6% from the floor, and got aggressive - 33 free throws compared to just 11 for their counterparts. And, they held the Most Excellent Hoopsters to "just" 49.4% shooting, a remarkable improvement from game one in the series.

The Courtsiders were lead by 33 points, 13 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 blocks from Hakeem Olajuwan. Magic Johnson added 13 points, 13 assists, and 9 rebounds, while Bernard King scored 18.

The Hoopsters didn't have a great night, with David Robinson leading their scoring with 18.

Most Excellent Hoopsters @ L.A. Courtsiders

Most Excellent Hoopsters 114, L.A. Courtsiders 94
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The defensive improvements didn't last long for the Courtsiders. Neither did their winning ways.

Most Excellent Hoopsters shot 56.2% from the field, and had a massive 54-42 advantage on the boards, including 14-7 on the offensive glass. That proved to be enough to get a road win, and set up a trip home with a chance to win the series.

Karl Malone lead the Hoopsters with 22 points, 13 rebounds, and 5 assists. Vince Carter added 19 points and 8 rebounds, and David Robinson added anotehr 16 points and 8 more rebounds.

For the Courtsiders, in addition to the poor defense, they shot poorly - just 1-for-8 from three point land. Bernard King and Mitch Richmond did each score 20 points, however.

L.A. Courtsiders @ Most Excellent Hoopsters

Most Excellent Hoopsters 114, L.A. Courtsiders 92
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The L.A. Courtsiders held a lead after the first quarter, and hung around for the first half of the second quarter.

But after that, it was all Most Excellent Hoopsters, and another loss for the Courtsiders.

M.E.H once again shot well (54% from the field), but let's be honest - Larry Hughes could shoot well against the Courtsiders right now. Once again, M.E.H. had a big edge on the boards - 49-to-37 - but, again, let's be honest - Shawn Bradley could grab 10 rebounds against the Courtsiders right now.

Karl Malone again lead M.E.H., this time scoring 16 points and grabbing 9 rebounds, with Vince Carter pouring in 18 points, and Anthony Davis 14 points, 6 rebounds, and one eyebrow in just 15 minutes.

Three Point Shooting (55% on 6-of-11) and Magic Johnson (12 points, 11 assists, 5 rebounds) were the brightest spots for the Courtsiders in this one.

 

Game, Blouses (Point Given) vs. The Good Asspicks of Los Angeles County (PRENN)

In a case of simulated sports emulating real sports, we've got a New York based team that is severely underperforming up against a Los Angeles based team that is severely underperforming, But according to both teams, and the media, this is the biggest series of the year! Both teams will need to get wins here to keep alive their playoff hopes, and both would be well served to win at least three (if not all four) to buoy their hopes, while deflating those of a direct rival.

The Good Asspicks of Los Angeles County @ Game, Blouses

The Good Asspicks of Los Angeles County 114, Game, Blouses 107
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The true story, in sports, always comes down to perspective. Did Game, Blouses choke down the stretch and hand this one to the Good Asspicks? Or did the Good Asspicks heroically rally to steal a win on the road?

The answer? probably a little bit of both.

Game, Blouses were cruising up 7 with about 7 to play, only to see it all crumble.

The Asspicks took the lead, for good, with just under two minutes to play. And, they kept Game, Blouses from scoring at all from a Kevin Johnson fadeaway with 2:29 to play all the way until Charles Barkley got a tip-in at the buzzer that didn't have any impact on the outcome.

Bill Russel had more offensive rebounds (10) than the entire Game, Blouses team (8), en route to his monster game of 10 points, 22 rebounds. Paul Pierce had 24 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists, while Clyde Drexler and Tim Duncan each scored 25, with Duncan adding 11 rebounds and 4 blocks.

Charles Barkley, with 21 points and 19 rebounds, and Dwyane Wade, with 30 points, 10 assists, and 8 rebounds, lead the way for Game, Blouses.

Game, Blouses @ The Good Asspicks of Los Angeles County

The Good Asspicks of Los Angeles County 116, Game, Blouses 104
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The Good Asspicks got a dominant performance inside to take the second game of the series. Tim Duncan had 28 points and 16 rebounds, and Bill Russel had 17 points, 22 rebounds, and 6 blocks. Those two inside forces staked the Asspicks to a 59-43 edge on the boards. This time, however, Russel fell just short of matching Game, Blouses on the offensive glass (9 to 10).

Game, Blouses were unable to penetrate and had to settle for bad shots from the outside, shooting 3-for-14 on triples. Dwyane Wade had another good game with 21 points and 11 assists in the losing effort.


Game, Blouses @ The Good Asspicks of Los Angeles County

Game, Blouses 128, The Good Asspicks of Los Angeles County 108
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Game, Blouses put on an offensive clinic to put their playoff hopes back on life support and take game three in the series.

