Cavalier Chronicle: Life After LeBron

**bichettehappens** · 04-22-2011, 01:29 AM

Re: Cavalier Chronicle: Life After LeBron

Feb 18, 2011 - T-Mobile Rookie Challenge
TEAM	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Rookies	26	19	16	19	80
Sophomores	23	32	26	25	106

Rookies
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
D. Cousins	31	7-13	0-0	3-4	10	1	1	0	1	17
J. Wall	37	7-17	0-1	3-5	2	10	0	1	1	17
B. Griffin	26	3-6	0-0	0-0	6	2	1	0	2	6
E. Turner	25	4-9	1-1	1-1	2	1	0	0	3	10
D. Favors	28	1-3	0-0	3-4	3	0	0	0	0	5
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
L. Fields	30	3-8	0-1	4-5	5	1	1	0	2	10
E. Davis	27	2-6	0-0	2-2	6	0	0	0	5	6
C. Aldrich	14	1-3	0-0	2-2	2	1	0	0	0	4
E. Bledsoe	3	1-1	1-1	0-0	0	0	0	0	1	3
E. Udoh	19	1-3	0-0	0-2	5	0	0	3	3	2
TEAM TOTALS		30-69	2-4	18-25	41	16	3	4	18	80

Sophomores
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
T. Evans	38	11-20	2-2	3-5	7	3	3	0	3	27
S. Curry	42	5-11	3-5	5-6	5	10	3	0	0	18
S. Young	32	3-7	0-2	10-10	2	0	0	0	0	16
T. Gibson	14	2-3	0-0	2-2	6	0	0	1	0	6
S. Ibaka	13	0-0	0-0	2-2	3	0	0	1	0	2
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
B. Jennings	42	9-17	5-6	3-5	8	4	1	0	5	26
A. Gee	18	1-3	1-3	2-4	0	0	0	0	0	5
D. Brown	25	1-3	0-0	3-7	4	2	0	1	2	5
H. Thabeet	9	0-0	0-0	1-4	2	0	0	1	0	1
J. Johnson	7	0-1	0-1	0-0	3	1	0	0	0	0
TEAM TOTALS		32-65	11-19	31-45	40	20	7	4	10	106

Feb 20, 2011 - East at West
TEAM	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
East All-Stars	16	31	27	29	103
West All-Stars	27	30	25	23	105

East All-Stars
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
D. Howard	18	6-8	0-0	6-10	5	0	0	1	1	18
A. Stoudemire	16	5-8	0-0	1-2	7	0	0	0	0	11
L. James	18	2-6	0-1	2-2	2	2	1	1	0	6
D. Wade	20	3-7	0-1	0-0	4	1	1	0	1	6
D. Rose	17	2-7	0-2	0-0	3	4	0	0	0	4
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
J. Wall	40	7-11	1-2	0-0	2	10	1	0	1	15
G. Arenas	36	5-14	2-7	0-0	3	2	2	0	2	12
J. Smith	14	2-3	0-0	5-6	4	3	0	0	1	9
S. Jackson	15	3-3	1-1	1-2	2	2	0	0	3	8
B. Lopez	14	1-4	0-0	3-4	3	0	0	1	0	5
G. Wallace	14	2-3	1-1	0-0	2	0	0	0	1	5
R. Rondo	18	2-6	0-2	0-0	5	6	2	0	1	4
TEAM TOTALS		40-80	5-17	18-26	42	30	7	3	11	103

West All-Stars
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
K. Durant	16	2-8	0-0	0-1	2	1	0	0	2	4
C. Anthony	15	5-6	1-1	4-4	2	0	0	0	0	15
Y. Ming	13	3-4	0-0	3-3	2	0	0	0	0	9
D. Williams	15	3-4	0-0	0-0	0	7	1	0	1	6
K. Bryant	16	2-4	1-1	0-0	1	2	0	0	2	5
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
A. Jefferson	35	6-10	0-0	1-1	8	0	0	0	2	13
T. Parker	40	5-10	0-0	0-0	2	11	1	0	0	10
C. Billups	13	3-5	1-2	3-3	0	1	0	0	0	10
M. Ellis	12	3-5	1-1	0-0	0	1	0	0	0	7
D. Nowitzki	15	2-6	0-0	2-2	5	1	2	0	1	6
P. Gasol	15	2-6	0-0	0-0	5	0	0	0	0	4
T. Duncan	35	5-10	0-0	6-8	8	3	2	2	2	16
TEAM TOTALS		41-78	4-5	19-22	35	27	6	2	10	105

2011 NBA All Star MVP: Tim Duncan
16 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks

**bichettehappens** · 04-22-2011, 03:13 AM

Re: Cavalier Chronicle: Life After LeBron

The Cavaliers had another short week following the All Star weekend, during which they encountered a few familiar faces. The week began with Wednesday's home game against Antawn Jamison and the Houston Rockets.

The Cavaliers sent Moon and Korver to New York last week

Cleveland received productive performances from J.J. Hickson, Alonzo Gee, and newcomer Terrence Williams, but it would not be enough to keep up with the streaking Rockets. Center Yao Ming led the attack with his 22 point, 9 rebound performance, with help from Kevin Martin's 19 points and Jamison's 18.

"Even though I wasn't with Cleveland for a very long time in the grand scheme of things, it was still kind of weird to be on the other side of this arena," Jamison told reporters after the game. "The fans here are great, despite the team's struggles this year. I'm happy to be playing for Houston though, so it was a bittersweet return."

The sixth of Cleveland's eight game home-stand came against another recent trade partner; the New York Knicks.

Gibson will miss 1-2 weeks with a lower back strain

On February 15th, the Cavaliers sent Jamario Moon and Kyle Korver, whom they had acquired from the Bulls just prior, to the Knicks in exchange for the expiring contract of the inactive Eddy Curry. Neither played an integral role for New York in this game. For Cleveland, Williams got his first start of the season and made the most of his 24 minutes, scoring 26 points with 4 rebounds and 6 assists.

"I was just looking to make plays out there. I took advantage of their physicality in the paint and was able to draw a few fouls," said Williams. The performance is sure to keep the young guard/forward in the starting lineup for the struggling Cavaliers. Cleveland also got more solid production from Hickson, Gee, and Ramon Sessions.

Unfortunately, it wasn't all good news for the Cavs as backup point guard Daniel Gibson left the game in the second quarter with a back injury. The training staff diagnosed it as a lower back strain and preliminary reports have him slated to miss 1-2 weeks of action. Next week, the Cavaliers continue their home-stand against Philadelphia and San Antonio before traveling to New York to take on the Knicks yet again on Friday.

