[CYOA] Final Chapter?

[KidJustin]

SAN ANTONIO SPURS 26-25 Streak: 1W		vs.		LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS 34-21 Streak: 2L
AT&T Center - San Antonio, TX
Apr. 6, 2011 - 7:30 PM (PST)
Matchups
Tony Parker		PG	Baron Davis
Manu Ginobili		SG	Eric Bledsoe
Corey Maggette		SF	Wilson Chandler
DeJuan Blair		PF	Blake Griffin
Tim Duncan		C	DeAndre Jordan

SEASON HIGH 28 POINTS IN WIN OVER FORMER TEAM



NBA GREEN WEEK: NBA Cares is promoting NBA Green Week this week and all players are encouraged to wear green accessories that are made from 100% recycled material. Some teams will also wear Green Alternate jerseys which are also made out of recycled material.

THE FACTS: The Spurs started out very tough allowing very little on defense, Tim Duncan was an important part of the Spurs defense in the paint. But the Clippers were able to stay close as they were able to easily get to the line and make free throws. Led by Blake Griffin, the Clippers were able to break away somewhat with a 8 point lead as their advantage in athleticism were becoming more clear. The second half started to show the Spurs age as the Clippers were running out on every play and extending their lead. But the Spurs would stay in the game, mainly with their veteran defense, which eventually allowed them to take the lead late in the 3Q and be up by 1 point to start the 4Q. The Clippers came back to retake the lead, but the Spurs were not yet out of it as they were fighting for their playoff lives. Soon the Spurs veteran pose outweighed the youthful Clipper reserves as Former Clipper Corey Maggette had a season high 28 points to lead the Spurs on a 15-6 run in the final moments of the game and seal the victory and inch the Spurs closer to the 8th spot in the West.

THE STAT: DeAndre Jordan had a career high and also a league high for the season with 9 block shots, add that to his 16 points and 15 rebounds making this his second almost triple-double night in a row

QUOTABLE: Tim Duncan, "This is the first time I've seen him up close and I have learned that all of the media is right. Blake is a really good basketball player."

HOT: Despite Tim Duncan and the Spurs tough interior defense, Blake Griffin was still able to have his way inside where he did most of his damage of 32 points

NOT: Manu Ginobili had a poor 1st half scoring 0 points and getting into foul trouble

GOOD MOVE: In some early offense, Baron Davis found a cutting Blake Griffin who threw down an alley-oop over Tim Duncan


BAD MOVE: Tim Duncan passes the ball to Tony Parker, who fumbles the ball and turns it over out of bounds


Injuries: N/A

Next Game: vs Spurs


Final Score:
SAN ANTONIO SPURS (116) - LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS (109)

Player of the Game:
Tim Duncan

17 Points, 10 Rebounds, 7 Steals

Pressbook








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[KidJustin]

Contest: #26 Seeds?

With only a few games left in the season, playoffs is around the corner. While some teams seemed poised to be locked in, others can find themselves swapping positions or even fall out of the playoff pictures completely. Predict the final playoff standings for both conferences:

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Contest type: Prediction
Rewards: Winner(s) will receive 2 Point per correct seeding and 1 Point if the team is +/- seed, excluding if they are correct
example: If the Clippers finish in 3rd Place and you predict the Clippers in 3rd place - 2 points ONLY
If the Clippers finish in 3rd Place and you predict the Clippers in either 2nd of 4th place - 1 point
Length of Contest: Open until: End of Clippers season (Hornets game)
Rules: Agents must post their answer to the contest on this thread only to be accepted. Once the Agent makes their submission, it is final unless I (KidJustin) allows otherwise.
Hint: Playoff Picture March Recap + I will allow an Agent 1 free hint via PM (meaning, PM me any 1 question that you feel will help you make the final predictions and I will grant you an answer)

Good luck!

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Active Contests
Challenge I Am A Reporter
Contest #24 - Monthly Contest - April
Contest #25 Blake VS. - The Big Fundamental?

