The 2K10 & Beyond Project - Season 19/20: NBA Finals - Game 7

Opening Night

BOS 102 @ CLE 76
17th October 2017

Celtics decimate reigning East champs


Coming out with a vengeance, Joel Embiid and the Boston Celtics took apart the Cavaliers, comprehensively stating their claim to the Eastern Conference.






HOU 100 @ GS 102
17th October 2017

McDermott plays Opening Night hero


In the dying seconds, it was an unusual face taking the game winning shot in Doug McDermott for the Golden State Warriors, souring a hard fought effort by last year's eighth seed.






PHI 86 @ WAS 109
17th October 2017

Wizards open account with comprehensive win on home floor


The new favourites of the East started their season on the right note, taking apart the youthful Sixers in DC behind Kyle Lowry's 25-point, 10-assist performance.






DEN 96 @ UTA 100
17th October 2017

Champs start 1-0, outshine Wiggins' 39-point debut


Despite an outstanding performance by Denver's newest acquisition Andrew Wiggins, Anthony Davis and the Jazz did not disappoint on ring night.

NO 95 @ MIN 103
24th October 2017

Melo drops 38 on Pelicans


Getting their season off on the right foot, the Minnesota's trade deadline acquisition from last season proved his worth, as Carmelo Anthony dominated with 38 points.

When is DeRozan's contract up? He just might be the answer in this reality as well...ankle permitting, of course.

3 years...So a bit more pain to go...

Sounds about right for the way their luck went in real life. Guess we'll see!

PHX 103 @ CHI 89
28th October 2017

Wall shows out in Windy City


Looking to rise above the doldrums of the West, John Wall and the Suns picked up a must-win against the lowly Bulls.

I see the Bulls being fodder in a lot of teams' turnaround/confidence-building games this year.

Monthly Report: October 2017

Conference Standings






League Leaders





Players of the Month

West

Stephen Curry
32.7 PPG | 3.9 RPG | 8.4 APG | 3.1 SPG | 0.1 BPG

East

Kevin Durant
24.4 PPG | 7.0 RPG | 5.4 APG | 0.4 SPG | 1.4 BPG


Injury Report




Stories

Durant breaks nose, but Wizards start perfect

It hasn't taken long for Washington to become the certified favourite for the Eastern Conference, starting the season a perfect 6-0 through the first few weeks, even with a broken nose to superstar Kevin Durant. With momentum on their side, could we see the Wizards hold their ground and remain a cut above the rest of the Conference?

Horror start for new-look Nuggets

In the 2017-18 season the Denver Nuggets new-look lineup is yet to reap a win, leaving a huge question mark around the trading of DeAndre Jordan for former #1 pick Andrew Wiggins. Can the Nuggets turn it around and return to the West's elite?

Curry stays in MVP form

It may only be a couple of weeks, but Stephen Curry remains in top form, leading the league in both points and steals, firming thoughts that this could be a back-to-back MVP season for the former champion.

Not surprising to see Durant making an immediate impact, broken nose and all. Westbrook going for that FU triple-double average!

OKC 108 @ POR 125
11th November 2017

Aldridge, Blazers slay bitter rival Thunder


The Blazers may no longer be in the Northwest Division, however the rivalry burns stronger than ever with the Thunder, picking up a valuable win against the tough West contender and overshadowing Russell Westbrook's 43-point, 10-rebound performance.

43 points on 16/50 from the field?!? Crazy stat line for Westbrook there.

MIL 110 @ DAL 95
18th November 2017

Kemba sets Bucks record in Dallas


Kemba Walker had a career night in Dallas, knocking down 11 three pointers in his 50-point showing, surpassing the Bucks' single game 3PM record previously held by sharpshooter Ray Allen.

LAC 113 @ ATL 106
22nd November 2017

Clippers win in ATL, lose Griffin for two months


Leading all players with 29 points, Blake Griffin left it all on the court against the Hawks before going down with a severe ankle sprain which will see him stuck on the bench for likely the rest of 2017.

A bit of a hollow victory considering, but in the Era of Knee Injuries, not the worst news.

MIA 87 @ NY 103
29th November 2017

Giannis leads Knicks over Heat in MSG


Teaming up with superstar teammate Andre Drummond, Giannis Antetokounmpko took it to the rival Heat, getting payback for their playoff elimination last season.

Monthly Report: November 2017

Conference Standings






League Leaders





Players of the Month

West

Russell Westbrook
25.1 PPG | 10.6 RPG | 8.3 APG | 1.5 SPG | 0.4 BPG

East

Kevin Durant
26.8 PPG | 7.9 RPG | 5.9 APG | 1.3 SPG | 1.4 BPG


Injury Report




Stories

Injury curse continues to haunt Rip City

With injuries derailing their last campaign, the Trail Blazers could be heading down an eerily disappointing path in a new division, losing Marc Gasol for 4-6 months with a dislocated patella. Can Portland manage to right the ship in his absence and stay in the upper echelon of the West?

