[Live 08] Change! The Charlotte Bobcats - Closed

[homicide1550]

Tabuse will have a tough time covering CP3, well, who doesnt nowadays... I predict the Hornets will win this one...

[Valor]

Tabuse will have a tough time covering CP3, well, who doesnt nowadays... I predict the Hornets will win this one...

Agreed with the part about not able to cover CP3...he's gonna own my PGs....but i think it would be a close game, cause of the guys i have down low... (Shaq and Emeka vs Tyson and David West (out muscle them ) Jason Richardson's offense against Peja's defense, and the fact that Hornets have no bench (basically..) while i have OJ, Arthur, Augustin i think this would be a close one (i think i am gonna enjoy playing this one as much as i enjoyed that 2OT preseason game XD)

[OrlMagic]

Most points- Stojakovic
Most Assist- CP3
PG of the Game: CP3
Most Rebounds - T.Chandler

[C-77]

Points-David West
Rebounds-Okafor
Assist-CP3
PG of the game-CP3

[Valor]

Jason Richardson Saves the Day With Buzzer Beating 3


Jason Richardson was only 1 for 5 from three point territory on Friday Night, but it was the one that brought his team to victory at the buzzer.

The Game plan formed by Larry Brown can be said in a very simple phrase..."get the ball to shaq, get the hell outta his way", apparently it worked, as Shaquille O'Neal pounded in a season high 46 points in the contest, while grabbing 14 rebounds alongside with it, he also got 3 assists, 4 steals, and 3 blocks as well.
"well, obviously it was a mismatch, them having only Tyson Chandler in the post, i just took advantage of that fact and did what i normally do, i was, and still am, the most dominant big man in this league" said O'Neal after the game.

But it was CP3 vs Jason Richardson in the final seconds of the game.
Chris Paul hit a 3 pointer with 37.2 seconds left in the ball game, then forced a turnover with James Posey to get the ball back, he then hit a deep 2 with 27.3 remaining to put the Hornets up by 1, and forced yet another turnover with Posey, but this time, Jason Richardson would get the biggest steal of the game, a timeout was called with 3 seconds remaining, and Jason Richardson got the ball from the inbounder, and fired with James Posey in his face with 1 seconds remaining...it swished in at the buzzer, and the Time Warner Cable Arena went wild as the Bobcats take the win at home, beating the Hornets 96 - 94.

Notes: Chris Paul finished the game with 31 points, but was in foul trouble all game. Rookie OJ Mayo had 16 points, 8 assists, 2 rebounds, and 3 steals coming off the bench, playing some major minutes with the assignment of defending Chris Paul. This game was Shaq's best game since his first year with the Miami Heat.







CP3 With the two Clutch Buckets


Jason Richardson's Buzzer Beater




Shaq doing it all, jump shots, hooks, dunks, blocks...

Other Highlights




Contest Results
Most Points: Shaquille O'Neal (46)
Most Rebounds: Shaquille O'Neal (14)
Most Assists: Jason Richardson (9)
Larry Brown PG of the Game: Chris Paul with a score of 35.43

[Mandich]

Great update. Love the pics and the fact J-rich scored the buzzer beater. Damn the Big Cactus really delivered, with what are you feeding him?

[Valor]

Great update. Love the pics and the fact J-rich scored the buzzer beater. Damn the Big Cactus really delivered, with what are you feeding him?

thanks man, i jumped out of my seat when that shot went in lol. Well, i couldn't believe how many shots Shaq was making, even jumpers and hooks, and he got so many offensive boards off the misses as well, i didnt realize how many points he had dropped in until half time

[Valor]

Game Preview:Charlotte Bobcats @ Orlando Magic

Date+Time: Saturday 29th December 2008, 8:00pm
Teams: Charlotte Bobcats (19-10) vs Orlando Magic (17-14)
Location: Amway Arena, Orlando

Lineups
Charlotte Bobcats
Starting Five
C. Shaquille O'Neal
PF. Emeka Okafor
SF. Jason Richardson
SG. Leo
PG. Yuta Tabuse

