Road to Glory II

[Fresh8]

Sit always kills.

[Valor]

Really like the feature of coverage of each rookie's debut. Sit killed! What's his overall?

Thanks, I try my best to cover big games like career debuts and fun matchups between NLSCers
Sit's overall, from memory is 69 i believe

Sit always kills his team by taking too many shots.

Fixed

[Houndy]

Sit is a boss

[Martti.]

We got the win, I played well, every thing's OK in Houston.

[Fresh8]

We got the win, I played well, every thing's OK in Houston.

I'm still better.

[hova-]

Nice recap. Sit looks wicked Nice screens.

[Axel The Great]

I'd understand why Martti would have a feud with someone who desperately needs to get a decent haircut.

Huge game by Ariza though, he didn't live up to his brick-shooting reputation.

[kibaxx7]

Great game by both of you, guys. Props

[cavs4872]

Sweet recap, and it's good to see this association going again. One of my favorites here.

[Valor]

We got the win, I played well, every thing's OK in Houston.

More than ok, Yao is a beast

Nice recap. Sit looks wicked Nice screens.

He really needs a haircut

I'd understand why Martti would have a feud with someone who desperately needs to get a decent haircut.

Huge game by Ariza though, he didn't live up to his brick-shooting reputation.

I was shocked at how many shots Ariza was taking (and draining) as I was watching the game

Great game by both of you, guys. Props

Props from me too, it was a great show

Sweet recap, and it's good to see this association going again. One of my favorites here.

Cheers Hyperize. Glad y'all enjoyed it

Monthly recaps coming right up guys

[Valor]

Monthly Recap: November 2011
Part One: Chicago Bulls Monthly Recap

November Results - 9W 6L



October 28th @ Atlanta Hawks
Win 98-91 Game Recap

October 30th vs Miami Heat
Win 107-94 Game Recap

November 3rd vs Denver Nuggets
Win 102-87
Outstanding Players:
Denver: Tracy McGrady 28 pts, Ty Lawson 18 pts 5 ast, Jared Dudley 10 pts 4 reb 6 ast
Chicago: Derrick Rose 22 pts 5 reb 6 ast, Carlos Boozer 21 pts 5 reb, Joakim Noah 10 pts 16 reb 4 blk, Kyle Korver 16 pts (off the bench)

November 4th @ Boston Celtics
Win 90-74
Outstanding Players:
Boston: Kevin Garnett 23 pts 11 reb, Paul Pierce 17 pts 9 reb, Rajon Rondo 9 pts 8 reb 7 ast 6 stl
Chicago: Derrick Rose 23 pts 6 ast 3 stl, Carlos Boozer 26 pts 9 reb, Anthony Morrow 14 pts (off the bench)

November 6th vs Orlando Magic
Loss 75-99
Outstanding Players:
Orlando: Dwight Howard 31 pts 19 reb 5 blk, Vince Carter 19 pts 9 reb 6 ast 3 stl, Jameer Nelson 7 pts 8 ast
Chicago: Derrick Rose 25 pts 7 reb 6 ast 3 blk, Luol Deng 16 pts, Joakim Noah 10 reb 2 blk

November 11th vs Phoenix Suns
Loss 87-92
Outstanding Players:
Phoenix: Amare Stoudemire 21 pts 11 reb, Steve Nash 18 pts 8 ast, Kenyon Martin 9 pts 7 reb (off the bench)
Chicago: Derrick Rose 18 pts 6 reb 9 ast, Luol Deng 19 pts, Joakim Noah 10 reb 5 blk

November 14th vs New York Knicks
Win 118-96
Outstanding Players:
New York: Jamal Crawford 32 pts, Danilo Gallinari 21 pts 7 reb, Ed Davis 6 pts 11 reb 2 blk
Chicago: Derrick Rose 36 pts 9 ast, Carlos Boozer 20 pts 13 reb, Joakim Noah 11 pts 13 reb, Shaquille O'Neal 13 pts 7 reb (off the bench)

