Official All-00s Decade Tournament Thread

[IceMan2]

As those who have followed the other threads, the All-00s Tournament is about to take off.

Each franchise has had a All-00s Team created for them with the help of ISH Posters. Team threads below:



Lakers, Bulls, Knicks
http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?t=268679

Celtics, Blazers, Raptors, Jazz
http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?p=7471522&posted=1#post7471522

Suns, Grizzlies, Bobcats, 76ers
http://insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?t=268853

Spurs, Clippers, Pacers, Hawks
http://insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?t=268965

Magic, Kings, Wizards, Nuggets
http://insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?t=269053

Pistons, Nets, Rockets, Timberwolves
http://insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?p=7483951&posted=1#post7483951

Mavericks, Warriors, Cavaliers, Bucks
http://insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?p=7489344&posted=1#post7489344

Heats, Hornets, Sonics
http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?t=269435



Now the Tournament Begins!

Here are the seedings (based on a formula scoring past decade success)

WEST:


1 Lakers
2 Spurs
3 Maverics
4 Suns
5 Kings
6 Jazz
7 Hornets
8 Rockets
9 Blazers
10 Timberwolves
11 Nuggets
12 Sonics
13 Grizzlies
14 Warriors
15 Clippers
16 Thunder*




EAST:

1 Pistons
2 Celtics
3 Heat
4 Pacers
5 Nets
6 Magic
7 76ers
8 Cavaliers
9 Bucks
10 Raptors
11 Knicks
12 Wizards
13 Bulls
14 Hawks
15 Bobcats
16 Hornets*

[IceMan2]

So how will this work? There will be matchups now based on 1 vs. 16, 2 vs. 15, etc. Each matchup will be a Best out of 7 series

I will make a thread with 2 1st round matcups. And in those threads is where I'll post the simulation results. After they are simulated, the next 2 begin. And so on.

During a simulation of a matchup, you have possible input on adjusting a team's rotation depending on the team they are matchup up with, and saying how you think your team would attack this team and which players will get more/less minutes. This can be done in the individual threads.

[IceMan2]

1st Round Matchups



WEST:

00s Lakers vs. 00s Thunder
Game 1: at Lakers 105, Thunder 77
Game 2: at Lakers 125, Thunder 118
Game 3: Lakers 102, at Thunder 100
Game 4: Lakers 123, at Thunder 95


00 Lakers Win 4-0


00s Spurs vs. 00s Clippers
Game 1: Clippers 131, at Spurs 121
Game 2: at Spurs 115, Clippers 83
Game 3: Spurs 108, at Clippers 107
Game 4: Spurs 117, at Clippers 113
Game 5: at Spurs 107, Clippers 98

00s Spurs Win 4-1


00s Mavericks vs. 00s Warriors
Game 1: Warriors 108, at Mavericks 99
Game 2: Warriors 123, at Mavericks 114
Game 3: Mavericks 116, at Warriors 109
Game 4: Mavericks 127, at Warriors 111
Game 5: Warriors 99, at Mavericks 95
Game 6: Mavericks 136, at Warriors 126 (OT)
Game 7: at Mavericks 112, Warriors 109

00s Mavericks Win 4-3


00s Suns vs. 00s Grizzlies
Game 1: at Suns 110, Grizzlies 103
Game 2: at Suns 102, Grizzlies 99
Game 3: Suns 114, at Grizzlies 101
Game 4: Suns 110, at Grizzlies 106


00s Suns Win 4-0


00s Kings vs. 00s Sonics


00s Jazz vs. 00s Nuggets


00s Hornets vs. 00s Timberwolves


00s Rockets vs. 00s Blazers




EAST:

00s Pistons vs. 00s Hornets (east)
Game 1: at Pistons 110, Hornets 99
Game 2: at Pistons 110, Hornets 93
Game 3: at Hornets 101, Pistons 86
Game 4: Pistons 102, at Hornets 76
Game 5: at Pistons 110, Hornets 89


00s Pistons Win 4-1


00s Celtics vs. 00s Bobcats
Game 1: at Celtics 122, Bobcats 106
Game 2: at Celtics 113, Bobcats 103
Game 3: at Bobcats 127, Celtics 124 (OT)
Game 4: Celtics 110, at Bobcats 90
Game 5: at Celtics 112, Bobcats 97


00s Celtics Win 4-1


00s Heat vs. 00s Hawks
Game 1: Hawks 103, at Heat 100
Game 2: at Heat 93, Hawks 86
Game 3: Heat 98, at Hawks 79
Game 4: Heat 106, at Hawks 95
Game 5: at Heat 104, Hawks 89


00s Heat win 4-1


00s Pacers vs. 00s Bulls


00s Nets vs. 00s Wizards


00s Magic vs. 00s Knicks


00s 76ers vs. 00s Raptors


00s Cavaliers vs. 00s Bucks

[IceMan2]

Also i need to give a trustworthy poster my WIF ID/password. Just so he can verify that the results I am posting, are actually the ones I simmed, and in that order. In other words, i'm not going to fix anything and keep simming a game more than once.


let me know whoever wants it

[Gifted Mind]

Good work iceman2. Will be interested in seeing the results.

