Holiday Spirits - Bobcats In December [ESPN 2K5]

[wesley2121]

Re: Charlotte takes a trip to H-Town

Good read.

[wesley2121]

Re: Charlotte takes a trip to H-Town

Good read.

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MERRY CHRISTMAS!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!



This is the most anticipated game of the season, by far. Kobe and his struggling Lakers take on Dwyane Wade's Heat, who have been without Shaq for most of the season with an injury. Shaq has just come back from injury, and is not at full health.

This was an exciting game, which is nothing below expectations. It was a high scoring affair, and there were a lot of padded stats. However, the most surprising thing is that Shaq only finished with 4 points, but 16 rebounds and 5 assist. Dwyane Wade and Eddie Jones were able to carry most of the scoring load for the Heat.

On the other side of the ball, Kobe brought his A-Game back to LA. Kobe Bryant played a superb game with 24 points and 10 rebounds. The Lakers were too much for the Heat, and won the game in double-overtime, 129-121.


Kobe Bryant 24 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assist
Karl Malone 20 points, 6 rebounds
Lamar Odom 23 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assist
Kareem Rush 19 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assist


Dwyane Wade 21 points, 9 assist, 7 rebounds
Eddie Jones 27 points, 5 assist, 4 rebounds
Rasual Butler 20 points
Shaquille O'Neal 4 points, 2/12 FGs, 16 rebounds, 5 assist

[3rdAnswer]

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!



This is the most anticipated game of the season, by far. Kobe and his struggling Lakers take on Dwyane Wade's Heat, who have been without Shaq for most of the season with an injury. Shaq has just come back from injury, and is not at full health.

This was an exciting game, which is nothing below expectations. It was a high scoring affair, and there were a lot of padded stats. However, the most surprising thing is that Shaq only finished with 4 points, but 16 rebounds and 5 assist. Dwyane Wade and Eddie Jones were able to carry most of the scoring load for the Heat.

On the other side of the ball, Kobe brought his A-Game back to LA. Kobe Bryant played a superb game with 24 points and 10 rebounds. The Lakers were too much for the Heat, and won the game in double-overtime, 129-121.


Kobe Bryant 24 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assist
Karl Malone 20 points, 6 rebounds
Lamar Odom 23 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assist
Kareem Rush 19 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assist


Dwyane Wade 21 points, 9 assist, 7 rebounds
Eddie Jones 27 points, 5 assist, 4 rebounds
Rasual Butler 20 points
Shaquille O'Neal 4 points, 2/12 FGs, 16 rebounds, 5 assist

[Taur3asi3]

Re: MERRY CHRISTMAS!

For a second there in your Houston recap i thought it said McGrady suffered a stroke lol

[Taur3asi3]

Re: MERRY CHRISTMAS!

For a second there in your Houston recap i thought it said McGrady suffered a stroke lol

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Possible Trades

Rafer Alston was put on the trading block about 2 weeks ago, but Toronto is actually exploring options with Orlando. With their addition of Mike Miller and Kirk Hinrich, and the loss of Chris Bosh, it is a big need to pick up another big man. Right now, the offer sheet says Rafer Alston for Dwight Howard and Keith Bogans, second year player from Kentucky.

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Possible Trades

Rafer Alston was put on the trading block about 2 weeks ago, but Toronto is actually exploring options with Orlando. With their addition of Mike Miller and Kirk Hinrich, and the loss of Chris Bosh, it is a big need to pick up another big man. Right now, the offer sheet says Rafer Alston for Dwight Howard and Keith Bogans, second year player from Kentucky.

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Re: Holiday Spirits - Bobcats In December [ESPN 2K5]



These two teams have had some good games this year. It also projected to be another good rivalry in today's NBA. The last time these teams met, Stephon Marbury scorched the Bobcats with 42 points, and it was not a sight to see for Bobcats fans.

This game, in New York, was a classic from the beginning. Defense was key for both teams, as the score was only 21-16 at the end of one in favor of the Knicks. In the second quarter however, Jason Kapono and Melvin Ely were heating up, and they would provide the firepower for the 'Cats this game.

Allan Houston was putting up decent points as well, but he would soon cool off. At the end of the half, the play got sloppy, but the Bobcats were up 43-41.

In the second half, Marbury continued to stay aggressive offensively, but had to take a lot of shots to put up only 18 points for the game. Nazr Mohammed was the key, and he paced the Knicks in the second half. The Bobcats were down by 7 with 2 minutes in the 4th quarter. Kapono hit a few big shots, and tied the game all by himself. New York and Charlotte would go into overtime.

