"Lets Make Some Noise and Triumph"

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An Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers Franchise

Video Game: NBA 2K9 (PS3)
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Playoff Format: 7-7-7-7
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"This will be my first franchise or should I say franchises
on NBA 2K9. I plan on going a full season and hopefully more
with these two teams. I decided to choose these two teams because
they are so different from eachother. One is looking for a
championship and another is looking to at least get a
better overall record from last year.
Greatness is in the future for both."
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08-09 Season: Projected Eastern Conference Records

Atlantic Division:
Boston Celtics (47-35)
Philadelphia 76ers (45-37)
New York Knicks (44-38)
Toronto Raptors (29-53)
New Jersey Nets (28-54)

Breakdown: Boston Celtics should be able to win the Atlantic Division easily. Philadelphia's addition of Elton Brand should not affect them, but should definitely have an effect on the bottom three teams. Raptors should feel it most as I predict them not making the 08-09 playoffs even with O'Neal at center.

Central Division:
Detroit Pistons (51-31)
Cleveland Cavaliers (46-36)
Chicago Bulls (39-43)
Indiana Pacers (38-44)
Milwaukee Bucks (37-45)

Breakdown: The Central Division title should be up for grabs between Detroit and Cleveland again for the 08-09 season. Not much has changed on the Detroit roster except the production some of their role players may give them and Cleveland landed a star point guard in Mo Williams. We give the nod to Detroit all in all. Derrick Rose will also look to live up to his expectations and land an 8th seed for the Chicago Bulls.

Southeast Division:
Orlando Magic (50-32)
Atlanta Hawks (46-36)
Miami Heat (43-39)
Charlotte Bobcats (42-40)
Washington Wizards (28-54)

Breakdown: The Southeast should go to the Magic with ease. The only thing we can see happening to prevent that are injuries. Hedo, Howard and Lewis must all stay healthy. Michael Beasley will look to get the Heat burning up again with the help of Wade and company. They'll be competing for a 7th-8th seed. The biggest blow of the season will go to the Wizards. Yes, the Wizards. As every team got better in their own way (even the Bobcats). We don't even see them contending.

08-09 Season: Projected Western Conference Records

Southwest Division:
San Antonio Spurs (56-26)
Houston Rockets (53-29)
New Orleans Hornets (44-38)
Dallas Mavericks (44-38)
Memphis Grizzlies (26-56)

Breakdown: Southwest Division. Possibly the most difficult in the west and with addition of Artest at SF for the Rockets, it didn't get any easier. Only team that will not contend are the Grizzlies, but they have the future it seems in Conley, Mayo and Gay. We can see the Hornets and Spurs switching records, but Spurs have won championship every two years since 2003 and the last time we check...it was about that time again.

Northwest Division:
Utah Jazz (56-26)
Denver Nuggets (39-43)
Portland Blazers (39-43)
Minnesota T'Wolves (28-54)
Oklahoma City Thunder (22-60)

Breakdown: The Utah Jazz should dominate their division, as they’re really no major threats within. Nuggets and Blazers come close, but one still doesn't have the piece and one is just too young. They may compete for an 8th seed, but we don't see it happening due to the western conference being just too strong.

Pacific Division:
Los Angeles Lakers (51-31)
Los Angeles Clippers (47-35)
Phoenix Suns (46-36)
Golden State Warriors (37-45)
Sacramento Kings (28-54)

Breakdown: The Pacific Division should be all Los Angeles. Lakers and Clippers should control most of it. Phoenix Suns do have the talent to compete, but we find it highly unlikely. Not with Kobe running the show and now with Bynum in the post or with Davis at the point and Camby on defense. Golden State Warriors take another hard blow for another season as we predict that no one...NO ONE runs the point like Baron Davis. Nelson and the Warriors will learn that soon enough.