Game Results
February 23, 2011

	109
	87

Top Performers

Houston	Cleveland
Y. Ming Points: 22 Reb: 9 Ast: 1 Stl: 0 Blk: 1	J. Hickson Points: 23 Reb: 8 Ast: 1 Stl: 1 Blk: 1

Box Score

Spoiler

February 25, 2011

	107
	112

Top Performers

New York	Cleveland
A. Stoudemire Points: 26 Reb: 8 Ast: 5 Stl: 2 Blk: 1	R. Sessions Points: 13 Reb: 4 Ast: 14 Stl: 3 Blk: 1

Box Score

Spoiler

**bichettehappens** · 04-22-2011, 03:37 AM

Re: Cavalier Chronicle: Life After LeBron

Players of the Week | 2/20-2/26

Eastern Conference	Western Conference
J. Johnson Points: 41.7 Reb: 5.3 Ast: 5.3 Stl: 1.3 Blk: 0.0	K. Durant Points: 37.3 Reb: 8.7 Ast: 2.0 Stl: 1.3 Blk: 0.7

Transactions - Week 2/20-2/26

DATE	TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION DETAILS
2/25/2011			Grizzlies sign Pops Mensah-Bonsu to 1 year, $1.02M deal
2/25/2011			Hornets sign Mike Harris to 1 year, $1.39M deal
2/25/2011			76ers recall Jodie Meeks from Armor
2/23/2011			Wizards recall Trevor Booker from Dakota Wizards
2/22/2011			Raptors hire head coach Courtney Wells
2/22/2011			Raptors fire head coach Terry Jensen
2/22/2011			Pacers sign Sean Williams to 1 year, $867K deal
2/22/2011			Celtics recall Semih Erden from Red Claws
2/20/2011			Wizards recall Cartier Martin from Dakota Wizards

New Notable Injuries - Week 2/20-2/26

NAME	TEAM	INJURY	DURATION
Wesley Matthews		Broken Patella	Out for season
Leandro Barbosa		Strained Hamstring	Hurt 2-4 weeks
Jodie Meeks		Strained MCL	Hurt 1-2 weeks
Trevor Ariza		Strained Hamstring	Hurt 1-2 weeks
Brandan Wright		Sprained Knee	Out 1-2 weeks
Gerald Wallace		Strained Achilles	Out 1-2 weeks
Daniel Gibson		Back Spasms	Hurt 1-2 weeks
Michael Beasley		Sprained Wrist	Hurt 1-2 weeks
Ty Lawson		Sprained Finger	Out 1-2 weeks
Marc Gasol		Dislocated Finger	Day-to-day

**bichettehappens** · 04-22-2011, 04:03 AM

Re: Cavalier Chronicle: Life After LeBron

2011 PREVIEW
Part 12: #3 Prospect

Sky is the limit for ever-improving Slater

Draft Prospect Card - Vin Slater

Vin Slater | PF
Auburn

Height: 6-9

Class: Junior

Weight: 253

Age: 21 years old

Season	PTS	REB	AST	TO	A/TO	STL	BLK	FG%	FT%	3P%
2010-11	12.1	7.3	1.9	2.3	0.8	0.9	0.8	.562	.663	.000

Scouting Report

Might have the highest ceiling of any player in the draft class. Low post game is really coming into its own. Only been playing basketball since junior year of high school, so still learning finer aspects of the game. Not much of a shooter outside of the paint. Gives 100% every time on the court.

2011 Draft - Top Prospects

RK	NAME	AGE	POS	HT	WT	SCHOOL/COUNTRY	PROJECTION	STOCK
3	Vin Slater	21	PF	6-9	253	Auburn	Top 5	-
3	Has seen stock rise as he keeps growing as a player. Off potential and strength alone deserves to be an early pick.							-
4	Stuart Price	20	PF	6-10	247	Kansas	Top 5	-
4	Impressive during March Madness as a freshman, some scouts feel Price will develop into a Kevin Garnett-like contributor, which is mighty high praise for a 20-year-old.							-
5	Cesar Padillo	21	SF	6-7	242	Argentina	Top 5	-
5	Many scouts consider this multi-faceted foreigner a "can't-miss" prospect. One of the most complete players in the draft.							-
6	Jerome Sharp	19	SG	6-3	221	Minnesota	Lottery	-
6	Although only 6'3, Sharp has a strong build and tremendous athletic ability. Should have no problem with NBA 3-pointers.							-
7	Vlado Olic	20	PG	6-1	188	Serbia	Lottery	-
7	Talented young point guard, the only question is how will his game translate to the NBA. Could be the next Steve Nash or the next Sergio Rodriguez.							-
8	Bradford Thorpe	21	SG	6-8	212	Seton Hall	Lottery	-
8	After missing most of his sophomore season with an elbow injury, hopes to rebound and earn the top 5 talk he was getting a year ago.							-
9	Konrad Stokes	19	PG	6-3	179	Australia	Lottery	-
9	Everything scouts look for in a point guard prospect. The Australian is one of the youngest players in the draft and will go early.							-
10	Bradford Lane	22	SF	6-7	233	Virginia	Lottery	-
10	Has been a staple at Virginia all four years, finally emerged as a standout his junior year. Great athlete with high potential.							-
11	Alvin Carlson	22	PG	6-2	187	Michigan State	Lottery	-
11	Carlson is one of the better playmaking point guards in the draft, but some scouts feel he's a "what you see is what you get" player with limited potential for improvement.							-
12	Eduardo Esparza	21	PF	6-9	243	Mexico	Lottery	-
12	One of the best defensive big men in the class, stands to become the highest drafted player from Mexico in NBA history. (Previous, Eduardo Najera; 9th pick of 2nd round)							-
13	Francis Carroll	21	PF	6-9	233	Stanford	Lottery	-
13	Carroll is one of the best rebounders in the draft, but his lack of intangibles and basketball IQ could hurt him.							-
14	Louie Keller	21	PF	6-9	250	TCU	Lottery	-
14	The lesser of the two Keller big men in the draft, Louie sometimes struggles on the defensive end and currently projects to be a poor man's Carlos Boozer.							-
15	Nelson Stockton	22	SF	6-10	234	UNC-Charlotte	Lottery	-
15	Stockton is a classic sleeper, with the size, demeanor, and ability to be a great NBA player. Performs well in the clutch but must be more consistent overall.							-
16	Albert Lucas	22	PF	6-10	244	Wake Forest	Mid 1st	-
16	Very physical player, especially on defense and on the boards. Scouts feel his game will improve at the next level.							-
17	Freddy Stokes	21	SG	6-7	225	Australia	Mid 1st	-
17	Older brother of potential top 10 pick PG Konrad Stokes, he has earned the reputation of being a sharp shooter.							-
18	Zach Ervin	20	SF	6-7	211	Tulane	Mid-Late 1st	-
18	His comparisons to Josh Howard extend beyond his skills on the court, was busted for marijuana use as a freshman.							-
19	Louie Crawford	22	SG	6-5	201	Kentucky	Mid-Late 1st	-
19	The senior really shows great leadership, clutch performance, and an overall knack for the game.							-
20	Anderson Wallace	20	PF	6-6	224	Washington St	Mid-Late 1st	-
20	Already one of the best perimeter shooters in the class, he's also shown improved man defense in his sophomore year.							-
21	Magnus Eklund	22	SG	6-6	219	Sweden	Mid-Late 1st	-
21	Europe has had the fortune of seeing his silky-smooth game for the past few years, now it's America's turn. Not the type to dominate a game but always a key contributor.							-
22	Christopher Bell	21	SG	6-11	251	Penn	Mid-Late 1st	-
22	Bell has great size for the power forward position. Needs to work on his post moves but is a brick wall in the defensive post.							-
23	Eric Keefe	21	C	7-0	260	Boston College	Mid-Late 1st	-
23	The top pure center in this draft class, some scouts liken his skill set to Roy Hibbert. Some scouts question his ability for improvement.							-
24	Bryan Cohen	23	SG	6-3	210	IPFW	Late 1st	-
24	One of the older players in the draft, the senior out of IPFW is a real leader on the court. Playing at a small school hurts his draft stock, though.							-
25	Stan Jackson	20	SG	6-7	228	Colorado	Late 1st	-
25	Jackson is one of the most physically gifted athletes in the draft, but he'll have to prove he's got the intangibles to move up in this SG-heavy class.							-
26	Bryce Jones	20	PG	6-3	202	Kansas State	Late 1st	-
26	Many scouts feel this sophomore could be a hidden gem at the bottom of the first round, is lethal from deep.							-
27	Dillon Nichols	20	C	6-10	241	Marquette	Late 1st	-
27	The second best center in a weak class, Nichols shows good defensive poise but his post game needs refining.							-
28	Alfred Robinson	21	SG	6-2	175	Indiana State	Late 1st	-
28	Being undersized for a shooting guard and too poor of a passer to run point are two factors pushing this talented scorer to the bottom of the first.							-
29	Stan Moran	21	SG	6-6	199	Oregon	Late 1st	-
29	The junior has seen his value drop after an impressive sophomore campaign, but still looks to be a first rounder at this point.							-
30	Vince Horsley	20	PF	6-9	252	Miami	Late 1st	-
30	The hard-nosed power forward faces questions about being able to match up well against NBA bigs, but one thing is for certain; he'll never quit.							-

