'96 Bulls in a Classic Teams myLeague on 2K

[bulls96]

The Knicks-Bulls rivalry lives on..

Knicks had an early start but the game tightened up as the first quarter ends. Bulls kept it close thru the half, until Pippen and Jordan led a defensive crackdown and led by 8 at the end of the 3rd. Knicks made it interesting in the 4th but Bulls again clamped them down and ran away with the victory.

THe Knicks really bring the best out of Michael Jordan who was Player of the Game and finished with 41 pts, 4 rebs 12 assts and 3 steals. Scottie finished with 26 pts 5 steals and 2 blocks. Kukoc 21 pts. Rodman with 15 boards.

Ewing led the way for the Knicks with 26 pts and 16rebs. John Starks added 20


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hyd...ature=youtu.be

[bulls96]

Still one of the toughest matchups Jordan and the Bulls have ever had to face... Orlando Magic, with Shaq and Penny

This was a tight game, with the Bulls leading for most of the game. Bulls got off an early start, but Magic found their touch to cut the lead to 5 by the end of the first quarter. The second quarter was tighter and the Magic took the lead by 1 after a 3 on transition by Penny Hardaway. Bulls led by just 2 at the half.

The back and forth continued in the third quarter, as both teams went on runs to take leads. Bulls had the last run of the quarter and they led by 7 entering the 4th. IN the 4th, Kukoc jump started team and scored 8 straight points, including 2 threes as the Bulls look to take control. Still Magic kept it interesting in the end.

Jordan again was POG with 34pts, 3 rebs, 7 assts 1 stl. Pippen rode a strong first half and finished with 25. Kukoc came off the bench to score 24. Rodman with ho-hum 14 rebs.

Shaq led the way for the Magic and finished with 31 pts and 18 rebs, Anderson was next with 17. Penny struggled but came up with clutch shots in the end. He finished with 12 pts and 10 assts. He also had 9 TO's.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrHEAvqmkoo

[bulls96]

Always a tough game to play, against the '02 Kings, arguably the second best team during the Shaq-Lakers era.

Jordan had it going early, and scored 21 first quarter points but the Kings still had the lead after 1 quarter. Kings rode a hot shooting first half to lead by 4. The Kings continued their hot shooting in the 3rd and led by as much as 12 pts. But the Bulls started to fight back and made it an interesting game in the end and made it a free throw game.

Jordan rode that first quarter en route to a 54 pt night. Pippen added 25. Harper was the key player for the Bulls, playing strong defense against Bibby and finished 5/5 from the field to finish with 15 pts, 5 stls.

Kings were led by Peja Stojakovic with 25 including 3/5 from three. Webber continued his all around brilliance with 24-8-6.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ns8ixzQ3TwY

[bulls96]

A healthy '19 Warriors against the GOAT '96 Bulls and Michael Jordan.

Playing against these Warriors will immediately tell you why this team could have been the greatest team of all time. Everyone knows how potent the team is offensively, they can score very easily, from anywhere on the court. They take advantage of any opening, and even if they are not open, KD, Steph, and Klay can score against the best.

The length and athleticism of the Bulls backcourt give them a chance defensively, and the Bulls bench appears superior as evidenced in this game (Bulls bench outscored them 23-15 here), but once the Splash brothers get going, even the daunted defensive backcourt of the Bulls cannot do anything to stop them. And the defense of this Warriors team, is also understated. KD, Klay and Draymond play great D, they can cause turnovers and take advantage immediately.

The Bulls got off to a great start here, and had their Triangle offense working like a well-oiled machine. THey were up 13 by the end of the 1st, and they needed it. They needed that cushion against these Warriors. Even with the Bulls leading by as much as 19, the Warriors heated up late in the 2nd and went on a 18-8 run to cut the deficit to 8 at the half.

As always with these Warriors, the game turned in the 3rd. They went on a 14-6 run to tie the game, continued their offensive outburst and went up by as much as 10 in the period. They outscored the Bulls in the 3rd quarter 39-23, hitting 7/10 3-pointers, to go up by 8 going into the 4th.

The 4th quarter was special. As the Warriors grew the lead to 11, Jordan had a 3-pt play that started the furious Bulls rally in the period, to even take the lead late. It was great finish decided by a great defensive play.

Statlines:

Jordan: 48 pts 11 assts 2 stls 2 blks
Pippen 23 pts 6 rebs 6 assts 2 stls
Rodman 15 pts 19 rebs 1 stl 1 blk
Kukoc 13 pts 3/5 3pt

Curry: 35 pts 5 rebs 7 assts 6/11 3pt
Durant: 31 pts 4rebs 4assts 2/4 3pt
K.Thompson: 23 pts 4 rebs 6 assts 4 stls 4/8 3pts
D.Green: 17pts 6 rebs 9 assts 4 stls


https://youtu.be/9IHzw9m9JUY

[DeeRobLakers]

This is dope are you playing with any specific sliders or default

[bulls96]

Quote: Originally Posted by DeeRobLakers

This is dope are you playing with any specific sliders or default

Just default.

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[isherdish]

I don't know if you can help me out or not but I am a big bulls fan with no stick skills so I watch the games on cpu vs cpu. I downloaded a true historical set so I could get the actual chicago bulls complete with randy brown. However, many of the triangle plays end up with Luc Longley or whoever the center or pf is making the pass into the post and the cpu doubles jordan down low off longley obviously and then the team is unable to take advantage. I was wondering if you knew why this was happening or how i could fix it? Obviously i want pippen or kerr or any guard really making that pass. If you can't help, I understand. Most people don't play cpu vs cpu

[bulls96]

Quote: Originally Posted by isherdish

I don't know if you can help me out or not but I am a big bulls fan with no stick skills so I watch the games on cpu vs cpu. I downloaded a true historical set so I could get the actual chicago bulls complete with randy brown. However, many of the triangle plays end up with Luc Longley or whoever the center or pf is making the pass into the post and the cpu doubles jordan down low off longley obviously and then the team is unable to take advantage. I was wondering if you knew why this was happening or how i could fix it? Obviously i want pippen or kerr or any guard really making that pass. If you can't help, I understand. Most people don't play cpu vs cpu

Sorry I may not be able to help you. I actually am playing the '96 Bulls on these games, it not CPU vs CPU.