[Pursuer's Lakers] (NBA Live 07)

[Cornerthree]

Thanks man, yeah I'm hoping a healthy year, though I doubt Kobe will win it...

[Cornerthree]

Lakers start December with a loss…
3rd quarter intervention



Maggette gave Clippers a 12 point lead after this dunk…

Box Scores
Lakers[10-6]
Clippers[12-4]
*records after the matchup

The Los Angeles Lakers lost to rivalry L.A. Clippers, and fell down to 3rd spot on pacific, with a 10-6 record.
Clippers who had the home court advantage, started the game successfully, winning the first quarter by 4 points. Lakers couldn’t answer strong in the second as they lost the quarter once again by 4 points. Clippers held a fragile 8 point lead entering the second half.
Lakers’ Lamar Odom tried to steal the lead from the Clippers, he did it, by scoring 10 points in the first three minutes of the third, Clippers answered with 1 point only. But they didn’t stay sleepy all the time, with the help of Shaun Livingsto Clippers made a 15-0 run and got back the lead. They extended it to 8 and ended the quarter.
Lakers were successful in the last quarter’s beginning, scoring 8 points(4 by Kobe) in the first minute and evening the result. Clippers were getting lazy, Lakers used it and gain a 10 point lead. But when the clock showed 4 minutes on the clock, Clippers started they’re show. Sam Cassell hit 3 treys in a row, no matter how many Lakers were defending him… Corey Maggette followed Cassell by hitting two three’s and destroying Lakers lead. Then each Clipper started scoring point by point, Lakers answered with 6 points. And after Maggette’s dunk Clippers gained a 12 point lead, with 2 minutes on the clock. Lakers were fighting, but as much as they scored, Clippers answered the same and won the game…


Jordan™ Player of the game

SAM CASSELL

32 points, 0 rebounds, 4 assists, FG 12-20, 3pt 3-9, FT 5-5.


Highlights
Tyrus dunks
Elton blocks Lamar

Latest rumors
Knicks looking to trade a PG for a SG?

[Marquis]

tough loss, Cassell had a great game here. And yeah these 3s are killing, no matter how many defenders are, they hit that shot anyway, and it is even impossible to block that shot...

[hova-]

It is hard to do anything against those three pointers, I noticed that you have to jump a lil bit before, but not too much before, since you will get a foul and eventually a 4 point play against you. But if you are too late, he will hit that one.

I noticed that your free throw shooting is very inconsistent. Is it the new system, or are your players just very uneffiecent at the charity stripe ?


All in all nice read as always, dont start a loosing streak in december, and keep it up

[Cornerthree]

Marquis, Yeah I was so mad, I couldn't defend successfully, I just hate those moments...

hova-, It's probably the new system, but I'm getting used to it...

[Its_asdf]

What the hell? Why would New York be looking for a point guard? Oh wait... It's Isiah Thomas.

[Cornerthree]

God damn, it always makes me laugh...

[Cornerthree]

Lakers rally past Pacers
3rd quarter intervention



Kobe scored 33 points…

Box Scores
Lakers[11-6]
Pacers[5-14]
*records after the matchup

The Los Angeles Lakers didn’t have big problems against Pacers and claimed their 11 victory, they stand 2nd in pacific.
After gaining a 7 point lead, at the first quarter’s buzzer, Lakers continued to fight in the second, but were so successful as the last time, they’ve been outscored by 1 point, but still had a 6 point lead heading into the second half.
Vladimir Radmanovic nailed 3 treys at the beginning of the third period, as the Lakers gained a 15 point lead. It wasn’t getting smaller, till Sarunas Jasikevicius entered the court. He scored all of his 10 point in the last 5 minutes of the third quarter and started the Pacers 15-2 run. Still, Lakers managed to win the quarter and held a 8 point lead entering the last period.
Lakers started the deciding quarter poorly by missing 6 shots in a row. Pacers managed to destroy the deficit and held their own, 5 point lead, till the quarter’s middle. Then Kobe Bryant fired up for a 8 point run to bring the back the lead, he could score more, but missed 4 ft’s in a row... Few minutes later, Lakers started a 12-0 run, Pacers couldn’t answer at all and were defeated…


Jordan™ Player of the game

KOBE BRYANT

33 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, FG 12-26, 3pt 2-10, FT 7-11.