**Thought I should note, the class was auto-generated, I might have made some changes to take down overalls at the beginning of the franchise but I can't recall at the moment. I started this before I realized that real life draft classes were available, but I kind of like how this gives me an opportunity to create my own story lines for the draft/players.

**bichettehappens** · 04-23-2011, 01:27 AM

Re: Cavalier Chronicle: Life After LeBron

After putting together some consistent play of late, the Cavaliers hit a bump in the road to start the month of March. Sunday afternoon saw them hand a close game to the Philadelphia 76ers as they surrendered a 10-point halftime lead to go on to lose by 6. Terrence Williams turned in another solid performance in his second start of the season and power forward J.J. Hickson, now the team's leading scorer, added 20 points and 9 rebounds in the loss. Andre Iguodala led the Sixers on a second-half spurt to overcome the deficit and take the lead in the fourth and ultimately win the game.

The tough home losses continued when San Antonio came to town on Wednesday. Dominant games from Tony Parker and Tim Duncan led to Cleveland's demise, despite a near triple-double from Williams.

Miller is reportedly unhappy with his role since joining the Cavaliers

Both teams were bit by the injury bug, as Joey Graham, Manu Ginobili, and George Hill all encountered injury. None of the injuries appear to be too serious but they all will likely miss some time in the coming weeks. Tony wasn't the only Parker to have a solid performance, as Anthony Parker posted 18 points of his own thanks to 4 three-pointers.

Then, the Knicks, whom Cleveland had defeated a weak prior, exacted their revenge in a 9-point victory on Friday night. Amare Stoudemire simply dominated on both ends of the floor with 37 points, 14 rebounds, and 6 blocked shots. Hickson tried to keep up, with 26 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 blocks of his own but the offensive attack of the Knicks won out in the end. New York took the lead for good in the third quarter when they hit 6 of their 9 three-pointers.

The Cavaliers hope to right the ship next week, with games against New Orleans, Golden State, and Milwaukee on tap. Rumor began circulating, however, that Brad Miller has become unhappy with his lack of playing time in Cleveland. It will be interesting to see if they might consider buying him out or trading him in the offseason. Miller does add a veteran presence and decent scoring ability in the middle, but is it worth keeping him around if he is disgruntled?

Game Results
February 27, 2011

	96
	90

Top Performers

Philadelphia	Cleveland
A. Iguodala Points: 22 Reb: 10 Ast: 2 Stl: 4 Blk: 1	J. Hickson Points: 20 Reb: 9 Ast: 0 Stl: 0 Blk: 2

Box Score

Spoiler

March 2, 2011

	114
	102

Top Performers

San Antonio	Cleveland
T. Parker Points: 24 Reb: 9 Ast: 10 Stl: 2 Blk: 0	T. Williams Points: 18 Reb: 9 Ast: 7 Stl: 1 Blk: 0

Box Score

Spoiler

March 4, 2011

	109
	118

Top Performers

Cleveland	New York
R. Sessions Points: 19 Reb: 4 Ast: 6 Stl: 5 Blk: 0	A. Stoudemire Points: 37 Reb: 14 Ast: 1 Stl: 0 Blk: 6

Box Score

Spoiler

**bichettehappens** · 04-23-2011, 02:20 AM

Re: Cavalier Chronicle: Life After LeBron

Players of the Week | 2/27-3/5

Eastern Conference	Western Conference
L. James Points: 36.7 Reb: 9.7 Ast: 7.0 Stl: 2.7 Blk: 1.3	D. Nowitzki Points: 40.7 Reb: 8.7 Ast: 0.7 Stl: 1.0 Blk: 1.3

Transactions - Week 2/27-3/5

DATE	TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION DETAILS
3/4/2011			Raptors recall Sonny Weems from BayHawks
3/3/2011			Rockets sign Daniel Green to 1 year, $473K deal
3/3/2011			Kings recall Hassan Whiteside from Bighorns
3/3/2011			Clippers recall Willie Warren from Jam
3/1/2011			Lakers recall Devin Ebanks from Jam

New Notable Injuries - Week 2/27-3/5

NAME	TEAM	INJURY	DURATION
Hedo Turkoglu		Torn MCL	Out for season
Baron Davis		Torn MCL	Out for season
Yao Ming		Torn Achilles	Out for season
Andris Biedrins		Strained Groin	Hurt 2-4 weeks
Shaquille O'Neal		Strained Hamstring	Hurt 2-4 weeks
George Hill		Strained Abdomen	Out 2-4 weeks
Manu Ginobili		Severe Ankle Sprain	Out 2-4 weeks
Larry Sanders		Broken Nose	Hurt 1-2 weeks
Rajon Rondo		Lower Back Strain	Out 1-2 weeks
Leandro Barbosa		Strained Hamstring	Hurt 1-2 weeks
Shannon Brown		Separated Shoulder	Out 1-2 weeks
Kelenna Azubuike		Back Spasms	Hurt 1-2 weeks
Stephen Jackson		Separated Shoulder	Out 1-2 weeks
Trevor Ariza		Strained Hamstring	Hurt 1-2 weeks
Joey Graham		Back Spasms	Hurt 1-2 weeks
Tyson Chandler		Twisted Ankle	Day-to-day
Kevin Martin		Sprained Toe	Day-to-day
Anthony Randolph		Sprained Neck	Day-to-day
Beno Udrih		Strained Groin	Day-to-day

Anthony on the fence
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Carmelo Anthony | Nuggets
__________________________________________________

Carmelo was the subject of trade rumors during the first half of the season, but once Denver got on a hot streak and started climbing up the ranks in the Western Conference, the trade talk died down. At the time, it was believed that Anthony was leaning towards signing an extension, but Melo recently told reporters "I haven't made up my mind yet," leaving some in Denver worried. Experts close to the situation estimate the current chances are 60-40 that he will return.