Bench
OJ Mayo
Darrell Arthur
DJ Augustin
Jermareo Davidson
Jared Dudley
Matt Carroll
Alexis Ajinca

Head Coach: Larry Brown
Injury Report: N/A

Orlando Magic
Starting Five
C. Dwight Howard
PF. Rashard Lewis
SF. Hedo Türkoğlu
SG. Courtney Lee
PG. Jameer Nelson

Bench
Mickaël Piétrus
Keith Bogans
Anthony Johnson
Dewayne White
Brian Cook
J. J. Redick
Jeremy Richardson

Head Coach: Stan Van Gundy
Injury Report: N/A

Key Factors
- Rashard Lewis

Despite being on the Rumor Mill about being traded away, Lewis is having a MVP year, currently ranked 2nd on the R2MVP list behind LeBron James. Bobcats Power Forward Emeka Okafor would need all the defensive moves he can think of to stop Rashard Lewis.
Currently, Lewis is averaging nearly a triple double with 24.5ppg, 8.6rpg, 9.1 apg

- Dwight Howard

Howard isn't having such a good year offensively, only averaging 13.7 ppg, but his rebounding is still up there, although not right at the top of the league, 11.3 rpg and 1.3 bpg is still a challenge to the Bobcats Center Shaquille O'Neal.

[OrlMagic]

Points- R.Lewis
Rebounds- Shaq
Assist- Yuta Tabuse
PG of the game- Yuta Tabuse

[C-77]

Points-Lewis
Rebounds-D12
Assist Yuta- Tabuse
PG of the game Jameer Nelson
Damn I can't get first in this contest!,OrlMagic's to good

[Mandich]

Points-Nelson
rebounds-Shaq
Assists-Shaq-(lets take a wild guess)
PG of the game-Nelson
good luck!

[Valor]

all entries valid guys, recap coming shortly

[Valor]

Tabuse's Spectacular Performance leads Bobcats past Howard's Magic


Yuta Tabuse looked like Chris Paul as he was completely on fire on Saturday Night as he led the Charlotte Bobcats to extend their winning streak to 7; He set career highs in points, rebounds, and steals with 33 points, 5 rebounds, 7 steals, and also 14 assists and took over the game as the other Bobcats were having an off night after their fierce battle with the Hornets in the previous night; Jason Richardson only scored 12 points on a miserable 6 of 15 shooting, while Friday Night's hero Shaquille O'Neal only had 9 points and 6 rebounds on 3 of 9 shooting, and was clearly out of gas.

"Well, i knew the guys were tired from last night's game, and i would have to step it up tonight, i was up against a much slower opponent in Jameer (Nelson) and i just kinda took advantage there, this is one of the best games in my career, it reminds me of a game where i scored 50 points to lead my team to victory in the Nationals (Japan Highschool Nationals), but overall i am just glad that i helped the team to win." said Tabuse after the game

Dwight Howard led the Magic with 27 points and 21 rebounds, alongside 3 blocks. Rashard Lewis, who is having a MVP season, came up with 20 points and 6 rebounds, but was injured on a collusion with Shaquille O'Neal with 2.44 remaining in the 4th quarter, he did not return and has been diagnosed with bone spurs in his right foot, and would be unplayable for some time. The Magic had a chance to send the game to overtime but Jameer Nelson's shot bounced off the rim with 1.3 seconds remaining, and the game was sealed as Jason Richardson grabbed the rebound off the Nelson miss.









Tabuse Takes Over


Lewis was carried off the court after the collusion with Shaq, and would be out for a while due to bone spurs in his right foot







Orlando had their moments, but Nelson was unable to send the game to OT

Contest Results
Most Points: Yuta Tabuse (33)
Most Assists: Yuta Tabuse (14)
Most Rebounds: Dwight Howard (21)
Larry Brown PG of the Game: Yuta Tabuse with a score of 76.5

[Valor]

