Road to Glory II

[Valor]

Turrible selection by the game.

Agreed

Is it just me or the awards are bit whacked

Na, they really are flawed

Loving the tables. Did that for my Hawks dynasty, but got lazy and made it so there were only like 3 vote-getters.

Ah yes i remember, It's pretty easy once you get used to it

[dare]

L.O getting the award, nice

[Lamrock]

Odom winning it is pretty realistic, even if he wasn't quite as good as he was in your Bulls.

[Valor]

Chicago advances to second round after 104-103 Game 5 victory


Chicago, IL - Gilbert Arenas' Last second 70 foot fling bounced high off the rim and miraculously went in.

Alas, for the Wizards, even divine intervention wasn't enough.

Behind a solid team effort, the Chicago Bulls take game 5 with a 104-103 victory and advance to the second round for the first time since the 2006-07 season when they swept the then defending champions Miami Heat.

Dwyane Wade bounced back nicely following a mediocre game 4 and posted a game high 29 points while Derrick Rose continues his spectular play with 25 points and 8 assists. Joakim Noah had 11 points and dominated the boards once again, finishing with 16.

Luol Deng had 9 points and 9 rebounds, while Josh Smith finished with a solid 12 point, 7 rebound and 2 block performance.

Energized by the home crowd, the Bulls were determined to finish the series right here on their home floor, and got out to a blazing start and an early lead. However, they nearly blew it in the fourth quarter with the Wizards making a 16-0 run against Chicago's bench.

"That scared me a little, to be honest" said Bulls coach Byron Scott "But we held it out and got the win"

Led by Gilbert Arenas, who finished with 23 points and 9 assists, including the last second heave, the Wizards fought desperately and valiantly, but it just wasn't enough.

Game 5 also marked the return of Mike Miller to the Wizards' lineup, and he would not disappoint as he dropped in 21 points on 9 for 16 shooting. The rest of the Wizards also showed terrific effort, clearly outplaying theirselves from the blowout loss in game 4.

Tyrus Thomas exploaded onto the scene with 18 points and 9 rebounds, while Josh Howard added 13 points, 5 assists and 4 boards. Chris Bosh, on the otherhand, had another solid outing with 16 points and 11 rebounds.

"Props to them, they came out ready and took the win" said Arenas following the game "We wish them good luck in the next series"

The Bulls were on fire offensively, as they shot well over 50% from the floor (44/80) and dropped in 5 of their 11 three point attempts. The Wizards distributed the ball better, out-assisting the Bulls 31-19, but it was Chicago who had the last laugh.

The Bulls will now wait on the winner of the Charlotte-Boston Series, the series is currently tied at 2 games apiece and game 5 will be played out tomorrow.







Highlights

[Valor]

Game 5 Results

[Valor]

L.O getting the award, nice

LO's the man

Odom winning it is pretty realistic, even if he wasn't quite as good as he was in your Bulls.

I made him into an MVP back in the day huh?

[Lamrock]

Congrats on holding them off. Not quite the thriller the score would suggest, but you definitely proved that you were the superior team. Seems weird for you to be out of the first round though.

[Justine.]

Maybe Boston will be your 2nd round matchup. Nice locking Wizards, loving that L.O. won the 6th man, but not the Big Z M.I. Player.

[Martti.]

Out of the first round, way to go!

[Valor]

Congrats on holding them off. Not quite the thriller the score would suggest, but you definitely proved that you were the superior team. Seems weird for you to be out of the first round though.

At last, i broke the first round curse

Maybe Boston will be your 2nd round matchup. Nice locking Wizards, loving that L.O. won the 6th man, but not the Big Z M.I. Player.

I don't like the Most Improved selection either, and i certainly don't hope for Boston in the second round (cause they are a lot harder for my team to handle compared to the Bobcats)

Out of the first round, way to go!

Hell yea!

