The Association (2K10)

[RayAllen20]

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Month of December Recap


Standings



1.27-6

2.20-10

3.18-13
4.17-15

5.16-15

6.16-15

7.15-15

8.14-16




9.14-17

10.14-18

11.13-17

12.13-18

13.11-18

14.12-20

15.12-22





Standings



1.22-9

2.20-10

3.20-12

4.19-12

5.20-13

6.20-14

7.18-13

8.15-16



9.14-17

10.14-19

11.13-19

12.11-18

13.11-20

14.10-21

15.10-21


Statistical Leaders


Points Per Game



1. Carmelo Anthony 28.5

2. Chris Bosh 25.7

3.Kevin Martin 24.7

4. Danny Granger 24.6

5. Dwight Howard 24.6

Assists Per Game

1. Jason Kidd 11.0

2. Rajon Rondo 9.7

3. Chauncey Billups 9.3

4. Mike Conley 8.8

5. Deron Williams 8.6


Rebounds Per Game

1. Dwight Howard 13.9

2. Chris Bosh 11.7

3. Tim Duncan 11.2

4. Yao Ming 11.0

5. Kevin Love 10.8

Steals Per Game Leader

1. Chris Paul 2.8



Top Storylines

1. Who are the Contenders and Pretenders?
The Nets and Nuggets are leading their respective conferences and are looking like contenders for the title. The Mavericks and Magic have had big wins all year, and certainly look up to task. But after that who else has a shot? The Hawks are inconsistent, the Lakers look out-classed, the Kings are inexperienced, the Knicks' point guard troubles is hurting them, and the usual contenders like the Spurs and Celtics time seems to have expired. Over the next couple months we hope this will become more apparent, as teams head into the stretch run for the NBA championship.

2. Trade Aftermath & Possibilities

The Wizards trading Arenas to Philadelphia, and Jamison to Portland shook up the NBA landscape. The Wizards are left with Caron Butler and the now-injured Greg Oden (when isn't he?) and are vanishing from the playoff hunt. The 76ers are currently struggling with Arenas and behind, but once this team gets to know how to play with each other they could be deadly, and sneak into the playoffs as a spoiler. The Blazers have really been struggling, but it hasn't been Jamison's fault. In his debut he had 45 points and 10 rebounds, but still they are losing games. The short front court is hurting them, giving up Oden, so they may have to sign someone to help out Jamison and Aldridge.

While this trade has been completed, many more are expected. The Celtics are thinking of cleaning up, which means Allen and Garnett may be on the move. The Bulls want Ray Ray, and want to move Hinrich and possibly Luol Deng. The New Orleans Hornets are shopping Darren Collison, for a scoring 2-guard to help out Chris Paul.

3. MVP & ROY race
The MVP race is always a hot topic of discussion and the early favorite is Dwight Howard. He is putting up absurd numbers every night averaging 24.6 ppg, and 13.9 rpg. He has lead the Magic to the 2nd spot in the East. Carmelo Anthony closely trails, leading the NBA in scoring, and helping his Nuggets to first in the Western Conference. LeBron and Wade are both playing great, but cancel each other's stats out which leaves them behind, although they are still in the hunt. Bosh has helped revamp the New York Knicks, and his 25.9 ppg, and 12.7 rpg make him a candidate.

The Rookie of the Year race is boiling down to two players. John Wall who is averaging 15 ppg, and 7 apg, or Blake Griffin, averaging 14 ppg, and 10 rpg. Griffin is a possibility since he did not play one minute last year due to injury. This rookie class has put up some bad statistics and so far has looked like a weak class. Evan Turner, Donatas Motiejunas, and Ed Davis remain dark horses for this award.

[BV28]

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This is one of the greatest threads I've read. Loving it!

[RayAllen20]

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Dang, dwight is beasting

ya playing him in this game almost feels unfair. he grabs almost every rebound, then just slams it over his defender. I'm not complaining though as he does it in real life too.

This is one of the greatest threads I've read. Loving it!

Thanks man, I am starting to follow your UNLV dynasty. I love College Hoops legacies.

[BV28]

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Sweet man, love hearing that. Gives me the motivation to play lol.

