[19-28] 'Saur Losers | Retired

[Fresh8]

I do not like Miami.

[dare]

I do not like Miami.

We are on the same page men

[|)e8*]

Nice to see the Jazz and Clips doing okay

[Alpha_]

I do not like Miami.

We are on the same page men

LOL me neither.. kidding..

[Axel The Great]

K-Mart going down with an injury isn't surprising, but I still think the Rockets should be doing well without him.

[TheMC5]

I would like to request more Shaqtion in the recaps, please.

[Lamrock]

DECEMBER 2010 RECAP PART 2

Players of the Month:

West Player: Kevin Durant (OKC): 32.1 PPG, 8.9 RPG, 4.1 APG, 33.4 PER, .626% TS (Thunder: 23-9)
For the second consecutive month, Kevin Durant has won the West Player of the Month award, brought to you by NBA Ballers 4: Ballin'™. The Thunder enjoyed a 12-3 month, and now lead the Western conference. The Durantula leads the league in scoring by a wide margin, and also has a league best 33.4 PER. As a former Sonics fan, all I gotta say is... God damn it!
West Rookie: Blake Griffin (LAC): 14.3 PPG, 11.3 RPG, 19.2 PER, .548% TS (Clippers: 18-14)
The Clippers continue to be a surprise success, and Blake Griffin has been rewarded with his second Fresca™ West Rookie of the Month award. Griffin leads all rookies in both scoring and rebounding, and could be challenging for an all-star berth. Things are finally looking bright for Blake and the Clippers. Who'da thunk it?
East Player: Derrick Rose (CHI): 22.8 PPG, 8.4 APG, 4.0 RPG, 20.4 PER, .533% TS (Bulls: 18-12)
Chicago's Derrick Rose was surprisingly named the Extenze™ East Player of the Month. Leading his Bulls to an 11-4 record in December and a share of the division lead, Rose has stepped up his numbers from across the board, and is sneaking into the MVP conversation. Though his defense and offensive efficiency has been questioned, Rose undoubtedly had a great month.
East Rookie: John Wall (WAS): 11.8 PPG, 6.2 APG, 4.3 RPG, 14.2 PER, .505% TS (Wizards: 11-19)
John Wall was named the winner of the Pringles™ East Rookie of the Month award. The #1 pick is beginning to come into his own, and has been posting some solid numbers. While the Wizards blow, and his efficiency leaves something to be desired, Wall is beginning to show why he was the top prospect.

First All-Star Voting Returns

January 1, 2011 - the second all-star balloting returns have been released. The Big three in Miami and big two in Orlando continue to hold down the pole positions to start. However, New York's Amare Stoudemire and Atlanta's Josh Smith are challenging Bosh for the starting 4 spot. However, the rest of the East starting positions appear to be filled, with LeBron James leading all vote-getters.

There has not been much change in the West voting either. However, the Rockets' Yao Ming has taken the lead for the starting five spot. Kevin Durant and Kobe Bryant lead all vote-getters, while Pau Gasol and Steve Nash have comfortable buffers, and will likely start in the game as well. RealGM's campaign to vote current free agent Brian Scalabrine into the all-star game had yielded 240,000 Eastern Conference votes, and 165,000 Western Conference votes. There are no plans for the former Celtics forward to get another spray tan however.

Eastern Conference:


Guards: C. Paul (ORL): 1,374,341; D. Wade (MIA): 1,322,366; R. Rondo (BOS): 1,022,333; D. Rose (CHI): 804,026; J. Johnson (ATL): 709,499
Forwards: L. James (MIA): 1,630,385; C. Bosh (MIA): 949,234; A. Stoudemire (NYK): 912,319; J. Smith (ATL): 854,806; K. Garnett (BOS): 697,437
Centers: D. Howard (ORL): 1,305,050; S. O'Neal (TOR): 550,614; B. Lopez (NJN): 494,170; A. Bogut (MIL): 470,836; A. Horford (ATL): 396,599

Western Conference:


Guards: K. Bryant (LAL): 1,469,208; S. Nash: 1,095,139 (POR); B. Roy (POR): 736,338; D. Williams (UTA): 664,964; T. Evans (SAC): 617,746
Forwards: K. Durant (OKC): 1,487,759; P. Gasol (LAL): 1,253,877; C. Anthony (DEN): 1,036,413; T. Duncan (SAS): 943,337; D. Nowitzki (DAL): 812,375
Centers: M. Yao (HOU): 725,099; G. Oden (POR): 635,452; A. Bynum (LAL): 483,324; M. Camby (POR): 436,131; C. Kaman (LAC): 424,125

League Leaders

PPG: Kevin Durant: 32.1; Kobe Bryant: 25.6; LeBron James: 24.7; Danny Granger: 24.0; Dwyane Wade: 23.7
RPG: Dwight Howard: 14.5; Greg Oden: 13.1; David Lee: 12.0; Kevin Love: 11.8; Gerald Wallace: 11.6
APG: Rajon Rondo: 10.8; Chris Paul: 10.5; Deron Williams: 9.4; Steve Nash: 9.2; Russell Westbrook: 8.7
SPG: Rajon Rondo: 3.1; Chris Paul: 2.8; Dwyane Wade: 2.5; Kobe Bryant: 2.2; Jason Kidd: 2.1
BPG: Dwight Howard: 3.8; Josh Smith: 3.1; Ben Wallace: 2.5; Greg Oden: 2.5; Andrew Bogut: 2.4
FG%: Shaquille O'Neal: .585%; Greg Oden: .583%; Pau Gasol: .570%; Amar'e Stoudemire: .562%; Nene: .555%
3PT%: Nicolas Batum: .460%; Anthony Morrow: .451%; Kyle Korver: .445%; Aaron Brooks: .430%; Jason Kapono: .425%
FT%: Jose Calderon: .962%; Steve Nash: .950%; Kevin Martin: .944%; Chauncey Billups: .935%; Stephen Curry: .928%
MPG: Kevin Durant: 42.0; Derrick Rose: 39.5; Andre Iguodala: 38.5; LeBron James: 38.0; Dwight Howard: 37.8
PER: Kevin Durant: 33.4; LeBron James: 31.7; Dwyane Wade: 28.1; Kobe Bryant: 27.8; Chris Bosh: 26.0
TS%: Rashard Lewis: .654%; Yao Ming: .645%; Chris Bosh: .639%; Greg Oden: .632%; LeBron James: .628%

1. Kevin Durant (OKC): 32.1 PPG, 8.9 RPG, 4.1 APG, 33.4 PER, .626% TS (Thunder: 23-9)
2. LeBron James (MIA): 24.3 PPG, 8.0 RPG, 7.9 APG, 31.7 PER, .628% TS (Heat: 28-2)
3. Dwight Howard (ORL): 20.1 PPG, 14.5 RPG, 3.8 BPG, 24.8 PER, .583% TS (Magic: 24-7)
4. Chris Paul (ORL): 17.8 PPG, 10.5 APG, 5.2 RPG, 2.8 SPG, 24.7 PER, .593% TS (Magic: 24-7)
5. Kobe Bryant (LAL): 25.6 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 5.0 APG, 2.1 SPG, 27.8 PER, .581% TS (Lakers: 22-9)
6. Tim Duncan (SAS): 19.2 PPG, 10.7 RPG, 2.1 BPG, 24.3 PER, .568% TS (Spurs: 20-10)
7. Dwyane Wade (MIA): 23.7 PPG, 5.2 APG, 4.0 APG, 2.5 SPG. 2.0 BPG, 28.1 PER, .587% TS (Heat: 28-2)
8. Greg Oden (POR): 16.9 PPG, 13.1 RPG, 2.5 BPG, 25.5 PER, .609% TS (Blazers: 24-10)
9. Derrick Rose (CHI): 22.8 PPG, 8.4 APG, 4.0 RPG, 20.4 PER, .533% TS (Bulls: 18-12)
10. Deron Williams (UTA): 19.5 PPG, 9.4 APG, 2.9 APG, 22.2 PER, .555% TS (Jazz: 18-14)

Outside Looking In: Brandon Roy (POR); Rajon Rondo (BOS); Tyreke Evans (SAC); Pau Gasol (LAL); Josh Smith (ATL)