[KidJustin]

Contest: #27 Awards

The NBA Season is near its end and there have been many surprising performances throughout. It is only right to award the best of the best on their achievements this season. Predict who will receive what award:

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Contest type: Prediction
Rewards: Winner(s) will receive 1 Point per correct
Length of Contest: Open until: End of Clippers season (Hornets game)
Rules: Agents must post their answer to the contest on this thread only to be accepted. Once the Agent makes their submission, it is final unless I (KidJustin) allows otherwise.
Hint: Playoff Picture March Recap

Good luck!

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Active Contests
Challenge I Am A Reporter
Contest #24 - Monthly Contest - April
Contest #25 Blake VS. - The Big Fundamental?
Contest #26 - Seeds?

[Bucket]

West:
1. Hornets
2. Thunder
3. Clippers
4. Mavericks
5. Lakers
6. Jazz
7. Suns
8. Nuggets
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East:
1. Heat
2. Celtics
3. Magic
4. Hawks
5. Bulls
6. Knicks
7. Pacers
8. Pistons






Awards
DPOY: Josh Smith
MIP: DeAndre Jordan
6th Man: Daniel Gibson
COY: Vinny Del Negro
ROY: BLAKE GRIFFIN
MVP: LeBron James

All-Defensive 1st Team
1. Rajon Rondo
2. Dwyane Wade
3. LeBron James
4. Josh Smith
5. Dwight Howard

All-Defensive 2nd Team
1. Raymond Felton
2. Kobe Bryant
3. Andre Iguodala
4. Pau Gasol
5. DeAndre Jordan

All-Rookie 1st Team
1. John Wall
2. Paul George
3. Wesley Johnson
4. Blake Griffin
5. DeMarcus Cousins

All-Rookie 2nd Team
1. Eric Bledsoe
2. Gary Neal
3. Evan Turner
4. Derrick Favors
5. Ekpe Udoh


All-NBA 1st Team
1. Kobe Bryant
2. Dwyane Wade
3. LeBron James
4. Kevin Durant
5. Dwight Howard

All-NBA 2nd Team
1. Chris Paul
2. Eric Gordon
3. Pau Gasol
4. Blake Griffin
5. Al Horford

All-NBA 3rd Team
1. Russell Westbrook
2. Manu Ginobili
3. Carmelo Anthony
4. Dirk Nowitzki
5. Amar'e Stoudemire

[puttincomputers]

CAC
Blake: My sail will get the ball!
Manu: try it and my shoulder which feels like a spur will be in your chest!

Contest 26
West:
1. Hornets
2. Thunder
3. Mavericks
4. Clippers
5. Lakers
6. Nuggets
7. Spurs
8. Rockets
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East:
1. Heat
2. Celtics
3. Hawks
4. Bulls
5. Knicks
6. Magic
7. Pacers
8. Pistons

Awards
DPOY: Dwight Howard
MIP: DeAndre Jordan
6th Man: Tony Douglas
COY: Vinny Del Negro
ROY: BLAKE GRIFFIN
MVP: Dwayne Wade

All-Defensive 1st Team
1. Dwyane Wade
2. LeBron James
3. Josh Smith
4. DeAndre Jordan
5. Dwight Howard

All-Defensive 2nd Team
1. Rajon Rondo
2.Kobe Bryant
3. Andre Iguodala
4. Tim Duncan
5. Pau Gasol

All-Rookie 1st Team
1. John Wall
2. Paul George
3. Evan Turner
4. Blake Griffin
5. DeMarcus Cousins

All-Rookie 2nd Team
1. Eric Bledsoe
2. Gary Neal
3. Wesley Johnson
4. Derrick Favors
5. Ekpe Udoh


All-NBA 1st Team
1. Kobe Bryant
2. Dwyane Wade
3. LeBron James
4. Kevin Durant
5. Dwight Howard

All-NBA 2nd Team
1. Chris Paul
2. Eric Gordon
3. Pau Gasol
4. Blake Griffin
5. Andrew Bogut

All-NBA 3rd Team
1. Jason Kidd
2. Manu Ginobili
3. Carmelo Anthony
4. Dirk Nowitzki
5. Al Horford

[Ch4os]

West:
1. Lakers
2. Thunder
3. Clippers
4. Mavericks
5. Hornets
6. Jazz
7. Suns
8. Nuggets
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East:
1. Heat
2. Celtics
3. Magic
4. Hawks
5. Bulls
6. Knicks
7. Pacers
8. Bucks