[lkasprzak]

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Jazz game plz

Do u play with one team, or just sim and play some most interesting games??

Great thread

[Deuce2223]

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Not a huge NBA guy but I am enjoying your thread alot so much I am tempted to go out and buy the game and start a association, but that would cut into my College Hoops, so I don't know about that .

Its amazing in real life you never really see that many big names move in trades yet this year it was crazy and it appears your thread is similar. Would be very intresting to see how Boston rebuilds if they were to move Ray Ray and Garnett.

[RayAllen20]

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Sorry about the lack of updates recently, big storm hit the northeast and the power is out. Should be running shortly

[Gosens6]

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Sorry about the lack of updates recently, big storm hit the northeast and the power is out. Should be running shortly

Sure as hell did. Hit me here in Buffalo too. Can't wait for more updates!

[PennStatePeter]

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I am really liking this. My Raptors aren't doing s hot though. I would love to see you rebuild them somehow.

[RayAllen20]

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Ok this is back. After 2 weeks of no internet because of a terrible wind storm, my computer broke. I finally got it fixed and updates are coming soon. While my computer and internet were broken, my XBOX was not, so I played about 2 weeks. Just for your information I played plenty of games, and 2 games of the weeks.

One was the 1st place Denver Nuggets lead by injured Carmelo Anthony (suffered a strained calf), against the 2nd place Dallas Mavericks. The Mavs edged them, and this lead to them being knotted atop the conference.

The second was the Blazers visting OKC. Jamison and Aldridge are a tough duo in the paint, and Roy got hot in the first half. The second half though was just awful for Portland, as Roy went ice cold and Durant went off. Durant finished with 34, and the Thunder destroyed the Blazers by 31.

Also there was a big deal by the Celtics and Hornets. The Celtics receive Darren Collison and Darius Songaila, while the Hornets receive Ray Allen, Louis Vaty (2010 second round pick), and a 2011 first round pick.

The Celtics unload Ray Allen who was 35, for a young Darren Collison who make a great backcourt for years to come with Rondo and Collison, who are both under 25. The Celtics get an EC with Songaila, and give up a bench warmer in Louis Vaty. Since the Hornets are getting older with this trade, the Celtics gave up their 1st round pick, which is most likely going to be a good pick this year.

The Celtics did it to get younger, and get some more CAP space. Their 1st round pick could've been a good one but they'd rather get an already solid player in Collison, than a pick which could be a bust.

The Hornets did it because they get a top shooting guard, which is a big weakness of theirs, and give up a young back-up point guard who didn't see the floor much and wasn't in the Hornets' future behind Chris Paul. Allen is old but the Hornets believe he could be a good player even in his upper 30's, and the 1st round pick allows the Hornets to fill their needs next year without spending much money, which they hate to do. Vaty was one of the better ranked second round players, and losing Songaila doesn't mean much.

To the Raptors fan I will try my best in rebuilding them. Should be tough though, as they have nobody on their team right now that could be a future star. Hopefully they can get a top player in the draft next year, if they want a great future.

[RayAllen20]

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Game of the Week

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113 - 107

Jazz come back from 15 point deficit in 4th; down Boston in OT

The Celtics were rolling with Rondo, Collison, and Pierce running the floor and hitting shots in transition. At the start of the 4th, the Jazz called timeout, and stared at the scoreboard. The Jazz trailed by 15, and it seemed like Boston would coast to a big victory.

Then the Jazz came alive. Kevin Martin had two consecutive three's out of his astonishing 40 point performance. Mehmet Okur was devastating, spreading the floor and hitting big shots. And the Celtics couldn't get out of their drought, going scoreless for 3 straight minutes, and with 30 seconds left the game was tied, and Rondo held the ball at the top of the key.

Rondo gave the ball to Collison coming off a screen, who recieved a baseline pick and roll. Garnett held the screen, and Collison got to the rim where he met several Jazz defenders. Okur and Millsap contested and Collison's shot fell short. Okur grabbed the board, and gave the ball to Williams who held the ball at the top key, chewing the clock for a final shot. With 10 seconds left, Williams went by Rondo penetrating into the lane. The defense collapsed, and he kicked to an open Mehmet Okur. Okur waited for the defense to rotate, and once it did found an open Kevin Martin at the foul line. Martin caught, turned, and drained the shot to take the lead with 2.2 seconds left, and it looked as if the Jazz were going to steal the victory.