Miller unhappy in Cleveland
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Brad Miller | Cavaliers
__________________________________________________

It was bad enough that Miller had to go from a playoff contender in Houston to the bottom-feeding Cavaliers. Now, reports coming out of Cleveland indicate that he is upset about his lack of playing time in his short tenure with the team thus far. Ironically enough, Yao Ming just suffered a season-ending injury leaving the Rockets in a tight spot. The Cavaliers might consider trading the disgruntled veteran to a contender during the offseason.

McGrady likely not returning
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Tracy McGrady | Pistons
__________________________________________________

T-Mac has been very vocal of late about his displeasure with the Detroit organization. He took it a step further this past week declaring that he will not be returning next year. It is expected that he will seek out a contract for the league minimum to join a contender and making perhaps one last run at a championship. Rumor has it his top choices are, not surprisingly, Miami and Los Angeles.

**bichettehappens** · 04-23-2011, 02:35 AM

Re: Cavalier Chronicle: Life After LeBron

2011 PREVIEW
Part 13: #2 Prospect

Notre Dame freshman scores with the best of them

Draft Prospect Card - Quinn Redd

Quinn Redd | SF
Notre Dame

Height: 6-8

Class: Freshman

Weight: 219

Age: 19 years old

Season	PTS	REB	AST	TO	A/TO	STL	BLK	FG%	FT%	3P%
2010-11	15.8	6.1	2.0	2.4	0.8	1.6	1.3	.452	.731	.387

Scouting Report

Tremendous athleticism and offensive ability. A lock to score in the post, deadly from mid-range, and above average from the perimeter. Plays great man defense, but could stand to bulk up to contend with stronger forwards in the NBA. Room for improvement when it comes to grabbing rebounds. Could be a star if he develops his intangibles and basketball IQ.

2011 Draft - Top Prospects

RK	NAME	AGE	POS	HT	WT	SCHOOL/COUNTRY	PROJECTION	STOCK
2	Quinn Redd	19	SF	6-8	219	Notre Dame	Top 5	-
2	Freshman with superstar potential. Perhaps the most offensively gifted in the draft class and an above average defender to boot.							-
3	Vin Slater	21	PF	6-9	253	Auburn	Top 5	-
3	Has seen stock rise as he keeps growing as a player. Off potential and strength alone deserves to be an early pick.							-
4	Stuart Price	20	PF	6-10	247	Kansas	Top 5	-
4	Impressive during March Madness as a freshman, some scouts feel Price will develop into a Kevin Garnett-like contributor, which is mighty high praise for a 20-year-old.							-
5	Cesar Padillo	21	SF	6-7	242	Argentina	Top 5	-
5	Many scouts consider this multi-faceted foreigner a "can't-miss" prospect. One of the most complete players in the draft.							-
6	Jerome Sharp	19	SG	6-3	221	Minnesota	Lottery	-
6	Although only 6'3, Sharp has a strong build and tremendous athletic ability. Should have no problem with NBA 3-pointers.							-
7	Vlado Olic	20	PG	6-1	188	Serbia	Lottery	-
7	Talented young point guard, the only question is how will his game translate to the NBA. Could be the next Steve Nash or the next Sergio Rodriguez.							-
8	Bradford Thorpe	21	SG	6-8	212	Seton Hall	Lottery	-
8	After missing most of his sophomore season with an elbow injury, hopes to rebound and earn the top 5 talk he was getting a year ago.							-
9	Konrad Stokes	19	PG	6-3	179	Australia	Lottery	-
9	Everything scouts look for in a point guard prospect. The Australian is one of the youngest players in the draft and will go early.							-
10	Bradford Lane	22	SF	6-7	233	Virginia	Lottery	-
10	Has been a staple at Virginia all four years, finally emerged as a standout his junior year. Great athlete with high potential.							-
11	Alvin Carlson	22	PG	6-2	187	Michigan State	Lottery	-
11	Carlson is one of the better playmaking point guards in the draft, but some scouts feel he's a "what you see is what you get" player with limited potential for improvement.							-
12	Eduardo Esparza	21	PF	6-9	243	Mexico	Lottery	-
12	One of the best defensive big men in the class, stands to become the highest drafted player from Mexico in NBA history. (Previous, Eduardo Najera; 9th pick of 2nd round)							-
13	Francis Carroll	21	PF	6-9	233	Stanford	Lottery	-
13	Carroll is one of the best rebounders in the draft, but his lack of intangibles and basketball IQ could hurt him.							-
14	Louie Keller	21	PF	6-9	250	TCU	Lottery	-
14	The lesser of the two Keller big men in the draft, Louie sometimes struggles on the defensive end and currently projects to be a poor man's Carlos Boozer.							-
15	Nelson Stockton	22	SF	6-10	234	UNC-Charlotte	Lottery	-
15	Stockton is a classic sleeper, with the size, demeanor, and ability to be a great NBA player. Performs well in the clutch but must be more consistent overall.							-
16	Albert Lucas	22	PF	6-10	244	Wake Forest	Mid 1st	-
16	Very physical player, especially on defense and on the boards. Scouts feel his game will improve at the next level.							-
17	Freddy Stokes	21	SG	6-7	225	Australia	Mid 1st	-
17	Older brother of potential top 10 pick PG Konrad Stokes, he has earned the reputation of being a sharp shooter.							-
18	Zach Ervin	20	SF	6-7	211	Tulane	Mid-Late 1st	-
18	His comparisons to Josh Howard extend beyond his skills on the court, was busted for marijuana use as a freshman.							-
19	Louie Crawford	22	SG	6-5	201	Kentucky	Mid-Late 1st	-
19	The senior really shows great leadership, clutch performance, and an overall knack for the game.							-
20	Anderson Wallace	20	PF	6-6	224	Washington St	Mid-Late 1st	-
20	Already one of the best perimeter shooters in the class, he's also shown improved man defense in his sophomore year.							-
21	Magnus Eklund	22	SG	6-6	219	Sweden	Mid-Late 1st	-
21	Europe has had the fortune of seeing his silky-smooth game for the past few years, now it's America's turn. Not the type to dominate a game but always a key contributor.							-
22	Christopher Bell	21	SG	6-11	251	Penn	Mid-Late 1st	-
22	Bell has great size for the power forward position. Needs to work on his post moves but is a brick wall in the defensive post.							-
23	Eric Keefe	21	C	7-0	260	Boston College	Mid-Late 1st	-
23	The top pure center in this draft class, some scouts liken his skill set to Roy Hibbert. Some scouts question his ability for improvement.							-
24	Bryan Cohen	23	SG	6-3	210	IPFW	Late 1st	-
24	One of the older players in the draft, the senior out of IPFW is a real leader on the court. Playing at a small school hurts his draft stock, though.							-
25	Stan Jackson	20	SG	6-7	228	Colorado	Late 1st	-
25	Jackson is one of the most physically gifted athletes in the draft, but he'll have to prove he's got the intangibles to move up in this SG-heavy class.							-
26	Bryce Jones	20	PG	6-3	202	Kansas State	Late 1st	-
26	Many scouts feel this sophomore could be a hidden gem at the bottom of the first round, is lethal from deep.							-
27	Dillon Nichols	20	C	6-10	241	Marquette	Late 1st	-
27	The second best center in a weak class, Nichols shows good defensive poise but his post game needs refining.							-
28	Alfred Robinson	21	SG	6-2	175	Indiana State	Late 1st	-
28	Being undersized for a shooting guard and too poor of a passer to run point are two factors pushing this talented scorer to the bottom of the first.							-
29	Stan Moran	21	SG	6-6	199	Oregon	Late 1st	-
29	The junior has seen his value drop after an impressive sophomore campaign, but still looks to be a first rounder at this point.							-
30	Vince Horsley	20	PF	6-9	252	Miami	Late 1st	-
30	The hard-nosed power forward faces questions about being able to match up well against NBA bigs, but one thing is for certain; he'll never quit.							-