Bobcats December Recap Part 1


@
Win 120-91 - Game Recap
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Win 123-105
Outstanding Players - Jason Richardson 38 pts, Shaq 16pts 13reb, Mayo 23pts (off the bench)
vs
Win 131-88
Outstanding Players - Jason Richardson 21 pts, Shaq 18 pts 9 reb, Tabuse 10 pts 10 ast, 4 stl, Mayo 15 pts 7 ast (off the bench), Rose 24 pts.
vs
Loss 87-100 - Game Recap
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Win 102-74
Outstanding Players - Richardson 21 pts, Mayo 22 pts (off the bench), Arthur 12 pts 8 reb (off the bench).
vs
Win 98-94
Outstanding Players - Richardson 26 pts, Shaq 10 pts 15 reb, Mayo 18 pts (off the bench)
vs
Loss 101-115
Outstanding Players - Richardson 20 pts 7 ast, Nelson 22 pts 7 ast, Howard 17 pts 14 reb.
@
Win 100-90
Outstanding Players - Joe Johnson 21 pts 8 ast, Tabuse 11 pts 5 ast 5 stl, Shaq 20 pts 7 reb 3 blk
vs
Win 102-92
Outstanding Players - Yuta Tabuse 16 pts 14 ast 5 stl, Richardson 22 pts 8 reb, Deron Williams 40 pts 7 reb 6 ast
vs
Win 106-105
Outstanding Players - Jason Richardson 26 pts, Crawford 29 pts 9 ast
@
Win 88-76
Outstanding Players - Jason Richardson 21 pts 9 reb 6 ast, Redd 21 pts
vs
Win 109-89
Outstanding Players - Jason Richardson 30 pts, OJ Mayo 21 points (off the bench), Arenas 30 pts
vs
Win 96-94 - Game Recap
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Win 114-112 - Game Recap
vs
Win 120-82
Outstanding Players - Jason Richardson 30 pts, Leo 30 pts, Danny Granger 20 pts 12 reb


Race to the MVP: December

1. Lebron James, Cleveland Cavaliers
Stats: PPG - 26.3; RPG - 5.6; APG - 9.4; BPG - 2.50; SPG - 2.37
Last Month's Placement: N/A

2. Deron Williams, Utah Jazz
Stats: PPG - 23.5; RPG - 3.7; APG - 9.1; BPG - 1.62; SPG - 1.62
Last Month's Placement: N/A

3. Rashard Lewis, Orlando Magic
Stats: PPG - 24.3; RPG - 8.5; APG - 8.8; BPG - 0.84; SPG - 1.31
Last Month's Placement: 1

4. Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat
Stats: PPG - 26.6; RPG - 3.6; APG - 8.6; BPG - 1.87; SPG - 1.87
Last Month's Placement: N/A

5. Tracy McGrady, Houston Rockets
Stats: PPG - 25.1; RPG - 4.5; APG - 8.6; BPG - 2.06; SPG - 1.97
Last Month's Placement: 2

Dropped out: Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Gilbert Arenas


Players of the Month

Western Conference Player of the Month
Deron Williams, Utah Jazz
Stats: PPG - 26.6; RPG - 3.9; APG - 8.8; BPG - 1.35; SPG - 1.76

Eastern Conference Player of the Month
Lebron James, Cleveland Cavaliers
Stats: PPG - 30.4; RPG - 6.9; APG - 9.8; BPG - 2.86; SPG - 2.07

Western Conference Rookie of the Month
Kevin Love, Minnesota Timberwolves
Stats: PPG - 15.9; RPG - 8.9; APG - 1.8; BPG - 1.38; SPG - 1.31

Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month
Michael Beasley, Miami Heat
Stats: PPG - 15.9; RPG - 7.4; APG - 1.7; BPG - 0.60; SPG - 1.53


Around The League
Player Movement
- 12/02/08 D.White (Thunder) for A.Foyle (Magic)
- 12/05/08 R.Patterson (Nuggets) for S.Stoudamire (Spurs)
- 12/10/08 B.Barry (Rockets) for K.Humphries (Raptors)
- 12/12/08 D.Jordan (Clippers) for A.Roberson (Knicks)
- 12/14/08 J.Jones (Heat) for A.Johnson (Pistons)
- 12/19/08 R.Brewer (Jazz) for R.Balkman (Nuggets)

