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[KidJustin]

yes i'd like to know how monroe came back...

[George7]

After playing some games,with Monroe not in game at all, I found him in the D-League roster !
But the previous time i loaded my save ,he was nowhere!Neither on Fa pool,or on D-League or another Nba team. I was really surprised!

As for your predictions,I'm not sure it will be fair for the others to change it.

[George7]

United Center, December 16

Bull beat Bucks ; Extend Streak to Three

The Facts: Derrick Rose scored 22 points and added 6 assists ,while Carlos Boozer(16 points-10 rebounds) and Joakim Noah(14 points-10 rebounds) had both double figures ,leading the Bulls to a har win over the Milwaukee Bucks, in a game where both defenses did great job.Bulls were up even with 18 points on a point at the second half,but Bucks didn't stop trying.
Douglas-Roberts and Salmons had 17 points ,while Maggete had 16 points,being the three players who made a push-up for the Bucks on the third and with a great rally they cut down the lead to three. A bad shooting on the 4th though and a little streak by the Bulls,got the game out of reach.

The Stat:Bulls shot 57% from the field,again having great percentages on their shooting. Their consistency in shooting % is a big reason Bulls are having a red hot starton the season.

Turning Point: A buzzer beater by Derrick Rose on the end of the 3rd was a huge momentum shifter for the Bulls.After a great run from the Bucks to cut down an 18-point deficit to 2 points,Rose scored the buzzer,gave Bulls a 5 point lead,and helped them go on a 10-2 run on the 4th to get the ame out of reach.

Hot:Carlos Boozer had 16 points-10 rebounds-4 assists on a 8-17 night.He played another solid game after a bad start on the season,showing that he is slowly playing better and better.

Not:Brandon Jennings was 0-10 from the field not registering a single point on 27 minutes of play. He had 11 assists though playing great on that sector,but his bad shooting really helped Bulls win that game

Notable:Greg Monroe returned on action after his accident, playing limited time though,but cheered up heavily by the fans at his entrance on the game. Monroe had 2 points and 1 rebound on 4 minutes of play.

Quotable: "I'm really happy to return in action so early. I really have to work hard to keep up with the rest of the guys,but I have plenty of time to do this.
--Bulls' Center,Greg Monroe on his return

Up Next:November 18,Chicago Bulls vs Indiana Pacers

Final Score:Chicago Bulls - Milwaukee Bucks 86-75(click for boxscore)

Jordan Brand Player Of The Game:Derrick Rose

22 Points - 6 assists - 2 steals - 1 rebound

Highlight Reel

D-Rose getting the bucket and the foul!

An amazing buzzer by Rose!A great momentum shifter!

C.D-R stuffing it hard!

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Glad Greg's ok and hope he makes it back into the rotation over time.

[Axel The Great]

Yeh, nice to see Greg back in action. Brandon Jennings 0/10 definitely was the key to your victory, excellent job holding him scoreless.

[KidJustin]

i love this new layout!
allows it to be detailed/length....but if i want to read specifics i can go straight to that!

i may have to copy this one if i decide on making an association

oh great win by the way

[George7]

Glad Greg's ok and hope he makes it back into the rotation over time.

Greg is valuable player and i plan on developing him on a great role player ,and even on my future starter C,if he becomes better than Noah,or Noah gets traded(not possible though)

Yeh, nice to see Greg back in action. Brandon Jennings 0/10 definitely was the key to your victory, excellent job holding him scoreless.

I was really surprised to see Jennings scoreless.He was in such a bad shooting day,that he achieved to miss a wide open lay up at the end of the 4th,because Iverson managed to reject him ,after catching him on the fast break!!!

i love this new layout!
allows it to be detailed/length....but if i want to read specifics i can go straight to that!

i may have to copy this one if i decide on making an association

oh great win by the way

Thanks KJ! I took this idea from the official site of the NBA. It's recaps are similar and it's a really handy style of writing.

Thanks for the comments guys

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Also an update which i forgot to put.Joakim Noah is injured and will be hurt for the next games,meaning less minutes playing in order to avoid a further problem!

