The Ultimate 2-on-2 Tournament

[korme]

Taking NBA2k3, Shorty is hosting the mega-tournament. Break it down for them, Shizzy.

NBA guards.

2-on-2.

Play to 21. Win by 2.

64 pair tournament to determine the ultimate champions.

I took the guards/swingmen of the NBA, and out of about 135, 128 of them made the cut. I listed all of the point guards, and all of the shooting guards/swingmen seperately. Then randomly, each were selected. Each team will have a PG and SG.

I will post results here. I will make a bracket. But for now, here are the teams.

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The teams, seperated by brackets.


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1. Baron Davis, NO
Jon Barry, DET

2. Damon Stoudamire, POR
Anthony Peeler, MIN

3. Bobby Jackson, SAC
Jerry Stackhouse, WAS

4. Chris Whitney, ORL
Mike Miller, MEM

5. Alvin Williams, TOR
Kedrick Brown, BOS

6. Andre Miller, LAC
Brandon Armstrong, NJ

7. Terrell Brandon, MIN
Steve Smith, SA

8. Nick Van Exel, DAL
Lucious Harris, NJ

9. Keyon Dooling, LAC
Courtney Alexander, NO

10. Brian Shaw, LAL
Hubert Davis, DET

11. Kenny Anderson, NO
Gordan Giricek, ORL

12. Darrell Armstrong, ORL
Eddie House, MIA

13. Chauncey Billups, DET
Joseph Forte, SEA

14. Erick Strickland, IND
Eddie Jones, MIA

15. Jamaal Tinsley, IND
Dajuan Wagner, CLE

16. Travis Best, MIA
Scottie Pippen, POR

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1. Rafer Alston, TOR
Kareem Rush, LAL

2. Howard Eisley, NYK
Reggie Miller, IND

3. Gilbert Arenas, GS
Derek Anderson, POR

4. Dan Dickau, ATL
Eric Piatkowski, LAC

5. Jason Kidd, NJ
Allan Houston, NYK

6. Mateen Cleaves, SAC
Michael Dickerson, MEM

7. Mike Bibby, SAC
Tracy McGrady, ORL

8. Moochie Norris, HOU
Voshon Lenard, TOR

9. Chucky Atkins, DET
Joe Johnson, PHX

10. Tyronn Lue, WAS
Doug Christie, SAC

11. Jacque Vaughn, ORL
Quentin Richardson, LAC

12. Damon Jones, SAC
Emanuel Ginobili, SA

13. Steve Francis, HOU
Rip Hamilton, DET

14. Mark Jackson, UTA
Roger Mason, CHI

15. Tony Parker, SA
Freddie Jones, IND

16. John Stockton, UTA
Brent Barry, SEA

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1. Frank Williams, NYK
Ron Artest, IND

2. Derek Fisher, LAL
Cuttino Mobley, HOU

3. Lindsey Hunter, TOR
Wesley Person, MEM

4. Anthony Carter, MIA
Penny Hardaway, PHX

5. Tony Delk, BOS
Ray Allen, SEA

6. Steve Nash, DAL
Shandon Anderson, NYK

7. Troy Hudson, MIN
James Posey, HOU

8. Shammond Williams, DEN
Jason Terry, ATL

9. Jamal Crawford, CHI
Michael Finley, DAL

10. Anthony Johnson, NJ
Kobe Bryant, LAL

11. Jason Williams, MEM
Jason Richardson, GS

12. Smush Parker, CLE
Aaron McKie, PHI

13. Kevin Ollie, SEA
Wally Szczerbiak, MIN

14. Jay Williams, CHI
Trenton Hassell, CHI

15. Rod Strickland, MIN
Casey Jacobsen, PHX

16. Brevin Knight, MEM
Kerry Kittles, NJ

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1. Stephon Marbury, PHX
Devean George, LAL