**Thought I should note, the class was auto-generated, I might have made some changes to take down overalls at the beginning of the franchise but I can't recall at the moment. I started this before I realized that real life draft classes were available, but I kind of like how this gives me an opportunity to create my own story lines for the draft/players.

**bichettehappens** · 04-23-2011, 09:05 PM

Re: Cavalier Chronicle: Life After LeBron

Around The NBA: Full Court Press
February Recap

Team Leaders

POINTS	REBOUNDS	ASSISTS	STEALS	BLOCKS
J.J. Hickson #21 17.1	Anderson Varejao #17 8.8	Ramon Sessions #3 5.9	Anthony Parker #18 1.5	Anderson Varejao #17 1.1

**bichettehappens** · 04-23-2011, 09:36 PM

Re: Cavalier Chronicle: Life After LeBron

Updated: February 28, 2011, 6:21 PM ET

Coaching chaos in Toronto
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ESPN.com news services

To say their first season since losing Chris Bosh has been disappointing would be quite an understatement, although this was expected. The Raptors fell from a 40-42 team, seemingly one piece away from becoming a potential playoff contender, to the 15-46 bottom-feeders they are today. To make matters worse, they could likely have a new head coach again before the season is over. Bear in mind, such a move would be the fourth of it's kind for them this season.

Raptors head coach Courtney Wells

Despite seemingly turning around the franchise since becoming the coach in 2008, Jay Triano was sent packing in early November. His replacement, Courtney Wells, who was hired on the 10th, only lasted two games before being canned on the 13th. After losses to Orlando and Miami, the Raptors organization inexplicably decided to instead go with Terry Jensen as their new head coach. Keep in mind, neither of the two have any NBA head coaching experience.

But wait, their coaching situation got a bit weirder last week, when Raptors brass decided Jensen was not the right fit for the organization. Firing an inexperienced coach after a talent-lacking team continued to lose is nothing new or surprising. However, replacing him with somebody who they had already hired and fired just three months prior is rather unorthodox. On February 22nd, Toronto general manager Bryan Colangelo announced that Wells had been hired at head coach, again.

"I'm just thankful for the opportunity to show what I can do with this team," Wells told the press. "I feel like my first chance was cut short abruptly but I am happy to have a second chance. Sure, it's a unique situation but I'm making the most of it. I hope to get this team headed in the right direction."

With Toronto's recent track record, I wouldn't be so sure that he will get the opportunity.

**mrawesome** · 04-23-2011, 09:58 PM

Re: Cavalier Chronicle: Life After LeBron

I've been following this since the beginning but I decided it was finally time to post... This is honestly one of the best basketball dynasties I've followed. I especially enjoy the draft previews. Good job man and keep the great work up!

**bichettehappens** · 04-24-2011, 12:54 AM

Re: Cavalier Chronicle: Life After LeBron

The Cleveland Cavaliers organization and its fans received some sad news at the start of the week. Veteran guard Anthony Parker told reporters that he plans to retire after the conclusion of the season. "I've given this game a good portion of my life, and now it's time move on to the next chapter," he said.

NBA Standings Updated: Mar 12, 2011
CENTRAL	W	L	GB
Indiana	40	25	--
Chicago	38	27	2.0
Milwaukee	35	30	5.0
Cleveland	18	46	21.5
Detroit	15	52	26.0

The Cavalier front office was hoping for Parker to stick around next year and become a leader and mentor for the recent influx of youth in Cleveland. A deadly accurate jump-shooter and stand up guy, Parker will be missed.

Varejao leads the team in blocks.

The disappointment continued as the Cavs came up short in their first game of the week against the Hornets. Cleveland struggled to get into a groove on offense as Ramon Sessions was the only player to top 12 points with 26. New Orleans was dominant on the glass, with three players pulling down at least 10 rebounds.

Up next against Golden State on Tuesday, the Cavaliers were able to rebound and hold off a late fourth quarter surge by the Warriors. Sessions scored at least 20 points for the second consecutive game and led the way with a solid all-around performance. Terrence Williams and J.J. Hickson put up good numbers as well, perhaps giving Cleveland fans a glimpse of what the near future holds as far as young talent is concerned. Williams has been particularly impressive since stepping into the starting lineup back on February 25th. Another positive note the Cavaliers can take away from this game is that they were able to hold David Lee to a mere 15 points; he had scored 36 against them back in January.

The team then traveled to Milwaukee, where the hungry Bucks were fighting to gain a better playoff spot and traction in the division. With a balanced scoring attack, the Bucks came out victorious against Cleveland for the third time this season. For Cleveland, Williams impressed again, leading all Cavaliers with 18 points. Hickson also added another double-double to his impressive season, scoring 15 points and pulling down 15 boards.