Awards
DPOY: Dwight Howard
MIP: DeAndre Jordan
6th Man: Wesley Mathews
COY: Vinny Del Negro
ROY: BLAKE GRIFFIN
MVP: Derrick Rose

All-Defensive 1st Team
1. Chris Paul
2. Dwyane Wade
3. LeBron James
4. Josh Smith
5. Dwight Howard

All-Defensive 2nd Team
1. Raymond Felton
2. Kobe Bryant
3. Serge Ibaka
4. Pau Gasol
5. DeAndre Jordan

All-Rookie 1st Team
1. John Wall
2. Eric Bledsoe
3. Wesley Johnson
4. Blake Griffin
5. DeMarcus Cousins

All-Rookie 2nd Team
1. Evan Turner
2. Gary Neal
3. Al-Faruq Aminu
4. Derrick Favors
5. Greg Monroe


All-NBA 1st Team
1. Derrick Rose
2. Dwyane Wade
3. LeBron James
4. Kevin Durant
5. Dwight Howard

All-NBA 2nd Team
1. Chris Paul
2. Kobe Braynt
3. Carmelo Anthony
4. Blake Griffin
5. Yao Ming

All-NBA 3rd Team
1. Russell Westbrook
2. Manu Ginobili
3. Amare Stoudemire
4. Kevin Love
5. Greg Oden

[Cruzerr]

West:
1. Hornets
2. Thunder
3. Clippers
4. Mavericks
5. Hornets
6. Suns
7. Jazz
8. Nuggets
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East:
1. Heat
2. Celtics
3. Hawks
4. Magic
5. Bulls
6. Knicks
7. Pacers
8. Cavaliers (hoping )






Awards
DPOY: Dwight Howard
MIP: DeAndre Jordan
6th Man: Daniel Gibson
COY: Vinny Del Negro
ROY: BLAKE GRIFFIN
MVP: LeBron James

All-Defensive 1st Team
1. Chris Paul
2. Dwyane Wade
3. LeBron James
4. Josh Smith
5. Dwight Howard

All-Defensive 2nd Team
1. Raymond Felton
2. Eric Gordon
3. Serge Ibaka
4. Pau Gasol
5. DeAndre Jordan

All-Rookie 1st Team
1. John Wall
2. Paul George
3. Wesley Johnson
4. Blake Griffin
5. DeMarcus Cousins

All-Rookie 2nd Team
1. Evan Turner
2. Gary Neal
3. Al-Faruq Aminu
4. Derrick Favors
5. Greg Monroe


All-NBA 1st Team
1. Derrick Rose
2. Dwyane Wade
3. LeBron James
4. Kevin Durant
5. Dwight Howard

All-NBA 2nd Team
1. Chris Paul
2. Kobe Bryant
3. Carmelo Anthony
4. Blake Griffin
5. Yao Ming

All-NBA 3rd Team
1. Baron Davis
2. Manu Ginobili
3. Amare Stoudemire
4. Kevin Love
5. Greg Oden

[mpac]

West:
1. oklahoma
2. new orleans
3. LA clippers
4. dallas
5. LA lakers
6. denver
7. phoenix
8. utah
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East:
1. miami
2. boston
3. orlando
4. atlanta
5. chicago
6. new york
7. detroit
8. indiana

Awards
DPOY: Dwight Howard
MIP: DeAndre Jordan
6th Man: Daniel Gibson
COY: Eric Spoelstra
ROY: Blake Griffin
MVP: Lebron James

All-Defensive 1st Team
1. D. Howard
2. Lebron James
3.Josh Smith
4. Dwayne Wade
5. Blake Griffin

All-Defensive 2nd Team
1. DeAndre Jordan
2. Kevin Garnett
3. Andrew Bogut
4. Chris Paul
5. Kobe Bryant

All-Rookie 1st Team
1. Blake Griffin
2. John Wall
3. Demarcus Cousins
4. Paul George
5. Eric Bledsoe

All-Rookie 2nd Team
1. Evan Turner
2. Udoh
3. Wesley Johnson
4. Derrick Favors
5. Gary Neal


All-NBA 1st Team
1. LeBron James
2. Blake Griffin
3. D. Howard
4. Dwyane Wade
5. Kobe Bryant

