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Bulls have just enough for Jokers, win 98 - 100

November 10, 2015
By: Ray Porter
NBA.com reporter

GAME RECAP

The Las Vegas Jokers took a tough loss at United Center against the Bulls tuesday evening. Things went back and forth all game long as both teams were very evenly matched. Neither team was able to take much of a lead and the score was still tied going into the 4th quarter. It wasn't until the last 3 minutes, thanks to some excellent plays from Derrick Rose, that the Bulls grabbed a 4 point lead.

Gortat got the score even again. With under a minute to go the 19 year old Jokers' rookie, K. Oubre Jr., had a shot at a possible game winning lay-up, but blew it. The Bulls held on to the ball. With just 5 seconds left on the clock, Pau Gasol nailed the game winning shot off a great assist from Rose. With 3 seconds spare, John Wall threw up a prayer from way downtown, but it was left unanswered. Thus the Jokers, despite another outstandig performance from Wall, fell short to Chicago.

It's clear the Jokers can't rely on Wall alone to carry them past the top teams in the league. Their other go-to guy on offense, Bradley Beal, isn't playing up to his potential so far, scoring just 4-8 from the field and missing both his 3 point attempts. If the Jokers can get more out of Beal in the future, they could prove themselves a force to be reckoned with.



BOX SCORE

Las Vegas Jokers at Chicago Bulls
Nov 3, 2015	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Las Vegas (1-0)	20	30	28	20	98
Chicago (0-0)	20	28	28	24	100

Las Vegas Jokers
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
D. Rose	30	12-30	2-8	0-0	4	6	0	2	0	26
J. Butler	35	8-14	0-2	4-4	8	4	0	0	0	20
T. Gibson	12	4-6	0-0	6-8	8	0	2	2	0	14

Chicago Bulls
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
J. Wall	34	14-24	4-10	0-0	12	4	2	2	2	32
Nenê	30	6-8	0-0	8-8	6	6	0	4	2	20
M. Gortat	26	6-16	0-0	8-8	8	4	0	2	2	20
B. Beal	29	4-8	0-2	0-0	12	4	0	4	2	8
K. Humphries	14	4-6	0-0	0-2	8	0	0	0	0	8

OTHER GAMES

DAL 85 - 97 ORL
LAL 98 - 101 NOP
TOR 92 - 93 SAC


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Jokers @ New Orleans Pelicans

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Red hot Pelicans make late game push, crush Jokers

November 17, 2015
By: Ray Porter
NBA.com reporter

GAME RECAP

It was a fast paced, high scoring game as the the Jokers took on the Pelicans. Neither team really gave an edge up until halftime. The Pelicans came out the locker rooms a different team. Firing on all cylinders, they went on a 10-0 run and never looked back. Anthony Davis led the way, as the New Orleans crushed Las Vegas.

The Jokers started forcing things and took bad shots. Bradley Beal had a better outing than previous games, but it wasn't nearly good enough. Not to mention he missed six (!!) clutch free throws. A great deal of the Jokers' offense came from Gary Neal off the bench, scoring 24 pts. He could be looking at a starting spot in the roster if Beal doesn't step up his game sooner or later. Jokers' head coach Randy Wittman could be looking to mix things up if the team keeps performing this way.

BOX SCORE

Las Vegas Jokers at New Orleans Pelicans
Nov 17, 2015	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Las Vegas (1-1)	26	34	32	28	120
New Orleans (2-2)	24	34	42	38	138

Las Vegas Jokers
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
J. Wall	26	14-26	2-6	6-6	2	4	2	0	6	36
G. Neal	15	10-18	2-2	2-2	2	0	2	0	2	24
K. Oubre Jr.	20	8-12	0-4	4-4	4	6	0	0	0	20
B. Beal	31	4-8	2-6	4-10	0	8	4	0	4	14
M. Gortat	31	4-10	0-0	0-0	12	2	0	4	0	8

New Orleans Pelicans
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
A. Davis	32	12-22	0-0	6-6	10	0	0	0	0	30
T. Evans	29	12-14	2-2	0-0	10	4	0	0	2	26
E. Gordon	20	6-8	2-2	8-12	0	6	4	0	4	22

OTHER GAMES

ATL 88 - 93 IND
MIN 89 - 81
MIA 86 - 95 MIL


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Cleveland Cavaliers @ Las Vegas

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High scoring game, dang

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Quote: Originally Posted by milldaddy35

High scoring game, dang

It's mostly because I'm playing 5min quarters, and the score gets doubled to even the CPU 10min stats. So the score is kinda crazy. It was high scoring nonetheless tho. After the Cavs game (couldn't resist playing it already ) I'll be doing 10min quarters to get more realistic scores.

