NBA 2K23 - The Kobe Era Reimagined

[the_kevstaaa]

Thanks to a hot shooting first half, the Warriors held a solid lead over the Hawks. However, the struggling Carmelo Anthony started attacking the basket and turned things around, finishing with 33 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists while making all 13 of his free throws to lead Atlanta to a 116-110 victory. The Warriors got big games from Jason Richardson (35 points) and Baron Davis (18 points, 10 assists) but in need of a big late bucket, they were stuffed by the efforts of Joakim Noah (12 points, 17 rebounds, 4 blocks).

[RMJH4]

Blake with the Lakers, Kobe with Kings, Pierce with Rockets! Just mind blowing to see this universe continue to evolve!!

[the_kevstaaa]

3/9/10

Around the League
• The Kings still lead the West at 43-21, having won 5 straight. The Blazers (38-25), Hornets (38-27), Spurs (37-27), and Sonics (36-27) round out the top five. Meanwhile, Utah (35-27) have won 5 straight to move into 6th and Dallas (32-30) have won 4 in a row to move into 9th.
• The East is led by the Magic (47-16) who are on a 14 game winning streak. Cleveland (41-22), Atlanta (40-24), Indiana (38-23) and New York (36-27) follow them.
• Scoring Leaders: C. Bosh (25.9), A. Bargnani (25.7), C. Anthony (25.3), L. James (24.7), C. Bosh, P. Stojakovic, & G. Arenas (24.4), T. Duncan (23.8), T. McGrady (23.4), and R. Hamilton (23.1).
• Rebounding Leaders: T. Chandler (12.7), D. Howard & M. Gasol (12.2), P. Millsap (12.1), T. Duncan (12.0), J. Noah (11.8), A. Stoudemire (11.5), N. Collison (11..1), E. Brand & A. Bogut (11.0).
• Assists Leaders: T. Parker (10.7), J. Kidd (10.3), A. Miller & D. Williams (10.1), C. Paul, A. Iverson, & S. Livingston (9.7), M. Bibby (9.1), C. Billups, K. Lowry, & R. Rondo (9.0).
• L. James leads in steals (2.1), while S. Ibaka leads in blocks (2.5).
• 3/3/10 – Memphis’ Beno Udrih (8.1apg) has high ankle sprain; out 4-6 weeks.
• 3/3/10 – Golden State’s Kenyon Martin (14.0ppg) has hand fracture; out 4-6 weeks.
• 3/4/10 – Washington’s Greg Oden (9.3rpg) has dislocated patella; out for season.
• 3/5/10 – The Clippers’ Eddy Curry (18.6ppg) has spinal injury; out for season.

Players of the Week 2/22/10-2/28/10
ATL – Carmelo Anthony [3] (24.5ppg, 11.5rpg, 6.5apg, 1.0spg)
LAL – Kevin Durant [2] (31.7ppg, 6.2rpg, 4.7apg, 1.2spg, 1.5bpg)

Players of the Month for February
ATL – Carmelo Anthony [2] (24.2ppg, 10.7rpg, 5.8apg, 1.0spg, 1.4bpg, 48FG%)
POR – LeBron James [2] (26.5ppg, 9.7rpg, 8.6apg, 2.2spg, 2.2bpg, 56FG%)

Rookies of the Month for February
WSH – Stephen Curry [4] (20.8ppg, 8.7apg, 1.4spg, 48FG%)
LAL – Blake Griffin [2] (15.1ppg, 6.4rpg, 4.2apg, 40FG%)

Players of the Week 3/1/10-3/7/10
ORL – Tracy McGrady [2] (26.7ppg, 6.5rpg, 7.2apg, 1.0spg, 1.5bpg)
SAS – Tim Duncan [4] (23.3ppg, 17.0rpg, 6.5rpg, 1.7spg, 2.0bpg)

(18-46; 15th in West) Los Angeles Clippers @ (36-27; 5th in East) New York Knicks
[7-26 on the road; Lost 2 straight] [20-10 at home; Lost 1 straight; 3.0GB of 4th]

