[Clippers 09, 38-17] LA rebounds Vs. Roy....

[Maree]

woow, Livingston with 8 blocks . I have similar problems when i play against big men rookies. They always put up big numbers. Great win against rubbish Knicks.

love the photos

[Pistol]

Wow. Great to see this still going Chaser

[Lamrock]

wtf 8 blocks? Is that a record for PG's? Thanks for posting stats (start Monta!) also. You should post standings. (Maybe a monthly around the NBA with standings, league leaders, stats, etc)

Nice win over a shit team. Good luck in the next game!

[L10]

Amazing recap out there. With the other phrase I meant sth like this: if this dinasty was great now its wonderful

[Chaser7]

Nice win there Chaser7. Love the stats you posted. For the second i though Livingston scored more than Ellis because he was a starter but wrong. BTW is Llyod is the leading scorer for the rookies?

Thanks dude, And no he's not, you'll see coming up in the December Update!

woow, Livingston with 8 blocks . I have similar problems when i play against big men rookies. They always put up big numbers. Great win against rubbish Knicks.

love the photos

Thanks a lot man, yeah I usually have a problem with blocks, but I get no steals, this was excessive though..

Wow. Great to see this still going Chaser

Thanks for checking back in for the first time in months!

wtf 8 blocks? Is that a record for PG's? Thanks for posting stats (start Monta!) also. You should post standings. (Maybe a monthly around the NBA with standings, league leaders, stats, etc)

Nice win over a shit team. Good luck in the next game!

One step ahead of you, I already have worked on that, and about to post it ! And I dunno if its a record, it'd be interesting to find out

Amazing recap out there. With the other phrase I meant sth like this: if this dinasty was great now its wonderful

Oh thanks, but I still don't get what STH stands for/means now its wonderful.. lol

[Chaser7]

DECEMBER HEADLINES '08

SURPRISING DEVELOPMENTS

- What happened to one of the hottest teams in November? The Denver Nuggets cooled off in December, going only 4-9 and falling to just 17-12. Allen Iverson is still averaging 28.7 points, and 8.2 assists for the season, but he struggled the past month, averaging 26.2 points and shooting just 36%. So if the "Answer" is scoring nearly as much, but shooting much worse, there must be a lot more offensive rebounds right? Right? Wrong. Kenyon Martin and Marcus Camby are averaging just 2.3 and 3.1 offensive rebounds per game, respectively. Denver fans should be getting worried about the team's lack of consistency.

Troubling losses include a road loss to the New York Knicks to begin the month, and a home loss to the struggling Cleveland Cavaliers. Critics have pointed out Denver's terrible defense, one of the worst in the league. It is a bit confusing that when everyone thought there would be chemistry concerns, the Nuggets started off well, and as more time passed, the played worse. Perhaps, their initial record was inflated by the lack of tough teams, but things are not so sunny anymore in Denver, Colorado.
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- Maybe this year is this year. If Dirk Nowitzki can lead his team like he did in December, then it probably will be. Going an amazing 14-2 during the past month, to shoot up in the Western Conference standings. The German-born player averaged 29.9 points, 8.7 rebounds and 4.8 assists in December, capturing the "Player of the Month" award. Despite losing key player, Devin Harris to free agency, Jason Terry has filled the void for the Mavericks. "I have to win the championship this year, anything less is a major failure.. again," Nowitzki said.

Indeed, after falling in 6 games in the NBA finals in 2006 and 2008, and falling to the Warriors in the 1st round in 2007, Dallas' window is certainly closing. Many thought they would have no choice this year, after losing Harris, but it seems the Mavs are playing as high level as ever. With Golden State looking like a lottery bound team this year, the Mavs won't even have to face one of their playoff demons this year. Right now, Nowitzki is playing as good as ever, but will he even be playing in June?
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- Woah. Could anyone predict this? Jermaine O'Neal having a career year when he is 30 years old and after struggling with injuries the previous years? Marquis Daniels elevating his game to another level, averaging a career high, 19.5 points? Yes, the Indiana Pacers certainly are surprising more than a few NBA fans this season. While many analysts predicted, the PAcers would remain in the cellar of the Eastern Conference, Indiana has maintained the 2nd best record in the conference, at 21-9. Despite going 37-45 the previous year, and making no major improvements, the Pacers are off to a great start.

O'Neal has explained his resurgence as an All-Star due to working out all summer long with Tim Grover, Michael Jordan's old trainer. Daniels, on the other hand, has pointed towards the 500 shots he put up a day during the offseason for his improvement. What's even more amazing about the team's record is that their player of the future, Danny Granger has regressed, averaging only 13.5 points and 4.5 rebounds per game. Granger has countered by saying "Look at Jermaine and Marquis' numbers, and look at my shooting percentage (54%), and you'll see I just haven't needed to score as much." Either way, Indiana looks like it might be the real deal, but we'll see if they can sustain their success for the rest of the season, and beyond.
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RAY ALLEN CARRIES CELTICS

- The Boston Celtics sure aren't getting younger- but that doesn't mean one of the "Big 3" can't have his best season ever. Ray Allen is averaging almost 4 points better than previous best, dropping 30.3 points per game, and as taken the lead role on the veteran Celtic team. Currently, Boston is only 20-12, and only 5th in the East, disappointing considering their payroll, and their #1 seed status last season, but Allen is doing his best to keep the C's in championship contention. "I'm just making the open shots, that Paul [Pierce] and Kevin [Garnett] setup for me," Allen commented.