[Valor]

Howard wins Kia Defensive Player of the Year Award
By Official release
Posted Apr 28 2010 2:12PM



NEW YORK -- Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic is the recipient of the 2010-11 NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award presented by Kia Motors, the NBA announced today, marking the second time the All-Star has earned the honor.

The 6-11 center led the league in both rebounding and blocks with averages of 14.1 rebounds and 3.4 block shots per game. He also had a team best 22.1 points and shot just under 60% from the field (59%). He also became only the fifth player in NBA history to lead the league in rebounding for at least three consecutive seasons.

Howard, a five-time NBA All-Star, helped the Orlando Magic to their fourth consecutive Southeast Division title (54-28) and the league's third best record behind the Los Angeles Lakers (60-22) and the Chicago Bulls (55-27).

Howard received 576 points, including 110 first-place votes, from a panel of 122 sportswriters and broadcasters throughout the United States and Canada. Coming in second place was San Antonio Spurs' Power Forward Tim Duncan, who finished with 136 points. Last season's defensive player of the year, Josh Smith of the Chicago Bulls, came third with 113 points. Players were awarded five points for each first-place vote, three points for each second-place vote and one point for each third-place vote received.

The 2010-11 NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award presented by Kia Motors is part of a series of on-court performance awards called "The NBA Performance Awards Presented by Kia Motors." The series, currently in its third season, is a significant part of the multiyear marketing partnership between Kia Motors America and the NBA, and also includes the Most Improved Player, Sixth Man and Most Valuable Player of the Year Awards. It also includes the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Month presented by Kia Motors, which are awarded during the regular season.

2010-11 NBA Defensive Player of the Year presented by Kia Motors Voting Results

Player	Team	1st	2nd	3rd	Total
Dwight Howard	Orlando Magic	110	8	2	576
Tim Duncan	San Antonio Spurs	3	34	19	136
Josh Smith	Chicago Bulls	1	29	21	113
Ben Wallace	Detroit Pistons	4	11	8	61
Gerald Wallace	Charlotte Bobcats	1	13	11	55
Kobe Bryant	Los Angeles Lakers	-	7	8	29
Chris Paul	New Orleans Hornets	1	2	12	23
Dwyane Wade	Chicago Bulls	2	1	7	20

[kibaxx7]

Great win, Flash was really efficient

And nice choices in Lamar and Dwight.

[Fresh8]

Good to see you out of the first round. Congrats!

[Valor]

Great win, Flash was really efficient

And nice choices in Lamar and Dwight.

Yeah pretty realistic award recipients there, not so much with Big Z. I did hope for a back to back dpoy from Josh Smith though

Good to see you out of the first round. Congrats!

Cheers bud


updates are gonna come sporadically since things are gonna be busy again, sry guys

[Alpha_]

Congrats.. good luck to the next round..

[Valor]

Game 6 Results

[Valor]

Game 7 Results

[Valor]

2011 Playoffs First Round Summary


Western Conference Round 1 Results

Los Angeles Lakers (1) v Sacramento Kings (8)
Lakers Win Series 4-0
Top Performers
LA Lakers: Kobe Bryant - 36.0 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 5.8 apg, 2.8 spg | Pau Gasol - 16.3 ppg, 12.5 rpg, 3.8 apg, 3.8 bpg | Lamar Odom - 11.5 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 7.5 apg, 1.0 spg, 1.3 bpg
Sacramento: LeBron James - 24.0 ppg, 8.5 rpg, 7.5 apg, 2.8 spg, 1.8 bpg | Manu Ginobili - 20.5 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 4.0 apg, 1.3 spg | Jason Thompson - 10.8 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 1.3 bpg

Series MVP: Kobe Bryant


Oklahoma City Thunder (2) v Dallas Mavericks (7)
Thunder Win Series 4-3
Top Performers
Oklahoma City: Kevin Durant - 25.6 ppg, 11.1 rpg, 2.4 spg, 1.4 bpg | Russell Westbrook - 18.3 ppg, 10.0 apg, 1.6 spg | David Lee - 16.1 ppg, 10.1 rpg
Dallas: Dirk Nowitzki - 23.3 ppg, 8.4 rpg, 1.1 bpg | Caron Butler - 24.6 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 1.3 spg | Jason Kidd - 6.9 ppg, 10.7 apg, 3.6 rpg, 2.4 spg