All-NBA 2nd Team
1. Kevin Durant
2. Chris Paul
3. Pau Gasol
4. Carmelo Anthony
5. Dirk Nowitzki

All-NBA 3rd Team
1. Rajon Rondo
2. Manu Ginobili
3. Al Horford
4. Eric Gordon
5. Andrew Bogut

[George7]

West:
1.Hornets
2.Thunder
3.Clippers
4.Mavs
5.Lakers
6.Nuggets
7.Suns
8.Jazz
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East:
1.Heat
2.Celtics
3.Hawks
4.Magic
5.Bulls
6.Pistons
7.Knicks
8.Pacers


Awards
DPOY:Dwight Howard
MIP:DeAndre Jordan
6th Man:Daniel Gibson
COY:Eric Spoelstra
ROY:Blake Griffin
MVP:LeBron James

All-Defensive 1st Team
1.Dwight Howard
2.Blake Griffin
3.LeBron James
4.Chris Paul
5.Dwayne Wade

All-Defensive 2nd Team
1.DeAndre Jordan
2.Josh Smith
3.Joakim Noah
4.Kobe Bryant
5.Kevin Garnett

All-Rookie 1st Team
1.Blake Griffin
2.John Wall
3.Wes Johnson
4.DeMarcus Cousins
5.Paul George

All-Rookie 2nd Team
1.Eric Bledsoe
2.Derrick Favors
3.Evan Turner
4.Gary Neal
5.Greg Monroe


All-NBA 1st Team
1.Chris Paul
2.Dwayne Wade
3.LeBron James
4.Blake Griffin
5.Dwight Howard

All-NBA 2nd Team
1.Derrick Rose
2.Kobe Bryant
3.Kevin Durant
4.Josh Smith
5.Dirk Nowitzki

All-NBA 3rd Team
1.Rajon Rondo
2.Baron Davis
3.Amar'e Stoudemire
4.Chris Bosh
5.Kevin Garnett

[kibaxx7]

Yeah, go Maggs!

Just like in my association right now, Manu is having a tough time.

[KidJustin]

Thierry •, maggs quitely killed me....i knew he was playing good...but i didnt really know how good until i saw the boxscore at the end

i guess he really wanted to show up his former team


...we'll see what happens in the rematch in LA

its a shame that this is the first i saw of your team in the season. we'll see if the Spurs can make it in the playoffs and maybe i'll see them again

...n dont forget the contest this time...there's 2

[KidJustin]

NLSC Draft Central


FREEMAN IS FREE



Kentucky Wildcat's star point guard and 2011 NBA Draft prospect Patrick "The Free Man" Freeman was severely injured was put into a coma, but earlier this week, family and friends are rejoicing as the young athlete has woken up.

Freeman is already up and walking around the hospital as doctors believe he will make a full recovery. When asked by reporters he says that he has no hard feelings over Zee Otoo and that he barely remembers the play. Freeman did say, "we'll just see what happens when I face him in the big leagues" with a big grin on his face.

Reporters quickly started making speculations about the young point guard who is set to be out for the rest of the Wildcat's season might have been hit a little to hard as he believe he is still going to be in the NBA Draft this June.

Sources close to Freeman said, "We tried to talk him out of it. Go back to school for another year. But same thing...he feels that his time is now and he has to take it before he loses everything completely.

Freeman was speculated to be drafted in the lottery, even in the top 5 possibly, but with such a severe injury he would be lucky for a team to take a chance on him in the 2nd round. Still the young man has his hopes up, he's glad for his good health, and just continues to look toward the future.

Reports say that he will not sign with an agent, which means if he is not drafted he will still be able to return to the University of Kentucky.

