Blue & White: Ignite (7-2) :: Corrupted :(

[Spotlight]

Mavs are playing very bad, I expect a win from you!

[kibaxx7]

Mavs are playing very bad, I expect a win from you!

Thanks man, remember it's a simulated game, anything can happen!

Guys, just a reminder, I only got a few infos for the draft, anyone who wants to send his information, come on!

[Martti.]

I'll send mine today Damn, the Mavs suck and your shooting percentage is crazy.

[kibaxx7]

I'll send mine today Damn, the Mavs suck and your shooting percentage is crazy.

Thanks man, I prefer a "points in the paint" style of play, that's why my high FG percentage...

[kibaxx7]

(SIMULATED GAME)



Good luck finding any nails left on the fingers of the American Airlines Center crowd. Behind most of the game, the Mavericks battled Orlando to force overtime and then slipped past the Magic 102-101 to get their 2nd win of the season. "It was a gritty win for us," head coach Rick Carlisle said. "I don't think I'll watch the film, I think I'll just wonder all my life how we won and that will be the end of it." Jason Kidd is sure making his case for an All-Star bid as the guard carried the Mavericks with a triple double: 15 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists. Orlando faced an 8-point deficit by the start of the last quarter but battled back with Mickael Pietrus scoring 12 of his 16 points. "Jason was tremendous, what can you say about that. He was cramping, I asked if he wanted to come out, and he said absolutely not, so he was in there battling. He really fought hard tonight," Carlisle said.

Dirk Nowitzki was also instrumental in the victory with 32 points and 8 rebounds. In the fourth quarter, he scored five straight points to pull the Mavericks within three with 4:03 left. The German then scored on a twirling hook shot in the lane over Magic center Tony Battie. Dallas tied the game at 86-86 behind an odd tipped shot from Devean George after Marcin Gortat initially blocked the ball high in the air. Dallas forward Josh Howard missed a potential game-winner as the Magic rode a 6-2 run to close the quarter to tie the game at 93 into the overtime session. "Dirk was just outstanding out there. He's just a gritty, tough, hard-nosed man. I tell you, if that ball goes up on the glass, he feels he should get it and more often than not, he does," Carlisle added. With 41.3 seconds left in the extra period, James Singleton was clutch: the small forward received the ball from Kidd and hit a one-handed layup game-winner off the glass to push Dallas on top for the final score.

Orlando an opportunity to win the game with the ball on the final possession but Matt Carroll played exceptional defense to contest a Hedo Turkoglu jumper; the Turkish only had 8 points after his 26-point effort at Oklahoma City. For the Magic, Jameer Nelson led the team with 21 points and 8 assists, his best night this season, while Dwight Howard had 12 second half points and finished with 18 in the game, to go with 10 rebounds. Along with Nowitzki, when playing at center, the Mavericks were sparked by the performance of Brandon Bass off the bench. Bass recorded 11 points and ignited the overtime with a breakaway dunk that jolted the home crowd to their feet. "We didn't do much well,'' Orlando coach Stan Van Gundy said. "What we did was hang in there and made plays at the end, but, they made the game winner. I'm as proud as I've been of them all year. It was a very good effort by the guys, even though if you look on paper we didn't play very well.''

Game Notes
• Orlando has been unable to win in Dallas since 1997;
• Dallas (2-7) was in its longest losing streak since a six-game rut from Feb. 29 to March 9, 2000, a few months after Mark Cuban took over. That also was its last non-playoff season;
• Mavericks center Erick Dampier had 6 rebounds, all offensive;
• Magic forward Rashard Lewis scored 15 points but was 1-of-11 from three point land (Dallas 5-of-23, Orlando 5-of-33);
• Dallas shot a .383% field goal percentage compared to Orlando's .392%;
• The Magic will visit the Charlotte Bobcats on Sunday; two days later, they will make a small stop at home to battle the Raptors and then will have a two-day rest to fly to Indiana to play the Pacers;
• Dallas begins a three-game road trip on four days, visiting New York, Charlotte and Houston.

[nba_baller]

Wow your really good at making game info up! Wish I was as imaginative as you...

[Christian.]

Same here. *sigh*

[kibaxx7]

Miami Heat point guard >> Mario Chalmers will miss the entire 2008-09 season after suffering a torn ACL in the team's game against Washington. An exploratory procedure and several evaluations on his right knee revealed that he will need microfracture surgery. Chalmers will miss the entire season, but could take as long as a year to rehab the injury.

After leaving the University of Kansas before becoming an early entry candidate in the 2008 NBA Draft, he appeared in 110 games (96 starts) and averaged 12.2 points, 3.8 assists, 2.8 rebounds, 2.57 steals and 28.5 minutes while shooting 48.6 percent from the field, 41.9 percent from three-point range and 76.7 percent from the foul line, and finished his career ranked among the Jayhawks’ all-time leaders in steals (2nd-283), three-point field goals made (6th-180), assists (12th-420) and scoring (24th-1,341). He also set the Kansas single-season record for steals (97) as a sophomore in 2006-07 and matched it the following year as a junior. Drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves with the 34th overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft, his draft rights were acquired by Miami in exchange for two 2009 second-round draft picks and cash considerations on June 26, 2008. "Mario has dedicated himself to taking every available route to get back on the court," Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra said today. "We are hopeful that this procedure will allow him to resume his career and be the player that he wants to be."