Game Results
March 6, 2011

	96
	89

Top Performers

New Orleans	Cleveland
C. Paul Points: 29 Reb: 10 Ast: 5 Stl: 0 Blk: 0	R. Sessions Points: 22 Reb: 2 Ast: 6 Stl: 1 Blk: 0

Box Score

Spoiler

March 8, 2011

	91
	96

Top Performers

Golden State	Cleveland
S. Curry Points: 22 Reb: 6 Ast: 4 Stl: 1 Blk: 0	R. Sessions Points: 21 Reb: 6 Ast: 6 Stl: 2 Blk: 0

Box Score

Spoiler

March 9, 2011

	88
	101

Top Performers

Cleveland	Milwaukee
J. Hickson Points: 15 Reb: 15 Ast: 3 Stl: 1 Blk: 1	A. Bogut Points: 12 Reb: 16 Ast: 0 Stl: 0 Blk: 1

Box Score

Spoiler

**bichettehappens** · 04-24-2011, 01:33 AM

Re: Cavalier Chronicle: Life After LeBron

Players of the Week | 3/6-3/12

Eastern Conference	Western Conference
L. James Points: 28.3 Reb: 7.8 Ast: 6.0 Stl: 2.5 Blk: 1.3	K. Bryant Points: 37.5 Reb: 4.8 Ast: 6.0 Stl: 3.8 Blk: 0.5

Transactions - Week 3/6-3/12

DATE	TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION DETAILS
3/11/2011			Jazz recall Gordon Hayward from Flash
3/10/2011			Grizzlies recall Darrell Arthur from Dakota Wizards
3/8/2011			Rockets recall Wayne Ellington from Vipers
3/7/2011			Magic recall Ryan Anderson from Vipers
3/6/2011			Cavaliers recall Kenny Adams from BayHawks

New Notable Injuries - Week 3/6-3/12

NAME	TEAM	INJURY	DURATION
Jameer Nelson		Broken Ankle	Out for season
Greg Oden		Broken Ankle	Out for season
Marco Belinelli		Broken Toe	Out 2-4 weeks
Kyle Korver		Plantar Fasciitis	Hurt 2-4 weeks
J.J. Barea		Severe Ankle Sprain	Out 2-4 weeks
Gerald Wallace		Broken Nose	Hurt 1-2 weeks
JaVale McGee		Concussion	Out 1-2 weeks
O.J. Mayo		Bruised Sternum	Hurt 1-2 weeks
Anthony Morrow		Strained Calf	Hurt 1-2 weeks
Andray Blatche		Knee Tendinitis	Hurt 1-2 weeks
Greg Monroe		Flu	Day-to-day
Udonis Haslem		Strained MCL	Day-to-day

Finley calling it quits
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Michael Finley | Boston
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Finley already has two championship rings from his time with the San Antonio Spurs, but he hopes to grab one final ring in Boston before calling it quits. The 38-year-old veteran of 15 years divulged to the media that the 2010-11 season would be his last. Finley has not has much impact for the Celtics this season but has provided add depth in the absence of Ray Allen.

Triano on hot seat
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Jay Triano | Pistons
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After being fired as head coach of the Toronto Raptors in November, Triano was hired by the Detroit Pistons to replace John Kuester back on December 24th. With all of the dysfunction centered around the Pistons at the moment, Triano's future with the team is unknown. The front office feels he hasn't been doing an effective job of keeping the players disciplined and they are questioning whether or not he is the right man for the job.

Bogans wants out
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Keith Bogans | Bulls
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Bogans has been unhappy in Chicago all season, but he went public with it on Thursday. The 30-year-old guard and journeyman has asked to be traded elsewhere during the offseason. When Bogans joined the Bulls, he was under the impression he'd be competing with Ronnie Brewer for the starting shooting guard position but feels like his role on the team is not respective of his performance.

Odom finally returning
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Lamar Odom | Lakers
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The Lakers had been without their versatile forward for most of the past month thanks to a broken toe but he has been cleared to play against Dallas. Their were some who questioned whether bringing him back right now was the right decision, claiming the Lakers should rest him until the playoffs. Ultimately Los Angeles has opted to put him back into the rotation with hopes of distancing themselves from the Suns in the Pacific division.

**bichettehappens** · 04-24-2011, 01:37 AM

Re: Cavalier Chronicle: Life After LeBron

Originally posted by mrawesome

I've been following this since the beginning but I decided it was finally time to post... This is honestly one of the best basketball dynasties I've followed. I especially enjoy the draft previews. Good job man and keep the great work up!

Thanks for the high praise man, and I'm glad people seem to be enjoying the draft previews. They're a lot of fun for me to make. Thanks again for taking the time to post and let me know you've been following

**bichettehappens** · 04-24-2011, 01:51 AM

Re: Cavalier Chronicle: Life After LeBron

2011 PREVIEW
Part 14: #1 Prospect

Keller hopes to make a Blake Griffin-like impact

Draft Prospect Card - Dante Keller

Dante Keller | PF
Mississippi St

Height: 6-8

Class: Senior

Weight: 237

Age: 21 years old

Season	PTS	REB	AST	TO	A/TO	STL	BLK	FG%	FT%	3P%
2010-11	16.4	8.6	1.3	2.6	0.5	0.8	1.2	.552	.648	.000

Scouting Report

Best rebounder, especially considering his size. Already a great defender, has shown growth offensively in his senior year. Makes some bonehead plays with the basketball every so often, just needs to learn patience. His athleticism and basketball skills are NBA-level already. Will likely be the front-runner for Rookie of the Year.