In the overtime period, Charlotte continued to pound the ball inside to Melvin Ely, and the Knicks couldn't handle him. The Bobcats win in OT in a classic, 96-91.

Charlotte Bobcats
Jason Kapono 38 points, 6 rebounds (off the bench)
Melvin Ely 20 points, 10 rebounds, 4 steals, 9 blocks
Emeka Okafor 18 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assist
Brevin Knight 7 assist

New York Knicks
Stephon Marbury 18 points, 5 rebounds, 11 assist
Nazr Mohammed 16 points, 12 rebounds
Kurt Thomas 14 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assist, 4 steals

PLAYER OF THE GAME - JASON KAPONO

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Re: Holiday Spirits - Bobcats In December [ESPN 2K5]



These two teams have had some good games this year. It also projected to be another good rivalry in today's NBA. The last time these teams met, Stephon Marbury scorched the Bobcats with 42 points, and it was not a sight to see for Bobcats fans.

This game, in New York, was a classic from the beginning. Defense was key for both teams, as the score was only 21-16 at the end of one in favor of the Knicks. In the second quarter however, Jason Kapono and Melvin Ely were heating up, and they would provide the firepower for the 'Cats this game.

Allan Houston was putting up decent points as well, but he would soon cool off. At the end of the half, the play got sloppy, but the Bobcats were up 43-41.

In the second half, Marbury continued to stay aggressive offensively, but had to take a lot of shots to put up only 18 points for the game. Nazr Mohammed was the key, and he paced the Knicks in the second half. The Bobcats were down by 7 with 2 minutes in the 4th quarter. Kapono hit a few big shots, and tied the game all by himself. New York and Charlotte would go into overtime.

In the overtime period, Charlotte continued to pound the ball inside to Melvin Ely, and the Knicks couldn't handle him. The Bobcats win in OT in a classic, 96-91.

Charlotte Bobcats
Jason Kapono 38 points, 6 rebounds (off the bench)
Melvin Ely 20 points, 10 rebounds, 4 steals, 9 blocks
Emeka Okafor 18 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assist
Brevin Knight 7 assist

New York Knicks
Stephon Marbury 18 points, 5 rebounds, 11 assist
Nazr Mohammed 16 points, 12 rebounds
Kurt Thomas 14 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assist, 4 steals

PLAYER OF THE GAME - JASON KAPONO

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Charlotte goes to the Capital



The Bobcats, fresh off of a thrilling win against New York, go to the D.C. Area to face the Southeast Division foe Washington Wizards.

Jason Kapono was finally annointed into the starting lineup. Kapono played well in his debut as a starter, albeit it wasn't the explosive 30 points that he has dropped from time to time.

Kapono was almost in a point guard role alongside Jason Hart, and both contributed to the tempo of the game. The Wizards had trouble with the transition game, where the Bobcats flourished. At the end of the first half, Charlotte led 46-43. The second half was a different story.

Jamison paced the Wizards with 27 points, but most of his scoring came in the second half, and Charlotte did not have an answer. The Wizards went on a 13-0 run at the beginning of the 4th quarter, which almost sealed the game for the Wizards. Charlotte made a late comeback, but it wasn't enough. Washington wins, 92-88.

Charlotte Bobcats
Jason Kapono 15 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assist
Jason Hart 14 points, 4 rebounds, 9 assist
Emeka Okafor 11 points, 7 rebounds
Melvin Ely 14 points, 6 rebounds

Washington Wizards
Gilbert Arenas 10 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assist
Antawn Jamison 27 points, 13 rebounds
Jarvis Hayes 17 points

PLAYER OF THE GAME

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Charlotte goes to the Capital



The Bobcats, fresh off of a thrilling win against New York, go to the D.C. Area to face the Southeast Division foe Washington Wizards.

Jason Kapono was finally annointed into the starting lineup. Kapono played well in his debut as a starter, albeit it wasn't the explosive 30 points that he has dropped from time to time.

Kapono was almost in a point guard role alongside Jason Hart, and both contributed to the tempo of the game. The Wizards had trouble with the transition game, where the Bobcats flourished. At the end of the first half, Charlotte led 46-43. The second half was a different story.

Jamison paced the Wizards with 27 points, but most of his scoring came in the second half, and Charlotte did not have an answer. The Wizards went on a 13-0 run at the beginning of the 4th quarter, which almost sealed the game for the Wizards. Charlotte made a late comeback, but it wasn't enough. Washington wins, 92-88.