Game, Blouses shot 57.3% from the field, and got an assist on 82% of their baskets (compared to just 59% for the Asspicks) to get the win on the road. They also held their own in the paint (trailing only 45-44 on rebounds, and getting 11 blocks to 9 for the Asspicks) to help their cause.

Kevin Johnson was the much needed maestro for Game, Blouses. He scored 18 and dished out 15 assists. Dwyane Wade added 26 points, 10 assists, 6 rebounds, and 5 blocks to the effort, and Carmelo Anthony scored 24 points on 59% shooting.

Bill Russel was limited to 16 points and 13 rebounds (only 3 on the offensive glass), and Clyde Drexler lead the Asspicks with 21 points.


The Good Asspicks of Los Angeles County @ Game, Blouses

Game, Blouses 112, The Good Asspicks of Los Angeles County 87
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And, once again, it's all about perspective.

In a series where both teams really needed to get at least three wins, Game, Blouses will be ecstatic to have earned a split after blowing out the Asspicks to end the series, while the Good Asspicks will be disappointed to have not got more than the split.

Game, Blouses dominated every aspect of this game. They shot 54.8%, compared to 41% for the Asspicks. They didn't let the Asspicks get an edge on the boards. And, they frustrated them throughout the game with pesky defense - causing 22 turnovers.

The entire game could be seen through the glass of the third quarter, where Game, Blouses outscored the Good Asspicks 25-8, including an 11-2 run over the final 4:48 of the quarter that saw the Good Asspicks score exactly ZERO field goals during that stretch.

Charles Barkley (23 points, 9 rebounds), Dwyane Wade (22 points, 13 assists) and Carmelo Anthony (21 points) combined to lead Game, Blouses to victory.

Paul Pierce had 20 points to pace the Asspicks.

 

Week Six Recap

Ball Don't Lie All-Stars 126, Heffalumps and Woozles 94
Ball Don't Lie All-Stars 102, Heffalumps and Woozles 92
Heffalumps and Woozles 124, Ball Don't Lie All-Stars 123
Ball Don't Lie All-Stars 116, Heffalumps and Woozles 102
the blue shells 97, Dwightmare on Elm Street 87
the blue shells 118, Dwightmare on Elm Street 109
the blue shells 118, Dwightmare on Elm Street 103
the blue shells 114, Dwightmare on Elm Street 110
The Ayatollahs of Rock 'n' Rolla 118, We're In The ******* Zone 113
The Ayatollahs of Rock 'n' Rolla 101, We're In The ******* Zone 97
The Ayatollahs of Rock 'n' Rolla 108, We're In The ******* Zone 98
The Ayatollahs of Rock 'n' Rolla 105, We're In The ******* Zone 92
Bird is the Word 109, 42 97
42 113, Bird is the Word 104
42 110, Bird is the Word 91
42 102, Bird is the Word 100
Most Excellent Hoopsters 134, L.A. Courtsiders 108
L.A. Courtsiders 117, Most Excellent Hoopsters 97
Most Excellent Hoopsters 114, L.A. Courtsiders 94
Most Excellent Hoopsters 114, L.A. Courtsiders 92
The Good Asspicks of Los Angeles County 114, Game, Blouses 107
The Good Asspicks of Los Angeles County 116, Game, Blouses 104
Game, Blouses 128, The Good Asspicks of Los Angeles County 108
Game, Blouses 112, The Good Asspicks of Los Angeles County 87

Player of the Week:

Shaquille O'Neal

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Next Round of Games:

NON-CONFERENCE GAMES - home-and-home format

Heffalumps and Woozles (heels) vs. The Good Asspicks of Los Angeles County (PRENN)
Bird is the Word (DLOTE) vs. The Ayatollahs of Rock 'n' Rolla (JM1511)
Ball Don't Lie Allstars (NYJ) vs. Dwightmare on Elm Street (RX_Sith)
42 (TAFKA Trimaj) vs. Game, Blouses (PG)
L.A. Courtsiders (Tunes) vs. the blue shells (tom)
Most Excellent Hoopsters (Gunny) vs. WE'RE IN THE ******* ZONE (BlackoutChristmas)

If The Playoffs Started Now:

42 vs. M.E.H.; Winner advancing to play Ball Don't Lie All-Stars
The Ayatollahs of Rock 'n' Rollah vs. the blue shells; Winner advancing to play We're In The ******* Zone




And, now, it's time for the All-Star Break. Please, take some time and participate. Please post up to:

4 Guard and 6 Front Court Players as nominations per conference. I'll tally up and be the tiebreaker myself. Those not playing and just watching/commenting/lurking are free to vote as well.

Don't post your lineups just yet. This is the Trade Deadline and Free Agency deadline, so any roster moves you want to make (and there are some SCREAMING to get made) need to be done now. Take some time, look at Free Agents, explore trades.

And, let's enjoy a Dunk Contest and an All-Star Game, shall we?

 

feel like conference record should be the first tie-breaker over point differential.