Rookie of the Year Race:
1. Blake Griffin (LAC): 14.3 PPG, 11.3 RPG (Clippers: 18-14)
2. John Wall (WAS): 11.8 PPG, 6.2 APG, 4.3 RPG (Wizards: 11-19)
3. DeMarcus Cousins (SAC): 13.2 PPG, 8.1 RPG (Kings: 10-21)
4. Derrick Favors (NJN): 11.8 PPG, 7.1 RPG, 1.6 BPG (Nets: 10-22)
5. Evan Turner (PHI): 12.8 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 2.8 APG (76ers: 11-21)

Sixth Man of the Year Race:
1. Ramon Sessions (CLE): 12.7 PPG, 6.6 APG, 3.7 RPG (Cavaliers: 15-19)
2. Marcus Camby (POR): 6.5 PPG, 9.7 RPG, 1.6 BPG (Blazers: 24-10)
3. Corey Maggette (MIL): 14.1 PPG, 4.1 RPG (Bucks: 18-12)
4. Jamal Crawford (ATL): 14.4 PPG, 2.8 APG (Hawks: 18-14)
5. J.R. Smith (DEM): 12.5 PPG, 2.9 RPG, 1.8 APG (Nuggets: 15-13)

Most Improved Player of the Year Race:
1. Greg Oden (POR): 11.1/8.5/2.3 BPG -> 16.9/13.1/2.5 BPG
2. DeMar DeRozan (TOR): 8.6/2.9/0.7 -> 15.3/5.4/2.6
3. Ramon Sessions (CLE): 8.2/2.6/3.1 -> 12.7/3.7/6.6
4. Josh Childress (PHX): 11.8/4.9/1.5 -> 16.7/5.3/2.4
5. Anthony Randolph (NYK): 11.6/6.5/1.5 BPG -> 14.2/8.3/1.8 BPG

Defensive Player of the Year Race:
1. Dwight Howard (ORL): 20.1 PPG, 14.5 RPG, 3.8 BPG
2. Josh Smith (ATL): 15.6 PPG, 9.6 RPG, 3.1 BPG, 2.2 SPG
3. Greg Oden (POR): 16.9 PPG, 13.1 RPG, 2.5 BPG
4. Dwyane Wade (MIA): 23.7 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 2.5 SPG. 2.0 BPG
5. Gerald Wallace (CHA): 15.8 PPG, 11.5 RPG, 1.8 BPG, 1.7 SPG

Mock Lottery:
1. DET - F/G Harrison Barnes (North Carolina)
2. NOH - F/C Donatas Motiejunas (Lithuania)
3. MIN - G Alec Burks (Colorado)
4. NJN - F/G Terrence Jones (Kentucky)
5. SAC - G Kyrie Irving (Duke)
6. GSW - F Jan Vesely (Czech Republic)
7. PHI - F Perry Jones (Baylor)
8. WAS - F/C Jared Sullinger (Ohio State)
9. PHX - G Brandon Knight (Kentucky)
10. NYK - C/F Jonas Valanciunas (Lithuania)
11. CLE - C/F Enes Kanter (Kentucky)
12. TOR - G Will Sit (Australia)
13. DAL - G/F William Buford (Ohio State)
14. MEM - G Cory Joseph (Texas)

[Fresh8]

Good stuff. @ Toronto but doubt you would pick me.

[Lamrock]

That's just the draft board. I doubt you'll still be on the board when I draft. Will be tempted to trade up for Perry Jones. (He's the next Anthony Randolph!)

[Justine.]

™ +1 on the usage of this stuff

[TheMC5]

Crash for DPOY!

[Martti.]

Miami Heat all over the East Starting line-up.

[shadowgrin]

Extenze™ East Player of the Month

I'm guessing it's an automatic Greg Oden selection in the West.

[Houndy]

You Better trade up for Jones, because he will kick ass

[kibaxx7]

50 ppg between LBJ and Flash. What's CB4 average? They are really kicking ass all around the league. 28-2

[Valor]

Extenze™ East Player of the Month

Of all the brand names that you could have used, Extenze?!

[Lamrock]

It's a new year, so how about a new Raptors Talk? This week, NBA experts Ken Chalmers and Wally Canuck discuss the Raptors' winning streak sans Bargnani, award races and of course, have some playful banter.