2. Speedy Claxton, SA
Ricky Davis, CLE

3. Jalen Rose, CHI
Latrell Sprewell, NYK

4. Emmanuel Davis, ATL
Juan Dixon, WAS

5. Jeff McInnis, POR
Michael Jordan, WAS

6. Earl Boykins, GS
David Wesley, NO

7. Earl Watson, MEM
DeShawn Stevenson, UTA

8. Charlie Ward, NYK
Paul Pierce, BOS

9. Jiri Welsch, GS
Michael Redd, MIL

10. Gary Payton, MIL
Morris Peterson, TOR

11. Larry Hughes, WAS
Jimmy Jackson, SAC

12. Antonio Daniels, POR
Corey Maggette, LAC

13. Sam Cassell, MIL
Vince Carter, TOR

14. Milt Palacio, CLE
Bonzi Wells, POR

15. Allen Iverson, PHI
Richard Jefferson, NJ

16. Eric Snow, PHI
Bryon Russell, WAS

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Bracket #1 begins today.

Sorry you have to click on each picture, but that's how it is done at these forums.

[JeeberD]

Go Steve Franchise! He and Rip should go far...

Sigh, no Tim Hardaway. Why'd he have to retire...? :(:(:(

[korme]

I'm with you on Franchise. He, Iverson, and Finley are my favorites :)

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Bracket 1 is updated with arenas hosting and what have you.

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Baron Davis and Jon Barry vs. Damon Stoudamire and Anthony Peeler
http://media.nba.com/media/playerfile/baron_davis.jpg http://media.nba.com/media/playerfile/jon_barry.jpg vs. http://media.nba.com/media/playerfile/damon_stoudamire.jpg http://media.nba.com/media/playerfile/anthony_peeler.jpg

Pre-Game Talk: Well, it seems as though Barry and Davis are the favorites. Baron Davis is the lone star in this match, although Barry or Stoudamire could do well. Peeler is a good shooter when open, but don't expect for him to create shots on his own.

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Davis/Barry: 21
Stoudamire/Peeler: 18

Baron and co. got up early, but a late resurrgance, via Anthony Peeler, made the game tight at the end. At 19-18, Baron Davis shot a two pointer which bounced off of the rim, straight up, and down into the hoop to win.

Statistics
Baron Davis, NO: 13 pts, 8/19 fg, 3 rbs, 2 asts
Jon Barry, DET: 8 pts, 7/10 fg, 6 rbs

Damon Stoudamire, POR: 8 pts, 10/14 fg, 3 rbs, 5 asts
Anthony Peeler, MIN: 10 pts, 8/12 fg, 10 rbs, 1 ast

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Bobby Jackson and Jerry Stackhouse vs. Chris Whitney and Mike Miller
http://media.nba.com/media/playerfile/bobby_jackson.jpg http://media.nba.com/media/playerfile/jerry_stackhouse.jpg vs. http://media.nba.com/media/playerfile/chris_whitney.jpg http://media.nba.com/media/playerfile/mike_miller.jpg

Pre-Game Talk: Stackhouse and Jackson may very well blow this game away. Stackhouse is an All-Star player, and Bobby Jackson is a starter on most teams. Mike Miller, recently traded to Memphis, is a good player but it is questionable how he will hold up against Stack. Chris Whitney is a mediocre PG.

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Stackhouse/Jackson: 21
Miller/Whitney: 12

Mike Miller was simply dominating early, and his team was up 7-5, until Jackson hit a huge two to tie the game and keep this away from a quick upset. Jackson's onslaught of 2-pt buckets (6, count 'em) ensured an advancement for him and Stack, as Miller and Whitney, try as they might, couldn't keep up.

Statistics
Bobby Jackson, SAC: 14 pts, 8/8 fg, 3 rbs, 4 asts
Jerry Stackhouse, WAS: 7 pts, 7/11 fg, 3 rbs, 1 asts

Chris Whitney, ORL: 4 pts, 4/6 fg, 2 rbs, 3 asts
Mike Miller, MEM: 8 pts, 8/17 fg, 8 rbs, 0 asts

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Alvin Williams and Kedrick Brown vs. Andre Miller and Brandon Armstrong
http://media.nba.com/media/playerfile/alvin_williams.jpg http://media.nba.com/media/playerfile/kedrick_brown.jpg vs. http://media.nba.com/media/playerfile/andre_miller.jpg http://media.nba.com/media/playerfile/brandon_armstrong.jpg

Pre-Game Talk: Miller is the best player of the 4, and he may be able to carry his team to victory. But if Alvin Williams can shut him down, expect this game to be close.

