ASSOCIATION PROGRESS

[Broncomaniac]

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who is your scorer now? jefferson?

Jefferson has dropped 30 for two games in a row using Heel's sliders.

Not sure whether to stick with the Bucks or start a new one with my favourite team, the Lakers.

It's fun rebuilding the Bucks, but I miss the Lakers. Only thing is, I am 100% sure of a Championship with the Lakers and that might be boring. Advice?

[footballfanatic1]

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Question: How come all of my players' ratings have dropped? I schedule practice every week, and my team is winning but for some reason most of my players have decreasing attributes. Help?!

[Scoop 24]

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^^^^ I don't know, I think you should check the news and see what some of your players are saying. I know in my association Iverson wanted to discuss his contract at the beginning of the year and I handled it before he flipped out with his unpredictable personality (also keep in mind that one player can have an effect on multiple players.) Something must be wrong because I know players ratings aren't decreasing for nothing.

Smh just lost to the Mavs by one f'n point and now my record is 1-4. Nene injured himself during the game by diving out of bounds, and he was my only legit big man. The ball could've been saved without diving; idiot had to be helped off the court. Time to hit market and see what's available.

take a shot on David harrison is FA..7ft and young couldnt hurt.

[Area 51]

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Question: How come all of my players' ratings have dropped? I schedule practice every week, and my team is winning but for some reason most of my players have decreasing attributes. Help?!

Sounds like your players arent happy with there minutes

[Marino]

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So after the big victory against the Cavs, my Bobcats lay a big egg against the Heat. Espically an epic fail in the fourth. Oh well, typical Bobcats.

[Area 51]

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^ Heat scorched me too... They just couldnt miss and got every call...

such a bad game...

Iv read alot about turning Clutch Factor off i still have it on what sort of effect does it have ??

[Marino]

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^ Heat scorched me too... They just couldnt miss and got every call...

such a bad game...

Iv read alot about turning Clutch Factor off i still have it on what sort of effect does it have ??

Yea I thats what I get for thinking I can win. Of all people Haslem killed me early then Flash and Beasley finished me off. Didn't help that I could not make layups and open jumpers

[-Boss-]

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Currently 9-4 with the Phoenix Suns. Got blown out against SA, blew a huge lead against Detroit. Have big wins against the Lakers, Hornets, and Rockets.

Although the previous game, Amare Stoudemire, who is currently averaging 30ppg and 11rpg, separated his shoulder and is out for about 2-4 weeks. A huge loss to my team.

I signed Robert Horry for a replacement but I plan on releasing him once Amare returns.

[JBH3]

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In my Suns association thru 8 gms I'm 5-3...I went on a 3 gm win streak, only to have it snapped by the lowly Pacers and then drop another one to the Bulls. Since then though I've won 2 in a row to get to 5-3.

I just finished kicking the Grizzlies butt...I scored 42 in the 1st qtr, and just went completely off w/ Raja Bell from deep. He finished w/ 23, Amare w/ 28, and Diaw had 18. Nash finished w/ 10 and 20 dimes.

I wanted to go for the NBA single assist record, but I was up by so much it only made sense to sit Nash and Amare, and let the bench get some minutes; I was able to get Sean Singletary in his first game.

I ended up beating the Grizz 121-105. I lead by 26 at one point. After the 1st QTR the closest they got was like 14.

Next...Houston. Should be a good one.

[JBH3]

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Currently 9-4 with the Phoenix Suns. Got blown out against SA, blew a huge lead against Detroit. Have big wins against the Lakers, Hornets, and Rockets.

Although the previous game, Amare Stoudemire, who is currently averaging 30ppg and 11rpg, separated his shoulder and is out for about 2-4 weeks. A huge loss to my team.

I signed Robert Horry for a replacement but I plan on releasing him once Amare returns.

That sucks about Amare...

In my Suns assoc. he currently is day-to-day w/ a dislocated finger. I had Nash playing thru injury w/ a twisted ankle. Both injuries caused each players overall to go down by 14 points...

How's Barbosa working out for you...I'm having a hard time w/ him on offense...I'm currently shooting 37% from the field and 35% from 3. Raja Bell is lights out for me...

[JBH3]

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Question...

Is everyone playing w/ Team Chemistry ON or OFF?

I'm playing w/ it OFF due to last yrs version causing the team to become too good too quickly...Those who have it on, are you still seeing those same results as last yr? Or has it been refined?

[Marino]

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I have it on but its to early to determine.


I just beat the Pistons by 17, got the Knicks next in the garden.

[battousaiken55]

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I started an Association with the Blazers. If anyone has tips on lowering the final scores, please help. I'm getting 130-140 points a game on All-Star, 12 min. quarters.

Traded for a few players:

Acquired:

1. Russell Westbrook (OKC)

2 + 3. Bobby Jackson/Jason Thompson (SAC)

4. Joey Dorsey (HOU)

5. Hakim Warrick (MEM)

Lost:

1. Channing Frye

2. LaMarcus Aldrige

3. Jeryd Bayless

4. Joel Pryzbilla

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I know I lost good talent in Bayless and Aldrige but Russell is a beast defensively and Hakim Warrick, while not as good as Aldrige, is more athletic and needs the ball less, which is important, now that Portland has Oden and Rudy Fernandez, who need shots. I managed two 1st round draft picks as well, one from Sacramento (gold) and one from the Clippers (as part of a 3-team trade).

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I'm 1-1 at the moment.

Got blown out by the Lakers on my first game, 143-114. Kobe had 31 points in 25 minutes, and Phil sat him most of the second half.

In my second game I was beating the Spurs by 23 points 3 minutes before the half, but they came back strong. At the end of the third they were leading by 10. That's a 33 point turnaround. I managed to cut the lead and led by 2 with 25 seconds to go thanks to a monster dunk by Oden on Duncan's mug. They tied the game up, got a steal and Ginobilli went for a layup, but Oden altered his shot and he missed.

I called a timeout with the game tied and 4.1 seconds to go. Got the ball to Brandon Roy at the top of the key. He went right, but Parker was defending him well, tight on him. Brandon stopped his drive, pulled up for a J with 0.7 left, released and, it's GOOD! Blazers win!

Oden was the player of the game with 43 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks. He dominated Duncan and Oberto the whole game.

Final score 144-142.


Once again, I know the final scores are too high, if anyone can help me lower that, I'd appreciate it. Maybe some slider tweaks, I don't know.

[footballfanatic1]

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Sounds like your players arent happy with there minutes

It's weird though because everyone's morale is really high, but for some reason their ratings are dropping.

[kingsalex]

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Hello OSers. I'm currently using the Sacramento Kings, 1-5 right now. The only team I beat were the Nuggets, and that was down to the last minute.

The first 3 games I played were in the texas triangle, which I got blown out in double digits in. The trades I made were nothing big... Kenny Thomas + Shelden Williams for Darrell Arthur, then Darrell Arthur + 2nd round draft pick to the Nets for Sean Williams.

Francisco Garcia is a beast, Bobby Jackson is fricken awesome to use, and Kevin Martin is great, although his jump shot is hard to use when being contested. Oh yea, Donte Greene is good too.

I made major slider adjustments, and this toned down the unstoppable post shots and close ranged shots. The cpu now takes more outside shots and their field goal % isn't in the 70%+ as it was before. The games are still close too.

I haven't ran into any major glitches in association, have you guys?