| Bucks | Fear The Deer! | Nov. 2

[Martti.]

Clark capped up his career-night with an emphatic put-back dunk.

Rookie Clark hands Bucks 7th straight loss.

The Bucks had Michael Redd and Brandon Jennings back and both played well, but the Bucks couldn't stop Steve Nash and Earl Clark when it mattered most and lost their 7th straight game.

Redd hit 8 threes en route to 36 points and Jennings was one assist shy of a double-double with 15 and 9. Bogut scored 16 points and grabbed 7 rebounds while Hakim Warrick scored just 6 points, all on free throws, but did grab 12 rebounds.

Despite all this, the Suns shot 49% from the field, 60% from long range (6-10) and scored 117 points. The Bucks were ready for Amare, they knew what Nash and J-Rich could do, but they didn't expect Earl Clark.

The rookie, who averages just a tad over 1 PPG off the bench and is currently starting because of Grant Hill's injury, scored a career-high 21 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in his first ever start. He scored 8 points in the final frame and in the crucial final stage of the game to lead the Suns to victory.

Redd hit 4 threes in the final frame, going 4-6 from distance, but the Bucks couldn't hold the Suns off defensively, as they allowed 28 points while scoring 30 themselves.

The Bucks will be on break for a while because of the All-Star festivities and the Bucks players will be there with 3 representatives.

Final Score :

MIL | 27 | 20 | 27 | 30 | 104
PHX | 38 | 19 | 32 | 28 | 117

Player Stats :

Michael Redd : 36 points, 4 assists, 12-22 FG, 8-12 3PT
Andrew Bogut : 16 points, 7 rebounds, 3 blocks
Hakim Warrick : 6 points, 12 rebounds
Wilson Chandler : 14 points, 5 rebounds, 7-12 FG
Brandon Jennings : 15 points, 9 assists, 2 steals, 6-10 FG

Earl Clark : 21 points, 4 assists, 7 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks, 7-12 FG, 6-8 FT (POTG)
Louis Amundson : 13 points, 12 rebounds, 3 blocks
Amar'e Stoudemire : 15 points, 7 rebounds, 6-11 FG
Steve Nash : 26 points, 9 assists, 9-17 FG, 3-3 3PT
Channing Fryer : 9 points, 10 rebounds, 22 minutes

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Current record : 7-9

[MikeMan™]

Martti Terrr-aide!

[megarover]

u can still bounce back

[kibaxx7]

Yep, you just fell in a little slump, you can recover.

[Fresh8]

2 games below .500... soon you will be like me... 6 games under

[MikeMan™]

2 games below .500... soon you will be like me... 6 games under

That's the Spirit ! ( )

[Martti.]

Rookie Rankings -- Pre-All-Star Edition

The first, a bit delayed edition of this years Rookie Rankings are here. This years rookie class is very promising and talented in many ways.
Here's a closer look on the top 10.
RED = Rookie Leader (Must Qualify)