Charlotte Bobcats
Jason Kapono 15 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assist
Jason Hart 14 points, 4 rebounds, 9 assist
Emeka Okafor 11 points, 7 rebounds
Melvin Ely 14 points, 6 rebounds

Washington Wizards
Gilbert Arenas 10 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assist
Antawn Jamison 27 points, 13 rebounds
Jarvis Hayes 17 points

PLAYER OF THE GAME

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Iron Unkindly: Bobcats win in brick-fest.



The Pacers have played some ugly basketball this season. Even at 19-8, they are not an attractive or sexy playoff pick. Earlier this season, they thought that they had reached their offensive valley after losing to the Pistons 69-65. Now, they play the Bobcats.

In the first half, neither team looked bad, but it could've been a lot better offensively. Both teams just could not put the ball in the cup. Combined, they shot 32% in the first half. After the first half the score was 34-31, Indiana.

In the second half, it was absolutely horrid. The Pacers shot 19% from the field in the second half. It's not like the Bobcats were playing spectacular defense or good offense, they just caught Indiana on their worst offensive night in years. Charlotte sneaks out with an ugly 65-57 home win.

Charlotte Bobcats
Jason Kapono 17 points, 2 assist
Eddie House 12 points
Melvin Ely 8 points, 15 rebounds
Emeka Okafor 8 points, 14 rebounds

Indiana Pacers
Jamaal Tinsley 18 points
Ron Artest 9 points, 13 rebounds
Jermaine O'Neal 8 points, 13 rebounds, 2 blocks.

PLAYER OF THE GAME - JASON KAPONO

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Iron Unkindly: Bobcats win in brick-fest.



The Pacers have played some ugly basketball this season. Even at 19-8, they are not an attractive or sexy playoff pick. Earlier this season, they thought that they had reached their offensive valley after losing to the Pistons 69-65. Now, they play the Bobcats.

In the first half, neither team looked bad, but it could've been a lot better offensively. Both teams just could not put the ball in the cup. Combined, they shot 32% in the first half. After the first half the score was 34-31, Indiana.

In the second half, it was absolutely horrid. The Pacers shot 19% from the field in the second half. It's not like the Bobcats were playing spectacular defense or good offense, they just caught Indiana on their worst offensive night in years. Charlotte sneaks out with an ugly 65-57 home win.

Charlotte Bobcats
Jason Kapono 17 points, 2 assist
Eddie House 12 points
Melvin Ely 8 points, 15 rebounds
Emeka Okafor 8 points, 14 rebounds

Indiana Pacers
Jamaal Tinsley 18 points
Ron Artest 9 points, 13 rebounds
Jermaine O'Neal 8 points, 13 rebounds, 2 blocks.

PLAYER OF THE GAME - JASON KAPONO

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High Scoring Affair Goes Overtime against Seattle



This is the last game for both teams before the new calendar year begins. Seattle (11-16) is very close to breaking up their team come February, but the Bobcats feel like they all playing solid ball on the East Coast at 9-16.

Charlotte just came off of a low-scoring affair against the Indiana Pacers. This game could not have been more of the opposite. Both teams came out shooting the lights out. From the top, one could tell that this game would come down to who could make the longest runs.

In the beginning, that team was Seattle. Everytime Charlotte got on a roll, Seattle would hit a few big outside shots to quiet the crowd. At halftime, this game was all the way up to 59-53 in favor of the Sonics. Gerald Wallace was carrying his team at this point, and Rashard Lewis paced the Sonics.

In the second half, an unlikely player starred at the end. After scoring only 4 points in the first half, Jason Hart scored 14. total points in the second half, steal leading his team on fast breaks, finding the open man. With about 5 minutes, the game looked at out reach for the Bobcats. The difference was definetly outside shooting, and the Sonics outshot the Bobcats from the arc by 9 shots. Jason Hart got in the lane on 3 straight possesions, making key defensive stops in the meanwhile. Hart found Kapono open in the corner, who drilled the 3-pointer to send the game into overtime.

In the overtime period, Ray Allen added to his quiet 20-point night, but he couldn't carry the load on his own. Jason Hart and Gerald Wallace were the catalyst in the overtime period, and were able to put this game away with late-game free-throws. Charlotte wins another thrilling game 133-123.

Charlotte Bobcats
Jason Hart 28 points, 7 rebounds, 11 assist
Jason Kapono 33 points, 18 rebounds, 9 blocks, 5 assist
Gerald Wallace 27 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assist
Emeka Okafor 18 points, 17 rebounds

Seattle Super Sonics
Ray Allen 33 points
Rashard Lewis 32 points (6-9 3 pointers), 12 rebounds
Antonio Daniels 22 points, 17 assist, 11 turnovers, 6 rebounds
Vladimir Radmonovic 11 points, 10 rebounds


PLAYER OF THE GAME - JASON HART