Injuries
K.Hinrich (Chicago) - Unplayable Injury (Finger)
C.Maggette (Golden State) - Unplayable Injury (Muscle Tear)
A.Biedrins (Golden State) - Playable Injury (Broken Nose)
Yao Ming (Houston) - Playable Injury (Elbow)
M.Dunleavy (Indiana) - Unplayable Injury (Broken Nose)
B.Rush (Indiana) - Playable Injury (Elbow)
P.Gasol (LA Lakers) - Playable Injury (Hyperextended Knee)
C.Villanueva (Milwaukee) - Unplayable Injury (Ankle Bone Spurs)
A.Bogut (Milwaukee) - Playable Injury (Foot)
R.Lewis (Orlando) - Unplayable Injury (Foot Bone Spurs)
E.Watson (Oklahoma City) - Unplayable Injury (Muscle Tear)
J.Moon (Toronto) - Playable Injury (Knee)
W.Solomon (Toronto) - Playable Injury (Toe)

[Valor]

December Recap Part 2




League Leaders






Playoff Prediction

[Valor]

Monthly Preview - January 2009


Vote for Your Top 4 Games Now!!!

January 06 vs Bucks x1
January 09 @ Boston x1
January 11 @ Cleveland x3
January 12 vs Pistons x1
January 14 vs Nuggets x2
January 18 @ New Orleans x2
January 23 vs Mavericks x3
January 25 @ Chicago x1
January 26 vs 76ers x1
January 30 @ Sacramento x1

Bold Indicates Games Selected

[C-77]

CavsPistons NuggetsHornets

[Valor]

My Votes..

January 09 @ Boston
January 11 @ Cleveland
January 23 vs Mavericks
January 26 vs 76ers

[OrlMagic]

Cavs , Dallas , Denver , Sacramento

[Cartar]

Chicago (away), Milwaukee, New Orleans, Dallas

[Valor]

Click on Image to enlarge

Note: yeah i know, it looks shit, i am bad with these things...

If you guys could have any suggestions on who to get and stuff, i would really appreciate it, cant think of anything yet. i'm looking for better offense and rebounding, someone with more versatility, guys that i want to get rid off....Alexis Ajinca, Ryan Hollins, Darrell Arthur, Matt Carroll, possibly package Emeka with these people for 1 starter and 1 main backup, alongside scrubs

[Valor]

Bobcats Features
Act Five - His Airness goes to work on New Year's eve

December 31st 2008, 9:00pm EST
Bobcats Office

"Oh hey there Mike, still gonna work? its New Year's eve man" said Franjo Starcevic, the Bobcats' Assistant Head Coach
"Franjo! What have you got for me this time?" answered Jordan
"Just one little training report from our assistant coach Francisco da Costa regarding Yuta Tabuse, seems like he improved in various areas by a lot, good call signing him from Japan Mr Jordan" replied Franjo as he handed the report over
'It wasnt me who found him, it was Leo....' thought Jordan as he opened the report


"woah, that is a lot of areas, and judging from those career highs lately i dont doubt this report, thanks Franjo"

"No problem Mike, anything else before i go?"
"well, nothing really....oh wait, can you get me the player's individual stat sheets so far and call Larry up please? happy new year by the way"
"Sure, hang on......here you go, i'll call Larry up on my way out, Happy New Year to you too boss, dont hang around the office too long, it is new year's eve afterall"
Jordan nodded before he waved Franjo Starcevic out, opening the stats sheet in the process...


"damn, our offensive efficiency could be much better, if we are not missing all those free throws and making the first shots, we can be the best offensive team in the league right now..."

Knock Knock
The sound of the door knocking woke Jordan from his thoughts as Larry Brown came in.