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08-09 Season: Projected NBA Awards

Most Valuable Player:

Lebron James
33.1 PPG|8.2 RPG|7.1 APG|2.0 SPG|0.9 BPG

Rookie of the Year:

O.J. Mayo
17.0 PPG|4.5 RPG|5.0 APG|1.8 SPG

Sixth Man of the Year:

Ben Gordon
15.5 PPG|2.5 RPG|2.2 APG|0.5 SPG|0.1 BPG

Defensive Player of the Year:

Dwight Howard
21.6 PPG|11.4 RPG|0.4 APG|1.0 SPG|2.8 BPG

Most Improved Player:

Chris Duhon
10.1 PPG|2.9 RPG|7.0 APG|1.1 SPG|0.4 BPG
(07-08 Stats in Chicago-5.5 PPG|1.8 RPG|4.0 APG|0.7 SPG

Coach of the Year:

Maurice Cheeks
Philadelphia 76ers (45-37)
(07-08 Philadelphia 76ers Record: 40-42)

NBA Champion:

Los Angeles Lakers (51-31)
(Beats the Boston Celtics in 6 games)

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08-09 Team Preview: Oklahoma City Thunder

General:
Last Season (20-62)
Average Age (24)

Rankings:
Overall (57)
Offense (57)
Defense (58)

Key Players:
#35-Kevin Durant, SG
Personality-Neutral
Rating-82|Age-20
Contract-1 YR/$4.48M

#0-Russell Westbrook, PG
Personality-Neutral
Rating-77|Age-19
Contract-2 YRS/$7.25M

#25-Earl Watson, PG
Personality-Expressive
Rating-75|Age-29
Contract-2 YRS/$12.80M

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Starting 5:


#0-Russell Westbrook, PG
6'2", 187 LBS, 19 years

#35-Kevin Durant, SG
6'9", 215 LBS, 20 years

#22-Jeff Green, SF
6'9", 235 LBS, 22 Years

#54-Chris Wilcox, PF
6'10", 235 LBS, 26 Years

#4-Nick Collison, C
6'10", 255 LBS, 28 Years


Sixth Man and Role Players:


#25-Earl Watson, PG
6'1", 185 LBS, 29 Years
Role-Create off penetration and make easy baskets

#12-Damien Wilkins, SG
6'6", 225 LBS, 28 Years
Role-Bring energy and get to the foul line

#24-Desmond Mason, SF
6'5", 222 LBS, 31 Years
Role-Bring versatility to the team

#27-Johan Petro, C
7", 247 LBS, 22 Years
Role-Grab rebounds and get easy baskets

#8-Joe Smith, PF
6'10", 225 LBS, 33 Years
Role-Be a mentor and bring offense off bench

Bench Warmers:


#3-D.J. White, PF
6'9", 251 LBS, 22 Years

#18-Mouhamed Sene, C
6'11", 230 LBS, 22 Years

#5-Kyle Weaver, SG
6'6", 201 LBS, 22 Years

#31-Robert Swift, C
7'1", 245 LBS, 23 Years

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08-09 Team Preview: Los Angeles Lakers

General:
Last Season (57-25)
Average Age (26)

Rankings:
Overall (91)
Offense (82)
Defense (92)

Key Players:
#24-Kobe Bryant, SG
Personality-Unpredictable
Rating-99|Age-30
Contract-2 YRS/$44.30M

#16-Pau Gasol, PF
Personality-Neutral
Rating-91|Age-28
Contract-3 YRS/$49.35M

#17-Andrew Bynum, C
Personality-Laid Back
Rating-86|Age-21
Contract-1 YR/$2.77M

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Starting 5:


#2-Derek Fisher, PG
6'1", 210 LBS, 34 years

#24-Kobe Bryant, SG
6'6", 205 LBS, 30 years

#7-Lamar Odom, SF
6'10", 230 LBS, 29 Years

#16-Pau Gasol, PF
7", 250 LBS, 28 Years

#17-Andrew Bynum, C
7", 285 LBS, 21 Years


Sixth Man and Role Players:


#4-Luke Walton, SF
6'8", 235 LBS, 28 Years
Role-Be a distributor and rebound

#5-Jordan Farmar, PG
6'2", 180 LBS, 22 Years
Role-Run the fast breaks and hit the open shot

#18-Sasha Vujacic, SG
6'7", 205 LBS, 24 Years
Role-Hit open 3's and play “up in yo face” D

#3-Trevor Ariza, SF
6'8", 210 LBS, 23 Years
Role-Drive to the basket and play tough D

#10-Vladimir Radmanovic, PF
6'10", 235 LBS, 28 Years
Role-Hit the open shots off penetration

Bench Warmers:


#31-Chris Mihm, C
7", 265 LBS, 29 Years

#28-DJ Mbenga, C
7", 255 LBS, 28 Years

#21-Josh Powell, C
6'9", 240 LBS, 25 Years

#11-Coby Karl, SG
6'5", 215 LBS, 25 Years

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08-09 NBA Season: Tip Off Headlines

A Ring. A Cover. Still Hungry?

