Repeat of 05 I see.
Good shit.
GO PISTONS !
X's Blazers Dynasty (NBA Live 06)
by The X on Sun Mar 05, 2006 4:31 pm
NBA FINALS REMATCH
HOW THE SPURS GOT THERE
HOW THE PISTONS GOT THERE
X's PREDICTION
The Detroit Pistons have been superb in the playoffs and have only dropped one tight game to the Philadelphia 76ers, whereas the Spurs have run the table & are yet to lose. However, I don't think the Spurs have been really battle-tested, and I think the Pistons are going to take control of this series early with their defensive intensity and cause Duncan and the Spurs many headaches. I'm predicting the Pistons to win the series in 3 games, 2-1.
HOW THE SPURS GOT THERE
HOW THE PISTONS GOT THERE
X's PREDICTION
The Detroit Pistons have been superb in the playoffs and have only dropped one tight game to the Philadelphia 76ers, whereas the Spurs have run the table & are yet to lose. However, I don't think the Spurs have been really battle-tested, and I think the Pistons are going to take control of this series early with their defensive intensity and cause Duncan and the Spurs many headaches. I'm predicting the Pistons to win the series in 3 games, 2-1.
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by The X on Sun Mar 05, 2006 4:55 pm
Conference Finals:
The X
2 x 1.0 points (SAS-Mem, Det-NJN)
0 x 0.5 points ()
0 x 0.0 points ()
Total = 2.0 points (out of 2.0 points)
Sit
1 x 1.0 points (SAS-Mem)
1 x 0.5 points (Det-NJN)
0 x 0.0 points ()
Total = 1.5 points (out of 2.0 points)
Andreas Dahl
0 x 1.0 points ()
2 x 0.5 points (SAS-Mem, Det-NJN)
0 x 0.0 points ()
Total = 1.0 points (out of 2.0 points)
cwebbiverson
2 x 1.0 points (SAS-Mem, Det-NJN)
0 x 0.5 points ()
0 x 0.0 points ()
Total = 2.0 points (out of 2.0 points)
Crunk-Lao
0 x 1.0 points ()
2 x 0.5 points (SAS-Mem, Det-NJN)
0 x 0.0 points ()
Total = 1.0 points (out of 2.0 points)
D-Weaver99027
1 x 1.0 points (SAS-Mem)
1 x 0.5 points (Det-NJN)
0 x 0.0 points ()
Total = 1.5 points (out of 2.0 points)
Shaun
0 x 1.0 points ()
0 x 0.5 points ()
0 x 0.0 points ()
Total = 0.0 points (out of 0.0 points)
Jugs
1 x 1.0 points (SAS-Mem)
1 x 0.5 points (Det-NJN)
0 x 0.0 points ()
Total = 1.5 points (out of 2.0 points)
Negative One
0 x 1.0 points ()
2 x 0.5 points (SAS-Mem, Det-NJN)
0 x 0.0 points ()
Total = 1.0 points (out of 2.0 points)
pHLo
2 x 1.0 points (SAS-Mem, Det-NJN)
0 x 0.5 points ()
0 x 0.0 points ()
Total = 2.0 points (out of 2.0 points)
Anthony15
1 x 1.0 points (SAS-Mem)
1 x 0.5 points (Det-NJN)
0 x 0.0 points ()
Total = 1.5 points (out of 2.0 points)
Malfa
1 x 1.0 points (Det-NJN)
1 x 0.5 points (SAS-Mem)
0 x 0.0 points ()
Total = 1.5 points (out of 2.0 points)
Thierry
1 x 1.0 points (Det-NJN)
1 x 0.5 points (SAS-Mem)
0 x 0.0 points ()
Total = 1.5 points (out of 2.0 points)
keepnitgangsta1
1 x 1.0 points (Det-NJN)
0 x 0.5 points ()
1 x 0.0 points (SAS-Mem)
Total = 1.0 points (out of 2.0 points)
LEADERBOARD (After Conference Finals)
1st - cwebbiverson (0.714, 10.0/14.0pts)
2nd - pHLo (0.679, 9.5/14.0pts)
3rd - Andreas Dahl (0.571, 8.0/14.0pts)
3rd - D-Weaver99027 (0.571, 8.0/14.0pts)
3rd - Jugs (0.571, 8.0/14.0pts)
6th - The X (0.536, 7.5/14.0pts)
7th - Crunk-Lao (0.500, 7.0/14.0pts)
7th - Negative One (0.500, 7.0/14.0pts)
9th - Sit (0.464, 6.5/14.0pts)
Malfa (0.500, 5.0/10.0pts)
Anthony15 (0.450, 4.5/10.0pts)
Shaun (0.438, 3.5/8.0pts)
Thierry (0.833, 5.0/6.0pts)
keepnitgangsta1 (0.500, 1.0/2.0pts)
cwebbiverson goes from strength to strength in his pickings & only has pHLo following close behind him....at the conclusion of picking, I will add 0.010 for each round that people have picked in....I might also give 0.030 for winner, 0.020 for 2nd place and 0.010 for 3rd place....any thoughts on this?!?