November 17th @ Toronto Raptors
Win 96-93
Outstanding Players:
Toronto: Hedo Turkoglu 20 pts 5 reb 4 ast, Andrea Bargnani 18 pts 11 reb, Delonte West 13 pts 9 ast, Jonas Valanciunas 8 pts 5 reb 4 blk (off the bench)
Chicago: Derrick Rose 24 pts 6 ast, Carlos Boozer 18 pts 10 reb, Joakim Noah 11 pts 13 reb

November 18th vs Boston Celtics
Loss 91-95
Outstanding Players:
Boston: Kevin Garnett 17 pts 16 reb, Ray Allen 19 pts, Rajon Rondo 10 pts 6 ast
Chicago: Derrick Rose 22 pts 8 ast, Joakim Noah 10 pts 12 reb 6 blk, Carlos Boozer 16 pts 10 reb

November 20th vs Milwaukee Bucks
Loss 96-97
Outstanding Players:
Milwaukee: Carmelo Anthony 26 pts 6 reb 7 ast, Harrison Barnes 40 pts 5 ast (career highs), Brandon Jennings 12 pts 5 ast
Chicago: Derrick Rose 22 pts 8 ast, Carlos Boozer 20 pts 12 reb, Kyle Korver 17 pts (off the bench)

November 22nd @ Charlotte Bobcats
Loss 85-87
Outstanding Players:
Charlotte: DJ Augustin 20 pts 10 ast, Stephen Jackson 17 pts 5 reb 5 ast, Yi Jianlian 11 pts 6 reb
Chicago: Derrick Rose 30 pts 7 ast, Joakim Noah 10 pts 15 reb 3 blk, Carlos Boozer 16 pts 10 reb

November 24th @ New Jersey Nets
Win 102-93
Outstanding Players:
New Jersey: Evan Turner 28 pts, Al-Farouq Aminu 17 pts 4 reb 4 ast, Devin Harris 10 pts 13 ast, Brook Lopez 8 pts 12 reb
Chicago: Derrick Rose 29 pts 10 ast 4 stl, Joakim Noah 12 pts 19 reb 3 blk, Carlos Boozer 16 pts 12 reb, Kyle Korver 17 pts (off the bench)

November 25th vs Los Angeles Lakers
Win 112-102
Outstanding Players:
LA Lakers: Pau Gasol 35 pts 3 blk, Lamar Odom 10 pts 9 reb 6 ast 2 blk (off the bench), Kobe Bryant 15 pts 8 ast 3 stl, Andrew Bynum 14 pts 8 reb
Chicago: Derrick Rose 27 pts 6 reb 8 ast, Carlos Boozer 14 pts 13 reb, Joakim Noah 11 pts 10 reb, Luol Deng 15 pts 5 reb

November 27th vs New Orleans Hornets
Loss 91-100 Game Recap

November 30th @ Phoenix Suns
Win 110-100
Outstanding Players:
Phoenix: Steve Nash 21 pts 7 ast, Amare Stoudemire 20 pts 12 reb, Jeffery Taylor 19 pts 4 ast
Chicago: Derrick Rose 30 pts 9 ast, Carlos Boozer 20 pts 12 reb, Joakim Noah 15 pts 13 reb 6 ast 3 blk





Chicago Bulls Player Stats

- Bold Indicates Team Leader


Chicago Bulls Metric Stats

- Bold Indicates Team Leader



Chi-Town Plays of the Month

Rare sighting in Chicago - Carlos Boozer playing defense


Marcus Jordan with his first NBA poster, courtesy of Eddy Curry


Air-Shaqness flies over and swats away Rondo's weak stuff

[Valor]