Boston Celtics, Kevin Garnett, pounds his chest in the NBA Finals

After bringing in stars like Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen to help Paul Pierce and the Boston Celtics, nothing was on mind except an NBA Championship. They did it after going 66-16 in the regular season and beating the Los Angeles Lakers for the organizations 17th NBA Championship. But, the question this year is not if they’ll be ready to retain, but are they still hungry for it? “We’re still hungry man. Don’t let the NBA 2K9 cover fool you. I’m here still with my boys and we’re making up for the times we went far and never got one. This ring won’t be our last together,” Kevin Garnett stated. Back-to-back is not easy, but with a star-caliber team anything is possible.


Spurs Going “Over the Hill”

Gregg Popovich denies that the Spurs are done and will let 08-09 season prove it

It hard to count an experienced team who has been one of the most dominating teams in all sports when it comes to winning and championships, for the past years. But, we can all see that the Spurs are aging and aging fast. How many more times can they count on Timmy to hit a three pointer to send the game into overtime? Or Parker to keep up with Paul? Or Ginobili to bounce off Shaq for the game winning layup? Not many is the correct answer. Gregg Popovich was heated when asked if they we’re done. Stating, “How can you do this to my boys? After all that we’ve done? For the league and you do this? Here is one thing you want to think about. We’re a team. Not a one man show and we have the experience and heart to take out any team in the league and will prove it to you fu**ers.” Experience or no experience. We don’t see them going as far as they been in past as many teams in the West got better.


A Thing of the Past

From last year’s playoffs: Kobe vs Bowen and LeBron vs the Washington Wizards

One can only imagine how it must feel to go so far and comeback empty handed. We surely know that Bryant would give up his MVP title to have a ring without the help of O’Neal. And we’re pretty sure LeBron would give up all his records to have one also. But, all they can do is look towards the future now and somehow take the Boston Celtics off their high horses. But, how hard is it to not look back and be bitter about it? So hard that neither Kobe nor LeBron wanted to make a statement when asked about it during the Olympics. Revenge is bitter, but winning is so sweet.


Rose, Beasley and Oden…Oh My!

Derrick Rose going up against Beasley and Oden getting easy layup in preseason

The #1 draft pick, Rose and #2 draft pick, Beasley, will both look to make instant splashes in the NBA for their new teams. Splashes in which the Chicago Bulls and the Miami Heat both needed dearly. Both have been playing horrible not to mention being struck with injuries. Rose is projected to be a starter as Ben Gordon and the Bulls Organization have not been on the best of terms lately and Beasley will be a starter hands down and will look to help Wade get the Heat burning up again. As for last years #1 draft pick, Greg Oden, will look to finally make his NBA debut with the young and talented Portland Blazers. He will help them out by now giving them another option in the post. Oden is favorited to win the 08-09 Rookie of the Year, but anything is possible with O.J. Mayo at the 2 for the rebuilding Memphis Grizzlies.

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08-09 NBA Season: Week 1 Preview

(Oct.26-Nov.1)



October 28, 2008
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ESPN | Key Match Up:
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Greg Oden |VS| Andrew Bynum
No Stats |C| No Stats
*Projected Result: Los Angels Lakers (85-97 Final)

October 29, 2008
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ESPN | Key Match Up:
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Pau Gasol |VS| Marcus Camby
No Stats |PF| No Stats
*Projected Result: Los Angels Lakers (91-88 Final)

November 1, 2008
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ESPN | Key Match Up:
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Lamar Odom |VS| Carmelo Anthony
No Stats |SF| No Stats
*Projected Result: Denver Nuggets (102-97 Final)

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October 29, 2008
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ESPN | Key Match Up:
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Michael Redd |VS| Kevin Durant
No Stats |SG| No Stats
*Projected Result: Milwaukee Bucks (97-86 Final)