enjoy
X
The X
2 x 1.0 points (SAS-Mem, Det-NJN)
0 x 0.5 points ()
0 x 0.0 points ()
Total = 2.0 points (out of 2.0 points)
Sit
1 x 1.0 points (SAS-Mem)
1 x 0.5 points (Det-NJN)
0 x 0.0 points ()
Total = 1.5 points (out of 2.0 points)
Andreas Dahl
0 x 1.0 points ()
2 x 0.5 points (SAS-Mem, Det-NJN)
0 x 0.0 points ()
Total = 1.0 points (out of 2.0 points)
cwebbiverson
2 x 1.0 points (SAS-Mem, Det-NJN)
0 x 0.5 points ()
0 x 0.0 points ()
Total = 2.0 points (out of 2.0 points)
Crunk-Lao
0 x 1.0 points ()
2 x 0.5 points (SAS-Mem, Det-NJN)
0 x 0.0 points ()
Total = 1.0 points (out of 2.0 points)
D-Weaver99027
1 x 1.0 points (SAS-Mem)
1 x 0.5 points (Det-NJN)
0 x 0.0 points ()
Total = 1.5 points (out of 2.0 points)
Shaun
0 x 1.0 points ()
0 x 0.5 points ()
0 x 0.0 points ()
Total = 0.0 points (out of 0.0 points)
Jugs
1 x 1.0 points (SAS-Mem)
1 x 0.5 points (Det-NJN)
0 x 0.0 points ()
Total = 1.5 points (out of 2.0 points)
Negative One
0 x 1.0 points ()
2 x 0.5 points (SAS-Mem, Det-NJN)
0 x 0.0 points ()
Total = 1.0 points (out of 2.0 points)
pHLo
2 x 1.0 points (SAS-Mem, Det-NJN)
0 x 0.5 points ()
0 x 0.0 points ()
Total = 2.0 points (out of 2.0 points)
Anthony15
1 x 1.0 points (SAS-Mem)
1 x 0.5 points (Det-NJN)
0 x 0.0 points ()
Total = 1.5 points (out of 2.0 points)
Malfa
1 x 1.0 points (Det-NJN)
1 x 0.5 points (SAS-Mem)
0 x 0.0 points ()
Total = 1.5 points (out of 2.0 points)
Thierry
1 x 1.0 points (Det-NJN)
1 x 0.5 points (SAS-Mem)
0 x 0.0 points ()
Total = 1.5 points (out of 2.0 points)
keepnitgangsta1
1 x 1.0 points (Det-NJN)
0 x 0.5 points ()
1 x 0.0 points (SAS-Mem)
Total = 1.0 points (out of 2.0 points)
LEADERBOARD (After Conference Finals)
1st - cwebbiverson (0.714, 10.0/14.0pts)
2nd - pHLo (0.679, 9.5/14.0pts)
3rd - Andreas Dahl (0.571, 8.0/14.0pts)
3rd - D-Weaver99027 (0.571, 8.0/14.0pts)
3rd - Jugs (0.571, 8.0/14.0pts)
6th - The X (0.536, 7.5/14.0pts)
7th - Crunk-Lao (0.500, 7.0/14.0pts)
7th - Negative One (0.500, 7.0/14.0pts)
9th - Sit (0.464, 6.5/14.0pts)
Malfa (0.500, 5.0/10.0pts)
Anthony15 (0.450, 4.5/10.0pts)
Shaun (0.438, 3.5/8.0pts)
Thierry (0.833, 5.0/6.0pts)
keepnitgangsta1 (0.500, 1.0/2.0pts)
cwebbiverson goes from strength to strength in his pickings & only has pHLo following close behind him....at the conclusion of picking, I will add 0.010 for each round that people have picked in....I might also give 0.030 for winner, 0.020 for 2nd place and 0.010 for 3rd place....any thoughts on this?!?
enjoy
X
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by Andreas Dahl on Sun Mar 05, 2006 7:13 pm
I got San Antonio 2 - Detroit 1 
Great job on this so far X
Great job on this so far X
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by The X on Sun Mar 05, 2006 10:22 pm
EUROPE STILL HAS A FEW GEMS LEFT
By 'Luis Fernandoz'
NLSC Insider
Updated: May 31, 2006, 10.19 PM ET --
With every Dirk, Pau or Tony, you have a handful of Skita's, Darko's & Vujacic's. Many think it is hit and miss whether you strike it lucky with a Euro. But it's not as much of a lottery as many believe. The Europeans who tend to excel are the ones that have already established themselves in some of the toughest leagues in the world, and playing meaningful minutes and contributing to their team's success. The others are just youngsters with the physical tools and 'potential' to be able to have the same impact that players like Dirk, Pau and Tony were already having. Without further ado, I'm going to introduce you to a few European prospects, but the one common theme with all of these ballers are that they have established themselves in Europe's toughest leagues, and are prepared for the NBA.