Monthly Recaps: November 2011
Part Two: Around the League

League Standings
Western Conference Standings

1. New Orleans Hornets (18-0)*
2. Los Angeles Lakers (16-2)*
3. Houston Rockets (14-4)
4. Oklahoma City Thunder (10-7)*
5. Dallas Mavericks (10-5)
6. San Antonio Spurs (11-6)
7. Sacramento Kings (9-7)
8. Portland Trailblazers (8-9)
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9. Golden State Warriors (8-9)
10. Phoneix Suns (7-9)
11. Utah Jazz (8-11)
12. Denver Nuggets (7-10)
13. Minnesota Timberwolves (6-11)
14. Memphis Grizzlies (5-12)
15. Los Angeles Clippers (1-15)

* Denotes Division Leader


Eastern Conference Standings

1. Orlando Magic (11-4)*
2. Miami Heat (11-5)
3. Boston Celtics (11-6)*
4. Chicago Bulls (9-6)*
5. Milwaukee Bucks (10-7)
6. Philadelphia 76ers (10-8)
7. Washington Wizards (10-8)
8. New Jersey Nets (9-9)
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9. Atlanta Hawks (8-9)
10. Charlotte Bobcats (7-9)
11. Cleveland Cavaliers (4-11)
12. Indiana Pacers (4-13)
13. Toronto Raptors (4-13)
14. New York Knicks (4-13)
15. Detroit Pistons (2-14)

* Denotes Division Leader



League Leaders


1. Kobe Bryant (LA Lakers) 31.1
2. Amare Stoudemire (Phoenix) 29.6
3. Carmelo Anthony (Milwaukee) 28.5
4. Dwyane Wade (Miami) 27.5
5. Brandon Roy (Portland) 27.4


1. Dwight Howard (Orlando) 13.5
2. Joakim Noah (Chicago) 13.0
3. Amare Stoudemire (Phoenix) 12.2
4. Yao Ming (Houston) 11.9
- Marcus Camby (Portland) 11.9
5. David Lee (Oklahoma City) 11.1


1. Chris Paul (New Orleans) 11.6
2. Jason Kidd (Dallas) 11.3
3. Stephen Curry (Golden State) 9.8
4. Tony Parker (San Antonio) 9.6
5. Steve Nash (Phoenix) 9.5
- Ricky Rubio (Memphis) 9.5


1. Dwyane Wade (Miami) 2.9
2. Raymond Felton (New York) 2.8
3. Ronnie Brewer (Minnesota) 2.5
- Rajon Rondo (Boston) 2.5
- Delonte West (Toronto) 2.5
4. Chris Paul (New Orleans) 2.4
5. Devin Harris (New Jersey) 2.3


1. Dwight Howard (Orlando) 3.5
2. Andrew Bogut (Milwaukee) 3.1
3. Joakim Noah (Chicago) 2.9
4. Yao Ming (Houston) 2.8
5. Tyrus Thomas (Washington) 2.7
- Josh Smith (Miami) 2.7


Player Efficiency Rating (PER)
1. Chris Paul (New Orleans) 32.5
2. Kobe Bryant (LA Lakers) 31.8
3. Dwyane Wade (Miami) 27.6
4. Amare Stoudemire (Phoenix) 27.0
5. Carmelo Anthony (Milwaukee) 26.7
6. Derrick Rose (Chicago) 25.9
7. Pau Gasol (LA Lakers) 25.6
8. Gilbert Arenas (Washington) 25.4
9. Rajon Rondo (Boston) 25.2
10. Joe Johnson (Atlanta) 25.1


Rookie Leaders

1. Harrison Barnes (Milwaukee) 17.6
2. Will Sit (Portland) 15.5
3. Liam Washburn (Miami) 13.9
4. Jeffery Taylor (Phoenix) 11.7
5. Perry Jones (Indiana) 11.0


1. Perry Jones (Indiana) 8.5
2. Jonas Valanciunas (Toronto) 6.8
3. Otacavius Ocho (San Antonio) 5.7
4. Martti Must (Houston) 4.2
5. Tiny Gallon (Memphis) 3.9


