Memphis Grizzlies (NBA Live 06)

[Arcane]

Darko can bring in some value better than cardinal just use him like det or orl should have.

[Andreas Dahl]

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Utah Jazz

December 20, 2005
Memphis Grizzlies - 94
Utah Jazz - 97
(Boxscore) (Post-game roster)


Game Recap: It was a bad game; A bad game from the Grizzlies, A bad game from the Jazz, and a bad game from the referees. After only two minutes of gameplay, there had been called 6 fouls, and had only been 1 field goal. And the general inconsistent calls from the referees continued throughout the game; and because of the odd calls, there was never really any good basketball going on to the dismay of both coaches, players and, not least, the fans. But the referees aren’t the only ones to blame. Both teams failed to really invite the other team to play some good ball, and a lot of the times, they were just running the clock down. Eventually as the game came close to a end, the Jazz went on a 6 point run that the Grizzlies wouldn't be able to respond to as they failed to make something happen at several possessions. And in the end, it was the team that was able to force the ball as little as possible that could walk away with the victory, and that was the Utah Jazz.

Left: Shane Battier with the jumpshot as the shotclock winds down late in the first quarter | Right: Eddie Jones takes the ball strong to the hoop, but no foul was called by the referee


Left: Hakim Warrick with two of his ten points in the game against the Jazz | Right: The Jazz was also attacking the boards, but they on the other hand got the majority of the calls


Left: Pietrus flies in for the acrobatic dunk after he took the steal on the other end of the court | Right: Darko Milicic had a strong debut with 8 points and 4 rebounds for the Grizzlies

Reactions after the game:

- P. Gasol: "You shouldn't blame anything of the referees, but after this game, it's hard not to..."
- M. Miller: "It was rediculous. I mean they could at least have been consistent, but no. It wasn't a good game by far from their side, y'nah mean"


Notes about the game:

- Deron Williams was awarded with the MVP after his game high 30 points
- The Jazz was called for 6 personal fouls, while the Memphis got called for 16
- After the first quarter, there had been called 9 fouls
- Darko Milicic made a nice debut with the Grizzlies, and had 8 points, 4 rebounds, 1 block and 1 assist in 13 minutes

[Jugs]

Damon Stoudamire played a really shitty game as well... tough loss

[Andreas Dahl]

Yea, he did. Although no player really played that good to start with (tho Miller played ok), so I forgive him

was that the extra size you were talking about?!?

Na, that one I had in mind fell through unfortunately...

[peaches]

Tough loss but nice work once again.

[Arcane]

ouch so close andreas

[Andreas Dahl]

Matchup Preview: Memphis Grizzlies vs. Los Angeles Clippers

23/12 (7:00 pm) @ Staples Center

The Memphis Grizzlies have chosen to, yet again, start Chucky Aktins over Damon Stoudamire as the starting PG. The Grizzlies team commentator, Mikki De La Rea, said that there was no special reason behind the decision other than the fact that Atkins has been playing better than Stoudamire so far this season.

Miller Fined for Criticizing Officials

NEW YORK, December 21, 2006
Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Mike Miller has been fined $5,000 for publicly criticizing the officials, it was announced today by Stu Jackson, NBA Senior Vice President Basketball Operations. The incident occurred following the Grizzlies’s 94-97 loss to the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center on Tuesday, December 20.

Nash out for two-three weeks

Phoenix, Arizona - December 22, 2006
Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash underwent successful surgery today to correct a fracture in his left foot. As a result of the procedure, Nash isn't expected back on the basketball floor untill early January. In 11 games played this season, the reigning MVP, Nash has averaged 15.9 points and 3.8 rebounds per contest.

[Arcane]

naughty miller but the injury sounds promising in hopefully being able to get a higher ranking seed in the west if the suns don't play well while nash is out

[Jugs]

Nice Mike Miller article . Hopefully you'll bounce back and defeat the Clippers, with good referees

[Andreas Dahl]

Thanks

Hopefully you'll bounce back and defeat the Clippers, with good referees

THEY WERE OUT TO GET ME I TELL YOU!

[Marquis]

Tough loss Andreas.

