00s Tournament: West Region

[IceMan2]

Game 1: at Lakers 122, Grizzlies 111

Box Score: http://whatifsports.com/nba/boxscore...u=1&teamfee=-1

Player of the Game: K.Bryant 34pts/6reb on 13/26 FG


Recap: In a high scoring game, the Laker role-players stepped up helping Kobe/Shaq win the game. Fisher had 19 while Fox had 20. Grizzlies did a good job containing O

[Twiens]

We might see a Laker final 4

[IceMan2]

We might see a Laker final 4

Its just the 1st round

[hangintheair]

Total domination.

[KG215]

Kobe: 41.5 MPG, 31.7 PPG, 10.7 RPG, 4.0 APG, 0.7 BPG, 2.0 SPG, 2.7 TOV, .510 FG%, .250 3P%, .827 FT%

Shaq: 38.2 MPG, 26.2 PPG, 11.2 RPG, 2.7 APG, 1.0 BPG, 0.2 SPG, 1.7 TOV, .524 FG%, .654 FT%

Pau: 37.2 MPG, 19.2 PPG, 12.0 RPG, 4.0 APG, 2.5 BPG, 0.7 SPG, 2.2 TOV, .485 FG%, .917 FT%

[fpliii]

Kobe: 41.5 MPG, 31.7 PPG, 10.7 RPG, 4.0 APG, 0.7 BPG, 2.0 SPG, 2.7 TOV, .510 FG%, .250 3P%, .827 FT%

Shaq: 38.2 MPG, 26.2 PPG, 11.2 RPG, 2.7 APG, 1.0 BPG, 0.2 SPG, 1.7 TOV, .524 FG%, .654 FT%

Pau: 37.2 MPG, 19.2 PPG, 12.0 RPG, 4.0 APG, 2.5 BPG, 0.7 SPG, 2.2 TOV, .485 FG%, .917 FT%

OT - Did you see Kblaze's thread on Shaq? If not, I'd give it a look. To summarize briefly, he's contending that he'd draft nearly a dozen bigs before non-bigs, and that we in general undervalue guys with size. We had a conversation on this a few months ago (I think either when talking about peaks, or in the best players on offense+defense thread), so I think you'd appreciate the discussion.

[KG215]

OT - Did you see Kblaze's thread on Shaq? If not, I'd give it a look. To summarize briefly, he's contending that he'd draft nearly a dozen bigs before non-bigs, and that we in general undervalue guys with size. We had a conversation on this a few months ago (I think either when talking about peaks, or in the best players on offense+defense thread), so I think you'd appreciate the discussion.

Yeah, I saw it, got to the point where the trolls took over (players 10 years ago "much" less athletic than players today) and got out of it. But I tend to agree with most of what he was saying.

[IceMan2]

Kobe: 41.5 MPG, 31.7 PPG, 10.7 RPG, 4.0 APG, 0.7 BPG, 2.0 SPG, 2.7 TOV, .510 FG%, .250 3P%, .827 FT%

Shaq: 38.2 MPG, 26.2 PPG, 11.2 RPG, 2.7 APG, 1.0 BPG, 0.2 SPG, 1.7 TOV, .524 FG%, .654 FT%

Pau: 37.2 MPG, 19.2 PPG, 12.0 RPG, 4.0 APG, 2.5 BPG, 0.7 SPG, 2.2 TOV, .485 FG%, .917 FT%

Series MVP: Kobe

[fpliii]

Yeah, I saw it, got to the point where the trolls took over (players 10 years ago "much" less athletic than players today) and got out of it. But I tend to agree with most of what he was saying.

Good point. Though he's got me in the mood to do some WIS drafting (only 1 of the 8 I've participated in has actually finished though, so maybe not...the drafts are fun though).

[IceMan2]

Good point. Though he's got me in the mood to do some WIS drafting (only 1 of the 8 I've participated in has actually finished though, so maybe not...the drafts are fun though).

Any opinions on this thread? Base it on real-life.

[IceMan2]

3 2006 Detroit Pistons



vs.




14 2003 Portland TrailBlazers

Preview: The 2006 Detroit Pistons went 64-18 in the regular season. They are possibly the best team in the decade to not make the finals. They have 4 All-Stars on their team, more than any other team in this tournament, they have excellent chemistry, and are great offensively and defensively. They lost to the 2006 Champion Heat in the ECF being upset. But otherwise this team enjoyed quite a bit of success.