Clippers
Shaun Livingston (8.0ppg, 3.9rpg, 9.7apg, 1.0spg, 55FG%)
DeMar DeRozan (18.2ppg, 5.0apg, 1.2spg, 44FG%)
Danilo Gallinari (11.6ppg, 4.0rpg, 44FG%)
Nicolas Batum (6.0ppg, 3.0rpg, 4.6apg, 42FG%, First start of season)
Alexis Ajinca (8.3ppg, 3.6rpg, 54FG%, Starting for injured Eddy Curry)
6th Man: Delonte West (13.8ppg, 3.4rpg, 3.5apg, 48FG%)

Knicks
Raymond Felton (15.9ppg, 3.7rpg, 7.0apg, 1.0spg, 46FG%)
James Harden (15.6ppg, 6.5apg, 1.3spg, 46FG%)
Michael Beasley (13.5ppg, 5.5rpg, 1.1spg, 43FG%)
Shareef Abdur-Rahim (17.9ppg, 7.2rpg, 4.6apg, 55FG%)
Anderson Varejao (7.8ppg, 10.3rpg, 1.1spg, 1.4bpg, 45FG%)
6th Man: Ramon Sessions (15.3ppg, 3.3apg, 49FG%)

[studbucket]

Quote: Originally Posted by the_kevstaaa

Knicks Raymond Felton (15.9ppg, 3.7rpg, 7.0apg, 1.0spg, 46FG%) James Harden (15.6ppg, 6.5apg, 1.3spg, 46FG%) Michael Beasley (13.5ppg, 5.5rpg, 1.1spg, 43FG%) Shareef Abdur-Rahim (17.9ppg, 7.2rpg, 4.6apg, 55FG%) Anderson Varejao (7.8ppg, 10.3rpg, 1.1spg, 1.4bpg, 45FG%) 6th Man: Ramon Sessions (15.3ppg, 3.3apg, 49FG%)

It's hard to imagine the spacing for this team lol.

Harden is a ball dominant player and doesn't move much, but needs spacing so he can drive.

Abdur-Rahim was a SF who got his points in the paint, not off of drives or shots. Beasley is long but not a great shooter. Varejao is a versatile center, but still mostly lived in the paint.

I know it's a video game not real life, but the spacing of that team seems bonkers.

[the_kevstaaa]

If you’re going to compete in the tight Eastern Conference, you can’t let games like this slip away. The Knicks take a tough home loss to the woeful Clippers who were without their leading scorer Eddy Curry, 102-97. New York couldn’t handle the hot shooting of the Clippers led by DeMar DeRozan (23 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists), and Danilo Gallinari (22 points). The Knicks fell behind early but rallied in the third thanks to a scorching Raymond Felton (24 points), who scored 20 in the second half and 13 in that third quarter, including 10 in a row at one point. The cold James Harden (15 points, 7-20 FG) didn’t help.

[the_kevstaaa]

3/20/10

Around the League
• The Magic lead the East at 50-18 and have clinched a playoff berth. The hot Cavaliers have won 7 straight and sit at 47-22 followed by the Hawks (41-27), Pacers (40-28), and Nets (39-33). The Pistons (37-31), Knicks (37-32), Celtics (37-33), Bobcats (35-33), and Raptors (33-35) are fighting for the rest of the spots.
• The Kings are atop the West at 46-22. Portland has won 6 straight and are in second (44-25), followed by San Antonio (41-28), Memphis (40-30), and New Orleans (40-31). The teams battling for the rest of the slots are Seattle (39-30), Phoenix (39-31), Utah (37-31), Dallas (35-33), the Lakers (35-34), and Golden State (34-33).
• Scoring Leaders: C. Bosh (26.2), C. Anthony (25.2), A. Bargnani (25.1), L. James (24.8), G. Arenas (24.4), P. Stojakovic and K. Durant (24.2), T. Duncan (24.0), T. McGrady (23.5), and J. Richardson (23.3).
• Rebounding Leaders: T. Chandler (12.6), P. Millsap (12.4), D. Howard, T. Duncan, & M. Gasol (12.2), J. Noah (11.9), A. Stoudemire (11.2), N. Collison (11.1), A. Bogut (11.0), and E. Brand (10.8).
• Assists Leaders: T. Parker (10.6), J. Kidd (10.3), D. Williams and A. Miller (10.0), C. Paul (9.7), A. Iverson (9.6), S. Livingston (9.4), M. Bibby and K. Lowry (9.1), S. Nash and C. Billups (9.0).
• L. James, D. Wade, and R. Rondo are tied for the steals lead (2.0) with S. Ibaka leading in blocks (2.5).
• 3/12/10 – New York’s Ramon Sessions (15.2ppg) has sprained knee; out 1-2 weeks.
• 3/12/10 – Houston’s Zach Randolph (17.7ppg) has sprained knee; out 1-2 weeks.
• 3/13/10 – Seattle’s Josh Smith ( has sprained knee; out 1-2 weeks.
• 3/14/10 – Denver’s Corey Maggette (16.0ppg) has broken leg; out 6-8 weeks.