KidJustin: Psychedelic™ never replied to me...but since there are only 6 entries in this year's draft I decided to activate him and just let things go on autopilot

[kibaxx7]

West:
1.Hornets
2.Clippers
3.OKC
4.Lakers
5.Mavs
6.Nuggets
7.Suns
8.Jazz
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East:
1.Heat
2.Celtics
3.Magic
4.Bulls
5.Hawks
6.Pistons
7.Knicks
8.Pacers


Awards
DPOY:Dwight Howard
MIP:DeAndre Jordan
6th Man:Daniel Gibson
COY:Eric Spoelstra
ROY:Blake Griffin
MVP:LeBron James

All-Defensive 1st Team
1.Dwight Howard
2.Blake Griffin
3.LeBron
4.Chris Paul
5.Dwayne Wade

All-Defensive 2nd Team
1.DeAndre Jordan
2.Josh Smith
3.Joakim Noah
4.Kobe Bryant
5.Kevin Garnett

All-Rookie 1st Team
1.Blake Griffin
2.John Wall
3.Wes Johnson
4.DeMarcus Cousins
5.Paul George

All-Rookie 2nd Team
1.Eric Bledsoe
2.Derrick Favors
3.Evan Turner
4.Gary Neal
5.Greg Monroe


All-NBA 1st Team
1.Chris Paul
2.Dwayne Wade
3.LeBron James
4.Blake Griffin
5.Dwight Howard

All-NBA 2nd Team
1.Derrick Rose
2.Kobe Bryant
3.Kevin Durant
4.Josh Smith
5.Dirk Nowitzki

All-NBA 3rd Team
1.Rajon Rondo
2.Baron Davis
3.Amar'e Stoudemire
4.Chris Bosh
5.Kevin Garnett

[Axel The Great]

West:
1. Thunder
2. Hornets
3. Clippers
4. Mavs
5. Lakers
6. Nuggets
7. Suns
8. Rockets
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East:
1. Heat
2. Celtics
3. Magic
4. Hawks
5. Bulls
6. Knicks
7. Pacers
8. Pistons

I'll pass on the awards for now.

[Warlock95]

West:
1.Hornets
2.Clippers
3.Lakers
4.Thunder
5.Mavs
6.Nuggets
7.Jazz
8.Rockets (I hate the current Suns)
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East:
1.Heat
2.Celtics
3.Bulls
4.Magic
5.Hawks
6.Knicks
7.Pacers
8.Pistons


Awards
DPOY:Dwight Howard
MIP:no reply yet
6th Man:no reply yet
COY:VDN
ROY:Blake Griffin
MVP:LeFrog Shames

All-Defensive 1st Team, 2nd Team
-no reply yet-

All-Rookie 1st Team
1.Blake Griffin
2.John Wall
3.Derrick Favors
4.DeMarcus Cousins
5.Evan Turner

All-Rookie 2nd Team
-no reply yet-


All-NBA 1st Team
1.Derrick Rose
2.Kobe Bryant
3.LeFrog Shames
4.Blake Griffin
5.Dwight Howard

All-NBA 2nd Team
1.Chris Paul
2.Dwayne Wade
3.Kevin Durant
4.no reply yet
5.no reply yet

All-NBA 3rd Team
1.Rajon Rondo
2.no reply yet
3.Carmelo Anthony
4.Chris Bosh
5.no reply yet

[KidJustin]

AHHH I CANT BELIEVE THE CLIPS PICK GOT THE #1 PICK AND IT WENT TO THE CAVS!! AND THEY GOT BARON!! OMFG!!!

yea..just venting...

anyways last home game for the Clips vs Spurs either tonight or tomorrow night...

[George7]

:lol::lol::lol::lol:

Was sure about your reaction when I saw it on the news! Well it really sucks to give the better player and lose the 1st pick as well!

[KidJustin]

LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS 35-21 Streak: 1W		vs.		SAN ANTONIO SPURS 27-26 Streak: 1L
Staples Center - Los Angeles, CA
Mar. 9, 2011 - 6:00 PM (PST)
Matchups
Baron Davis		PG	Tony Parker
Eric Bledsoe		SG	Manu Ginobili
Wilson Chandler		SF	Corey Maggette
Blake Griffin		PF	DeJuan Blair
DeAndre Jordan		C	Tim Duncan

GRIFFIN DOMINATES LAST HOME GAME



NBA GREEN WEEK: NBA Cares is promoting NBA Green Week this week and all players are encouraged to wear green accessories that are made from 100% recycled material. Some teams will also wear Green Alternate jerseys which are also made out of recycled material.