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[Clutch]

"and you're a legit candidate... to get your ass kicked." - another great installment of Raptors Talk!

[Lamrock]

Week 9 In Review

January 8, 2011 - After a fantastic end to the 2010 calendar year, the Raptors suffered a 1-3 start to the new year. Opening the year with an encouragingly close loss in Boston, we rebounded with a stunning blowout win over the Spurs. In Andrea Bargnani's return, DeMar posted a career high 38 points, but Orlando held us off. Unfortunately, we closed the week by regressing to the mean in a disappointing loss to the dismal Sixers. Bargnani was unimpressive in his return, DeRozan seems to be taking over the team, and it appears that Linas Kleiza is soon to be dealt, having been benched for the last 3 games.

Big Three Lead Celtics Past Raptors

January 2, 2011 - The Celtics were without Rajon Rondo (sprained ankle), but that didn't stop them from snapping the Raptors four game win streak. The Raptors, also without a major rotation player in Andrea Bargnani held their own for most of the game, but the old big 3 was just too much. The Atlantic Division-leading Celtics got back over .500 with the win.

19 17 27 23 86 (15-19) | DeRozan: 17/6/0; S. O'Neal: 11/9/5 blocks; Diaw: 9/13/2, 4-6 FG (Shitass: Sonny Weems: 2/1/1, 1-5 FG)
19 26 22 24 91 (16-16) | Garnett: 26/10/1, 10-17 FG (PotG); R. Allen: 24/2/1; Pierce: 20/5/1

Raptors Stun World, Blow Out Spurs


Shaq: "You know you love it." | Our best defensive possession...
January 3, 2011 - This one was pretty hard to watch - in fact, I turned it off before halftime! After a promising (if high-paced) start to the game, which saw Manu Ginobili score 13 points in the first 9 minutes, the Raptors went on a tear to open up a double digit lead. This would continue into the second, as we simply didn't defend. When the score read 65-44 Raptors, I decided to do something less painful - iron my face for a while.

When all was said and done, we lost by 26 points to a sub-.500 team who was without (arguably) their best player. (To be fair, they are 5-1 without Andrea Bargnani now). Tim Duncan had very underwhelming games, and saw just 27 minutes of court time apiece. Shaquille O'Neal led the way with an efficient 22 points (and an absolutely ridiculous play you can see below). DeMar DeRozan led all scorers with 24, while former Spur Hedo Turkoglu chipped in 18. We fall to 21-11, while they improve to just three games under .500.

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Shaq takes it from coast to coast and dunks it! Wow.
27 23 26 13 89 (21-11) | Ginobili: 18/3/1; Duncan: 12/8/4; Parker: 10/2/3 (Shitass: Richard Jefferson: 4/1/3, 2/12 FG)
39 34 23 19 115 (16-19) | O'Neal: 22/7/4 blocks, 9-12 FG (PotG); DeRozan: 24/6/2; Turkoglu: 18/3/2

Despite DeMar's 38, Magic Hold Off Raptors


---------------------Nobody didn't stopped Vince Carter! | Another day, another career night for Heir Canada.
January 6, 2011 - Damn you Chris Paul. Damn you Vince Carter. Damn you Dwight Howard! Despite a career high 38 points from DeMar DeRozan and some of our best ball of the season, we could not defeat the Orlando Magic. Also, Andrea Bargnani returned...

This game looked like a blowout in the beginning. The Magic defense was shutting us down, and Dwight was dominant on both ends. The Magic easily opened up a double digit lead. The second quarter was much higher scoring, with very few stops for either side. The Orlando lead fluctuated between 10 and 20 points, and the home team entered the half leading 60-44. Unlike Spurs fans, we Raps fans bother to watch whole games.

DeRozan and Hedo had an excellent third quarter, as the Raps rallied back into the game. Bargs finally hit his first shot after a turrible 0-7 start, and we got within as few as two points. Unfortunately, the fourth quarter resembled our team's last few seasons: a treadmill. We got the score within 2 points several more times, before the Magic reopened their lead. Down 9 with two minutes to go, DeMar converted a crucial three-point play (to have his first 30+ point game), fouling out Dwight. However, hot shooting from Carter and CP3 carried Orlando to a 112-105 triumph. We fell to 16-20, but our self-esteem improved to 2/10. Embrace the day, people.