1. Liam Washburn (Miami) 6.7
2. Will Sit (Portland) 4.6
3. Kyrie Irving (Detroit) 1.7
4. Harrison Barnes (Milwaukee) 1.5
5. Jeffery Taylor (Phoenix) 1.3


1. Jeffery Taylor (Phoenix) 0.8
2. Perry Jones (Indiana) 0.6
- Bruno Sundov (Dallas) 0.6
3. Will Sit (Portland) 0.5
- Rodney Williams (Minnesota) 0.5
- Kemba Walker (New Orleans) 0.5
4. Brandon Knight (Charlotte) 0.4
- Howard Thompkins (Cleveland) 0.4
- Mfon Udofia (Detroit) 0.4
5. Kyrie Irving (Detroit) 0.3
- Corey Stokes (Charlotte) 0.3
- Jeremy Lin (Chicago) 0.3
- Liam Washburn (Miami) 0.3


1. Perry Jones (Indiana) 1.7
2. Otacavius Ocho (San Antonio) 1.6
3. Jonas Valanciunas (Toronto) 1.4
4. Martti Must (Houston) 0.9
5. Greg Smith (Cleveland) 0.8
- Tiny Gallon (Memphis) 0.8


Players of the Week
Week: East | West
Oct 27-29: Gilbert Arenas (Washington) | LeBron James (Sacramento)
Oct 30-Nov 5: Andre Iguodala (Philadelphia) | Chris Paul (New Orleans)
Nov 6-12: Dwight Howard (Orlando) | LeBron James (Sacramento)
Nov 13-19: Dwyane Wade (Miami) | Amare Stoudemire (Phoenix)
Nov 20-26: Rajon Rondo (Boston) | Chris Paul (New Orleans)

Players of the Month
East: Dwyane Wade (Miami)
West: Amare Stoudemire (Phoenix)

Rookies of the Month
East: Perry Jones (Indiana)
West: Will Sit (Portland)



Player Movement
11/12/11
Clippers Fire Head Coach Simon Griffith
Clippers Hire Head Coach Joshua Jamison

11/15/11
Clippers Fire Head Coach Joshua Jamison
Clippers Hire Head Coach Deon Flowers

11/16/11
Pistons Fire Head Coach John Kuester
Pistons Hire Head Coach Scott Skiles

11/27/11
Trailblazers Trade: Kelenna Azubuike
Knicks Trade: Clay Davidson

Injury Report

[Lamrock]

New Orleans 18-0! Jesus fucking Christ!

[Fresh8]

Woooo! AIR SHAQNESS

[Valor]

New Orleans 18-0! Jesus fucking Christ!

I know, it's insane

Woooo! AIR SHAQNESS

The old man can still fly!!

Parts 3-5 coming up soon!

[Valor]

Monthly Recaps: November 2011
Part Three: Rookie Rankings

1. Perry Jones, PF, Indiana Pacers
G | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3P% | FT%
17 | 17 | 34.7 | 11.0 | 8.5 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 1.7 | .364 | .176 | .732

Last Month: N/A | Drafted: 5

2. Will Sit, PG | Portland Trailblazers
G | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3P% | FT%
17 | 17 | 29.8 | 15.5 | 1.2 | 4.6 | 0.5 | 0.2 | .427 | .381 | .774

Last Month: N/A | Drafted: 14


3. Harrison Barnes, SF, Milwaukee Bucks
G | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3P% | FT%
17 | 8 | 27.2 | 17.6 | 3.8 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 | .475 | .380 | .892

Last Month: N/A | Drafted: 1


4. Liam Washburn, PG, Miami Heat
G | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3P% | FT%
16 | 16 | 28.9 | 13.9 | 2.9 | 6.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | .497 | .500 | .785