The 2003 TrailBlazers went 50-32 in the regular season before losing a tough series in Game 7 against the Mavericks. Rasheed Wallace was the leader of this team, and is actually in both teams in this matchup. They had other good players like Bonzi Wells, Pippen, Damon Staudomire, but overall this team was on the declining end and a shell of their 2000 Blazer team.

This should be a good series of 2 veteran teams. Obviously the Detroit Pistons have the advantage here with their starting 5 being one of the best starting 5 in NBA history not just this tournmanet. These 5 have had a lot of success together and are a strong 3rd seed. Watching Rasheed vs. Rasheed will be interesting, but the Pistons Rasheed will have to do less as he has more help. The key for teh Blazers is going to be stopping the Pistons backcourt duo of Billups-Hamilton, if they are able to do that they can produce an upset here.

[IceMan2]

Game 1: Blazers 87, at Pistons 83

Box Score: http://whatifsports.com/nba/boxscore...u=1&teamfee=-1

Player of the Game: R.Wallace 13pts/13reb/4blk

Recap: The Portland Trailblazers upset the Pistons in Game 1 winning a thrilling battle. With the game tied at 83-83 with 1 minute left, Bonzi Wells hit back to back clutch shots to give his team the Game 1 win. Rasheed Wallace played good defense and overall the Pistons were held to just 39% shooting. They will need a better performance than that to take Game 2.

Game 2: at Pistons 110, Blazers 86

Box Score: http://whatifsports.com/nba/boxscore...u=1&teamfee=-1

Player of the Game: C.Billups 35pts/14ast/7reb on 10/18 FG

Recap: In a must-win game the Pistons played their best. Excellent offensive execution while continuous stingy defense. Billups especially had a career-level performance. He was unstoppable today. His great offensive performance and good overall defense by the Pistons evens up the series 1-1.

Game 3: at Blazers 98, Pistons 92

Box Score: http://whatifsports.com/nba/boxscore...u=1&teamfee=-1

Player of the Game: R.Wallace 20pts/6reb on 7/13 FG

Recap: The Blazers outscore the Pistons 30-16 in the 4th quarter to erase the Pistons lead and take Game 3. R.Wallace was once again key, as the Pistons really had trouble scoring down the stretch. Good defense has been the key for both of the Blazers wins now.

Game 4: at Blazers 94, Pistons 87

Box Score: http://whatifsports.com/nba/boxscore...u=1&teamfee=-1

Player of the Game: R.Wallace 27pts/12reb on 12/22 FGs

Recap: The Blazers-Pistons once again came down to the 4th quarter, and once again good offense down the stretch got the Blazers the win. They win both their games at home to take a 3-1 lead over the 3rd seeded Detroit Pistons. Rasheed Wallace was huge today having his biggest game of the series. These 2 teams have battled it close both times in Portland but the Blazers have come up on top.


Game 5: at Pistons 110, Blazers 97

Box Score: http://whatifsports.com/nba/boxscore...u=1&teamfee=-1

Player of the Game: B.Wallace 17pts/18reb on 8/12 FG

Recap: Facing elimination the Pistons stay alive. They had no offensive struggle as they came in with 63pts in the 1st half. Rip Hamilton led them in scoring with 26 as they shot almost 55% from the field. They will have to now win in Portland to keep this series alive.


Game 6: Pistons 112, at Blazers 98

Box Score:http://whatifsports.com/nba/boxscore...u=1&teamfee=-1


Player of the Game: R.Wallace 32pts/5reb 7threes

Recap: This time the Pistons had no problem finding their offense in the 4th quarter with a 32pt 4th quarter. It was another close game entering the 4th, these type of games the Pistons have lost 3 times before. But this time the Pistons got the job done led by Rasheed Wallace who had 7 threes tonite forcing a huge Game 7.

Game 7: at Pistons 110, Blazers 84

Box Score:http://whatifsports.com/nba/boxscore...u=1&teamfee=-1

Player of the Game: B.Wallace 15pts/18reb/6blk/4stl

Recap: ame 7 was a blowout. The Pistons had all the momentum, the homecourt, and all game all I heard was

[JimmyMcAdocious]

Wow, the Blazers even choke in a simulator too.

[Done_And_Done]

Big Ben putting up them power numbers son...

[Twiens]

Wow, the Blazers even choke in a simulator too.

Straight up