Nice Warrick pic

Are you still hesitating of trading or not Stoudamire? I think he should be traded, because he plays really terrible

[Andreas Dahl]

Thanks. Yea, I'm still not sure if I should trade him or not. He has done 2-3 good games where he was great, other than that he's been playing rather poorly.
But I won't make another trade soon anyways; maybe at the all-star break, but I'm leaning more towards the off-season instead, and then trading away either Stoudamire or Jackson (possibly Burks as well); Or, maybe even both Damon and Jackson for a very good one...

[hova-]

Yeah, I think its cooler to give players the chance at least till the all-star break, because you never know when a starter gets injured or stuff, if they play better with more time. It´s more realistic, too.

Great Dynasty I must say again, cool stuff about moaning miller(nice nick I´m noticing) and just great graphical presentation!

[Andreas Dahl]

Yea, that's what I'm thinking hova-

After giving it some consideration, why not trade both Stoudamire and Jackson for some young good PG (like C. Paul, D. Harris etc.) and get another player to strengthen my bench even more. Possibly in a 3 team trade...

[Jing]

yeah fuckin jazz. now that i dont use them anymore as a dynasty they are crap.

[kibaxx7]

Tough loss Andreas... let's see how Atkins plays next game.

[Andreas Dahl]

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Los Angeles Clippers

December 23, 2005
Memphis Grizzlies - 107
Los Angeles Clippers - 102
(Boxscore) (Post-game roster)


Game Recap: The Memphis Grizzlies got of to a better start against the Los Angeles Clippers, than they did against the Utah Jazz last game, which seemed to give them some new confidence. They were able to play a more open and fluent game, and things were looking real good on the offensive end of the court. On the defence however, the Clippers was punishing them time after time by running plays through their superstar Elton Brand. And Brand was on fire in the first half, he had recorded 21 points and 7 rebounds; But after break, he came out trying to do just a little bit too much which hurt the Clippers in the end as the other players didn't get involved as much and got cold. That especially went for Cuttino Mobley who started forcing up shots when Brand wasn't making them, but he wasn't making them either, as he only was 6 out of 22 from the field. And in the forth quarter the Grizzlies took control of the game and outscored the Clipper 25 to 19 that lead way for their well earned 107-72 win.

| Play Of The Game | Darko blocks Brand that leads to a breakaway that Pietrus finishes with an acrobatic lay-in

Left: Corey Maggette gets stuck with Hakim Warrick on defence after a miss-match during the tip off | Right: Corey Maggette hanging onto the rim after finishing the dunk in the lane


Left: C. Maggette had to leave the court in the second quarter, but was able to come back in | Right: Pau Gasol goes up for the lay-up attempt between Elton Brand and Chris Kaman


Left: Elton Brand finishing with authority after getting by Darko Milicic | Right: Chucky Atkins had a solid performance in his second time as a starter with 13 points and 10 assists

Reactions after the game:

- C. Atkins: "It felt great to come out here and play good after the team gave me the chance to start. I just hope to get some more starts in the future as well..."
- E. Jones: "It was a nice game. Everyone got a chance to contribute and played very well. It was a team effort."
- E. Brand: "Well I think we played good tonight, things just wasn't falling for us as much as it was for them.."


Notes after the game:

- Pau Gasol got the MVP after putting up 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists
- Cuttino Mobley had a poor game as he was only 6 out of 22 from the field
- Darko Milicic was 4 out of 4 from the field and had 2 rebounds, 2 blocks and 1 assist

[Jugs]

Nice win against teh Clippers, I love the Maggette hanging off the ring picture

[Seraph]

Great Win man congratulations and nice pics there I really like the Maggette one

[Andreas Dahl]

Thanks guys
Might not be able to make another update until some time next week, oh well.. You can always read the old ones over and over...

[Shing]

The realism in the one where Maggette is injured is amazing What GCard do you have?

Cool setup! And nice win vs Clips

[Andreas Dahl]

Thanks I got a ATI Radeon 9800Pro, so I'm set for a few years ahead..

[hova-]

Nice update, well i got the same graphics card, but I cant switch to a higher resolution than 1024, do you know why ?

[Andreas Dahl]

Might bee your monitor restrictions...

[hova-]

Might bee your monitor restrictions...

dont want to make your dynasty thread a technical one, but I was able some time ago to play with higher resolution, but now it just doesnt display the possibility maybe I play wrong colors(32)