Last Month: N/A | Drafted: 17


5. Jonas Valanciunas, PF, Toronto Raptors
G | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3P% | FT%
17 | 0 | 24.8 | 8.7 | 6.8 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 1.4 | .523 | .000 | .678

Last Month: N/A | Drafted: 4


6. Jeffery Taylor, SG, Phoenix Suns
G | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3P% | FT%
16 | 14 | 21.3 | 11.7 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.0 | .452 | .333 | .696

Last Month: N/A | Drafted: 26


7. Octavius Ocho, C, San Antonio Spurs
G | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3P% | FT%
17 | 1 | 15.5 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 1.6 | .566 | .000 | .444

Last Month: N/A | Drafted: 13


8. Martti Must, PF, Houston Rockets
G | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3P% | FT%
18 | 0 | 16.2 | 9.0 | 4.2 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.9 | .508 | .400 | .800

Last Month: N/A | Drafted: 25


9. Tiny Gallon, PF, Memphis Grizzlies
G | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3P% | FT%
17 | 17 | 24.8 | 4.9 | 3.9 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.8 | .432 | .000 | .812

Last Month: N/A | Drafted: 12


10. Howard Thompkins, PF, Cleveland Cavaliers
G | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3P% | FT%
15 | 0 | 14.3 | 9.2 | 3.3 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.6 | .495 | .379 | .730

Last Month: N/A | Drafted: 31

[Valor]

Monthly Recaps: November 2011
Part Four: Race to the MVP

1. Chris Paul, New Orleans Hornets (18-0)

Stats: PPG -- 24.3; RPG -- 5.2; APG -- 11.6; SPG -- 2.4; BPG -- 0.3; FG% -- .585; 3P% -- .574; FT% -- .888
Comment: Given his team's still-perfect and historic record, his league leading assist average of 11.6, over 24 ppg, league 4th best spg at 2.4, a field goal percentage of over 58% and a three point perecentage at a staggering 57%, it's hard not to put CP3 right at the top of this edition's Race to the MVP.


2. Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers (16-2)

Stats: PPG -- 31.1; RPG -- 4.4; APG -- 5.2; SPG -- 1.9; BPG -- 0.6; FG% -- .563; 3P% -- .488; FT% -- .896
Comment: Kobe's putting up staggering numbers, including a league-leading 31 ppg; and his three-time defending world champ Lakers are in cruise control. Putting the Black Mamba any lower would be out of the question.


3. Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic (11-4)

Stats: PPG -- 21.1; RPG -- 13.5; APG -- 1.2; SPG -- 0.7; BPG -- 3.5; FG% -- .547; 3P% -- .000; FT% -- .550
Comment: All the three time defending rebounding and blocks champion, and the two time defensive player of the year doing is averaging a league best 13.5 rebounds and 3.5 blocks a game to keep his squad at the top of the much improved Eastern conference, thats all. Wait, did I mention he's also averaging over 21 points on nearly 55% shooting?


4. Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat (11-5)

Stats: PPG -- 27.5; RPG -- 2.8; APG -- 7.4; SPG -- 2.9; BPG -- 1.9; FG% -- .511; 3P% -- .280; FT% -- .771
Comment: He wanted to be "the man", so he forced his way out of Chicago and was welcomed back to Miami with open arms. I say it was a good move by both Wade and the Heat, as he is putting up huge numbers as "the man" and the Heat are amongst the elites of the league again.


5. Carmelo Anthony, Milwaukee Bucks (10-7)

Stats: PPG -- 28.5; RPG -- 8.0; APG -- 3.8; SPG -- 1.8; BPG -- 0.6; FG% -- .568; 3P% -- .425; FT% -- .768
Comment: I don't know why Melo chose to sign himself to a city like Milwaukee, but basketball-wise it sure seems like the right decision thus far - Melo is averaging over 28 points and 8 rebounds while the Bucks are winning for once.