Players of the Week 3/8/10-3/14/10
BOS – Derrick Rose [1] (30.5ppg, 3.0rpg, 6.5apg, 3.5spg)
DEN – Marc Gasol [3] (22.5ppg, 14.2rpg, 4.5apg, 1.7spg, 1.7bpg)

(35-33; 9th in East) Charlotte Bobcats @ (50-18; 1st in East) Orlando Magic
[15-17 on the road; Won 4 straight; 1.0GB of 8th] [26-8 at home; Won 1 straight]

Bobcats
Deron Williams (11.9ppg, 3.4rpg, 10.0apg, 44FG%)
Andre Iguodala (14.1ppg, 4.5rpg, 3.9apg, 1.9spg, 49FG%)
Wally Szczerbiak (17.1ppg, 4.0rpg, 3.7apg, 49FG%)
Paul Millsap (15.5ppg, 12.4rpg, 1.3spg, 1.1bpg, 47FG%)
Nikola Pekovic (10.9ppg, 6.6rpg, 44FG%)
6th Man: Reece Gains (7.9ppg, 3.8rpg, 3.0apg, 49FG%)

Magic
Rajon Rondo (13.0ppg, 3.1rpg, 8.9apg, 2.0spg, 46FG%)
Tracy McGrady (23.5ppg, 5.2rpg, 7.0apg, 1.2spg, 57FG%)
Shawn Marion (14.2ppg, 7.1rpg, 3.1apg, 1.6spg, 1.0bpg, 50FG%)
Kevin Garnett (19.6ppg, 10.8rpg, 7.5apg, 1.0spg, 1.3bpg, 59FG%)
Marcin Gortat (9.6ppg, 7.6rpg, 1.7bpg, 37FG%)
6th Man: Salim Stoudamire (14.3ppg, 3.6pg, 1.0spg, 49FG%)

[studbucket]

Quote: Originally Posted by the_kevstaaa

Magic Rajon Rondo (13.0ppg, 3.1rpg, 8.9apg, 2.0spg, 46FG%) Tracy McGrady (23.5ppg, 5.2rpg, 7.0apg, 1.2spg, 57FG%) Shawn Marion (14.2ppg, 7.1rpg, 3.1apg, 1.6spg, 1.0bpg, 50FG%) Kevin Garnett (19.6ppg, 10.8rpg, 7.5apg, 1.0spg, 1.3bpg, 59FG%) Marcin Gortat (9.6ppg, 7.6rpg, 1.7bpg, 37FG%) 6th Man: Salim Stoudamire (14.3ppg, 3.6pg, 1.0spg, 49FG%)

That is a ridiculously long team. What a fun group. Nothing but arms on defense and they are mostly great team players on offense (23.5 apg from the starting PG, SG, and PF). No wonder they are top of the East.

[the_kevstaaa]

Charlotte’s playoff hopes hit a snag in Orlando. Despite starting hot and getting a big game from Paul Millsap (career-high tying 33 points, 12 rebounds), Charlotte ultimately fell 113-108 to the Magic. Orlando was led by Tracy McGrady (27 points) and Kevin Garnett (19 points, 12 rebounds) but it was the hot shooting of Salim Stoudamire (17 points) late in the third as he hit three threes in a row before assisting on one to give Orlando an 11 point lead that they never relinquished.