"Hey there Larry, sorry for calling you up so late on New Year's eve, but i needa discuss with you about some stuff regarding the team..." said Jordan
"Sure, no problem at all, afterall, thats my job Mike" answered Brown "so, what is it this time?"
"Well, its about our offense....i know we are fine right now, and would make the playoffs the rate we are going, 20-10!! its the best start i have seen, ever...but, can we go all the way with this lineup? with this kind of offense?"
"I know what you are talking about Mike, but what can we do? our players are either too cheap to sell around or too expensive to trade away" said Brown
"Well, i think we need to make a move anyways, i hate to say it, but i think we've got to move Emeka, his struggles on the offensive end is really disturbing the team, even if his percentages says otherwise, he is just not taking shots, thats all." concluded Jordan
"Well, who would you want him for?" asked Brown
"Thats the problem, i have no idea who to get, but i did some research on the rumor mills, and found some interesting options..." said Jordan as he went online to the rumor mill "wait a second, how the heck do they know this?"
""Bobcats looking to contend with new moves?" Damn Mike, they read your mind, now we have to move Emeka, his mind wont be on the game anymore..."
"Well, yeah, look at this though, Lakers' Forward Lamar Odom is on the block apparently, i had Franjo check this out too, and he confirmed it to be true, what do you think Larry?" asked Jordan
"Mike, you know i am not high on Point Forwards, Our team revolves around point guards, i dont run the triangle offense."
"True true....sigh, next one then, Nets Power Forwards looking for upgrades, Yi Jianlian? i see him as a future Dirk, a 7 footer thats able to shoot the ball well at the 4, maybe play the 3..."
"Mike, Salaries? the nets are gonna refuse any offers associated with Emeka, cause he has this big ass contract that we've just extended, they want Lebron in 2010 or 2011 remember?"
"damn, well, this one? Miami Heat, according to rumors, are looking for a center, Emeka plays both PF and C, and it's rumored that they are willing to trade away either Marion or Beasley, we could try for an Emeka + fillers for Besley/Marion + fillers trade?"said Jordan in desperation....
"hum....i donno, Marion is too undersized, and his contract is just too big, we'll be giving up alot just for him, and Beasley...i donno, his character is the reason why Riley is shipping him isnt it?" answered Brown, uncertain
"Well, you are known for keeping wild players in check are you not? look at you and Iverson" said Jordan with a smile
"I guess, his talent on the boards and scoring would be enough to push us over the top i reckon, but we lose alot of d with the loss of Emeka, you are ok with that? defense wins championships mike"
"We've still got shaq down low, and Mayo, Tabuse, Leo, Dudley, Davidson are all defensive players, we should be fine...I'll give Riley a call now"
"Alright, whatever you say boss, i'll just do my best with any of those new guys...."
"I'm sure you will Larry...." said Jordan as he reached for the phone....

"Hello? Riley of the Heat speaking" said Pat Riley as he picked up the phone, a little annoyed sicne he was just about to leave for the celebrations at home...
"Hey there Pat, Jordan of the Bobcats here"
"Oh hey there Mike, what can i do for you" said Riley, feeling a little better since it is his long time buddy MJ calling
"Well...got something to offer you"
"Oh, a trade proposal? ok, just letting you know, i dont want O'Neal back and i am looking for a.." began Riley
"Center, yes i know, D-Wade is amazing but your team has no d, correct? i am wondering if you are interested in....say, Emeka Okafor?"
"You are not serious....you want to trade me Emeka? Charlotte is going to riot Mike..."
"Maybe, not for who i am asking for though..."
"Enlighten me" said RIley, interested
"Michael Beasley"
"ho ho, you want my trouble-filled kid? how brave of you." said Riley with a smile
"Well, thats what Larry is here for, to fix these kids up, but anyways, how about this...Okafor, Hollins, Alexis for Beasley, Haslem, Banks?'
"no Michael, i am generous to old buddies, but i'll get flamed till i die"
"well, this sounds fair doesnt it? Okafor, Hollins, Arthur interest you for Beasley, Blount, Magloire?"
"hum....yeah, that sounds fine, i'll get the paperworks in by the end of tomorrow, you'll have the guys before your first game in January, and for god's sake Mike, go home and celebrate, it's New Year's eve" said Riley after a pause
"Thanks Pat, i'll do just that." said Jordan as he hung up the phone...