November 1, 2008
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ESPN | Key Match Up:
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Kevin Durant |VS| Tracy McGrady
No Stats |SG| No Stats
*Projected Result: Houston Rockets (107-91 Final)



* = Projected off simulation

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October 28, 2008

(0-0) - (0-0)

*T***Mobile* Starting 5:
Jerryd Bayless |PG| Derek Fisher
Brandon Roy |SG| Kobe Bryant
Martell Webster |SF| Lamar Odom
Lamarcus Aldridge |PF| Pau Gasol
Greg Oden |C| Andrew Bynum

Depth of Lakers Hold off Blazers Come Back

Bryant led L.A. with 28 in first win of the season



LOS ANGELES (AP) - So much hype and energy ran throughout the Staples Center.
As they gave the full house just what they wanted. A win. The game looked to be out of
reach early on, but the Blazers weren't going down that easy outscoring LA in the
3rd and 4th quarters. But, their run was made too late as Los Angeles got their
first win of the season. Los Angeles' bench outscored Portlands by 14 points. Vujacic
led them with 10 and Kobe Bryant led the team with 28 points.

Portland Trail Blazers - 18 | 10 | 34 | 34 | - | 96
Los Angeles Lakers - 27 | 24 | 25 | 24 | - | 100

Team Stats:
38/81 - Field Goals - 41/80
46% - Field Goal % - 51%
6/13 - 3 Pointers - 4/9
46% - 3 Pointer % - 44%
14/15 - Free Throws - 14/18
93% - Free Throw % - 77%
29 - Assists - 25
15 - Turnovers - 14
13 - Team Fouls - 15
36 - Total Rebounds - 35
3 - Offensive Rebounds - 6
11 - Steals - 11
3 - Blocks - 6
46 - Points In The Paint - 46
13 - Bench Points - 27
2 - 2nd Chance Points - 9
7 - Fast Break Points - 13

Top 5 Performances:
L. Aldridge - 30 pts, 9 asts, 3 asts, 2 stls
B. Roy - 26 pts, 7 rebs, 5 ast, 3 stls
M. Webster - 19 pts, 3 rebs, 2 asts, 3 stls
S. Blake - 6 pts, 2 rebs, 12 asts, 1 stl
G. Oden - 2 pts, 7 rebs, 1 blk, 1-3 FGs
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K. Bryant - 28 pts, 7 rebs, 5 asts, 1 blk
P. Gasol - 15 pts, 6 rebs, 2 asts
A. Bynum - 14 pts, 9 rebs, 2 asts, 3 stls, 4 blks
L. Odom - 14 pts, 5 rebs, 4 asts, 3 stls, 6 TOs
S. Vujacic - 10 pts, 2 rebs, 3 asts, 1 stl, 13 mins

In-Game Injuries:
None


2k Sports Player of the Game:

#24 - Kobe Bryant, SG
28 Points | 7 Rebounds| 5 Assists | 1 Block

Team Record:
(1-0)

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October 29, 2008

(0-1) - (0-0)

*T***Mobile* Starting 5:
Luke Ridnour |PG| Russell Westbrook
Michael Redd |SG| Kevin Durant
Richard Jefferson |SF| Jeff Green
Charlie Villanueva |PF| Chris Wilcox
Andrew Bogut |C| Nick Collison

Bucks Spoil Oklahoma's Thunderous Debut

Milwuakee Blows out Oklahoma City by 24



OKLAHOMA (AP) - The debut of the Oklahoma City Thunder turned out
as many critics expected. Horrible. They got blown out by 24 points. They gave
up 10 three's and 42 points to bench. From the looks of this game, the Thunder
might not improve their overall record from last year. Its going to be a long
season for the Thunder and fans.