ROOKIE OF THE YEAR?

- Dylan Lloyd. Rik MacKenna. Derrick Ferguson. 3 talented rookies. 1 Rookie of the Year Award. Will it be MacKenna, the starting center for the Bucks who has won the both Eastern Conference Rookie of the month, and has averaged 19.6 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 4.6 assists the last month? Or is Ferguson, who despite being the most consistent rookie in the West, averaging 22.5 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 1.3 assists for the season, has yet to win a rookie of month award? Maybe its Lloyd who has averaged 22.1 points, 7.0 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 1.7 blocks per game. The class of 2008 is shaping up to be one of the strongest yet.

SEASON STANDINGS

PLAYER AWARDS

Western Conference Rookie of the Month: Dylan Lloyd
Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month: Rik MacKenna

Western Conference Player of the Month: Dirk Nowitzki
Eastern Conference Player of the Month: Dwayne Wade

MVP Candidates

[Lamrock]

Great update. Hope you do one for every month. Reminds me of the NBA's Around The Association pieces, but for the whole month.

Keep it up.

[homicide1550]

Another great recap dude! Nice to see you back doing what you do best..

[Clutch]

nice write ups man! almost makes me feel sorry for Dirk lol; Lloyd should smoke those other rookies toward the end of the season as smalls tend to lock up the RotY over bigs at least from what i've experienced in Live 06; could be diff in the lastest ver so should be fun to see

[Chino]

Chaser, I received your pm, and yeah, I haven't visited your thread for a while.

BTW, Great recap!

[Maree]

like always amazing recap(great pics) - thumbs up

It is funny how Pacers (at least from my experiences) always start great, but in the end they cannot prevail. I would almost bet my money that they will have a hard time to come into the playoffs - especially if somebody gets injured (maybee as 7th/8th seeded) And the same story goes for the Nuggets....

I'm little disappointet with Llyod's rebounding. If you get his rebounds in about 10 per game he would definetly clinch ROY award. And maybee he's taking to much load in the offense, averaging 22 points...Maybee you should focus with him at the defensive end, you might be surprised

good luck and you rock dude!

[Skills]

Once again, great job!
Surprised how Ray Ray is doing so good!

[deihatein]

Nice month recap, even though the Player of the Month are averaging solid numbers, they are not even in the MVP Candidates. Hope you get to the play-offs with a high seed.

[Fut]

Very nice dynasty. Looks like your 2 key guys are Lloyd and Manu, and very nice update. Sad that the nuggets are little struggling here last month

[Oskar]

Yeah, sorry for commenting too late also, but still, amazing recap and your dynasty is definetly a top 3 here. I wish it would be more active too, but still, very nice work ! Dylan for ROTY !

[Chaser7]

Dynasty coming back soon I promise! Sorry I was away on a trip the last week and have been feeling lazy. Game has already been played, so expect a new recap either tonight or tomorrow!

[Lamrock]

Finally. The past few days, an NLSC cyberface dynasty, and a misplaced NBA 2K8 Association have dominated this section.

I would update mine but...

[Oskar]

lamrock., what about my NJN Dynasty ? I'm trying to do it really good though, none cares, lawl. Lamrock, do you read mine, btw ?

Anyways, good to see that you will continue, I enjoy reading everything in your dynasty.

[IM2FLASHY]

nice write ups... very interesting to read. keep it up and good luck in ur next game!

[Chaser7]

[MadNice]

Lamrock about what Oskar said....don't ya people even care to read our Dynasties cuz this is shit and I and including others feel like shit and we would like some coments(not being mean but i just a little pissed)


I Really cuz i enjoy reading your dynasty bro...

Oh and Chaser7 nice win against NJ and keep it up bro cuz ya are on track bro and have fun and Peace....

[Skills]

Nice win Chaser! It's nice to see the #1 dynasty back.
By the way to Oskar and MadNice.. not to be rude but calm the hell down.
You don't start out at the top. Look at Chaser, this is his 3rd attempt at a successful dynasty.
I'm at my 4th attempt. And IMO, I'm doing alright. Sure I haven't posted an update in a while. But it's about quality not quantity.
And no offense, but you guys really need to take the creativity level up a notch.

[Chaser7]

MadNice, why do you deserve a comment though? Its not like anyone here is obligated to post replies for the sake of your happiness. If you want comments, try making it nicer, with better grammar, and images that are properly sized. No offense, but your dynasty is kinda a mess. I mean you're not a native speaker, so english is hard, I get it, but there are plenty successful, non-native speaker dynasty makers, (see Looser, Pursuer, etc.). Instead of bitching about no comments, try seeing why people might not comment...

EDIT: Well said Skillimatic

[MadNice]

Yea true thanks for explaining and i really accept that. And i'am a native speaker. Lived in Bronx, Florida, and Puerto Rico. I just type too fast lol and I don't even read it after wards.

[Oskar]

Wow, sick game man ! Dylan reaaaally exploded that game. 20-12 is a pretty decent record, I hope you continue it, oh and Vince scored 22, nice to see it. Good luck against whoever you face next.

MadNice, agreed with Skillmatic, calm down.. Don't flame or anything, be patient, this dynasty doesn't affect your life so, yeah, be patient like I said, soon they'll come, I guess.


Skillmatic, well, that's my 4th attempt. Btw, I don't take the comments and stuff so seriously, just pointing out that I would like to see some more comments. Guess I should stop it, but yeah, I think I'm doing well with my 4th attempt also.

Chaser, good luck !