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One of CP3's many, many alley-oops to Dwight.
14 30 35 26 105 (16-20) | DeRozan: 38/8/5; Turkoglu: 19/8/5; O'Neal: 10/11/3 blocks, 5-5 FG (Shitass: Andrea Bargnani: 10/5/2, 3-16)
28 32 24 28 112 (27-8) | Paul: 20/8/14 (PotG); Howard: 23/13/3 blocks, 6 fouls; Carter: 25/2/3

Iguodala Records Triple-Double As Sixers Snap Losing Streak

January 8, 2011 - In the midst of a six game skid, the struggling Sixers needed a win. Thankfully, the Raptors were in town. Led by Andre Iguodala, who recorded his first triple double of the season, Philadelphia defeated the Raptors 98-87. Elton Brand also had a rare good game, and DeMar DeRozan was the only Raptor scoring in double figures. Toronto is now 0-2 since Andrea Bargnani's not-so-triumphant return from injury.

21 25 25 16 87 (16-21) | DeRozan: 16/6/0; O'Neal: 9/7/1; Mills: 4/0/2, 2-2 FG, +7 (Shitass: Marcus Banks: 5 trillion)
34 20 21 23 98 (12-23) | Iguodala: 21/10/12 (PotG); Brand: 21/9/1; Holiday: 16/3/7

Boxscore of the Week:


January 6, 2011: Heat @ Celtics
The Boston Celtics continue to have LeBron's number, posting a .500 record against all other teams, but are 2-0 against the now 30-3 Heat. Making this blowout win all the more impressive, Rajon Rondo was hobbled and played just 13 minutes.

Players of the Week:
Dwight Howard (ORL): 20.4 PPG, 14.5 RPG, 3.7 BPG, 24.7 PER, .595% TS (Magic: 27-8)
Brandon Roy (POR): 23.6 PPG, 5.6 APG, 5.4 RPG, 23.9 PER, .584% TS (Blazers: 27-11)

Division Standings:
(4) BOS 18-16 | .529% | GB: 0
TOR | 16-21 | .432% | GB: 3.5
NYK | 14-22 | .388% | GB: 5
PHI | 12-24 | .333% | GB: 7
NJN | 11-25 | .305% | GB: 8

Raptors Leaders:

PPG: D. DeRozan: 16.2 (42nd); A. Bargnani: 14.6; S. O'Neal: 12.5
RPG: S. O'Neal: 8.2 (31st); A. Bargnani: 7.3; D. DeRozan: 5.5
APG: H. Turkoglu: 5.4 (27th); J. Jack: 3.6; D. DeRozan: 2.5
SPG: L. Barbosa: 1.2 (48th); J. Jack: 0.9; D. DeRozan: 0.8
BPG: S. O'Neal: 1.9 (20th); Andrea Bargnani: 1.8; H. Thabeet: 1.3
MPG: A. Bargnani: 31.4 (62nd); J. Jack: 31.1; D. DeRozan: 31.0
FG%: S. O'Neal: .588% (1st); H. Thabeet: .532%; B. Diaw: .487%
3pt%: B. Diaw: .396% (26th); J. Jack: .391%; A. Bargnani: .379%
FT%: J. Jack: .873% (15th); L. Barbosa: .842%; A. Bargnani: .806%
PER: S. O'Neal: 19.2 (39th); D. DeRozan: 17.7; A. Bargnani: 17.3
TS%: J. Jack: .579% (25th); A. Bargnani: .568%; H. Turkoglu: .565%

[Fresh8]

DeRozen should have won POTW

[Lamrock]

24.8 PPG and 6.7 RPG is very solid. Sucks we didn't have a winning week or he may have won it.

[Fresh8]

24.8 PPG and 6.7 RPG is very solid. Sucks we didn't have a winning week or he may have won it.

I'm expecting big things from him.

[TheMC5]

That Shaq video instantly makes this the greatest dynasty ever.

[|)e8*]

Duncan Donuts rorfl

[Houndy]

Duncan Donuts- San Antonio rides on Duncan