Milwaukee Bucks - 27 | 22 | 27 | 31 | - | 107
Oklahoma City Thunder - 23 | 20 | 22 | 18 | - | 83

Team Stats:
43/89 - Field Goals - 28/83
48% - Field Goal % - 33%
10/20 - 3 Pointers - 1/11
50% - 3 Pointer % - 9%
11/15 - Free Throws - 26/31
73% - Free Throw % - 83%
32 - Assists - 23
8 - Turnovers - 13
18 - Team Fouls - 17
46 - Total Rebounds - 43
7 - Offensive Rebounds - 10
8- Steals - 6
7 - Blocks - 7
44 - Points In The Paint - 48
42 - Bench Points - 21
13 - 2nd Chance Points - 2
6 - Fast Break Points - 4

Top 5 Performances:
M. Redd - 31 pts, 2 rebs, 2 asts, 1 stl
R. Jefferson - 24 pts, 5 rebs, 4 asts
C. Bell - 21 pts, 4 rebs, 2 stls, 4 blks
J. Alexander - 10 pts, 11 rebs, 4 asts, 2 stls, 3 blks
A. Bogut - 6 pts, 9 rebs, 1 asts, 2 blks
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K. Durant - 19 pts, 4 asts, 5 asts, 2 stls, 1 blk, 5-28 FGs
R. Westbrook - 19 pts, 2 rebs, 3 asts, 3 stls
N. Collison - 13 pts, 9 rebs, 1 ast, 1 stl
D. Mason - 8 pts, 1 reb, 2 asts
C. Wilcox - 6 pts, 13 rebs, 2 asts, 2stls, 2 blks

In-Game Injuries:
#31 - Charlie Villanueva, PF
Severe Ankle Sprain - Out, 2-4 Weeks


2k Sports Player of the Game:

#22 - Michael Redd, SG
31 Points | 2 Rebounds| 2 Assists | 1 Steal | 5-7 3PT FGs

Team Record:
(0-1)

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October 29, 2008

(1-0) - (0-0)

*T***Mobile* Starting 5:
Derek Fisher |PG| Baron Davis
Kobe Bryant |SG| Cuttino Mobley
Lamar Odom |SF| Al Thorton
Pau Gasol |PF| Marcus Camby
Andrew Bynum |C| Chris Kaman

Clips Chop Away at Lakers with Extra Possesions

Los Angeles Lakers give up 15 offensive rebounds in loss


Davis raise fist after knocking down winning free throws

LOS ANGELES (AP) - The battle for Los Angeles got a little deeper as a new face
was added to the rivalry. Baron Davis commanded is troops as they knocked the
Los Angeles Lakers back down to reality. The Lakers only had 5 offensive rebounds
and gave up 15. Bryant's 37 points were nothing as 6 Clippers got into
double figures. Baron led the Clippers in points and assists with 21 and 12.

Los Angeles Lakers - 14 | 21 | 20 | 30 | - | 85
Los Angeles Clippers - 21 | 14 | 26 | 34 | - | 95

Team Stats:
35/86 - Field Goals - 37/99
40% - Field Goal % - 37%
3/17 - 3 Pointers - 4/20
17% - 3 Pointer % - 20%
12/16 - Free Throws - 17/24
75% - Free Throw % - 70%
22 - Assists - 24
16 - Turnovers - 12
21 - Team Fouls - 13
46 - Total Rebounds - 58
5 - Offensive Rebounds - 15
10 - Steals - 11
8 - Blocks - 2
56 - Points In The Paint - 46
17 - Bench Points - 26
4 - 2nd Chance Points - 10
7 - Fast Break Points - 6

Top 5 Performances:
K. Bryant - 37 pts, 5 rebs, 3 asts, 1 blk
P. Gasol - 16 pts, 13 rebs, 2 asts, 2 stls, 2 blks
A. Bynum - 10 pts, 13 rebs, 3 asts, 2 blks
S. Vujacic - 6 pts, 4 rebs, 2 asts, 1 stl
T. Ariza - 5 pts, 2 rebs, 7 MINS
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B. Davis - 21 pts, 7 rebs, 12 asts, 2 stls
R. Davis - 15 pts, 7 rebs, 1 ast, 3 stls
M. Camby - 13 pts, 6 rebs, 2 ast, 1 blk
C. Kaman - 13 pts, 14 rebs, 1 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk
A. Thorton - 10 pts, 12 rebs, 1 ast

In-Game Injuries:
None


Jordan Player of the Game:

#1 - Baron Davis, PG
21 Points | 7 Rebounds| 12 Assists | 2 Steals

Team Record:
(1-1)