TransEra Basketball Association

[Kenny]

Being the nostalgic type in combination of being unbelievably bored, I decided to make a league for myself in NBA Live 06 called the TransEra Basketball Association. It consists of 6 teams:

50s All-stars
60s All-stars
70s All-stars
80s All-stars
90s All-stars
Western All-stars.

All the teams will play each other twice, with myself controlling every team for half their games. For example, the first game for 80s Vs 90s, I controlled the 90s team, but for the next game, I'll control the 80s.

The game is played on Superstar with 5 minute quarters. The 50s-70s all-stars don't play with a 3 point line at their home court, but the 80s, 90s and Western All-stars do. Since every team should play an equal amount of games on both courts, this shouldn't prove to be too big of a loophole.

Every game, I choose 3 players from both teams who I believe were the best from their side. For the winning side, it's a point system of 6-4-2, with the best player getting 6 points, while the losing side gets a point system of 3-2-1. As well as this, an MVP will be award by the computer as per usual.

The best two teams at the end of the season will progress to the final playoff round which will be decided in 3 games. If the 3rd game is needed, a computer simulation or something along those lines will be organised for the 3rd game.

Results to the games will be posted up here.

[Kenny]

Round 1

80s VS 90s
50s VS 60s
70s VS West

The time for Mourning.

Alonzo Mourning and the 90s All-stars inflicted a comprehensive defeat on the 80s All-stars, winning 86-72. Zo picked up 27 points in a dominant offensive display. Shaquille O'Neal posted a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds, while Penny Hardaway (14 points), Grant Hill (11 points) and Reggie Miller (11 points) all contributed double figure scores.

While for the 80s, Magic Johnson was the star with 27 points, along with Clyde Drexler (14 points) and Kevin McHale (13 points, 7 Rebounds).

MVP: A Mourning

Kenny's picks

WINNING SIDE
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6 points: A Mourning (27 points, 3 blocks)
4 points: G Payton (10 assists, 5 steals)
2 points: S O'Neal (10 points, 10 rebounds, 2 blocks)

LOSING SIDE
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3 points: M Johnson (27 points, 4 Rebounds)
2 points: K McHale (13 points, 7 Rebounds)
1 point: C Drexler (14 points)

Late surge by Russell not enough.

Despite an outstanding 4th quarter performance by Bill Russell, the 60s All-stars were downed by the 50s All-stars 79-72. Overall, he registered 18 points, most of which coming in the last stanza as the 60s narrowed a once 15 point lead.

On the winning side, Petit registered a double-double (17 points, 11 rebounds) while Cousy wasn't far off himself (23 points, 8 assists). P Arizin (21 points) and B Sharman (16 points) where other players who scored double figures.

For the 60s side, Elgin Baylor was led the scoring list with 26 points, while Chamberlain scored 12 of his own.

MVP: B Cousy

Kenny's picks

WINNING SIDE
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6 points: B Petit (17 points, 11 Rebounds)
4 points: B Cousy (23 points, 8 Assists)
2 points: P Arizin (21 points, 3 steals)

LOSING SIDE
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3 points: E Baylor (26 points, 3 steals)
2 points: B Russell (18 points, 6 Rebounds)
1 point: T Heinsohn (8 points, 7 rebounds)

Too Big, Too Strong

The Western All-Stars went in with a philosophy of size and it proved to be a key asset to their 85-72 victory over the 70s all-stars. Yao Ming led the charge with 19 points and 7 rebounds, while Kobe Bryant (20 points, 5 rebounds), Tim Duncan (17 points, 4 rebounds) and Tracy McGrady (19 points, 6 assists) were all notable contributors.

For the 70s side, Cowens proved to be a shining light with 17 points, while Walton was one point off a double-double (9 points, 10 rebounds) before being fouled out of the game.

MVP: Y Ming

Kenny's picks

WINNING SIDE
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6 points: Y Ming (19 points, 7 rebounds)
4 points: K Bryant (20 points, 5 rebounds)
2 points: T Duncan (17 points, 4 rebounds, 3 blocks)

LOSING SIDE
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3 points: D Cowens (17 points, 4 rebounds)
2 points: P Maravich (16 points, 4 rebounds)
1 point: B Walton (9 points, 10 rebounds)