[Valor]

[Valor]

Bobcats Features
Act 5.5 - Reunited

"Hey Larry, why the worried look? Beasley is looking good in that first game against Chicago, he scored 34 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in that win, we are now 9 straight man, cheer up!" said Jordan, noticing the out of focus Larry Brown
"Well, yeah, it's great to win, but that kid, and our team, we don't have a real veteran leader who can get them on the right track...sigh" said a frustrated Larry Brow

"Hey, that's why i am here..." started Jordan
"No Mike, this isn't something that you can just go into practice and solve, i need a long term guy there, on the roster..."
"I wasn't talking about myself" said Jordan, smiling a little at Brown's rare show of frustration "I got someone who you'd love to see"
"Who?" asked Larry, but he was interrupted with the team Trainer coming in
"hey Boss, he's done with the physical, and Cleveland is done as well, i brought him up, thought Larry and him would like to meet up and chat" said Andres Flores, the team trainer

"hey there coach, long time no see"
"ERIC!!! i thought you were going to retire during this season" said Brown, happy to see his former Point Guard
"not when i heard that Mr Jordan here is interested in recruiting me over here to play under you." said Snow, smiling
"Jesus Mike, how did you pull this off? i didn't notice any of our guys missing at practice today"
"That's because you never saw him at practice before" chuckled Jordan "i sent him off as soon as he came, you never saw him
"Who?"
"Mr Blount, who came over alongside Beasley due to his salary, i got cleveland to agree to the deal to send him for Eric, straight up, thought the team needs some veteran leaders like Eric here to help you contain Beasley and those young guys, and also to teach DJ and Yuta a trick or two in playing the point" said Jordan


Charlotte proposed the trade, Blount (69) for Snow (62)

Cleveland Accepts the deal


Eric Snow Reunites with Larry Brown

[Valor]

Game Preview:Charlotte Bobcats @ Cleveland Cavaliers


Date+Time: Friday January 11th 2009, 10:30pm
Teams: Charlotte Bobcats (23-13) vs Cleveland Cavaliers (24-12)
Location: Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland, Ohio

Lineups
Charlotte Bobcats
Starting Five
C. Shaquille O'Neal
PF. Michael Beasley
SF. Jason Richardson
SG. Leo
PG. Yuta Tabuse

Bench
OJ Mayo
DJ Augustin
Jermareo Davidson
Jamaal Magloire
Jared Dudley
Eric Snow
Matt Carroll

Head Coach: Larry Brown
Injury Report: N/A

Starting Five
C. Žydrūnas Ilgauskas
PF. Ben Wallace
SF. LeBron James
SG. Daniel Gibson
PG. Mo Williams

Bench
Delonte West
Wally Szczerbiak
Anderson Varejão
Tarence Kinsey
Alondo Tucker
JJ Hickson
Lorenzen Wright

Head Coach: Mike Brown
Injury Report: N/A

Key Factors
- Lebron James

Yes, again, the Bobcats' focus should be to contain this leading MVP candidate, James has averages of 26.3 ppg, 5.6rpg, 9.2apg, 2.25bpg, 2.28spg
and without the help defense of Emeka Okafor, whom they traded to Miami for Michael Beasley, it's just going to be much harder to stop the King.

- Effectiveness of OJ Mayo, Michael Beasley

Actually, it's more like how many points can Mayo score and how many good decisions Beasley can make, because, i dont care how talented Beasley is, he's not going to drop more then 20 against Big Ben's defense. Mayo is the key to the Bobcat's offense here, he's playing with the second unit, he's got mismatches to take advantage of, lets see how effective he'll be

- Yuta Tabuse

The Japanese born Point Guard has been great for the Bobcats lately, but can he get it done against a tough player like Mo Williams?

Notes: Bobcats have made very questionable moves recently, and their fan's have been booing them all day, even more so after their win steak was snapped at 10, 2 games after trading for Beasley, and 1 game after obtaining Snow, then they dropped 2 straight, one against the Milwaukee Bucks, who are last in the league standings currently, and most recently lost by 2 points to the defending Champs, Boston Celtics, who have regained their championship form after Paul Pierce has returned to the lineup. Friday Night would be a very good chance to show the world that the amazing run they had previously is no fluke, and that Jordan has not made another blunt error in his time in the Front Office.