[CYOA] Final Chapter?

[Bucket]

Wooooow Car looks cool, I have a mountain bike

[George7]

Wooooow Car looks cool, I have a mountain bike

...and I go everywhere on foot (my bike is forgotten on my relatives in the country and I can't drive yet)

[KidJustin]

Nice ride there
Didn't know there was that "scion" brand at all. It seems it's a North America exclusive....

scion is basically toyota
scion is in japan and i believe scion cars are relabeled as toyota cars in places like in the middle east...i know they are testing the new toyota/scion in germany right now

[JDRochholz]

Bro when's your next recap

[Alpha_]

KidJustin, WOW Sexxxy. That's a very nice car.

[George7]

Yeah, I searched afterwards about Scion and found its relation with Toyota,being the North American cars Toyota produces. Well as it seems Toyota is going to bring Scion cars to europe,but labeled as Toyota, holding Scion to the US only. It's all about marketing...

[KidJustin]

Bro when's your next recap

tonight. promise!

[Bucket]

tonight. promise!

hehe

[KidJustin]

tonight early morning...same thing

i'm doing it right now

[JDRochholz]

Bro Kidjustin where you from?

[Bucket]

Xion, LA

[JDRochholz]

Ah I see so I guess it will be A AM here.

[KidJustin]

WEST: ROUND 1 LAC Wins 4-1
(2) LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS		vs.		(7) PHOENIX SUNS
Staples Center - Los Angeles, CA
May 2, 2011
Matchups
Baron Davis		PG	Steve Nash
Eric Gordon		SG	Vince Carter
Wilson Chandler		SF	Grant Hill
Blake Griffin		PF	Antonie Walker
Ben Wallace		C	Mehmet Okur

DEFENSE SENDS SUNS HOME, CLIPPERS ADVANCE



THE FACTS: Both teams offense started out very slow, more so for the Clippers. While both teams traded baskets early on, the Suns eventually were able to catch some breathing room especially at the half where they lead by 11 points. The Clippers, without DeAndre Jordan, were losing the rebounding battle, which only made things worse each time they missed shot after shot. Blake Griffin was having a solid game, but the Suns defense was able to focus all their attention on him. To start the second half, VDN decided to play full-court defense the rest of the way, something not commonly used, but it worked. The level of defensive intensity grew and the Suns started missing shots and having their passes deflected. The Clippers fed of the turnovers and missed shots to eventually get back in the game. Win only a minute left in the 3Q the Clippers were within 6 points, which was when Eric Gordon hit 2 consecutive 3Pointers after missing his first 10 attempts! The game was tied going into the 4Q and then Blake Griffin threw down a monster dunk to lead again since the 1Q. From then on momentum was completely on the Clippers side as they even started to hit 3Pointers. The Clippers made 7 3Pointers in the quarter after making only 1 in the first half. The Suns were sticking around, but the Clippers were in complete control and closed out the game and are now thinking of the next round.

THE STAT: Missing DeAndre, the Clippers were out rebounded 51 to 45

QUOTABLE: VDN on using full court press defense, "I told them, play hard defense, get back in the game by making it hard for them. Just put in all of your energy, send them home, and then we can rest while we wait for the next round."

HOT: Clippers finally got hot from deep in the second half shooting 55%

NOT: Eric Gordon could not hit a single shot beyond the arc in the first half, missing all 7, he missed a total of 10 attempts before making 2 in a row

GOOD MOVE: While Eric Gordon's shot was off, he threw down some epic dunks, including one where he posterizes both Aaron Brooks and Robin Lopez


BAD MOVE: In the 3Q the Clippers were making a comeback and tipped the ball away from the Suns with only 5 seconds left on the shot clock, after the scramble, the Clippers somehow allowed Steve Nash to find Grant Hill for an open slam dunk

Injuries: N/A


Final Score:
(2) LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS (114) - (7) PHOENIX SUNS (106)

Player of the Game:
Eric Gordon

26 Points, 6 Assists

Pressbook





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Round 1 - Game 5 Recap

West:
(1) OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER vs. (8) SAN ANTONIO SPURS - Thunder Lead 3-2
HEADLINE: Spurs drop another one and lose Duncan to a Broken Foot

(3) NEW ORLEANS HORNETS vs. (6) UTAH JAZZ - Hornets Lead 3-2
HEADLINE: Hornets dominate Jazz by 31 points to lead the series

(4) DALLAS MAVERICKS vs. (5) LOS ANGELES LAKERS - Lakers Win 4-1
HEADLINE: Kobe makes good on his word, Lakers advance to West Semi-Finals


East:
(1) MIAMI HEAT vs. (8) DETROIT PISTONS - Head Lead 3-2
HEADLINE: LeBron comes up in the clutch

(2) BOSTON CELTICS vs. (7) INDIANA PACERS - Celtics Lead 3-2
HEADLINE: C's crush Pacers behind Peirce's 5 3Pointers

(4) CHICAGO BULLS vs. (5) ORLANDO MAGIC - Magic Lead 3-2
HEADLINE: Bulls still alive!

(3) ATLANTA HAWKS defeats (6) NEW YORK KNICKS - Hawks Win 4-0

Bracketology:

[KidJustin]

The Playoffs have not been a disappointment for the fans, as exciting game after exciting game continue to play into the drama of the NBA Finals. But there are some teams that could be feeling disappointment, as some just could not make it and are eliminated in the playoffs. The only thing they have to look forward to now is that they are...Gone Fishin'!