ANDREA BARGNANI
Bargnani is definitely Europe's best young talent in this year's draft. He's a lock for Top 3 and could potentially go No. 1, depending on the team that is selecting. This Italian youngster has been compared to Dirk Nowitzki for a few years now and if you see him play, you can understand the comparisons. Both are true 7-footer who prefer the perimeter to the low post. Both are very good shooters, have great skill sets and are athletic for their size. Nowitzki was lucky to land in a situation where his skills were allowed to flourish. Bargnani probably requires a similar situation with patience being the key here. The kid needs to continue to add strength and just needs time to develop, but could definitely be a star player. A high lotto team will take a punt on this Italian kid, and like most Euros, it will go one of two ways.
Best Case Scenario - Dirk Nowitzki
Worst Case Scenario - Nikoloz Tskitishvili
Most Likely Scenario - Poor man's Dirk Nowitzki
TIAGO SPLITTER
Splitter has been on the NBA scout's radar for over half a decade now, but he's finally reached a point where his body, game and maturity is ready to move onto the NBA. Brazil's Tiago Splitter is an athletic big man whose defensive game is what will allow him to earn minutes in the NBA. His offensive game is improving, but like his strength, it still has some way to go. Splitter will give you boards, defense and hustle, as well as a pretty solid post-up game and spot-up shooter. His size and talent suggests that he should be a mid-lottery pick at worst, but his contract situation with his club team will likely scare teams away, and he could even fall out of the lottery altogether. Someone will grab him though, and if they can get the contract situation worked out, then he could turn out to be a steal of the draft.
Best Case Scenario - Pau Gasol meets Anderson Vareajo
Worst Case Scenario - Jeff Foster
Most Likely Scenario - PJ Brown
MAKIS "DWEAVER" HASSAKIS
Whilst he is not currently playing in Europe and instead at Stanford, his basketball roots are in Greece and I'll quickly cover the young man. Hassakis is a bruiser who is not afraid to throw his weight (and elbows if necessary) around. He's strong on the boards and defensively. Offensively, outside of about 5 or 6 feet, you're not going to get much from him. But he does know his limitations and plays within them, and would be an asset to any NBA club. Anytime you have a big guy who grabs boards, blocks a few shots and has 6 fouls a night, then he will always find a home. I expect the highly educated Greek to fall somewhere in the middle of the 1st Round, probably in the late teens somewhere as a playoff contender looks to add another capable big body.
Best Case Scenario - Scot Pollard (with the Kings)
Worst Case Scenario - Priest Lauderdale meets Sofoklis Schortsanitis meets Andreas Glyniadakis
Most Likely Scenario - Scot Pollard (with the Pacers)
RUDY FERNANDEZ
Here's a guy with major league talent, but as with Tiago Splitter, he's got a pretty big contract situation with his European club, that could push him to the late 1st Round, and possibly even into the early 2nd Round. Like other similar sized Euro guards, some scouts think he can handle some PG's, but I see Rudy as primarily a SG who can handle the rock. He's a pretty good athlete, is a pure shooter who has good court vision and passing ability. It would be wise for someone to grab this kid with a 1st Round pick as the upside is there.
Best Case Scenario - Poor man's Manu Ginobili
Worst Case Scenario - Casey Jacobsen
Most Likely Scenario - Sasha Vujacic
That's all for the Europeans this season. Rest assured, Europe is continuing to develop top level basketball talent. A few of the youngsters coming through in future years are Ante Tomic, Sergio Rodriguez, Marko Tomas, Flo Ruf, Marco Belinelli, Uros Tripkovic and Tim Ohlbrecht.
By 'Luis Fernandoz'
NLSC Insider
Updated: May 31, 2006, 10.19 PM ET --
With every Dirk, Pau or Tony, you have a handful of Skita's, Darko's & Vujacic's. Many think it is hit and miss whether you strike it lucky with a Euro. But it's not as much of a lottery as many believe. The Europeans who tend to excel are the ones that have already established themselves in some of the toughest leagues in the world, and playing meaningful minutes and contributing to their team's success. The others are just youngsters with the physical tools and 'potential' to be able to have the same impact that players like Dirk, Pau and Tony were already having. Without further ado, I'm going to introduce you to a few European prospects, but the one common theme with all of these ballers are that they have established themselves in Europe's toughest leagues, and are prepared for the NBA.
