[Playoffs!] A New Age! || GAME 1 OF THE FINALS | Hiatus

[Martti.]

Really good finisher around the rim, good offensive rebounder. Exactly what I need from that position, often prefer him to Asik.

[Martti.]

Rockets blow out Jazz to kick-start December

The Rockets jumper out to an early lead, led by their dynamic backcourt and never looked back to cruise to a 47-point beating over the Jazz.

Jeremy Lin had 5 steals in the first half and the Jazz sloppiness led to 28 fast break points in the game. The Rockets dominated every department of the game.

They out-rebounded the Jazz 46-27, had 27 assists to just 9 for the Jazz and had 60 points in the paint. The Jazz shot 35% from the field while allowing the Rockets make 63% of their shots.

The reserves carried on the hot play of the starters, as the reserves scored 47 points, compared to 34 by the Jazz starters.

The Rockets made 11 threes and led by as much as 53 points.

Box Score

HOU (11-5) | 31 | 25 | 29 | 25 || 110 ||
UTH (5-13) | 20 | 15 | 14 | 14 || 63 ||

Player of the Game : James Harden

| 34 PTS | 5 REBS | 7 ASTS | 0 STLS | 1 BLKS | 14-24 FG | 3-7 3 PT FG | 3-4 FT



Larry Sanders : 14 points, 6 rebounds, 6-9 FG
Jeremey Lin : 14 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists, 6 steals, 6-9 FG, 2-3 3PT
Carlos Delfino : 14 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals, 4-5 3PT
Marcus Morris : 11 points, 6 rebounds, 4-6 FG
Chandler Parsons : 9 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists



Randy Foye : 15 points, 2 steals
Mo Williams : 10 points, 4 assists, 5-15 FG
Raja Bell : 9 points
Al Jefferson : 4 points, 2 rebounds, 2-6 FG

[mrmoves20]

The Jazz are pretty easy to beat in the game, honestly, I don't know why. And as usual, Harden keeps up with his RL counterpart.

[Durant35]

Embarrassing the Jazz right there. Harden for 34.

[SuperHueyNewton]

are the jazz injury plagued or something?

[dare]

What a blowout win. Harden is really easy and fun to use in the game, not really a fan of him in real life though

[Red Rocket]

Great start to the season so far. Harden is probably the most fun player to use in 2K. Think you're a contender out in the West now!

[hova-]

Statement win. Jazz aint nothing on you. Could be important later when the Playoff race tightens up and you mb lose some games.

[Mark.]

Big win. Harden playing really well and pretty darn efficiently for you too. How do you like Chandler Parsons? I am thinking about bringing the Florida guy back to Orlando in my Association.

[Valor]

Good win, don't like it

[Martti.]

SuperHueyNewton, no injuries, just no leadership.

Mark., I really like him. Decent handle and speed and can knock down threes. Gotta work on his D a little.

Pretty funny I lead by 50 against them as did the real Rockets a day later.

[kibaxx7]

As you said, just like in real life. What's wrong with the Jazz?

[Martti.]

Moved to Superstar before my next game. Next up - new-look Raptors.

[Fresh8]

Your dynasty is looking great once more. Good luck against the Raptors!

[Martti.]

Rockets dominate boards and blow out new-look Raptors.

The Rockets out-rebounded the Raptors by 24 and it keyed the victory, as the Raptors couldn't catch up to the Rockets quick start.

The Rockets had just completed a 4-0 home stand, beating the Spurs, Mavericks, Celtics and the Wizards, so going against the 5-19 Raptors saw them the opportunity to increase their winning streak to 5 games.

The Raptors hopes trading for Gay this early on could turn around their poor start and sneak into the Playoff race, but they were just 1-5 (now 1-6) after the deal.

James Harden led the way early on, scoring 25 of his 32 in the first half. No other scorer shined as Harden, but the Rockets used team-play to have 6 players score between 9 and 13 points. Also, with 4 minutes left, Daequan Cook and Cole Aldrich checked in and both scored a field goal. Aldrich had 3 offensive rebounds in those 2 minutes.

The Rockets had 17 offensive rebounds and a whopping 72 points in the paint.

The Rockets hope to extend their streak as they'll visit the Knicks in the Garden, marking Jeremy Lin's first return to the MSG, the arena where Linsanity started.

Box Score

HOU (16-7) | 35 | 30 | 27 | 22 || 114 ||
TOR (5-20) | 24 | 15 | 24 | 15 || 78 ||

Player of the Game : James Harden

| 32 PTS | 2 REBS | 2 ASTS | 1 STLS | 0 BLKS | 13-21 FG | 4-8 3 PT FG | 2-3 FT



Larry Sanders : 13 points, 14 rebounds, 2 blocks, 5-9 FG, 3-4 FT
Carlos Delfino : 13 points, 3 rebounds, 7 turnovers, 5-9 FG
Jeremey Lin : 12 points, 7 assists, 3 steals, 6-8 FG
Terrence Jones : 10 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks
Patrick Patterson : 10 points, 14 rebounds



DeMar DeRozan : 17 points, 7-15 FG
John Lucas III : 11 points, 2 assists
Rudy Gay : 11 points, 2 steals
Kyle Lowry : 10 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists
Amir Johnson : 10 points, 4-5 FG, 2-2 FT

[Martti.]

Transactions Update

Celtics trade : Leandro Barbosa
76ers trade : Maalik Wayns, '13 2nd round pick

Celtics trade : Jeff Green, Jason Collins
Bucks trade : Samuel Dalembert, Mike Dunleavy

Cavaliers trade : Jon Leuer, Donald Sloan
Grizzlies trade : Marreese Speights, Wayne Ellington

Pistons trade : Tayshaun Prince (MEM), Austin Daye (MEM)
Grizzlies trade : Rudy Gay (TOR)
Raptors trade : Jose Calderon (DET), Ed Davis (MEM)

Warriors sign Stephen Curry - 5 years, 67M
Nuggets sign Ty Lawson - 4 years, 44M
Kings sign Tyreke Evans - 5 years, 49M
76ers sign Andrew Bynum - 4 years, 71M
Hawks sign Josh Smith - 5 years, 70M

[Martti.]

Allen Iverson works out for Rockets

[Durant35]

A.I. is practicing?! Anyways, good job thrashing the Raps.

[SuperHueyNewton]

Oh, please yes!!! A.I.! Just don't tell him he's gonna play for the D-league team

[Martti.]

SuperHueyNewton, lucky for him, there's no D-League in 2K13.

[Red Rocket]

It'd be great to see Iverson. Great way to keep the excitement up. What's happening with Portland? 5-12 with the schedule they have?

[Valor]

Now THAT would be a way to get me on your bandwagon Iverson > Harden+Lin!!!!

[Mark.]

Haha, surely with that teaser you have to follow through! AI would be handy off the bench, perhaps a precursor to another trade?

[kibaxx7]

The Answer on board! Sweet signing. Also nice to see the real life trades.

[Axel The Great]

Compared to the real life Rockets, you guys are overachieving, and I definitely love that. It'd be interesting to see what you would be able to get out of Iverson, and how you'll fit him into your rotation.