Out of timeouts, the Celtics quickly inbounded to Rajon Rondo who hastily passed the ball up court to Kevin Garnett, who had his foot on the line. Kevin Martin contested as hard he could, but KG nailed the 20 footer to send it to OT, and make Boston go into a frenzy.

In OT, both teams came out gunning. Martin continued his hot streak, scoring the first two buckets. Rondo split a pick and roll for an easy lay-up, and Perkins had an easy lay-up out of his post-up. Deron Williams took the lead with a step-back 3, but Pierce was there to answer with a 3 of his own. There was only a minute left, when Williams assisted to Okur who hit a wide open deep two to take the lead. Quickly the Celtics tried to answer, but possibly too quickly as Perkins blindly threw the inbound pass, and Kevin Martin intercepted it and laid it up to extend the lead to 4. Garnett missed an open 18 footer, and the Jazz proceeded to hit free throws and eventually win the game by 6.

The Jazz are currently in 5th place in the East, trailing the 1st place Mavericks by 2 and a half games. The Celtics have moved their way to 7th in the Eastern Conference, and on the way up as they have heated up since the Collison-Allen trade.

[RayAllen20]

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Around the League


Talented Bulls stuck in 13th, and complaints are many in Chicago


In first game, Allen has 36, hit three 3's in final minute including buzzer-beater to send game into OT, and the Hornets finish off the Kings


Kings' injury woes continue as Motiejunas and Hawes are out; Nocioni finally returns to line-up


Good news for Knicks; McGrady finally returns and Bosh leads the Orange and Blue to an upset over the Nets


Mavericks are heating up; claim 1st place in West


Nets continue to struggle fall to 30-10; LeBron calls recent losses an 'embarrassment'


Carmelo back to healthy; Nuggets fall to 3rd


Pacers win 5th straight, looking like serious playoff contender


Thunder roar into second place, only 1 game behind the Mavs


After losing streaks Wolves get back on track, stay in 7th place

[RayAllen20]

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Game of the Week

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108 - 99

Strong 3rd Quarter Performance Gives Warriors the W

Down 55-48, Don Nelson told his team at half time that they were not playing their own game. "To be successful, we need to run and gun. Hit 3's in transition, find scorers, and get some easy buckets. That and playing some defense, and we are a pretty good team."

Coming out of half time the Warriors did just that, out scoring the Lakers by 27 in the 3rd, and heading into the final period with a 20 point lead. It all started with their defensive effort, as they forced Kobe to get cold, and the Lakers started missing shots. After misses, they quickly grabbed the rebound and looked up. Several times, Stephen Curry or Monta Ellis was found for an open 3 pointer, which they would bang. One one occasion, Ellis stole a dump pass and was all alone on a fastbreak. Riskily, he pulled up with no one near for a straight on three pointer. The risk paid off, as the ball sailed through the net. From here, the Warriors didn't look back. Ellis would find Stoudemire and Randolph breaking for big slams in traffic. When the quarter ended, the Lakers' nightmare was finally over, but the game seemed to be over as the Warriors were up by 20.

To start the 4th, the Lakers looked to get back in the game. Steve Blake continued to hit three's for them, scoring 26 on the night. Gasol had 6 of his 19 to open the quarter, and the Lakers had pulled within 12, with 7 minutes left. But it was the Monta Ellis show in L.A. He went on a 8-0 run by himself, with pull-up jumpers and 1 man fastbreaks. Just as quickly as L.A. got back into the game, the Warrior lead went back to 20. Near the end of the game, with the Warriors sitting the starters, the Lakers got within 9, but never had a chance. The night would end as a total dissapointment for the Lakers and their fans, as they also failed to score 100 points for 'Free Taco Night'.

Ellis scored 24, Curry 22, and Stoudemire added 17. Steve Blake suprisingly lead all scorers, as he caught fire with 26. Gasol managed 19, Artest 16, and Kobe struggled all night with 16.