2011 Draft - Top Prospects

RK	NAME	AGE	POS	HT	WT	SCHOOL/COUNTRY	PROJECTION	STOCK
1	Dante Keller	21	PF	6-8	237	Mississippi St	Top 5	-
1	Physical specimen plays larger than his 6'8" frame. Could start from day 1 on an NBA team.							-
2	Quinn Redd	19	SF	6-8	219	Notre Dame	Top 5	-
2	Freshman with superstar potential. Perhaps the most offensively gifted in the draft class and an above average defender to boot.							-
3	Vin Slater	21	PF	6-9	253	Auburn	Top 5	-
3	Has seen stock rise as he keeps growing as a player. Off potential and strength alone deserves to be an early pick.							-
4	Stuart Price	20	PF	6-10	247	Kansas	Top 5	-
4	Impressive during March Madness as a freshman, some scouts feel Price will develop into a Kevin Garnett-like contributor, which is mighty high praise for a 20-year-old.							-
5	Cesar Padillo	21	SF	6-7	242	Argentina	Top 5	-
5	Many scouts consider this multi-faceted foreigner a "can't-miss" prospect. One of the most complete players in the draft.							-
6	Jerome Sharp	19	SG	6-3	221	Minnesota	Lottery	-
6	Although only 6'3, Sharp has a strong build and tremendous athletic ability. Should have no problem with NBA 3-pointers.							-
7	Vlado Olic	20	PG	6-1	188	Serbia	Lottery	-
7	Talented young point guard, the only question is how will his game translate to the NBA. Could be the next Steve Nash or the next Sergio Rodriguez.							-
8	Bradford Thorpe	21	SG	6-8	212	Seton Hall	Lottery	-
8	After missing most of his sophomore season with an elbow injury, hopes to rebound and earn the top 5 talk he was getting a year ago.							-
9	Konrad Stokes	19	PG	6-3	179	Australia	Lottery	-
9	Everything scouts look for in a point guard prospect. The Australian is one of the youngest players in the draft and will go early.							-
10	Bradford Lane	22	SF	6-7	233	Virginia	Lottery	-
10	Has been a staple at Virginia all four years, finally emerged as a standout his junior year. Great athlete with high potential.							-
11	Alvin Carlson	22	PG	6-2	187	Michigan State	Lottery	-
11	Carlson is one of the better playmaking point guards in the draft, but some scouts feel he's a "what you see is what you get" player with limited potential for improvement.							-
12	Eduardo Esparza	21	PF	6-9	243	Mexico	Lottery	-
12	One of the best defensive big men in the class, stands to become the highest drafted player from Mexico in NBA history. (Previous, Eduardo Najera; 9th pick of 2nd round)							-
13	Francis Carroll	21	PF	6-9	233	Stanford	Lottery	-
13	Carroll is one of the best rebounders in the draft, but his lack of intangibles and basketball IQ could hurt him.							-
14	Louie Keller	21	PF	6-9	250	TCU	Lottery	-
14	The lesser of the two Keller big men in the draft, Louie sometimes struggles on the defensive end and currently projects to be a poor man's Carlos Boozer.							-
15	Nelson Stockton	22	SF	6-10	234	UNC-Charlotte	Lottery	-
15	Stockton is a classic sleeper, with the size, demeanor, and ability to be a great NBA player. Performs well in the clutch but must be more consistent overall.							-
16	Albert Lucas	22	PF	6-10	244	Wake Forest	Mid 1st	-
16	Very physical player, especially on defense and on the boards. Scouts feel his game will improve at the next level.							-
17	Freddy Stokes	21	SG	6-7	225	Australia	Mid 1st	-
17	Older brother of potential top 10 pick PG Konrad Stokes, he has earned the reputation of being a sharp shooter.							-
18	Zach Ervin	20	SF	6-7	211	Tulane	Mid-Late 1st	-
18	His comparisons to Josh Howard extend beyond his skills on the court, was busted for marijuana use as a freshman.							-
19	Louie Crawford	22	SG	6-5	201	Kentucky	Mid-Late 1st	-
19	The senior really shows great leadership, clutch performance, and an overall knack for the game.							-
20	Anderson Wallace	20	PF	6-6	224	Washington St	Mid-Late 1st	-
20	Already one of the best perimeter shooters in the class, he's also shown improved man defense in his sophomore year.							-
21	Magnus Eklund	22	SG	6-6	219	Sweden	Mid-Late 1st	-
21	Europe has had the fortune of seeing his silky-smooth game for the past few years, now it's America's turn. Not the type to dominate a game but always a key contributor.							-
22	Christopher Bell	21	SG	6-11	251	Penn	Mid-Late 1st	-
22	Bell has great size for the power forward position. Needs to work on his post moves but is a brick wall in the defensive post.							-
23	Eric Keefe	21	C	7-0	260	Boston College	Mid-Late 1st	-
23	The top pure center in this draft class, some scouts liken his skill set to Roy Hibbert. Some scouts question his ability for improvement.							-
24	Bryan Cohen	23	SG	6-3	210	IPFW	Late 1st	-
24	One of the older players in the draft, the senior out of IPFW is a real leader on the court. Playing at a small school hurts his draft stock, though.							-
25	Stan Jackson	20	SG	6-7	228	Colorado	Late 1st	-
25	Jackson is one of the most physically gifted athletes in the draft, but he'll have to prove he's got the intangibles to move up in this SG-heavy class.							-
26	Bryce Jones	20	PG	6-3	202	Kansas State	Late 1st	-
26	Many scouts feel this sophomore could be a hidden gem at the bottom of the first round, is lethal from deep.							-
27	Dillon Nichols	20	C	6-10	241	Marquette	Late 1st	-
27	The second best center in a weak class, Nichols shows good defensive poise but his post game needs refining.							-
28	Alfred Robinson	21	SG	6-2	175	Indiana State	Late 1st	-
28	Being undersized for a shooting guard and too poor of a passer to run point are two factors pushing this talented scorer to the bottom of the first.							-
29	Stan Moran	21	SG	6-6	199	Oregon	Late 1st	-
29	The junior has seen his value drop after an impressive sophomore campaign, but still looks to be a first rounder at this point.							-
30	Vince Horsley	20	PF	6-9	252	Miami	Late 1st	-
30	The hard-nosed power forward faces questions about being able to match up well against NBA bigs, but one thing is for certain; he'll never quit.							-

**Thought I should note, the class was auto-generated, I might have made some changes to take down overalls at the beginning of the franchise but I can't recall at the moment. I started this before I realized that real life draft classes were available, but I kind of like how this gives me an opportunity to create my own story lines for the draft/players.

**bichettehappens** · 04-24-2011, 04:32 PM

Re: Cavalier Chronicle: Life After LeBron

This season has had its ups and downs for the Cavaliers, and this week was no different. The week started off at home against Oklahoma City before the start of a three-game west coast road trip. Surprisingly, Cleveland held their own against the Thunder but ultimately lost when James Harden 3-pointer at the buzzer secured the victory for OKC. Terrence Williams and J.J. Hickson continued their respective streaks of solid play but it wouldn't be enough. Point guard Ramon Sessions only saw 18 minutes of court time as he racked up 5 fouls early on.

Varejao, injured early in the 2nd half, sat out the rest of the game against the Clippers

In Sacramento, the Cavaliers looked to redeem themselves from the 1-point loss they suffered back on October 30th and they managed to do just that. Williams again impressed, nearly putting up a triple-double to compliment his 20 points. Meanwhile for the Kings, Tyreke Evans's 36 point performance would be in vain, as most of the rest of his supporting cast appeared to have an off day. Sessions had a very productive day and Hickson racked up his second consecutive 20 point game.

On Thursday in Portland, the Cavaliers managed to sneak out a narrow victory in the low-scoring affair against the Trail Blazers. Williams had been suspended for the game by the Cavaliers after an unexcused absence at the team's morning shoot-around, as well as being late to arrive for pre-game drills. It would be an ugly game, however, as both teams shot a combined 33.8%. Joey Graham had a particularly disappointed performance despite getting the start in place of Williams as he made only one of his ten shots.

With a two game winning streak going, the Cavaliers headed to Los Angeles to take on Eric Gordon and the Clippers. Gordon put up 39 points to lead the Clippers to an 8-point victory. Anthony Parker had his best game of the season, dropping 25 points including 5 shots from beyond the arc. Rookie Kenny Adams also had his best performance, nearly amassing a double-double in his 16 minutes on the floor. Unfortunately, not only did Cleveland lose the game, but Anderson Varejao and Daniel Gibson each suffered injuries. Luckily they don't appear to be too serious but Varejao will likely miss at least a week while Gibson is day-to-day.