Don't forget that there's the Christmas Special game!Miami Heat vs Los Angeles Lakers!There will be a full recap and also there will be a special contest for all the NLSCers!

After the All-Start game,(or even sooner)I will announce the first Draft predictions of your players,depending on the leaderboard.After that the points you have accumulated so far,and the rest of the points will be used to get your players better!Draftees' Articles will be published right after from the announcement of the predicted draft selections!

You can also write your own articles for every topic you want from a later point and after.From your draftee(better write it on the days before the Draft) to the Christmas Special,or for a team of the league.It's your choice,though I would make specific announcements for more important topics every now and then!

[dare]

Your recap looks familiar

[George7]

dare, Oh,you've been using the same too in your association!I haven't checked your Lakers association for a while,and i didn't know it!But it is a handy style,isn't it?

[dare]

dare, Oh,you've been using the same too in your association!I haven't checked your Lakers association for a while,and i didn't know it!But it is a handy style,isn't it?

Yup I've been using it since my first recap, quite easy because you don't have to write long paragraph. It's a straight to the point recap

[George7]

United Center,December 18

Boozer's great night leads Bulls to fourth straight

The Facts: Carlos Boozer had 26 points ,8 rebounds and 4 steals, leading the Bulls to a great win over the Indiana Pacers,their 4th straight after the loss against the Timberwolves and keeping the first place while holding a 2.5-game lead from the second in the East ,Boston Celtics.Derrick Rose had a solid double double as well, with 17 points and 12 assists.

Collison's 19 points and 8 assists weren't enough for the Pacers who are on a bad situation,who are ranked on the last places on the East.

The Stat:9 Bulls' players shot over 45% ,with McGrady being the only one shooting poor,having 2-8 FGs.Another solid shooting game for the Bulls,who win on every game they shot better than the opposition they face.

Turning Point: After taking an 18-point lead ,Bulls found themselves leading by 4 points on the 5 minute-mark on the 4th,after a great run by the Pacers. Thibodeau got Rose on the field,who found Deng for the 3-pointer,while on the next play Bulls stole the ball and Deng got the dunk and the foul.Pacers were no threat after that point.

Hot: Carlos Boozer,after his double double game vs Bucks,Boozer got 26 points ,8 rebounds and shot 65% from the field.

Not:Tracy McGrady was 2-8 from the field on a really cold night from high.He got 5 points and 3 early fouls ,clearly far from his regular performance.

Good Move: Thibodeau rested Derrick Rose on the start of the 4th.When he saw Pacers were coming back,got Rose in the game,and Bulls got this out of reach

Bad Move:Giving to a hurt Joakim Noah playing time.He scored 2 points ,grabbed 5 easy boards,but couldn't help the team much

Rookie Watch:Greg Monroe had 2 points,2 rebounds and 1 block.

Up Next:December 20,Chicago Bulls vs Portland Trailblazers

Final Score:Chicago Bulls - Indiana Pacers 92-81

Jordan Brand Player Of The Game:Carlos Boozer

26 Points - 8 rebounds - 4 Steals - 1 Assist

Highlight Reel

No,it's not LeBron.It's Luol staffing it hard!!!

Look out Danny Granger!!

Yup,Hoozy Boozy got it in too!

Tyler Hansbrough providing us with some nice stuff!

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[KidJustin]

poor granger...


great win though

[Houndy]

Just started checking out this association.

Great start George, 17-3! And I love that pic of Boozer over Granger. We call it a poster.

[George7]

poor granger...


great win though

Thanks! Really dominant win Got the lead all the way from the beginning!

Just started checking out this association.

Great start George, 17-3! And I love that pic of Boozer over Granger. We call it a poster.

Thanks Houndy! Indeed, this pic is one of my favs!I got it on full res for wallpaper as well!

It's a great start,though I had a really easy schedule so far.No Miami,no Boston,no New York so far,only played the Lakers twice and Nuggets twice with 1 win(Lakers home) and 2 losses on those 3 games. I really have to see how this team will be on the end of the season.Hopefully I'll keep the winning. Don't forget that it's a 58-game season.

