[Live 08] Change! The Charlotte Bobcats - Closed

[Valor]

Maybe I missed it but why do you like Yuta Tabuse so much?

well, i like him in real life as a player (former nba player, currently playing for the LINK TOCHIGI BREX of the JBL), love his playing style

[Fresh8]

Ok la. I thought it was only because he was asian.

[Valor]

Ok la. I thought it was only because he was asian.

wait...are you from hk? and..he is my fav asian player and being a person who loves japan's culture (especially the food...), him being japanese is part of the reason why i like him

[C-77]

points-richardson
rebounds-shaq
assists-Yuta tabuse

PG of the game- Jameer Nelson

[Valor]

J-Rich and Bobcats blows by Orlando in Game 1 with stellar defense


It has always been said that "Defense wins championships", and Larry Brown made sure his players understood that in the Bobcat's debut Playoff game at home against the Orlando Magic, as they overcame a slow start to win by 23 at the end of the game, holding the Magic down to just 72 points, including a game low 11 points in the 4th quarter, where the Bobcats played intensive defense all over the floor until the last 2 minutes, when the starters retreated to the bench and garbage time started.
"We just wanted to come out and play strong, we know that this game is big, it's the franchise's first ever playoff game, and for a lot of the younger guys, it's their first time on a big stage, I've only been here 11 games in my whole career myself, so we just want to come out strong and play with an intensity" said Richardson after the game, he led all scorers with 25 points on 10 of 22 shooting in just 21 minutes of play. Rookie OJ Mayo led the bench players with 22 points from an incredible 9 for 10 shooting, including 4 for 5 from 3 point range.

Dwight Howard had 13 points, 15 rebounds, and 5 blocks for the Magic, and held Bobcats Center Shaquille O'Neal down to just 9 points and 8 rebounds from 4 of 10 shooting, but only him, Lewis, and Nelson played well in the game, Lewis had a double-double with 16 and 11, while Nelson added in 20 points and a game high 5 steals.
"they came out focused and ready to play, you could tell, they wanted to start strong and defend their home court, our guys didn't really play with enough intensity, not as much as they did anyways, Dwight did great, as far as containing the "original superman", and Lewis, Nelson did their stuff too, we'll be fine. It's a series, we're just getting warmed up, i wouldn't worry about it" said Magic coach Stan Van Gundy after the game

The Bobcats look to take the series lead to 2-0 going to Orlando on Thursday Night, back here in the Time Warner Cable Arena, Charlotte.






Game 1 Highlights

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Contest Results
Most Points: Jason Richardson
Most Rebounds: Dwight Howard
Most Assists: Yuta Tabuse
Larry Brown PG of the Game: Jameer Nelson

[Rondo]

JASON RICHARDSON is a beast.
And ya got OJ? Oh shit.
Thats like an Uh-Oh Oreo in the NBA.

Keep up the good work.

Nelson always scores a lot on me too. Whats this thing everyone seems to have for this Y. Tabuse guy?

[Valor]

JASON RICHARDSON is a beast.
And ya got OJ? Oh shit.
Thats like an Uh-Oh Oreo in the NBA.

Keep up the good work.

Nelson always scores a lot on me too. Whats this thing everyone seems to have for this Y. Tabuse guy?

haha yeah he is a beast, look at the self-alleyopp on the highlights...
oj was just on fire...step back 3s all going in... i got him for a package involving Felton or something..check articles from past

thanks, and yeah, PG dominance in live...EA sucks
Tabuse is one of my fav player, i signed him onto the Bobcats roster as a FA earlier on, he's Larry Brown's dream PG pass first, playing the right way.

[Fresh8]

wait...are you from hk? and..he is my fav asian player and being a person who loves japan's culture (especially the food...), him being japanese is part of the reason why i like him

Dai Lo, just because I say la does not make me from Hong Kong!

[Valor]

wait...are you from hk? and..he is my fav asian player and being a person who loves japan's culture (especially the food...), him being japanese is part of the reason why i like him

Dai Lo, just because I say la does not make me from Hong Kong!

lol...where did you learn la and dai lo ar? mostly only hk ppl say those wor..

[Fresh8]

Well, what nationality do you think I am?

[Valor]

Well, what nationality do you think I am?

i would think you are Chinese.... Australian Born Chinese/HK/Taiwan..

err...ASIAN!

[Fresh8]

Yes, I'm ABC. Didn't take you long to figure it out. Us Asians, we are smart la.

In a sense, me and you are like long distant brothers/cousins since my family is from Guangzhou... close enough to you.