ANDREA BARGNANI
Bargnani is definitely Europe's best young talent in this year's draft. He's a lock for Top 3 and could potentially go No. 1, depending on the team that is selecting. This Italian youngster has been compared to Dirk Nowitzki for a few years now and if you see him play, you can understand the comparisons. Both are true 7-footer who prefer the perimeter to the low post. Both are very good shooters, have great skill sets and are athletic for their size. Nowitzki was lucky to land in a situation where his skills were allowed to flourish. Bargnani probably requires a similar situation with patience being the key here. The kid needs to continue to add strength and just needs time to develop, but could definitely be a star player. A high lotto team will take a punt on this Italian kid, and like most Euros, it will go one of two ways.
Best Case Scenario - Dirk Nowitzki
Worst Case Scenario - Nikoloz Tskitishvili
Most Likely Scenario - Poor man's Dirk Nowitzki
TIAGO SPLITTER
Splitter has been on the NBA scout's radar for over half a decade now, but he's finally reached a point where his body, game and maturity is ready to move onto the NBA. Brazil's Tiago Splitter is an athletic big man whose defensive game is what will allow him to earn minutes in the NBA. His offensive game is improving, but like his strength, it still has some way to go. Splitter will give you boards, defense and hustle, as well as a pretty solid post-up game and spot-up shooter. His size and talent suggests that he should be a mid-lottery pick at worst, but his contract situation with his club team will likely scare teams away, and he could even fall out of the lottery altogether. Someone will grab him though, and if they can get the contract situation worked out, then he could turn out to be a steal of the draft.
Best Case Scenario - Pau Gasol meets Anderson Vareajo
Worst Case Scenario - Jeff Foster
Most Likely Scenario - PJ Brown
MAKIS "DWEAVER" HASSAKIS
Whilst he is not currently playing in Europe and instead at Stanford, his basketball roots are in Greece and I'll quickly cover the young man. Hassakis is a bruiser who is not afraid to throw his weight (and elbows if necessary) around. He's strong on the boards and defensively. Offensively, outside of about 5 or 6 feet, you're not going to get much from him. But he does know his limitations and plays within them, and would be an asset to any NBA club. Anytime you have a big guy who grabs boards, blocks a few shots and has 6 fouls a night, then he will always find a home. I expect the highly educated Greek to fall somewhere in the middle of the 1st Round, probably in the late teens somewhere as a playoff contender looks to add another capable big body.
Best Case Scenario - Scot Pollard (with the Kings)
Worst Case Scenario - Priest Lauderdale meets Sofoklis Schortsanitis meets Andreas Glyniadakis
Most Likely Scenario - Scot Pollard (with the Pacers)
RUDY FERNANDEZ
Here's a guy with major league talent, but as with Tiago Splitter, he's got a pretty big contract situation with his European club, that could push him to the late 1st Round, and possibly even into the early 2nd Round. Like other similar sized Euro guards, some scouts think he can handle some PG's, but I see Rudy as primarily a SG who can handle the rock. He's a pretty good athlete, is a pure shooter who has good court vision and passing ability. It would be wise for someone to grab this kid with a 1st Round pick as the upside is there.
Best Case Scenario - Poor man's Manu Ginobili
Worst Case Scenario - Casey Jacobsen
Most Likely Scenario - Sasha Vujacic
That's all for the Europeans this season. Rest assured, Europe is continuing to develop top level basketball talent. A few of the youngsters coming through in future years are Ante Tomic, Sergio Rodriguez, Marko Tomas, Flo Ruf, Marco Belinelli, Uros Tripkovic and Tim Ohlbrecht.
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by The X on Sun Mar 05, 2006 10:29 pm
Sit wrote:2-0 Detroit...
And I also should get a point if I guess this: Darko will play 0 minute in the series!
Ummm X... where's Kobe in the awards? Jax really needs me u know?!
no points for that guess as Darko is on IR so it seems pretty obvious, barring an unlikely injury, that he won't play
as for Kobe, for some reason Live always slights his skills....as for you, you can sit on the end of the bench, being Andrew Bynum's whipping boy
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by BOSS on Mon Mar 06, 2006 4:40 am
pHLo wrote:Jugs wrote:Priest Lauderdale meets Sofoklis Schortsanitis meets Andreas Glyniadakis
Who are those players?!
Good scouting reports
probably some greeks
Ur right.
Crap ass greek players.
Didn't they call Sofoklis Schortsanitis "Baby Shaq"
I like those reports man.
Creative design and shit like that.
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