[Fresh8]

Great pictures bud. Wish I could make them too!

[George7]

Chapter 7

December 19th, Greg Monroe's apartment,Chicago - Greg Monroe was sitting on his couch watching TV.He had just returned from his morning training session and he was tired,wanting to chill. He turned on the TV and switched to ESPN. It was 1.50 PM and in a little while the New York Knicks-Utah Jazz match-up would begin.He made himself comfortable on the couch,took along his lunch,some rice with vegetables(not his favourite,but his diet enforced him to eat it at least once a week) and got ready for the game.

After an hour and with the score being 58-49 for the Knicks and 3 minutes remaining on the 2nd quarter, his phone rang. Greg answered it.

"Hello?"

"Mr. Monroe,we found him. He's heading to the airport" The voice on the other side of the line said

"Be right there" Monroe answered. He closed the phone,got his car keys,a little black box,dialed quickly a number from his cellphone, and rushed out of his apartment.

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30 minutes later,O'Hare International Airport.- "Your attention please.The flight for Iran will be delayed,due to bad weather conditions.We're sorry for the incovinience" the announcer said from the speakers

"Damn it!" the man wispered and took a grim look on his face. After a while,he felt a hand holding his shoulder tight.

"Are you trying to run away?" He turned his head and it was Greg Monroe.And he wasn't happy...

"Wh-what are you doing here? What is this kind of attitude ,kid?" The man said clearly annoyed.

"C'mon Othella,don't behave like you don't know a thing" Greg said "We both know what you did"

"H-how do you know?"Harrington answered anxiously.Cold sweat was running all over his face.He knew he was in trouble now.

"Your voice is hard to forget.And you're not so careful.Your face was visible when you rammed my car!I wasn't sure,but I hired a private inspector when I got out of hopsital,and he confirmed that you were around Chicago these days and that your car fits with the description of my pursuitor's one"Monroe said on an offensive tone.He clearly had the upper hand now.

"Bravo,bravo.But you have no clear evidence that I was the one trying to ruin your career!"Harrington played his last ,desperate card.

"Well,that's not true."Monroe replied "But tell me first,why you did this?"

"It's obvious!"Harrington started"I was one of the best Big Men in history of Georgetown!Freshman of the year in NCAA,Georgetown's top 5 in scoring,blocks and rebounding ! And I was one of the hottest prospects on the Draft!! It's not only that I want you to pay for getting a reward I should get,but I wanted Bulls to pay as well!They ruined my career along with New York! They did nothing to help me and they doomed me career!" Othella was out of his mind

"Well,this was a really bad move from you."Monroe said and revealed a hidden microphone."As I said,I hired a private inspector and he not only helped me to find you,but to get me some evidence too!"Monroe said with a satisfaction smile.He really enjoyed this....

"Damn you motherf....r!!!"Harrington yelled and got out of his pocket a gun.He knew he was already ruined...

He aimed to Monroe,but airport Police was already on alert by Monroe's call and the heated conversation those two guys had the last minutes. Before he could pull the trigger,his leg was shot by a policeman and he was arrested at once...

"You ruined your life along with your already ruined career Othella."Monroe said to him "I feel sorry for you,and for me as well,who once had you as an idol...." Greg concluded and took his way back on his car,another Hummer H3,just like the one Harrington destroyed 2 weeks ago...

[George7]

Thanks Sit! That's an advantage of having the PC version

[Houndy]

Epic Chapter.

I hate how 2k's console can't be uploaded now, I NEED MY PRESSBOOK PICS.

[kibaxx7]

So Monroe just started his career, and has not one, but two Hummer H3. Loved the chapter man.

[Axel The Great]

Awesome! My prediction was correct!

I liked the chapter by the way! OH should be ashamed of himself.

[Martti.]

Damn, I was wrong.

[Mandich]

Damn , Othella was my last pick . .