THE FACTS: The last home game of the season, it was only fitting that Blake Griffin would dominate with a dunkfest and the Clippers would for the first time in their franchise history clinch the best record in the Pacific Division. The game started out looking to be an early blow out as the Clippers were looking for their revenge with a 12-2 start. Blake went 5-5 in the 1Q, which included a 3 pointer, to tally 12 early points. But it was Manu Ginobili, who struggled in their last game, lighting it up for the Spurs scoring 10 of his own, but he did it on 4-11 shooting. The Spurs got hot from deep as they used 3 pointer after 3 pointer to tie the game and even take the lead in the 2Q. The second half was a completely different story as the Clippers took control in the 3Q. In the end, Ginobili put up 35, both Maggette and Parker had 20 each to go along with Duncan's 16, but they could not overcome the constant Clipper attack lead by Blake Griffin.

THE STAT: The Clippers dominated the paint on both ends, scoring 76 points and recording 13 blocks

QUOTABLE: Baron Davis, "It feels good to know that we are on top. We made it!"

HOT: Blake Griffin put on a show for the fans of LA with a dunk fest in the final home game of the season hitting 14 of 16 from the field

NOT: Eric Bledsoe, who had been scoring regularly lately in the absence of Eric Gordon could not hit a shot tonight as he made his only 2 field goals in the 4Q to finish with only 6 points

GOOD MOVE: Late in the 4Q Blake Griffin throws down his only alley-oop before being subed out of the game, a final treat for the fans on the last home game of the season


BAD MOVE: George Hill fouled a jumpshooting Baron Davis with only 0.7 seconds left in the 3Q putting him on the free throw line and helping extend the Clippers lead to 10


Injuries: Tiago Splitter collided with Blake Griffin late in the game and hurt his knee, he was able to return to the game


Next Game: @ Rockets


Final Score:
LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS (127) - SAN ANTONIO SPURS (120)

Player of the Game:
Blake Griffin

35 Points, 6 Rebounds, 5 Assists 14-16 FG

Pressbook






Create-A-Caption
During tonight's Clippers, we got some wacky photos and its your chance to tell the story!

Create a caption that fits either of the follow photos:
Photo: Ben Wallace, Eric Bledsoe, Referee

ATTENTION Agents: Participating in Create-a-Caption will earn you a maximum of 1 Point. I will select only ONE (1) Agent as the winner for the Create-A-Caption, that winner will be posted on the deadline game.
Captions must make sense and be unique!
The deadline for the Create-A-Caption for this game will be open until 2 games from now, vs. Hornets

Create-A-Caption Winner, vs. Bobcats: puttincomputers

A green tree falls in the forest. Another tree hears it. Proved: Sound is produced in a forest

Game recap layout inspired by dare and George7

Upcoming Matchup:

[KidJustin]

Contest: #25 Blake VS. - The Big Fundamental?

Points: Choose one: Blake 32+35 = 67 vs. Duncan 17+16 = 33
Rebounds: Choose one: Blake 6+6 =12 vs. Duncan 10+11 = 21
Assists: Choose one: Blake 3+5 = 8 vs. Duncan 2+2 = 4
Blocks: Choose one: Blake 1+1 = 2 vs. Duncan 3+0 = 3

Current Standings by Agent
(1) Grand Theft 2K11 : DUB Edition [254]
(2) Thierry • [221]
(3) George7 [212]
(4) Valdis [149]
(5) Justine. [133]
(6) z02 [98]
(7) Psychedelic™ [50]
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(1) dare [135]
(2) puttincomputers [97]
(3) mpac [94]
(4) Badger [55]
(5) Ch4os [50]
(6) Axel. [24]
(7) Cruzerr [16]
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The mandich Points: 15
The Lamrock Points: 3

[mpac]

CAC: "Ref, call the damn foul! Look, i lost my hand"

[KidJustin]

GORDON CLEARED TO PLAY


The Clippers have released that Eric Gordon has been cleared to play and will be flying out on the road with the team for their final two games of the season. Sources say that Gordon could be healthy enough to start, but it will be a game time decision.

Ever since he injured his Achilles, Eric Gordon has been doing everything he could to recover and stay in shape to get back on the court as soon as possible. Sources say that he was pushing himself to return for the Clippers last game against the San Antonio Spurs for their last home game, but the medical staff thought it would be best for him to take the week off and rest since the Clippers didn't have another game during that time. The Clippers have made the playoff push with Gordon on the sidelines and now with him back they seemed posed to be getting ready just in time for the playoffs.