1. Jonny Flynn | Minnesota Timberwolves | PG | Drafted : 6
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| 20.1 Ppg | 3.6 Rpg | 6.7 Apg | 1.87 Spg | 0.13 Bpg |
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No Rubio? No problem for the Wolves. Jonny Flynn is averaging over 20 points and nearly 7 assists for the Wolves. The Wolves however aren't doing
well, as they are currently 14th in the West. Flynn scored a season-high 41 points against the Bucks.
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2. Hasheem Thabeet | Memphis Grizzlies | C | Drafted : 2
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| 12.5 Ppg | 10.8 Rpg | 0.9 Apg | 0.47 Spg | 2.65 Bpg |
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Thabeet has become a force down low for the Grizzlies. The former UConn Husky has pushed Marc Gasol to the bench and is averaging a double-double
for the Grizzlies. Despite the acquisitions of Zach Randolph and Allen Iverson, the Grizzlies are no-where near play-off contention. But with Rudy Gay,
O.J Mayo, Marc Gasol and Darrell Arthur, the Memphis' future looks bright.
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3. Blake Griffin | Los Angeles Clippers | PF | Drafted : 1
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| 12.1 Ppg | 10.5 Rpg | 2.2 Apg | 0.79 Spg | 1.37 Bpg |
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Griffin was a lock for the first pick and is averaging a double-double, hard to want much more of him. He averages just 12.4 points as most of the
scoring is done by Baron Davis, Al Thornton and Eric Gordon. The Clippers still have a tad chance to make the Playoffs, but they need more scoring
from Griffin to make it.
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4. James Harden | Oklahoma City Thunder | SG | Drafted : 3
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| 16.7 Ppg | 3.0 Rpg | 3.3 Apg | 0.93 Spg | 0.53 Bpg |
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Harden, Westbrook and Durant have combined for the most athletic scoring trio in the league. Harden does average 16.7 points, which is second
best among rookies and 2nd best for the Thunder.
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5. Brandon Jennings | Milwaukee Bucks | PG | Drafted : 10
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| 11.0 Ppg | 2.2 Rpg | 6.3 Apg | 1.00 Spg | 0.14 Bpg |
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Jennings has proven that giving up Ramon Sessions wasn't a mistake. He averages 11 points and 6.3 assists, but with him Andrew Bogut and Michael
Redd are having superb seasons. The Bucks are currently 2 games below .500 after losing 7 straight games. Jennings' 14 assists is this seasons rookie
record.
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6. Tyreke Evans | Sacramento Kings | PG | Drafted : 4
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| 11.0 Ppg | 3.1 Rpg | 2.9 Apg | 0.89 Spg | 0.11 Bpg |
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Evans started the first 5 games, but lost his starting position to Beno Udrih. Despite that, his average of 11 PPG is very respectable. The Kings are
fighting for a playoff-spot and the play of Evans off the bench could be a major factor.
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7. DeMar DeRozan | Toronto Raptors | SG | Drafted : 9
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| 8.4 Ppg | 3.4 Rpg | 2.1 Apg | 1.44 Spg | 0.0 Bpg |
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Bryan Colangelo made some bold moves during the summer with the signings of Hedo Turkoglu and Jarrett Jack. And despite losing Anthony Parker,
the Raptors have gotten great production from DeRozan. The Raptors are currently hanging on to the 4th seed in the East thanks to DeRozan and
All-Star caliber play of Turkoglu and Bosh.
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8. Terrence Williams | New Jersey Nets | SG | Drafted : 11
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| 6.1 Ppg | 1.5 Rpg | 1.1 Apg | 0.45 Spg | 0.15 Bpg |
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Williams has been very good off the bench for the Nets, who traded Vince Carter away. Lee and Williams now share minutes at the 2-guard spot and
combine for 20 PPG.
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9. Stephen Curry | Golden State Warriors | PG | Drafted : 7
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| 5.2 Ppg | 0.8 Rpg | 2.3 Apg | 0.33 Spg | 0.0 Bpg |
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No-one questions Curry's scoring abilities, but with Ellis, Watson, Claxton and Acie Law at the point, Curry finds difficult to see court-time. Lucky for
him, coach Nelson really likes his playing style and he is ahead of Claxton and Law in the rotation. The Warriors have won just 1 game this season out
of 12 so far and Stephen Jackson has demanded a trade. Curry's team is by far doing the worst among all rookies.
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10. James Johnson | Chicago Bulls | PF | Drafted : 16
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| 4.4 Ppg | 2.4 Rpg | 0.6 Apg | 0.44 Spg | 0.44 Bpg |
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Johnson sees some court-time to average 4.4 points and 2.4 rebounds and by the looks of things, he can't wish for more. Tyrus Thomas, Joakim Noah,
Brad Miller are ahead of him in the rotation in the PF position. Also, fellow rookie Taj Gibson desperately wants minutes. If the Bulls want Gibson and
Johnson to develop into dependable players, they should shake up their roster.
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Outside looking in (alphabetical order) :
Wayne Ellington (MIN); Jordan Hill (NYK); Jeff Teague (ATL); Jrue Holiday (PHI);

[Martti.]

NLSC Draftees!

One thing that made my Heat dynasty so popular were the NLSC-ers in it. This time, they're back!
Here are the people who are in my draft next year :

This time the winner would be an instant superstar with a ~95 rating. All others will be 75-85.

Have information about :

- thierryhenry50
- C-77
- ratrac
- XpLosibo

Don't have info :

- balozunite
- Clutch
- megarover

That's currently 7 people. I also have info of Sit, -Peebo, puttincomputers, homicide1550, Oskar and newc, so if any of you want to join, please let me know! If there are more then 10 people, which I doubt there will be, you will be in next years draft class.
If you haven't sent me your info yet or just want to join, here's the template. Fill it out and sent it to me via PM.

First Name :
Last Name :
Jersey # :
Date of birth :
Weight :
Height :
Primary position :
Secondary position :
College :
Nationality :
Skin tone : (some NBA player to compare, ex Chris Paul or Kyle Korver)
NBA similarity :
Strengths : (5)
Weaknesses : (5)
Other features : Bands, sleeves etc.