Highlights
Brown makes the tough shot plus the foul…
O’Neal dunks on Kobe

[hova-]

The Pacers had no chance, nice win !

Kobe was on fire, and I love the animation of the dunk Kobe posts on that pic.

[Marquis]

Nice win, Kobe had a good game, just missed too many 3s

[Zoom]

Good game with Kobe. I notice you like to use him heaps

[Cornerthree]

hova-, Thanks man...

Marquis, You're right, at the beginning of the season it looked that three-pointers were going easy for me, but now I'm starting to struggle...

Zoom, Yeah, thanks again...

[Cornerthree]

Kobe’s magic against Hornets
3rd quarter intervention



Kobe’s game winning dunk…

Box Scores
Lakers[12-6]
Hornets[4-13]
*records after the matchup

The Los Angeles Lakers with the help of their leader Kobe Bryant have celebrated the win against New Orleans Hornets.
After the first quarter it was equal 24:24, but Hornets showed their real power in the second by outscoring Lakers by 15 points, and holding such a lead entering the second half…Kobe scored 30 of Lakers’ 48 first half points.
Lamar Odom didn’t let Hornets to extend their lead more, with the help of Kwame Brown they outscored Hornets by 4 points, but still had a 11 point deficit, which needed to be destroyed. Desmond Mason of New Orleans Hornets was unbelievable in the third, scoring 17 points…
Kobe Bryant nailed a three-pointer to start the fourth quarter. Hornets didn’t answered, Kobe did the same, Hornets once again didn’t answer. It was going like that through the first two minutes, but after them, Hornets’ Stojakovic nailed 3 treys without an answer by the Lakers. But Lakers Kobe Bryant started a 15-0 run, to destroy the 14 point deficit. In the last minute, Hornets had a one point lead, but Kobe destroyed it by nailing one of two ft’s. Hornets couldn’t answer in 20 seconds, and both teams were heading to OT. Kobe had 57 points after the 4th quarter.
Lakers started the OT successfully by creating a 6 point lead after the first three minutes. But Hornets destroyed it easily till the middle of the last minute. Lakers had 23 seconds to make a shot for the win. They gave it to Kobe who started burning some time. When the clock showed 5 seconds, Kobe made a fast crossover stunning Desmond Mason, and was going to the basket, he didn’t stop when Tyson Chandler got into the way, and slammed it for the win…


Jordan™ Player of the game

KOBE BRYANT

65 points, 4 rebounds, 8 assists, 4 steals, FG 29-49, 3pt 2-4, FT 5-9.


Highlights
Kobe soars for the dunk…
Kobe’s hard lay-up..

Last edited by Cornerthree on Sat Nov 25, 2006 4:59 am, edited 1 time in total.

[hova-]

I just expected some of these games, since you have not really tried to force it with Kobe until now. 65 points is awesome, you even took more shots than Kobe did in his 81 points performance. (He just went to the stripe more often)

Two years ago I would have said "unrealistic" but nowadays we all know that Kobe is able to have those games.

Peja also with a great performance, but who cares, good win !

[[C][B]#4]

Wow, 65 by Kobe and 8 assists as well. Good win , and yellow and yellow must've been pretty tough on the eyes.

[Marquis]

Yeah these both jerseys on the same court look kinda weird. But wow very great performance by Kobe

[Cornerthree]

hova-, Well I wasn't even thinking about scoring more than 50 points with Kobe this season, but after I saw he had 30 points after the first two quartes, I knew I just had to make this a big game...

[C][B]#4, Yeah it sometimes got me mixed up...

Marquis, Thanks man...

[Cornerthree]

Hawks don’t stop Lakers
3rd quarter intervention



Kobe Bryant once again with a big performance…

Box Scores
Lakers[13-6]
Hawks[6-15]
*records after the matchup

The Los Angeles Lakers have extended their winning streak to 3-0, winning against Atlanta Hawks.
It was a tie after the first period, but Hawks were flying higher in the second as they collected a 6 point lead entering the second half.
Lakers didn’t let Hawks extended their lead, as they outscored Atlanta by 3 points and had a 3 point deficit heading into 4th period. Radmanovic was hot, scored 10 points in the third, Jarmar added 5, Thomas 4. Lakers weren’t able to stop Speedy Claxton who played injured, but putted up amazing numbers. 9 points, 4 assists in the third quarter…
Lakers destroyed Hawks lead, right at the beginning of the last period, as Kobe hit his only trey in that game. Lakers had the lead in seconds and kept it till the end of the match. Though it didn’t look like this in the last minutes, when Smush got fouled out and Lakers lead was only 1 point, but after Lamar’s 8 consecutive points Lakers were able to stand back and win the game. Game against Hawks was a good practice before 4 tough games against Spurs, Rockets(twice) and Mavs.