The microfracture procedure will be performed tomorrow at the Sports Medicine and Shoulder Facility at the Hospital of Special Surgery in New York City. Full recovery likely will take six to 12 months, according to previously performed procedures such as this. "Obviously this is a terrible blow for our basketball team and another setback for Mario," Heat assistant coach Bob McAdoo said. "He is working extremely hard to get back on the court as soon as possible, but at this time, we want what’s best for him and unfortunately that requires surgery."

"My doctors told me I should (totally give up on this season), but I will tell you I am further along in my rehabilitation process than anybody expected and I want to play in the playoffs," Chalmers said today at press conference. "My mind, my body, and my spirit want to play this season and a lot of people say it is too much to risk. I love the guys and I miss the guys. I already miss wearing the jersey and the little things that a lot of guys take for granted."

Detroit Pistons General Manager Joe Dumars today announced that the team has relieved Michael Curry of his head coaching duties. Curry will be replaced on an interim basis by assistant coach Jevon Gray, beginning with tonight’s game against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center. "We wish Michael all the best in his future endeavors," Dumars said. "He gave his all to the organization while serving as head coach and represented the Pistons with class and a high level of professionalism."

Curry was named the head coach of the Pistons on June 10, 2008 and only lasted 5 months in charge, compiling a 0-8 record in this season. A former 6'5" guard/forward from Glenn Hills High School in Augusta, Georgia, and Georgia Southern University, Curry played eleven seasons (1993–1994 through 1995–2005) in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers, the Washington Bullets, the Detroit Pistons, the Milwaukee Bucks, the Toronto Raptors and the Indiana Pacers. Though he never averaged more than 6.6 points per game in a season, Curry was well respected throughout the league for his strong defense and leadership qualities, and for several years he served as president of the NBA Players Association. He played also in the German 1st Basketball league for the team Steiner Bayreuth (1990–1991), in Italy for Clear Cantù (1994) and in the Spanish ACB for Valvi Girona (1994–1995). Prior to becoming head coach of the Pistons, Curry served as an assistant coach for Detroit and also as the NBA's Vice-President of Player Development. Curry also holds a Masters Degree from the Virginia Commonwealth University SportsCenter.

Boston Celtics General Manager Danny Ainge announced today that the Celtics have acquired forward >> Grant Hill from the Phoenix Suns in exchange for center >> Mikki Moore. Hill’s agent, Lon Babby, said as many as 10 teams called to inquire about Hill’s services and many were willing to offer more money after Hill said that he desired a trade. Babby said Hill, who has never been past the first round of the playoffs, stuck with his first priority: to play for a winner. “Grant wants to win a championship,” Babby said. “In the end, he felt Boston gives him the best chance." Hill also wanted to play where he could make a significant impact on the fortunes of the team, maybe Boston doesn't offer more opportunity than suitors like Dallas, Detroit, Miami and San Antonio, but the fact that the Celtics have won the last NBA Finals convinced Hill.

Babby also said that Hill spoke with >> Kevin Garnett over the past few days and sources said Garnett was the one who placed the call. Hill’s seven years in Orlando were highlighted by his injuries (five surgeries on his left ankle, one for a hernia) and frustrations (he missed 281 of 328 games in his first three years in a Magic uniform). He returned to All-Star status in 2004-05 (19.7 points per game), only to have more injuries limit him to 21 games the next year. But last season, thanks to ankle rotation therapy and other exercises that improved range of motion, Hill was re-energized and finally finished a season on the floor. He played in 67 games, putting up 14.4 points and shooting 52 percent from the field to show he still has plenty to contribute. “Grant is healthier than he has ever been. That’s the best it has been in a long time,” Babby said. “He’s going into the season expecting to be fine.”

Hill was originally drafted by the Detroit Pistons with the third pick in the NBA Draft after graduating from Duke in 1994. That year, he shared NBA Rookie-of-the-Year honors with >> Jason Kidd of the Dallas Mavericks and earned NBA All-Rookie First Team honors after averaging 19.9 ppg., 6.4 rpg., 5.0 apg. and 1.77 steals in 38.3 minutes during 70 regular season games. He also started at the 1995 NBA All-Star Game, after becoming the first rookie ever to lead all players in fan voting.