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Jokers have no answer for LeBron, Cavs. Lose again 134 - 104

December 1, 2015
By: Ray Porter
NBA.com reporter

GAME RECAP

There isn't much to be said about this game. The King came, he saw and he conquered. The Cavs remain undefeated this season as they bulldozed the Jokers in front of their Las Vegas homecrowd. Kevin Love was a beast on the boards, grabbing an impressive 18 rebounds. Kyrie and LeBron combined for 50 points. Las Vegas never even came close. They tried to mount a comeback in the 4th quarter, with John Wall leading the way.

Wall is playing as hungry as he's ever been, but his supporting cast is really failing him so far. It's clear the Jokers need to make some adjustments going forward if they want to get back to winning. Coming game against Portland is a must win for the Jokers, who are looking to regain their confidence.

BOX SCORE

Cleveland Cavaliers at Las Vegas Jokers
Dec 1, 2015	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Cleveland (4-0)	38	30	32	34	134
Las Vegas (2-2)	24	18	18	44	104

Cleveland Cavaliers
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
J. Wall	29	12-24	4-14	10-10	0	8	0	0	2	38
Nenê	26	6-8	0-0	6-6	14	2	0	2	4	18
M. Gortat	22	6-10	0-0	0-0	2	0	0	2	0	12
G. Neal	17	4-8	4-6	0-0	0	6	0	0	0	12
B. Beal	21	4-18	0-6	0-0	2	2	0	2	2	8

Las Vegas Jokers
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
L. James	33	12-20	0-2	4-4	10	0	2	4	0	28
K. Irving	27	10-18	2-2	0-0	4	8	4	0	2	22
K. Love	31	8-20	0-0	0-0	18	6	2	0	0	16

Note: I mixed up the team stats lol, cba to do them again. Also: even though the box score template says "Starters", I just list the top scoring players

OTHER GAMES

MIL 87 - 95 BOS
UTA 67 - 80 OKC
IND 82 - 98 LAC


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Las Vegas Jokers @ Trail Blazers

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Sin City beats Rip City, snap 3 game losing streak

December 4, 2015
By: Ray Porter
NBA.com reporter

GAME RECAP

Las Vegas was desperately looking to get this W on the road, trying to regain their confidence after a rough season start. For a minute there - well, 24 actually ... - it looked like they would let it slip away again, as the Blazers outscored them in the first two quarters. Things turned around after the halftime break. John Wall came out swinging again and provided a much needed spark for the Jokers.

The bench players really stepped up their game and the Jokers spurred a comeback. Damian Lillard couldn't help the Blazers either, as they fell 80-73 on their homecourt.

BOX SCORE

Las Vegas Jokers at Portland Trailblazers
Jan 1,	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Las Vegas (2-3)	18	18	21	23	80
Portland (3-4)	21	19	17	16	73

Las Vegas Jokers
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
J. Wall	23	10-17	3-6	3-4	4	5	1	1	6	26
O. Porter	18	6-7	0-0	0-0	2	2	0	0	1	12
J. Dudley	10	3-3	3-3	0-0	2	0	0	0	0	9
G. Neal	10	2-4	2-3	2-2	0	0	1	0	0	8
Nenê	10	2-3	0-0	4-4	4	0	1	0	2	8

Portland Trailblazers
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
D. Lillard	23	7-19	0-3	1-1	0	6	3	1	3	15
A. Aminu	24	6-11	1-3	0-0	4	5	3	0	0	24
C.J. McCollum	25	4-16	0-3	4-4	5	6	2	0	4	12

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Golden State Warriors @ Las Vegas