6. Derrick Rose, Chicago Bulls (9-6)

Stats: PPG -- 26.2; RPG -- 2.9; APG -- 7.6; SPG -- 1.6; BPG -- 0.5; FG% -- .540; 3P% -- .470; FT% -- .803
Comment: Rose has improved dramatically every year he's been in the NBA, and this year is no different. After Wade forced himself off the team, Rose is the undisputed leader of the Bulls, and he has answered the call. His much improved shooting has allowed him to average over 26 points a game on 54% shooting; and his Bulls are hanging in there with a 9-6 record.


7. Amare Stoudemire, Phoenix Suns (7-9)

Stats: PPG -- 29.6; RPG -- 12.2; APG -- 1.3; SPG -- 0.7; BPG -- 2.4; FG% -- .583; 3P% -- .000; FT% -- .855
Comment: With Steve Nash somewhat being on the twilight of his career, Amare knew it was time to step up, and step up he did; Despite his team's struggles, Amare has been doing his part, averaging almost 30 points a game to go along with 12 rebounds and 2.4 blocks per game. Now that's impressive.


8. Yao Ming, Houston Rockets (14-4)

Stats: PPG -- 20.2; RPG -- 11.9; APG -- 1.2; SPG -- 0.2; BPG -- 2.8; FG% -- .525; 3P% -- .000; FT% -- .802
Comment: There is a reason this man gets voted onto every All-Star game as a starter - he can really play. You may say he's a 7 foot 6 giant, but how many 7 footers do you see dropping fadeaways, 17 foot jumpers, passing ability, nimble post moves like the great wall does? By averaging 20 points and just under 12 rebounds a game, along with 2.8 swats, Yao Ming has his Rockets on a roll and sitting comfortably in 3rd place in the West.


9. LeBron James, Sacramento Kings (9-7)

Stats: PPG -- 24.2; RPG -- 9.1; APG -- 6.3; SPG -- 1.5; BPG -- 2.1; FG% -- .500; 3P% -- .340; FT% -- .674
Comment: The Sacramento Kings went through a roller-coaster ride last season, bouncing back and forth from the top seeds to as low as the 8th seed, and eventually that got them into a first round sweep from the eventual champion Los Angeles Lakers. This season has also been a struggle thus far, but King James' numbers remain impressive. Perhaps that's the problem?


10. Rajon Rondo, Boston Celtics (11-6)

Stats: PPG -- 18.8; RPG -- 6.6; APG -- 9.4; SPG -- 2.5; BPG -- 0.2; FG% -- .557; 3P% -- .411; FT% -- .611
Comment: If anyone is to be credited for the Celtics' successes despite their big three's apparent aging process, it would have to be Rajon Rondo. Rondo has clearly improved his offensive game, as he is putting up close to 19 points a game alongside his 9.4 assists, 6.6 rebounds and 2.5 steals. Just one month into the season, he has already had 2 triple doubles recorded in his name.

[Fresh8]

Wow, I'm shooting at 42% from the field. And still get double digits

[Lamrock]

Chris Paul may have the most compelling MVP case of all time. Truly epic numbers, and his team is the opposite of last year's Nets. Its also great to see my guy doing well. I'm the next Nash.

[Valor]

Wow, I'm shooting at 42% from the field. And still get double digits

Thank Brandon Roy for letting you shoot so many open shots with the double teams he draws

Chris Paul may have the most compelling MVP case of all time. Truly epic numbers, and his team is the opposite of last year's Nets. Its also great to see my guy doing well. I'm the next Nash.