Game Results
March 13, 2011

	96
	95

Top Performers

Oklahoma City	Cleveland
K. Durant Points: 31 Reb: 12 Ast: 2 Stl: 0 Blk: 1	T. Williams Points: 14 Reb: 10 Ast: 4 Stl: 1 Blk: 0

Box Score

Spoiler

March 16, 2011

	103
	96

Top Performers

Cleveland	Sacramento
T. Williams Points: 20 Reb: 8 Ast: 7 Stl: 1 Blk: 0	T. Evans Points: 36 Reb: 6 Ast: 3 Stl: 2 Blk: 0

Box Score

Spoiler

March 17, 2011

	77
	74

Top Performers

Cleveland	Portland
R. Sessions Points: 14 Reb: 3 Ast: 2 Stl: 5 Blk: 0	B. Roy Points: 24 Reb: 9 Ast: 2 Stl: 2 Blk: 0

Box Score

Spoiler

March 19, 2011

	115
	123

Top Performers

Cleveland	Los Angeles
A. Parker Points: 25 Reb: 4 Ast: 1 Stl: 4 Blk: 0	E. Gordon Points: 39 Reb: 7 Ast: 3 Stl: 1 Blk: 0

Box Score

Spoiler

NBA League Leaders - Updated: Mar 1, 2011
POINTS		PPG	REBOUNDS		RPG
	1. Kevin Durant, OKC	31.5		1. Dwight Howard, ORL	12.9
	2. Derrick Rose, CHI	30.1		2. Pau Gasol, LAL	11.5
	3. Dirk Nowitzki, DAL	29.3		3. Tim Duncan, SA	10.9
	4. Carmelo Anthony, DEN	27.1		4. Ben Wallace, DET	10.8
	5. Monta Ellis, GS	26.9		5. Black Griffin, LAC	10.8
ASSISTS		APG	STEALS		SPG
	1. Rajon Rondo, BOS	10.7		1. Chris Paul, NO	2.7
	2. Jason Kidd, DAL	10.5		2. John Wall, WAS	2.7
	3. Chris Paul, NO	9.6		3. Ben Wallace, DET	2.5
	4. Deron Williams, UTA	8.7		4. Andrei Kirilenko, UTA	2.4
	5. Steph Curry, GS	8.4		5. Gerald Wallace, CHA	2.4
			BLOCKS		BPG
				1. Pau Gasol, LAL	2.3
				2. Tim Duncan, SA	2.0
				Emeka Okafor, NO	2.0
				4. Dwight Howard, ORL	2.0
				5. Serge Ibaka, OKC	1.9

RK (LM)	TEAM	REC	COMMENT
1 (1)	Heat	46-13	The Heat became the first team to clinch a playoff spot, and with their 25-3 record in South Beach they will be tough to beat with home-court advantage in the playoffs.
2 (3)	Spurs	37-21	The Spurs were cruising but they just lost Ginobili and Hill for at least two weeks. Hopefully Parker and Duncan can keep them atop the Western conference.
3 (6)	Nuggets	37-23	Undefeated in the last two weeks, the Nuggets hope the recent rumors that Carmelo may test free agency don't serve as a distraction for the team down the stretch.
4 (2)	Jazz	40-20	Nobody is surprised that the Jazz have a great team this season, but I don't think anybody expected them to be at #1 in the West this late in the season. Are they here to stay?
5 (10)	Bulls	33-24	Chicago has dealt with key injuries throughout the season but are making a strong push now that they're at full health and with Rose performing like an MVP candidate.
6 (9)	Magic	35-25	Despite Agent 0 playing like his old self and Superman dominating as usual, the Magic still seem to have a propensity for dropping games against weak opponents.
7 (13)	Pacers	34-23	The Pacers have really hit their stride of late and managed to remain undefeated the past two weeks despite an injured Danny Granger.
8 (7)	Lakers	36-24	Injuries to Lamar Odom and Shannon Brown held the Lakers back a little this month, but with both returning to full health soon the Lakers appear poised to finish the season strong.
9 (14)	Hawks	35-24	Many expected Atlanta to make a trade for a veteran point guard before the February deadline but we're now entering March and Bibby is still the starter. It remains the only weak spot in their starting five.
10 (4)	Suns	33-23	Despite having the worst home record amongst Western Conference playoff contenders, the Suns are surprisingly still hanging with the Lakers for the Pacific division.
11 (8)	Thunder	32-25	Even though Durant is performing like an MVP, their lack of a post presence will likely spell their demise this April/May. Will they look to add one in the offseason?
12 (5)	Celtics	34-23	The Celtics beat my Miami on the 13th, but lost three straight last week, including against the struggling Warriors and Clippers.
13 (12)	Rockets	32-28	Adding the experience of Antawn Jamison looked like a good move, but now that Yao is gone for the season they're missing Brad Miller.
14 (11)	Mavericks	30-28	With a 53-point performance in Toronto, Dirk might be having his best season since his MVP year of 2006-07.
15 (17)	Warriors	28-29	The Warriors are one of the most inconsistent teams in the league. Curry, Ellis, and Lee are all having great years but the team is just outside of a playoff spot. They'll need a strong finish to make the cut.
16 (16)	Bucks	30-29	Not only do the Bucks look poised to clinch a playoff spot this year, they are also still very much in the running for the Central division title as they're only 5.5 games behind Indiana.
17 (19)	Timberwolves	27-32	Despite having to endure perhaps more key injuries than any other team, the young Timberwolves have managed to show improvement lately, winning 8 of their 12 February games.
18 (21)	Hornets	27-33	The Hornets look like they'll miss the playoffs in consecutive years for the first time since 2007. Expect them to try and make a big move this offseason to keep Chris Paul from leaving when his contract is up in the summer of 2012.
19 (15)	Grizzlies	28-32	Memphis has cooled off a bit after their scorching month of January and appear destined for a lottery pick for the 5th straight season.
20 (24)	Trail Blazers	26-32	Even with a healthy Oden and Roy, the Blazers have struggled all season. Now that the young talented Wesley Matthews is out for the season, things aren't looking to get any better.
21 (18)	Kings	26-31	Evans is looking more like a shooting guard than a prototypical point guard. Perhaps the Kings will look to add a distributor to complement him this offseason.
22 (20)	Bobcats	26-32	After getting off to a hot start to the season, Charlotte has continued to drop off. Will Michael Jordan try to lure a big name player this offseason? Will he trade Gerald Wallace?
23 (22)	Timberwolves	23-34	Adding Stoudemire has not had the effect Knicks fans had hoped for. They're still clinging to hope that Carmelo will leave Denver after the season and seek the spotlight of the Big Apple.
24 (24-34)	76ers	23-37	Philadelphia looks like a team going through an identity crisis. Expect them to shake things up this offseason as their current team makeup does not look like it's having the desired results.
25 (23)	Clippers	23-37	Clippers fans must be excited about the possibility of adding a player like Quinn Redd or Cesar Padillo in the upcoming draft to team up with Gordon, Griffin, and Jordan. Their future looks bright.
26 (27)	Nets	25-34	The Nets are a team in need of a star player, having depleted their roster in hopes of signing one of the big names last offseason. If Carmelo does test the market, the Nets still do have an outside chance.
27 (25)	Wizards	25-33	Washington would be a playoff contender in the East if they were able to win games on the road. Their home record is sixth best in the conference.
28 (30)	Cavaliers	17-41	Will the Cavaliers be able to land Quinn Redd or Cesar Padillo as LeBron's predecessor? Perhaps Terrence Williams will fill that role, allowing Cleveland to look elsewhere in the draft. Oh the possibilities...
29 (28)	Pistons	14-47	Ben Wallace is quietly looking rejuvenated in Detroit. Unfortunately, it's completely overshadowed by the team's awful play.
30 (29)	Raptors	15-44	The Raptors are a team in turmoil and their coaching situation is nothing short of a joke. They need to figure out who their coach is going to be if they want any chance at luring a worthwhile free agent.

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