Jordan™ Player of the game

KOBE BRYANT

32 points, 3 rebounds, 9 assists, 2 steals, FG 14-25, 3pt 1-3, FT 3-4.


Highlights
Smush soars for the dunk…
Smith finishing the 360

Latest rumors
Nets dealing Richard Jefferson?


BTW, guys I'm waiting for your suggestions on how to make my recaps better...

[hova-]

Nice win over the Hawks, Kobe was feelin it again, 9 assists are also showing his unselfish game. You had a pretty decent start after ~ 20 games (20 games !!, you are already very far) and I hope you can keep it up. Glad that the RJ rumour is false, would have been kinda strange to see him leaving.

About the recap ... I think it is pretty difficult to write a good recap in this case, since

a) You only play half of the game, so you cant follow the whole game (I would also intervene, since it is a 82 game season)
b) Youre not a native speaker, no offense, since I am not a native speaker, too, it is hard to write a good recap in english
c) It just takes very much time

I would say just try to involve some more statistics, like mentioning in the recap how your opponents did last game, who is their leading scorer, bringing some statistics or rumours from the rumour central in it.

All in all I like it, keep it up

[pacers4eva]

yeah i agree with hova-, some stats before the game/ leading up to it would be good but apart from that its good

[Cornerthree]

Thanks for the suggestions guys, I think I'll be adding info about the opposing team, before the matchup...

[Cornerthree]

Spurs' very poor 4th helps Lakers win…
3rd quarter intervention

About the Spurs
Record 16-5(1st in league)
Spurs are on a 2-0 winning streak
Leader in points Tim Duncan 17.8 PPG
Leader in rebounds Tim Duncan 9.5 RPG
Leader in assists Tony Parker 4.9 APG
Leader in steals Manu Ginobili 1.95 SPG
Leader in blocks Tim Duncan 1.95 BPG
*Info before the game


Lakers were completely dominating in the last period…

Box Scores
Lakers
Spurs


The Los Angeles Lakers have beaten the San Antonio Spurs after a their very poor 4th and now stand 1st in pacific, 3rd in conference, 6th in league…
Lakers held a 1 point lead after the first quarter, though the Spurs destroyed it and created their own 4 point lead.
Lakers started the first struggling, missing 5 shots in a row, while Spurs added 6 to their lead. They didn’t sleep long, as the clock was showing 5 minutes, Lakers had only a 1 point deficit. Seconds later, they held a 2 point lead. Spurs got it back, just at the end of the quarter by hitting a three-pointer and having a 1 point lead heading into last period.
Lakers scored 12 points in the first two minutes of the last quarter, Spurs didn’t answer, just collected fouls and Robert Horry and Tony Parker were forced to leave the floor because of foul trouble. Lakers scored four more points in the next minute, Spurs didn’t answer. Only the it was 5 minutes on the clock they were able to answer with two points, then later banging few treys, but it was too late, cause the Lakers were holding a 20+ point lead. Spurs weren’t showing any effort on defense, as Lakers outscored them by 23 points in the last quarter and extended their winning streak to 4-0.


Jordan™ Player of the game

LAMAR ODOM

20 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, FG 10-17, 3pt 0-0, FT 0-0.


Highlights
Maurice finishing the alley-oop from Thomas
Thomas with the tomahawk…

Latest rumors
S.Francis training hard to elevate the game?

[pacers4eva]

yeah the information about the other team looks real good! keep up the good work! (nice win BTW)

[hova-]

Good win over the Spurs, Duncan with only 11 minutes and zero points, lucky for you.

Recap is better, just keep ideas coming and add new things if you want, that is how I used to handle it.

[Cornerthree]

A.King, Thanks...

pacers4eva, Thanks once again...

hova-, Thanks for all the tips man!