[Valor]

Yes, I'm ABC. Didn't take you long to figure it out. Us Asians, we are smart la.

In a sense, me and you are like long distant brothers/cousins since my family is from Guangzhou... close enough to you.

haha yeah, i am in an Aussie school right now btw so but still, gotta make one point clear....
ALL BLACKS ARE THE BEST RUGBY TEAM IN THE WORLD!!! dont hate me for this lol, i get flamed for this at school rivalry continues..

[Fresh8]

I don't give a shit about Union. And the Wallabies have been shitty for a while anyways but I guess on the rise again with some new blood.

[Valor]

I don't give a shit about Union. And the Wallabies have been shitty for a while anyways but I guess on the rise again with some new blood.

glad to hear it lol us Kiwis just won the league world cup btw.. loving the look on my frd's faces right now

[Valor]

Orlando Ties the Series at 1-1 in OT

A Sellout Crowd in the Time Warner Cable Arena, Rare Sign but one that would possible continue for years to come

Jason Richardson and OJ Mayo combined for 55 points, Yuta Tabuse had 16 assists, even Jermereo Davidson had 17 points coming off the bench in just 15 minutes...but it just was not enough on Thursday night as the Magic outplayed the Bobcats in the second half to recover from 9 down at the start of the 2nd half, and with the help of Johnson's 3 pointer with 12.6 to go, defeated the Bobcats 124-121 in overtime.

Jameer Nelson tied with Jason Richardson to lead all scorers with 33 points, Dwight Howard added in 28 and 8 rebounds, while rookie Courtney Lee dropped in 22 as the Magic defeated the Bobcats on the road in Charlotte, and now goes back home to Orlando with the series tied at 1 game apiece, not a good situation for the Charlotte Bobcats.

It's not all good news for the Magic though, their 6th man, Pietrus, got in a collusion late in the 2nd quarter and did not return to play, he has been diagnosed with a sprained finger and would be unplayable for possibly the remainder of the series, or, if the Magic advance, the entire playoffs, without their bench firepower Pietrus, the starters would have to take on a larger role and would be fatigued, which would be an advantage for the Bobcats due to their superior second unit squad led by rookie OJ Mayo.

The series would continue on Apr. 26, as Game 3 would be played over at the Amway Arena, Orlando








Pietrus is out and would be out for a very, very long time...


Game Winner drilled in by Johnson with 12.6 remaining






Contest Results
Most Points: Jason RIchardson/Jameer Nelson
Most Rebounds: Hedo Turkoglu
Most Assists: Yuta Tabuse
Larry Brown PG of the Game: Jameer Nelson

[Fresh8]

glad to hear it lol us Kiwis just won the league world cup btw..

I'm still hurting lol

[Valor]

glad to hear it lol us Kiwis just won the league world cup btw..

I'm still hurting lol

we finally got the better of you guys....waited a long time for this

[Mandich]

I think you'll get past the Magic

[Valor]

I think you'll get past the Magic

well, we are tied at 1-1, kinda early, but i think i can get past them too, my team can shut the Magic down completely sometimes...if they play hard defense like they did in game 1 in the rest of the games, then we've got this series in the bag

[Valor]

Bobcats get it done in Orlando, goes up 3-1 to return home



The Charlotte Bobcats are on the verge of winning their first ever playoff series as they come back home for game 5 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals series against Dwight Howard and the Orlando Magic, after some series battles in Orlando, the Bobcats now have a comfortable 3 games to 1 advantage over the Magic, very few teams in the history of the NBA have come back from being down 3-1 to win a postseason series, but that's just what the Magic had gotten themselves into, after losing their 6th man to an unplayable injury, their starting Guard Courtney Lee went out late in the second half of game 3, and although he would return and it is a playable injury, his performances were affected in game 4, in which the Bobcats came away on top.

The Bobcats have struggled in shooting the ball from long range, going 28% from 3 point territory in game 3 and 36% in game 4, but their specular defense had kept them in the game and they have now taken control of this series.

Game 3

Injury hits another Orlando player, luckily it is a minor injury






Highlights

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Game 4





Highlights

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[Valor]

2008/09 Regular Season Awards


Kobe Bryant Gets his second straight MVP award for the Regular Season

[Mandich]

very unrealistic awards, but good presentation

[Valor]

very unrealistic awards, but good presentation

well, it IS EA's NBA live 08...lol, besides the MVP and Defensive player of the year, all of the other awards look crazy....

[Valor]

Note: No recap would be done for Game 5 due to random crashes when playing = = just boxscores and results would be posted