I agree, I hope they won't but at this rate they'll either go 82-0 or beat the Bulls' 72-10 record at the least....
Surprised at how well you are shooting the ball from deep, but I guess having D-Wade there helps

Final part of the November Recap coming right up

[Valor]

Monthly Recaps: November 2011
Part Five: Miscellaneous Recaps

NLSC Player Watch
Will Sit, Portland Trailblazers
G | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TOPG | FPG | FG% | 3P% | FT%
17 | 17 | 29.8 | 15.5 | 1.2 | 4.6 | 0.5 | 0.2 | .427 | .381 | .774

Game of the Month
November 30th vs Houston Rockets (L: 102-111)
26 points (career high), 4 rebounds, 9 assists, 1 steal, 1 turnover, 11-27 FG, 1-4 3P, 3-3 FT

Liam Washburn, Miami Heat
G | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TOPG | FPG | FG% | 3P% | FT%
16 | 16 | 28.9 | 13.9 | 2.9 | 6.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | .497 | .500 | .785

Game of the Month
November 4th @ Orlando Magic (L: 97-102)
29 points (career high), 6 assists, 2 turnovers, 10-13 FG, 3-4 3P, 6-8 FT


Martti Must, Houston Rockets
G | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TOPG | FPG | FG% | 3P% | FT%
18 | 0 | 16.2 | 9.0 | 4.2 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.9 | .508 | .400 | .800

Game of the Month
November 2nd @ Sacramento Kings (W: 131-92)
22 points (career high), 9 rebounds, 7-12 FG, 5-6 3PT, 3-4 FT


Otacavius Ocho, San Antonio Spurs
G | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TOPG | FPG | FG% | 3P% | FT%
17 | 1 | 15.5 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 1.6 | .566 | .000 | .444

Game of the Month
November 11th @ Golden State Warriors (W: 114-111)
10 points, 12 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 7 blocks (career highs), 3 turnovers, 3-5 FG, 4-10 FT


Thierry Tirieux, Atlanta Hawks
G | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TOPG | FPG | FG% | 3P% | FT%
17 | 0 | 5.5 | 3.5 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.8 | .600 | .000 | .923

Game of the Month
November 11th @ Boston Celtics (L: 69-90)
11 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist, 1 steal,(career highs) 4-5 FG, 3-3 FT

2012 NBA All-Star Balloting Update


Western Conference

Point Guard: Chris Paul (NO) 799296; Tony Parker (SA) 619486; Deron Williams (UTA) 571604; Russell Westbrook (OKC) 437265; Ty Lawson (DEN) 409939; Stephen Curry (GS) 394780; Jason Kidd (DAL) 384841

Shooting Guard: Kobe Bryant (LAL) 1218445; Brandon Roy (POR) 615797; Tracy McGrady (DEN) 435649; OJ Mayo (MEM) 368385; Ben Gordon (NO) 355601; Kevin Martin (HOU) 354407; Manu Ginobili (SAC) 267381

Small Forward: LeBron James (SAC) 737527; Kevin Durant (OKC) 560615; Ron Artest (LAL) 426624; Rudy Gay (MEM) 387354; Trevor Ariza (HOU) 266183; Al Harrington (NO) 230125; Corey Maggette (GS) 210244

Power Forward: Amare Stoudemire (PHX) 746611; Pau Gasol (LAL) 732616; Lamar Odom (LAL) 540919; Tim Duncan (SA) 526602; Dirk Nowitzki (DAL) 471853; David West (NO) 421523; Blake Griffin (LAC) 306320

Center: Yao Ming (HOU) 670541; Emeka Okafor (NO) 352704; Al Jefferson (MIN) 318537; David Lee (OKC) 300606; Andrew Bynum (LAL) 293487; Nene (DEN) 270362; Chris Kaman (LAC) 244234


Eastern Conference

Point Guard: Derrick Rose (CHI) 641398; Gilbert Arenas (WAS) 527226; Rajon Rondo (BOS) 465378; Devin Harris (NJ) 446074; Jameer Nelson (ORL) 393487; Chauncey Billups (DET) 359135; Nate Robinson (CLE) 283068

Shooting Guard: Dwyane Wade (MIA) 878245; Allen Iverson (PHI) 449839; Vince Carter (ORL) 388731; John Salmons (ATL) 330565; Stephen Jackson (CHA) 245597; Mike Miler (WAS) 242408; Evan Turner (NJ) 217750