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Williams/Brown: 21
Miller/Armstrong: 10

Stifling defense by Kedrick Brown and Alvin Williams that we had previously not seen. Miller and Armstrong turned the ball over more times than we could count, and Alvin and Kedrick were prowd owners of the first Tourney Upset Special. How good was the defense? Williams had 7 steals and 2 blocks, and Brown had a steal and 2 blocks of his own. These turnovers gave way to many a dunk, and it was easy breezy very quickly. The star player in the game, Andre Miller, was held to just 3 points.

Statistics
Alvin Williams, TOR: 14 pts, 14/16 fg, 2 rbs, 3 asts
Kedrick Brown, BOS: 7 pts, 7/10 fg, 6 rbs, 0 asts

Andre Miller, LAC: 3 pts, 7/11 fg, 3 rbs, 1 asts
Brandon Armstrong, NJ: 7 pts, 3/9 fg, 4 rbs, 1 asts

[tucker342]

great idea. Bibby and McGrady are probably the best team. I'll be reading.

[RPI-Fan]

Franchise and Hamilton aren't bad.

Cassell and Carter could be good as well.

[korme]

I plan to do 4 a day. But I did 3 today because I spent alot of time setting things up. I'll probably do 5 tomorrow.

[JeeberD]

Keep up the good work. This should be exciting...

[MylesKnight]

This is Cool, ShortDawg.. How about some side wagering on the matchups? Can you give us the Vegas Odds? :D

By the way, if Bibby & T-Mac don't take the Title, I'll be shocked.

[primelord]

I am personally pulling for the Keyon Dooling and Kareem Rush teams. M-I-Z! Z-O-U! :)

[korme]

Oh I'd love to here predictions from you all

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Terrell Brandon / Steve Smith
http://media.nba.com/media/playerfile/terrell_brandon.jpg http://media.nba.com/media/playerfile/steve_smith.jpg
vs.
http://media.nba.com/media/playerfile/nick_vanexel.jpg http://media.nba.com/media/playerfile/lucious_harris.jpg
Nick Van Exel / Lucious Harris

Pre-Game Talk: Van Exel showed he could be a prime scorer while with Denver, and Lucious Harris is a very good role player. They will compete in this game against Terrell Brandon and Steve Smith, both of whom are on the decline of their respective careers.

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Brandon/Smith: 22
Van Exel/Harris: 24

This was a fantastic game that was close from start to finish. Down 19-20, Van Exel hit a huge two take the lead at 21-20. But having to win by two, Van Exel hit just that - a two to win it.

Statistics
Terrell Brandon, MIN: 14 pts, 13/16 fg, 2 rbs, 4 asts
Steve Smith, SA: 8 pts, 8/11 fg, 3 rbs, 4 asts

Nick Van Exel, DAL: 14 pts, 9/13 fg, 5 rbs, 2 asts
Lucious Harris, NJ: 10 pts, 9/16 fg, 8 rbs, 0 asts

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Keyon Dooling / Courtney Alexander
http://media.nba.com/media/playerfile/keyon_dooling.jpg http://media.nba.com/media/playerfile/courtney_alexander.jpg
vs.
http://media.nba.com/media/playerfile/brian_shaw.jpg http://media.nba.com/media/playerfile/hubert_davis.jpg
Brian Shaw / Hubert Davis

Pre-Game Talk: Davis and Shaw are career role-players nearing the end, while Dooling and Alexander are emerging guys who haven't quite found a great role yet. This is anyones game, but the younger, quicker, guys have to have an advantage.

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Dooling/Alexander: 18
Shaw/Davis: 21

Wow. Stunning. Led by Hubert Davis' 19 points, the old foggies win. Hubert did not hog the ball - Shaw just couldn't make a shot. Rebounding played a huge role, as Hubert brought down 8 offensive rebounds. Can you say player of the game?