Series MVP: Kevin Durant


Phoenix Suns (3) v New Orleans Hornets (6)
Suns Win Series 4-3
Top Performers
Phoenix: Amare Stoudemire - 24.6 ppg, 7.6 rpg, 2.4 bpg | Steve Nash - 14.7 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 13.1 apg | Leandro Barbosa - 24.1 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 3.0 apg, 3.1 spg
New Orleans: Chris Paul - 17.7 ppg, 4.9 rpg, 9.3 apg, 2.6 spg | Emeka Okafor - 16.0 ppg, 10.1 rpg, 4.3 bpg | David West - 15.9 ppg, 6.3 rpg

Series MVP: Steve Nash


Houston Rockets (4) v Denver Nuggets (5)
Rockets Win Series 4-2
Top Performers
Houston: Yao Ming - 22.5 ppg, 11.2 rpg, 3.5 bpg | Antawn Jamison - 17.0 ppg, 11.5 rpg | Kevin Martin - 17.5 ppg, 3.5 apg, 2.8 spg
Denver: Carmelo Anthony - 26.5 ppg, 9.0 rpg | Chauncey Billups - 19.0 ppg, 9.0 apg, 1.8 spg | Ty Lawson - 9.3 ppg, 6.0 apg, 1.2 spg

Series MVP: Yao Ming



Eastern Conference Round 1 Results

Chicago Bulls (1) v Washington Wizards (8)
Bulls Win Series 4-1
Top Performers
Chicago: Derrick Rose - 26.6 ppg, 10.4 apg, 3.0 rpg, 1.6 spg | Dwyane Wade - 30.8 ppg, 2.2 apg, 1.4 spg | Joakim Noah - 8.4 ppg, 15.4 rpg, 2.4 bpg
Washington: Gilbert Arenas - 27.4 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 12.8 apg | Chris Bosh - 24.4 ppg, 11.4 rpg, 2.8 apg | Tyrus Thomas - 9.0 ppg, 11.6 rpg, 1.2 bpg

Series MVP: Derrick Rose


Orlando Magic (2) v Atlanta Hawks (7)
Magic Win Series 4-0
Top Performers
Orlando: Dwight Howard - 23.3 ppg, 12.8 rpg, 1.3 bpg | Vince Carter - 16.8 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 4.5 apg, 1.8 spg | Jameer Nelson - 15.8 ppg, 6.8 apg, 2.0 rpg, 1.3 spg
Atlanta: Joe Johnson - 18.5 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 5.0 apg | Al Horford - 7.8 ppg, 10.3 rpg, 2.0 bpg | Kirk Hinrich - 11.0 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 3.3 apg, 1.8 spg

Series MVP: Dwight Howard


Philadelphia 76ers (3) v Miami Heat (6)
Sixers Win Series 4-3
[u]Top Performers
Philadelphia: Allen Iverson - 28.0 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 5.1 apg, 1.9 spg | Andre Iguodala - 18.6 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 7.0 apg, 2.1 spg | Elton Brand - 11.1 ppg, 10.9 rpg, 1.6 bpg
Miami: John Salmons - 20.7 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 2.9 spg | Carlos Boozer - 15.1 ppg, 7.6 rpg | Michael Beasley - 14.1 ppg, 4.7 rpg

Series MVP: Allen Iverson


Charlotte Bobcats (4) v Boston Celtics (5)
Celtics Wins Series 4-2
Top Performers
Charlotte: Stephen Jackson - 23.7 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 4.7 apg, 1.2 spg | Gerald Wallace - 12.3 ppg, 7.8 rpg, 1.7 spg, 2.0 bpg | Tyson Chandler - 6.8 ppg, 13.2 rpg
Boston: Rajon Rondo - 14.2 ppg, 7.3 rpg, 7.5 apg, 1.2 spg | Kevin Garnett - 18.7 ppg, 8.7 rpg, 3.0 bpg | Paul Pierce - 18.5 ppg, 4.2 rpg

Series MVP: Rajon Rondo

[Lamrock]

Ouch, Celtics pulled it out. That's some shit luck. Good luck in Round 2. You'll need it.