Small Forward: Carmelo Anthony (MIL) 752646; Joe Johnson (ATL) 732146; Andre Iguodala (PHI) 450195; Gerald Wallace (CHA) 325595; Michael Beasley (MIA) 312878; Danny Granger (IND) 303602; Hedo Turkoglu (TOR) 192604

Power Forward: Chris Bosh (WAS) 551266; Carlos Boozer (CHI) 356005; Kevin Garnett (BOS) 340801; Josh Smith (MIA) 306671; Rashard Lewis (ORL) 291217; Yi Jianlian (CHA) 244096; Tyrus Thomas (WAS) 234011

Center: Dwight Howard (ORL) 673574; Jermaine O'Neal (MIA) 378477; Joakim Noah (CHI) 317658; Brook Lopez (NJ) 289985; Al Horford (ATL) 281416; Andrew Bogut (MIL) 271763; Tyson Chandler (CHA) 193581

[Valor]

Deng's career-high 39 points sends Bulls past LeBron's Kings


Luol Deng wins the game for Chicago with style

Sacramento, CA - This is the Luol Deng that the Bulls want to see.

Deng scored a career high 39 points, including the game winning poster dunk on LeBron James and Jason Thompson with 2.8 seconds remaining, to help the Bulls escape Sacramento with a 110-108 victory over the Kings and their King, LeBron James.

"We just shot the ball well. We moved it and shot it well." said Deng. "You're going to get shots in different places [in our offense], so you've go to be ready."

Deng's previous career best was 38 points, against the Portland Trailblazers on March 26, 2007.

The Bulls got out to a quick start and was on fire offensively for the entire first half and held a 12 point lead going into the second half, but the Kings, led by LeBron James and Manu Ginobili, caught fire and came roaring back.

Deng nearly single handedly kept the Bulls in the game, scoring 20 of his 39 points in the second half - 12 in the final quarter, including the emphatic game winner. He was 15 for 28 from the field, 1 for 2 from downtown and had a perfect 8 for 8 from the charity stripe in 32 minutes.

"Our defense wasn't the best tonight in the second half" said Byron Scott "But Luol kept us in it, he was really big for us"

Derrick Rose had another spectular performance with 26 points, 4 rebounds and 9 assists while Joakim Noah dominated yet again in the low block, finishing with a double double of 11 points, 14 rebounds and 5 rejections.

Carlos Boozer also notched a double double with 12 points and 10 rebounds while Kyle Korver chipped in with 9 points off the bench.

Deng's efforts on LeBron James on the defensive end kept the King in check for most of the first three quarters, and it was Manu who stepped up for Sacramento, as he scored a team high 37 points on 14 for 26 shooting, including a 4 for 8 showing from three point range and 5 for 6 from the line.

Tyreke Evans added 13 points and 15 assists while Jason Thompson notched a double double of 10 points and 12 rebounds.

However, it was only when LeBron began to pick his game up, that the Kings began to come back.

LeBron came alive in the fourth quarter, scoring 16 of his 22 points and dished out 4 of his 7 assists in the final period. He was 10 for 24 from the field, but shot 0 for 5 from deep and just 2 for 4 from thef free throw line.

"I had three bad quarters offensively tonight" said James "They got lucky, it ain't gonna happen again"

Maybe so, but the fact remains that Deng outplayed the King tonight.

The Bulls are now 10-6 while the Kings fall to 9-8.







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Jordan Player of the Game Highlights

[George7]

LeBron,you've been posterized!!!
Great win there!Bulls are getting better and better!

[Fresh8]

Can you give my character a haircut? I look ridiculous. Just all shaved head for now. Thanks.

Make an article out of it

[Valor]

Can you give my character a haircut? I look ridiculous. Just all shaved head for now. Thanks.

Make an article out of it

sure thing, somewhere in the month i'll fit it in