[dare]

I got the idea when he said that it was a former Bulls, dammit I should have change my prediction

[George7]

Epic Chapter.

I hate how 2k's console can't be uploaded now, I NEED MY PRESSBOOK PICS.

Thanks Hondo!

So Monroe just started his career, and has not one, but two Hummer H3. Loved the chapter man.

Thanks Thierry!Yeah,Monroe had to take a new car in place of his H3,and because he couldn't enjoy his old one,he got the same!

Awesome! My prediction was correct!

I liked the chapter by the way! OH should be ashamed of himself.

Thanks Axel.In fact you were the only one who found it!

Damn, I was wrong.

Don't worry.You'll have other chances to redeem yourself!

Damn , Othella was my last pick . .

You,along with the other guys,should have been more careful on that question.

I got the idea when he said that it was a former Bulls, dammit I should have change my prediction

You fell in the trap of Boumtje-Boumtje ,along with many other guys!

You all should notice one thing though which could be a great help. Othella said that he was one of the best Big Men in Georgetown histoy.And in fact he was indeed.If you searched on Wiki about him,you should notice that he indeed had a great career on his College Days.He was Big East Freshman of the year,2nd All-America Team and he was ranked fifth in all-time scoring, with a career Field Goal percentage of 56%, fifth in blocks, fourth in rebounding overall and actually finished as the school's all time leader in offensive rebounds. That's some great stats. And considering that his career was waaaaaay worse than predicted,playing currently in Iran(!) and without any real chance to play in the NBA,well he had some motivation as well to do this

[George7]

December 20,United Center

Bulls high flight continues; Keep the streak going

THE FACTS:Derrick Rose considered the game as a personal duty and with 31 points-9 assists and 4 steals,he lead the Bulls to an anxious win, which is not reflected on the final score. Joakim Noah provided amazing effort on his first game after his recovery from a sprained wrist.He had 16 points and 13 rebounds playing solid everytime he was on the floor.

LaMarcus Aldrige led the Blazers with 16 points and 8 rebounds,while Patty Mills and an injured Brandon Roy had 14 points each.

THE STAT:All Chicago Bulls' Starters had a plus/minus index value of 10 or more(Rose 10,Deng,Iverson 12,Boozer 13,Noah 15),while all Blazers' starters had -8 or less(Aldrige -8,Roy-10,Camby,Hill-14,Mills-17).

TURNING POINT:With the game at 75-74 for the Bulls,Tracy McGrady blocked a mid range shot by Brandon Roy.Gibson got the ball passed it again to T-Mac who scored the contested lay-up against Roy on the fast break making the score 77-74 with 4.20 left on the 4th.Deng then scored a 3-pointer,and Rose added another 4 points to get the lead to 10 points and get a safe distance from the Blazers.

HOT:Joakim Noah was 8-9 from the field,missing only a forced behind the backboard shot at the end of shot clock.He added 13 rebounds helping on each end of the court.

GOOD MOVE:Derrick Rose played like a true leader on today's game.Thobodaeu set many plays on him and Rose delivered well. He scored 17 points on the first half,when the rest of the Bulls were really cold,keeping the Bulls up by a small margin,despite Blazers being red hot.

BAD MOVE: Brandon Roy was really confident on himself despite being hurt,and he paid his confidence on the 4th. He got rejected on an easy shot by T-Mac and then made some bad plays,resulting to Bulls getting a big lead on crunch time.

QUOTABLE:"He really steps up when the rest of us are down.That's why he is the leader and he is an All-Star."
--Joakim Noah on Derrick Rose's performance

Up next:December 26,Chicago Bulls @ Millwaukee Bucks

Final Score:Chicago Bulls - Portland Trailblazers 90-78

Jordan Brand Player Of The Game:Derrick Rose

31 Points - 9 Assists - 4 Steals - 3 Rebounds

Highlight Reel

Deng is consistent on providing us with highlight those days!

D-Rose getting the bucket and the foul despite the hard contact!

Those two really dominating on the paint together...

Mills with a Nash-esque bullet pass on Aldrige!

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