Statistics
Keyon Dooling, LAC: 11 pts, 7/10 fg, 5 rbs, 4 asts
Courtney Alexander, NO: 7 pts, 7/10 fg, 4 rbs, 1 asts

Brian Shaw, LAL: 2 pts, 1/10 fg, 3 rbs, 5 asts
Hubert Davis, DET: 19 pts, 11/17 fg, 9 rbs, 1 asts

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Sorry for the 0fer today guys, research papers are fun.

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Kenny Anderson / Gordan Giricek
http://media.nba.com/media/playerfile/kenny_anderson.jpg http://media.nba.com/media/playerfile/gordan_giricek.jpg
vs.
http://media.nba.com/media/playerfile/darrell_armstrong.jpg http://media.nba.com/media/playerfile/eddie_house.jpg
Darrell Armstrong / Eddie House

Pre-Game Talk: While Giricek is busting out in Orlando, Kenny is trying to find time in New Orleans. Armstrong is still a capable PG and House provides some minutes off the bench in Miami.

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Anderson/Giricek: 21
Armstrong/House: 17

Close game.. Giricek really put on a show.

Statistics
Kenny Anderson, NO: 8 pts, 6/11 fg, 4 rbs, 5 asts
Gordan Giricek, ORL: 13 pts, 13/17 fg, 5 rbs, 2 asts

Darrell Armstrong, ORL: 10 pts, 7/12 fg, 3 rbs, 3 asts
Eddie House, MIA: 7 pts, 6/9 fg, 5 rbs, 1 asts

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Chauncey Billups / Joe Forte
http://media.nba.com/media/playerfile/chauncey_billups.jpg http://media.nba.com/media/playerfile/joseph_forte.jpg
vs.
http://media.nba.com/media/playerfile/erick_strickland.jpg http://media.nba.com/media/playerfile/eddie_jones.jpg
Erick Strickland / Eddie Jones

Pre-Game Talk: Billups is a very capable scorer, and Forte was... in college. The big name here is Eddie Jones, the star in Miami. Strickland could hurt Jones' chances of advancing.

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Billups/Forte: 16
Strickland/Jones: 21

Billups was the only player on the team to come to play, and he couldn't do it alone.. Jones was dominant, pulling down rebounds, and scoring off of good passes from Strickland. Too little from Forte for them to have a legit shot.

Statistics
Chauncey Billups, DET: 11 pts, 9/15 fg, 2 rbs, 2 asts
Joseph Forte, SEA: 5 pts, 5/12 fg, 5 rbs, 2 asts

Erick Strickland, IND: 8 pts, 7/9 fg, 4 rbs, 6 asts
Eddie Jones, MIA: 13 pts, 12/16 fg, 8 rbs, 1 asts

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Jamaal Tinsley / Dajuan Wagner
http://media.nba.com/media/playerfile/jamaal_tinsley.jpg http://media.nba.com/media/playerfile/dajuan_wagner.jpg
vs.
http://media.nba.com/media/playerfile/travis_best.jpg http://media.nba.com/media/playerfile/scottie_pippen.jpg
Travis Best / Scottie Pippen

Pre-Game Talk: Best is a good player, and Pippen is one of the 50 Greatest (from '98). Tinsley and Wagner are two youngsters who can handle the ball and put it in the hoop. Should be a good one!

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Tinsley/Wagner: 21
Best/Pippen: 18

A two point onslaught was enough to advance the two young guns over the established veterans. Best was the inferior player here, but none of the four were noticably weaker than any of the others. Pippen could not keep up with the quicker Wagner.

Statistics
Jamaal Tinsley, IND: 9 pts, 7/10 fg, 4 rbs, 2 asts
Dajuan Wagner, CLE: 12 pts, 10/14 fg, 6 rbs, 3 asts

Travis Best, MIA: 7 pts, 6/12 fg, 1 rbs, 2 asts
Scottie Pippen, POR: 11 pts, 11/17 fg, 8 rbs, 2 asts

And with that - Bracket Region 1 is complete!

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Bracket 1 update!