Reigning East champs take back top position, Warriors & Jazz continue battle it out

Taking the crown from the Wizards, The Cavaliers are back on top of the East, hungry to defend their East crown behind LeBron James. Mirroring October's standings, the Warriors continue to sit one game above the wounded reigning champions, hoping to convert MVP Stephen Curry's spectacular play into a dominant season.

Rose the missing piece in Indy?

Boasting their best starting record at this point of the season in years, the Indiana Pacers are reaping the rewards of offseason acquisition and former All-Star Derrick Rose, as the struggling franchise sits only one game behind the second placed Wizards. Teaming with fellow veterans Chris Bosh and Wesley Matthews, there's hope once again that this momentum into some deadline moves could see Indy back in contention.

It could be the Cavs' year, though it'd be only appropriate if the Warriors finally get over the hump and end up standing in their way.

IND 106 @ TOR 113
1st December 2017

DeRozan, Raptors best Pacers


Stemming the hot start of the Indiana Pacers, last year's East leaders shined through superstar DeMar DeRozan, keeping them in touch with the East's elite.

ORL 93 @ CHA 80
4th December 2017

Magic continue redemption story in Charlotte


Looking to continue their bounce back from the bottom of the East, the Magic picked up a valuable win against Charlotte, further paving the way back to the top of the Southeast division.






DET 110 @ SA 82
4th December 2017

Pistons decimate Spurs in San Antonio


Despite the mismatch on paper, the young Pistons dominated the experienced Spurs, with impressive performances from Harrison Barnes and rookie Lonzo Ball.

Pistons have put together a pretty good young core with a couple of capable veterans.

SAC 110 @ BKN 111 (OT)
20th December 2017

Nets survive OT thriller, Kings lose Smith Jr.


It was a tight one in Brooklyn, with the veteran experience of Pau Gasol and a career-high 23 rebounds outlasted the Kings, who lost top-flight rookie Dennis Smith Jr. in the dying seconds of regulation for 4-6 weeks with an ankle spain.

Kings can't catch a break in any universe.

Kings can't catch a break in any universe.

I've been noticing over 2K17-18 that injuries on watched games are much higher than in previous games, with severe ankle sprains being the main culprit (Griffin/Smith Jr.) - almost seems like a bug.

A not insignificant number of players who've been severely injured in my NBA 2K14 MyCAREER suffered their injuries in games against us. You do have to wonder if the odds are a little higher, especially in a mode like MyCAREER where you can't adjust any sliders.

CLE 98 @ GS 105
25th December 2017

Curry, Warriors best Cavaliers in traditional Christmas Day game


For the third consecutive year, the Warriors and Cavaliers have done battle on Christmas Day, in what looks like another year where it could be a Finals preview. Reigning MVP Stephen Curry led the way for the Dubs, as the Christmas Day series swings to their favour in a score of 2-1.






WAS 106 @ BOS 96
25th December 2017

KD's 35 leads Wizards over Celtics


Continuing their hot form that sees them in the top tier of the East, Kevin Durant and the Wizards continued their dominating ways, serving up their fans a Christmas Day win in Beantown.

Cavs-Wizards could renew their rivalry. Where's Deshawn Stevenson when you need him?

Monthly Report: December 2017

Conference Standings






League Leaders





Players of the Month

West

James Harden
24.6 PPG | 7.1 RPG | 7.6 APG | 1.5 SPG | 0.2 BPG

East

LeBron James
20.5 PPG | 8.7 RPG | 7.3 APG | 1.1 SPG | 1.3 BPG


Injury Report




Stories

Bull's horror season continues, losing streak stands at 16

The nightmare continues in the Windy City, currently in the middle of the franchises worst losing streak which currently stands at 16 straight losses. With their first round pick in the hands of the Lakers, the Bulls are in serious trouble and in no position to get out from under themselves this season.

Suns hold their own in Northwest

The phrase "A rising tide raises all ships" seems to be ringing true for the Suns, who sit comfortably in the playoff hunt for the first time since 2009 in their first season as part of the league's most ruthless division. Taking advantage of the plummeting Nuggets and average play of the Timberwolves, Phoenix have turned a deathwish into an opportunity behind star John Wall and a youthful supporting cast.

Cavaliers, Wizards appear a league of their own

With the Bucks trailing the second-placed Wizards by 6 games, it looks to be a two-team show at the top of the East standings. With last year's East champions and the Wizards steaming ahead of the rest of the Conference, will the gap remain when the two titans will do battle next in mid-February?