Also, if you want to change your info I already have, like your player name or whatever, send that to me via PM also!

NLSC Draftees in 2010 Draft :

1. thierryhenry50
2. C-77
3. ratrac
4. XpLosibo
5. balozunite
6. Clutch
7. megarover
8. Sit
9. homicide1550
10. newc

[Fresh8]

You know what I am like and everything so you gonna be able to add me again?

[homicide1550]

Count me in bro.. Just use my info from the last time..

[Martti.]

homicide1550 and Sit - you're included. Thanks for entering again.

One slot more for this year!

If someone doesn't send me they're info (balozunite, Clutch, megarover) then the next will be bumped ahead.

You have until the end of the season to send me your info so no rush.

[Clutch]

wooo Earl Clark RotY BABY! well, RotDay anyway

nice double dbl by Louie too; weird how that dude's smokin' in here just like he is in my dyn.; he's not even rated in the 70's either

[newc]

what the hell, include me too Thabeet won't be so good in real life )

[Martti.]

newc, great. That's 10.

[kibaxx7]

Of course, count me in bro. Let's see if I can score 55 again.

[EverSoul]

Haha...I want in maybe next draft=P

First Name : Z
Last Name : Sky
Jersey # :23
Date of birth : 1993
Weight : 200 lbs
Height : 6"6
Primary position : Point Guard
Secondary position : Shooting Guard
College : Nil
Nationality : Chinese
Skin tone : Hmm...Maybe yao?
NBA similarity : Chris Paul
Strengths : Passing, Offensive awareness, defensive awareness, 3 point shooting, Speed
Weaknesses : Off and def. rebounds, blocking, under the hoop and free throws
Other features : Black band left hand

[MikeMan™]

Thabeet 12.5 PPG?
Blake Griffin 12.1 PPG?

Thabeet don't know nothing about scoring ya know. (maybe yet)
but seeing him above Blake is quite ( ) eye rolling, even though he kicked Blake's ass in College and what!? NLSC Draftees? Whoa, think I want to join.

[C-77]

Martti., add me too!,just use the info i sent you before on your heat dynasty

[Martti.]

This will be Warrick's second Dunk Contest

Warrick, Redd and Jennings included in All-Star festivities.

ROOKIE CHALLENGE

Rookies :



C - Hasheem Thabeet
PF - Blake Griffin
SF - Earl Clark
SG - James Harden
PG - Jonny Flynn

PG - Tyreke Evans
PG - Brandon Jennings
SG - DeMar DeRozan
PF - Marreese Speights

Sophomores :



C - Brook Lopez
PF - Jason Thompson
SF - Joe Alexander
SG - Eric Gordon
PG - Mario Chalmers

C - Greg Oden
PG - Derrick Rose
PG - Russell Westbrook
PF - Kevin Love

ALL-STAR GAME

East :



C - Jermaine O'Neal
PF - Kevin Garnett
SF - Hedo Turkoglu
SG - Ray Allen
PG - Mike Bibby

C - Brook Lopez
PF - Chris Bosh
PF - Elton Brand
SF - Lebron James
SG - Joe Johnson
PG - Gilbert Arenas
PG - Devin Harris

West :



C - Yao Ming
PF - Tim Duncan
SF - Carmelo Anthony
SG - Tracy McGrady
PG - Chris Paul

C - Nene
PF - Amar'e Stoudemire
SF - Kevin Durant
SG - Kevin Martin
SG - Brandon Roy
PG - Baron Davis
PG - Tony Parker

SLAM DUNK CONTEST



Hakim Warrick
Nate Robinson
Tony Allen
J.R Giddens

3PT SHOOTOUT



Michael Redd
Joe Johnson
Chris Duhon
J.R Smith
James Posey
Baron Davis
Steve Nash
Deron Williams

[XpLosibo]

It's already the All Star game? That's really fast.. Wer's Kobe???

[homicide1550]

Holy crap! Hedo is starting over LeBron.. And Kobe isn't even on the West's lineup..

[Martti.]

XpLosibo, homicide1550 : yeah, the line-ups are really f***** up. No D-Wade, no Kobe. Hedo's stats are off the charts. Over 26 PPG.

I have ambitious plans for the next season, but for that I need to convert Live 08 jerseys to Live 06. If anyone can help, it will be great.

[Fresh8]

Where am I?

[Valor]

ASW already!
Lineups are bs, but that is to be expected from nba live
gd luck in the second half of the season

[megarover]

Reed didn't make the All-Star team
Where Kobe and Wade