In this edition: DALLAS MAVERICKS Jason Kidd can finally go on his retirement vacation and take Dirk with him!


And the PHOENIX SUNS Antonie Walker takes Steve Nash out for some fishing by the peir

[KidJustin]

i'll finish round 1 for other teams and do the recap later

[George7]

We will survive!!!!

Great win putting the nail in the coffin! And won my first cac

CAC: Now where is that sculptor I hired? That's the pose for my garden statue!!

[JDRochholz]

Bulls! Will Survive Make it Happen Bulls!

CAC: Now where is my retired number? It should be there somewhere.

[KidJustin]

if the Bulls can take game 6 on the magic home court....wow..we'll see. this might be history

Xion, are u going to submit a draftee too? i only got 2013 open...but things could always move...registration is on page 1

u can also take a super big risk and go in the 2011 (this) draft...u will almost for sure be a 2nd round draft pick

[JDRochholz]

Yea bro I forgot to register sorry anyways form submitted .

[Bucket]

YEAAAAAAAAAAA, finally Clips in second round Love Gordon pic.

CAC: Gordon: Ey guys, make a statue for me @ Staples Center
LAKERS Fan: SURE ERIC, but behind KOBE's.

[KidJustin]

Round 1

Series Analysis
West:
(1) OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER defeat (8) SAN ANTONIO SPURS - [4-3]

Analysis: One of the youngest up and coming teams against one of the top veteran teams went head-to-head and at first it appeared as if the veteran experience had enough of an advantage to upset the series against the West's #1 team. But with the Spurs unfortunately losing Tim Duncan in Game 5, things did not look good for new owner Thierry Tirieux. Manu Ginobili was able to lead the team in Game 6 to force a Game 7 back in Oklahoma City, but in a long 7 game series, youth prevailed.

(2) LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS defeats (7) PHOENIX SUNS - [3-1]

Analysis: There was no denying that a new era has arrived with Blake Griffin in town as the Clippers took care of business in Game 1 and then completely dominated the Suns in Game 2 by 32 points. The Suns were looking for revenge at home but some clutch 3Point shooting game the Clippers a 3-0 lead. The Suns would take Game 4 to avoid the sweep, but strong defense by the Clippers allowed them to wrap it up at home in the next game.

(3) NEW ORLEANS HORNETS defeat (6) UTAH JAZZ - [4-3]

Analysis: The Jazz are without Deron Williams, but that did not stop Jerry Sloan from running his traditional offense through Devin Harris. The series literally went back and forth without any real regards to homecourt. In the end Chris Paul lead his team to a round 1 victory. Critics say that Sloan should have utilized rookie Derrick Favors talents more, but it would have been hard trying to figure enough playing time behind Paul Millsap and Al Jefferson.

(5) LOS ANGELES LAKERS defeats (4) DALLAS MAVERICKS - [4-1]

Analysis: The Lakers came out strong right from Game 1 when they took homecourt advantage away from the Mavericks, which resulted in Dirk Nowitzki responding with a big game in Game 2. But all that did was ignite Kobe Bryant to lift his team on the next three games to complete the upset and advance into the 2nd Round of the Playoffs.


East:
(1) MIAMI HEAT defeat (8) DETROIT PISTONS - [4-2]

Analysis: With Chris Kaman and Rodney Stuckey each returned from injuries during the series, the Pistons were not expected to do much against the East's powerhouse, but Loul Deng proved that there is something bright in the Pistons' future. A surprising Game 2 upseat in Miami got the buzz going and then a dominating Game 4 started to make the series interesting. Game 5 was a thriller that the Pistons almost took if not for some late LeBron Jame heroics. But in the end the Heat were just too much and were able to closeout the series.

(2) BOSTON CELTICS defeat (7) INDIANA PACERS - [4-3]

Analysis: The Pacers game the Celtics a really fight before advancing to the next round by forcing a Game 7. Danny Granger showed to be a real force scoring against the Big 3, who in some games started to show their age. While the Pacers were able to take Game 6, they lost point guard Darren Collison and with him their hopes of taking an upset in Boston.

(3) ATLANTA HAWKS sweep (6) NEW YORK KNICKS - [4-0]

Analysis: While Carmelo Anthony and Amar'e Stoudemire looked really good together, there was no real team behind him and it showed greatly in this series. The Hawks had a different scorer each game, where it was Jamal Crawford, Joe Johnson, or Josh Smith, the Knicks never knew that hit them, and by the time they finally realized...the Hawks brought out the brooms for the only sweep in the Playoffs so far.

(4) CHICAGO BULLS defeat (5) ORLANDO MAGIC - [4-3]

Analysis: Is Michael Jordan's ghost hanging around there? Or whatever the new GM George Koukoulis has got the team drinking should be bottled and sold more than Gatorade. The Bulls have done the impossible being the first team in NBA history to comeback and win a series after being behind 3-0. The Bulls looked dead in the water early on as they lost both home openers and the next where Dwight Howard accepted his DPOY trophy in Orlando. But from then on, Derrick Rose went bonkers as clutch shot after clutch shot at the end of each game allowed them to win the next 4.

Round 1 Bracketology

[KidJustin]

New "Gone Fishin'" posted later

[JDRochholz]

We BULLieve!

A dreaming Dan Xion assistant GM said to Orlando's Coach

What's up chubby fat coach I said it we Bullive so you should too!

[George7]

That's what I'm talking about!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's my Bulls!!!
You know what I gave them after game 3!Mike's Secret Stuff!!

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Oh,and here you are.Bottled and ready for sale

[JDRochholz]

LOL!