[RayAllen20]

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Around the League


Hawks win 7 straight, until falling to Magic. Still stuck in 3rd


Hornets win 5 straight after Allen trade, only to lose 3 in a row and stay in 11th


Heat shock Nets, get revenge on D-Wade


Kings really struggle without Hawes and Motiejunas; lose 7 straight


After Warriors loss, Lakers beat Nuggets and Magic back to back. Still in 4th


Win 5th straight after Heat loss, including big win over Knicks at MSG. Current record is 36-11


Right after Carmelo's injury heals he suffers a Sprain Wrist. J.R. Smith hurts himself too, yet both will continue to play through it


Rip Hamilton out 4-6 weeks, with a hurt ankle. Say good-bye to Detroit playoff hopes?


Turkoglu out with injury; will cost Raptors severely


Ming continues to injure himself again and again; will play through it, although still complaining about his health


Suns losing streak reaches 12


Fernandez continues to voice frustration with team


GM: 'This team is not working. Moves are expected, and nobody is safe.'

[RayAllen20]

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Game of the Week

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110 - 117

Hawks grind out tough victory against gritty Pacers

To look at the standings before this game, one may be suprised at where the Pacers stand. The Pacers the day before, grabbed 3rd place over the Hawks, thanks to the amazing duo of John Wall & Danny Granger. Angry about their drop in the standings, the Hawks were delighted to see they could move up with a win over the Pacers at Phillips Arena.

Right after tip-off, the Pacers came out firing. Wall got the opening tip, and then promptly drove down and got an easy lay-up. Granger then hit a 3, and a 15-footer to take a quick 7-0 lead. The Hawks would respond though, with Joe Johnson hitting two 3's in the quarter, but Indiana held a 26-24 first quarter lead.

Down entering the 2nd quarter, Joe Johnson continued his hot start, hitting another trey and nailing some mid-range jumpers. With John Wall and Granger sitting, the Pacers got nothing from their bench play, and the Hawks took advantage. The Pacers had 5 turnovers in the period, which in result helped the Hawks get 11 fast break points, going into the half with a 7 point lead.

With a 7 point lead, the Hawks weren't happy enough with it, and came out soaring in the 3rd. After being held scoreless in the first half, Josh Smith had 8 in the quarter including two big alley-oops. Johnson continued his stellar play, and Bibby and Crawford helped out hitting outside shots. Granger did what he could to help the Pacers stay in it, but the Hawks grabbed a 17 point lead.

In the final quarter, the Hawks maintained their big lead as the Pacers couldn't hit shots. Anytime, Granger or Wall hit some shots in a row, Joe Johnson answered with a 3, or getting to the stripe where he was 9/9. With 4 minutes left, the Hawks seemed like it would coast to an easy win up 16. Granger who had 25, said no way. He drove to the bucket and got a quick lay-up with the foul, and next possession hit a 10 footer. Hibbert blocked a Josh Smith dunk, and threw the ball up to Wall for an easy dunk. The lead was to 10, with 2 and a half minutes left, when Granger really heated up. He caught a pass from Wall on the right wing, and nailed the 3 point jumper in Marvin Williams' face. After a quick stop, Granger got open in transition and nailed another 3.

Only up 4, Joe Johnson hit a 15 footer over Wall to stretch the lead to 6. Still Granger came back, catching the ball at the top of the key and hitting a deep 3 again, to cut it to 3. To answer, the Hawks went back to their playmaker Johnson, who when driving found an open Josh Smith for an easy jam. 30 seconds remained, and down 5 the Hawks were doubling and frantically denying Granger the ball. Still, Wall found a way to get it to Granger with a dribble hand-off. Joe Johnson and Marvin Williams were all over him, and only about 10 feet across half-court, Granger turned and hit an incredible fade-away 3, to cut it to 2. With time running out, the Pacers were forced to foul Johnson, and he hit his freebies, and the Hawks went on to survive the Pacers by 7, and take over 3rd place.

Granger had a remarkable performance with 42 points, and six 3's. Joe Johnson answered with 36 points, and amazingly dishing 11 dimes. John Wall, who's suffering a bruised hip pointer, came through for the Pacers with 17 points and 11 assists, in the tough loss.