Moore went undrafted following a career at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where he left as the all-time leader in blocked shots and averaged 8.6 ppg (.553 FG%, .250 3pt%, .655 FT%), 5.8 rpg, and 2.10 bpg in 25.0 mpg in 114 games in four seasons. He is a journeyman player, having played for eight different NBA teams (Detroit Pistons, Boston Celtics -two stints-, Atlanta Hawks, New Jersey Nets -two stints-, Utah Jazz, Los Angeles Clippers, Seattle SuperSonics and Sacramento Kings), Phoenix being his ninth team. He has also had stints playing overseas as well as other professional leagues in the U.S. such as the CBA, and NBDL, where he played for the Roanoke Dazzle, drafted 1st overall by the Dazzle in the 2002 NBA D-League Draft. Most notably, he enjoyed All-NBDL 1st Team and NBDL Defensive Player of the Year honors during the 2002-2003 season. On June 27, 2006, Moore was traded by the Sonics to the Nets in exchange for a 2009 second-round draft pick. Following a season-ending ACL injury to center >> Nenad Krstić, Moore was called upon to play major minutes and had one of the best years of his NBA career, averaging career highs of 9.8 points per game and 5.1 rebounds per game, plus a league-leading .609 field goal percentage, becoming the first undrafted player in NBA history to lead the league in field goal percentage.

[Shabron]

whoa... grant hill for mikki moore???

[kibaxx7]

whoa... grant hill for mikki moore???

Yeah couldn't believe it either. If the Celtics don't win the championship...

[Martti.]

Damn, Chalmers out for my Heat.. And yeah, a crazy trade between the C's and the Suns Although to be honest, both are proven veteran players, soon to retire..

[Fresh8]

Boston with KG, Pierce, Allen, Rondo, Hill... sounds like a great team

[kibaxx7]

Damn, Chalmers out for my Heat.. And yeah, a crazy trade between the C's and the Suns Although to be honest, both are proven veteran players, soon to retire..

Maybe Mario is back for the playoffs

Boston with KG, Pierce, Allen, Rondo, Hill... sounds like a great team

Yeah perhaps KG plays center and Hill takes over at PF, or Hill as 6th man, I don't know.

By the way, what do you guys think about Turkoglu + Redick + Lue for Amare? (Phoenix accepted but I didn't save the game) cheeky:

[Martti.]

By the way, what do you guys think about Turkoglu + Redick + Lue for Amare?

I think it isn't even. You should add someone or replace Lue or Redick with a better player. Or add a pick.

[kibaxx7]

You should add someone or replace Lue or Redick with a better player. Or add a pick.

Yeah I thought of adding a pick, considering the high win percentage I'm gonna have.

[XpLosibo]

i think ur gonna be too dominant with d12 and amare plus lewis, make sure it wont bore u or mess the association.. if u give d12 a 20-20 average, u wont think of amare anymore

[kibaxx7]

i think ur gonna be too dominant with d12 and amare plus lewis, make sure it wont bore u or mess the association.. if u give d12 a 20-20 average, u wont think of amare anymore

Good point. Guess I won't do it then.

I made a couple of trades and I need some suggestions:

• Turkoglu + Battie + 09 1st round pick for Vince Carter.
• Turkoglu + Battie + Redick + 09 1st round pick for Shawn Marion + Pops Mensah-Bonsu.
• Turkoglu + Battie for Lamar Odom.
• Battie + Jeremy Richardson for Gerald Wallace.
• Battie + 09 2nd round pick for Udonis Haslem.

[nba_baller]

• Turkoglu + Battie + 09 1st round pick for Vince Carter.
• Turkoglu + Battie + Redick + 09 1st round pick for Shawn Marion + Pops Mensah-Bonsu.
• Turkoglu + Battie for Lamar Odom.
• Battie + Jeremy Richardson for Gerald Wallace.
• Battie + 09 2nd round pick for Udonis Haslem.

I reckon the Odom one is pretty good despite that his contract ends this year, the Gerald Wallace one is a steal, the Haslem one is sold, Marion goes into free agency as well and if you could get Vince that may be exciting or may become boring...

[DonDavido]

Wow, Battie and RIchardson for Wallace?! Take it! Second one is Trukoglu and Battie for Odom. Those with Carter and Marion ain't worth doing.

[Valor]

the one for Wallace is an absolute steal...but your team would be then too stacked...
i actually like the Marion one, since it's more realistic (Marion's been traded like....2? 3x this season?) and also you have more flexibility with his 17/18 mil coming off the books.
I like the Odom one but i doubt the Lakers will trade him for Turkoglu and Battie (in real life of course..)

[kibaxx7]

I will later do the Odom trade then, I really like it...

[Hedonist]

Good deal for the Lakers.

[Valor]

Good deal for the Lakers.

not exactly...Odom is a more versatile player then Hedo, and the Lakers can't afford to have an older guy who has a long and expensive contract when they need to keep Ariza and co around...great deal for the Magic here

[Hedonist]

I was joking. Btw Hedo has a $7 million 1 year contract (player option for another year I think).

If you regard that Odom is actually not a starter and Hedo could be it's not even that crazy.

[Martti.]

Wow, Dwight-Odom-Lewis. Sounds exciting.