[KidJustin]

HOUSTON ROCKETS 29-28 Streak: 1L		vs.		LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS 36-21 Streak: 2W
Toyota Center - Houston, TX
Apr. 18, 2011 - 7:30 PM (PST)
Matchups
Kyle Lowry		PG	Baron Davis
Kevin Martin		SG	Eric Gordon
Shane Battier		SF	Wilson Chandler
Luis Scola		PF	Blake Griffin
Yao Ming		C	DeAndre Jordan

GORDON RETURNS, ROCKETS EMBARRASSED



THE FACTS: Eric Gordon returned to his first game back since his injury about a month ago and to open the game he hit a corner 3 pointer. The Clippers looked to dominate the game early on, but Kevin Martin would not allow it as he scored 12 of the Rockets first 14 points in the 1Q. After a timeout the Clippers changed their game plan to one thing, STOP MARTIN! The Clippers then went on a 10-0 run. The Rockets started to get hot from deep hitting 3 of 3 early in the 2Q to trim the lead to 1, but an onslaught Clipper attack going 23-6 right after put the game into a blow out at halftime. The second half was pretty much garbage time the rest of the way. Yao Ming started getting hot as he finished with a game high 30 points, but other than he and Martin, the Rockets had no one else helping. This only made it easier for the Clippers to keep the blow out lead allowing it to grow as high as 23 points. The 4Q was a complete joke, for both teams really. The Clippers were told to run as much clock as possible to end the game sooner, but had poor execution and while the Rockets were piratically free to do as they wished on offense without much care from the Clippers, they continued to miss easy shots near the rim. Let's just say, when the final buzzer rang, everyone was happy that it was just over.

THE STAT: Clippers bench dominated 52 to 16

QUOTABLE: Eric Gordon, "I felt good, I've been with these guys in practice, but I really missed playing on the court."

HOT: Eric Gordon scored 25 points including 3 3Pointers in his first game back, he even threw down some vicious dunks that made the Clippers medical staff cringe at the risk of re-injury, but Gordon was fine

NOT: Aminu was ice cold to start the game going 0-6 in the 1Q and finished the game with 6 points on 3 of 11 shooting

GOOD MOVE: Baron Davis threw a perfect alley-oop pass to DeAndre Jordan from near half court


BAD MOVE: Eric Gordon started a split second to late as his last second slam dunk was waived off by the referees, though the dunk was nice, the replace clearly showed the ball still in his hands when the red lights went on


Injuries: N/A

Next Game: @ Hornets


Final Score:
HOUSTON ROCKETS (112) - LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS (130)

Player of the Game:
Blake Griffin

26 Points, 7 Rebounds

Pressbook





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Create-A-Caption Winner, vs. Spurs: puttincomptuers

Blake: My sail will get the ball!
Manu: try it and my shoulder which feels like a spur will be in your chest!

Game recap layout inspired by dare and George7

[KidJustin]

Contest: #28 Blake VS. - CP3?

The last game of the season and the Hornets and Clippers have been two very surprising teams earning themselves solid playoff spots in the West. It is only fitting to see how the top players for each team will matchup, even though they play very different positions. Which player will lead in the following categories in the next game:

Code: Select all

[b]Points:[/b] Choose one: Blake/CP3
[b]Rebounds:[/b] Choose one: Blake/CP3
[b]Assists:[/b] Choose one: Blake/CP3
[b]Blocks:[/b] Choose one: Blake/CP3


Contest type: Prediction
Rewards: Winner(s) will receive 3 Point per category correct and a BONUS 5 Points if you get them all correct
Length of Contest: Open until: Before Hornets recap, SOON!
Rules: Agents must post their answer to the contest on this thread only to be accepted. Once the Agent makes their submission, it is final unless I (KidJustin) allows otherwise.
Hint: N/A

Good luck!

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Points: Choose one: Blake
Rebounds: Choose one: Blake
Assists: Choose one: CP3
Blocks: Choose one: Blake

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CAC (Spurs)
Player 1: Shall we compliment the ref?
Players 2: You an idiot, not during the game! He might get suspicious!
Player 1: Good point!
Ref: What is this game coming to? I must be getting soft!