[Valor]

2011 NBA Playoffs Preview: Conference Semifinals


Western Conference
1. Los Angeles Lakers (60-22) v 4. Houston Rockets (49-33)

Key Rotation
Los Angeles Lakers: Derek Fisher | Kobe Bryant | Ron Artest | Pau Gasol | Andrew Bynum | Lamar Odom | Shaquille O'Neal
Houston Rockets: Aaron Brooks | Kevin Martin | Trevor Ariza | Antawn Jamison | Yao Ming | Luis Scola | Shane Battier

Comment: Rematch of the 2010 Conference Semis will take place as the 60 win defending champs will once again take on the Houston Rockets in the second round of the Western Conference playoffs. The Rockets have since upgraded with the addition of Kevin Martin and Antawn Jamison, as well as gained valuable experience from their first round battles against the tough Denver Nuggets team, however, the Lakers are in top shape following the sweep of LeBron James' Sacramento Kings team, and are well rested and prepared for the Rockets. Additionally, no one apart from Yao Ming on the Rockets team will be able to handle the Lakers' array of centers that includes Andrew Bynum, Pau Gasol and a rejuvenated Shaquille O'Neal. This should be a decent series but expect the Lakers to advance without too much problems.

ESPN Prediction: Lakers in 5


2. Oklahoma City Thunder (53-29) v 3. Phoenix Suns (51-31)

Key Rotation
Oklahoma City Thunder: Russell Westbrook | James Harden | Kevin Durant | Jeff Green | David Lee | Cole Aldrich | Eric Maynor
Phoenix Suns: Steve Nash | Leandro Barbosa | Grant Hill | Amare Stoudemire | Robin Lopez | Jason Richardson | Goran Dragic

Comment: It's youth against experienced as the youngest team in the NBA - OKC - will square off with one of the oldest teams in the league in Phoenix. The Key matchups here is obviously the former 2 time NBA MVP Steve Nash against the young and energetic Russell Westbrook, as well as the scoring machine of Kevin Durant against a former superstar in Grant Hill. This should be an interesting and exciting series to watch as both teams like to run the floor and score quickly and effectively. Either team winning this series would not be an upset.

ESPN Prediction: Phoenix in 7




Eastern Conference
1. Chicago Bulls (55-27) v 5. Boston Celtics (45-37)

Key Rotation
Chicago Bulls: Derrick Rose | Dwyane Wade | Luol Deng | Josh Smith | Joakim Noah | Kyle Korver | Anthony Morrow
Boston Celtics: Rajon Rondo | Ray Allen | Paul Pierce | Kevin Garnett | Kendrick Perkins | Rasheed Wallace | Delonte West

Comment: It's the defending Eastern Conference Champions against this year's Eastern Conference favourites in this conference semifinals matchup as the oldest team in the league takes on the uprising Chicago Bulls, who has had a fantastic year with the addition of superstar Dwyane Wade and former Defensive player of the year Josh Smith. Boston, on the otherhand, has not made any changes but are as good as ever, with Rajon Rondo quickly emerging as one of the top all-rounded point guards in the league and the big three still bringing it every night, they remain a title contender. Both teams are great on the defensive end and it'll be up to the quality of their execution to determine the series.

ESPN Prediction: Chicago in 6


2. Orlando Magic (54-28) v 3. Philadelphia 76ers (47-35)

Key Rotation
Orlando Magic: Jameer Nelson | Vince Carter | Mickael Pietrus | Rashard Lewis | Dwight Howard | Randy Foye | Marcin Gortat
Philadelphia: Louis Williams | Allen Iverson | Andre Iguodala | Elton Brand | Samuel Dalembert | Marreese Speights | Jrue Holiday

Comment: A comeback season from Allen Iverson has the Sixers in the second round for the first time since the 2002-03 season after a spectular 7 game series with the Miami Heat in the first round. Their opponent, however, will be the Eastern Conference powerhouse Orlando Magic, who easily demolished the Atlanta Hawks in the first round behind Dwight Howard's dominating paint play. Philly would be outmatched at nearly every position and they would need big performances from their two superstars, Allen Iverson and Andre Iguodala, in order to stand a chance in this series. This will also mark the return of the rivarly between Iverson and Magic star Vince Carter, as the two go head to head in a playoff series for the first time since the memorable duel back in 2000-01 Conference finals.

ESPN Prediction: Orlando in 5

[Valor]

Ouch, Celtics pulled it out. That's some shit luck. Good luck in Round 2. You'll need it.

Yup, stupid big four got it done against the 'Cats

[Valor]

2011 NBA Playoffs: Eastern Conference Semifinals


Lineups Subjected to change



Starting Five

PG. Derrick Rose
SG. Dwyane Wade
SF. Kyle Korver*
PF. Josh Smith
C. Joakim Noah

Bench

Brad Miller
Evan Turner*
Jason Williams
Anthony Morrow
Kwame Brown
Sun Yue
Sean May

Inactive Rotation

Taj Gibson
Luol Deng*

Head Coach: Byron Scott
Injury Report: Taj Gibson - Out (Severe Ankle Sprain), Luol Deng - Hurt (Strained MCL)*





Starting Five

PG. Rajon Rondo
SG. Ray Allen
SF. Paul Pierce
PF. Kevin Garnett
C. Kendrick Perkins

Bench

Rasheed Wallace
Delonte West
Glen Davis
Dominic McGuire
Avery Bradley
Sundiata Gaines
Sebastian Telfair


Head Coach: Doc Rivers
Injury Report: N/A

*Changes during series
- Luol Deng placed on IR Link
- Evan Turner returns to lineup Link
- Kyle Korver placed in starting five Link


Game 1 Game Recap
Date/Time: May 4th 2011, 8:00pm
Location: United Center, Chicago IL
Series: Chicago Bulls 0-0 Boston Celtics

Game 2 Game Recap
Date/Time: May 6th 2011, 7:00pm
Location: United Center, Chicago IL
Series: Chicago Bulls 1-0 Boston Celtics

Game 3 Game Recap
Date/Time: May 8th 2011, 5:00pm
Location: TD Banknorth Garden, Boston MA
Series: Chicago Bulls 1-1 Boston Celtics

Game 4 Game Recap
Date/Time: May 10th 2011, 9:00pm
Location: TD Banknorth Garden, Boston MA
Series: Chicago Bulls 1-2 Boston Celtics

Game 5 Game Recap
Date/Time: May 12th 2011, 7:30pm
Location: United Center, Chicago IL
Series: Chicago Bulls 2-2 Boston Celtics

Game 6 Game Recap
Date/Time: May 14th 2011, 8:00pm
Location: TD Banknorth Garden, Boston MA
Series: Chicago Bulls 2-3 Boston Celtics

Game 7 Game Recap
Date/Time: May 16th 2011, 5:30pm
Location: United Center, Chicago IL
Series: Chicago Bulls 3-3 Boston Celtics

Celtics Win Series 4-3

[Lamrock]

Rondo > Rose
Ray < Wade
Pierce > Deng
KG = Smoove
Perkins < Noah
Their bench > Yours

Boston in 7.

[Alpha_]

Chicago in Game 6 xD

[Valor]

Rondo > Rose
Ray < Wade
Pierce > Deng
KG = Smoove
Perkins < Noah
Their bench > Yours

Boston in 7.

agreed except with the first one. Rose in my opinion is as good or better than Rondo

Chicago in Game 6 xD

Hopefully that's the case