[IGotACoolStory]

Why don't you just post a screenshot instead of giving your WIS account? I wouldn't trust any bastards on this message board :lol

Interested to see how this turns out.

[IceMan2]

Why don't you just post a screenshot instead of giving your WIS account? I wouldn't trust any bastards on this message board :lol

Interested to see how this turns out.
Lol screenshots take more work

[IceMan2]

Pistons vs. Hornets
And
Lakers vs. thunder


Will hopefully be simmed today





Thoughts/Predictions on who will win it all? Finals matchup?


Questions?

[Mr Know It All]

00s Spurs vs. 00s Celtics would be my best guess. Lakers had best teams of the decade but 2007 Parker, 2005 Ginobli, 2003 Duncan, and Robinson at the turn of the decade is outrageous.

[LBJ 4 MVP]

Looking forward to this. Lakers vs Celtics is the conventional pick, and that's who I really see it coming down to.

[Doctor K]

Heat vs. Lakers

Wade, Shaq, Mourning, and the deepest team IMO are the best in this tournament

[IGotACoolStory]

Spurs v. Pistons in the Finals, imo.

They have the two most balanced starting lineup+depth, including legit stars who can carry them.

Kind of like the Nets and Pacers as well to make some noise.

[IceMan2]

Also i need to give a trustworthy poster my WIF ID/password. Just so he can verify that the results I am posting, are actually the ones I simmed, and in that order. In other words, i'm not going to fix anything and keep simming a game more than once.


let me know whoever wants it

I've decided to give LBJ4MVP my wif username/password so he can verify the results
He has been on ISH for a while

[IceMan2]

Sorry for being gone for a little bit, but im gonna start the 1st 2 matchups in this thread. AFter that the rest of the matchups will have their own threads.


Why the 1st 2 matchups here?
Well its 00s Pistons vs. 01/02 Hornets and 00s Lakers vs. 09 Thunder
So Hornets and Thunder are not using their decade teams so thought it would be stupid to start a thread with them. I had to pick them to have 16 teams in each conference so its more tournament style.

[IceMan2]

Also will give you a good idea on how it will all work.

Remember, just these matchups will be done in this thread, the rest will ahve their own threads

[EnoughSaid]

Those are way too easy.

[IceMan2]

Those are way too easy.
What are you referring to? The 1st few matchups...yeah lol, thats why im not even bothering making another thread for them

[Boston C's]

Ray Allen and G.P all the way :rockon:

[IceMan2]

Ray Allen and G.P all the way :rockon:
They go against the 00s Kings 1st round...should be a good matchup

[IceMan2]

1 00s Detriot Pistons



http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tx9T-G5kJRU/Sz6AW2ivn9I/AAAAAAAAA5E/CnoXRgETqFM/s320/ben-wallace-pic.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zipFnWHde5w/SBG__VehMgI/AAAAAAAAA0w/pAdw9gsq6bw/s400/Billups.jpg

http://www.chazidian.com/uploadfile/2011/1202/20111202084515835.jpg




vs.






16 00-02 Charlotte Hornets

http://photocdn.sohu.com/20120311/Img337343415.jpg

http://a.espncdn.com/media/nba/2002/0324/photo/a_mashburn_i.jpg

http://brazilianhornet.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/jones-eddie-200040.jpg




00s Pistons

Starting Lineup

PG: C.Billups
SG: R.Hamilton
SF: T.Prince
PF: R.Wallace
C: B.Wallace

Bench: G.Hill
Bench: J.Stackhouse
Bench: A.McDyess
Bench: M.Okur
Bench: L.Hunter
Bench: C.Williamson
Bench: R.Stuckey


00-02 Charlotte Hornets

Starting Lineup:


PG: B.Davis
SG: E. Jones
SF: J.Mashburn
PF: D.Coleman
C: E.Campbell


Bench: L.Nailon
Bench: A.Mason
Bench: D.Wesley
Bench: PJ Brown
Bench: B.Drew
Bench: J.Magloire
Bench: G.Lynch



Preview: The Pistons have obviously one of the best teams in the decade. They are going with their championship 5 as their starting roster, we all know this squad is great on defense. But they have added a prime Hill who also will play a big part of this team. Stackhouse gives them more firepower off the bench.

But the Hornets are underrated. They should at least have been a 15th or 14 the seed even in just 3 years. They have a prime Baron/Eddie J/Mashburn, along with some solid bigs like Campbell, PJ Brown, Anthony Mason, and Derrick Coleman. Overall, a good defensive team with tons of firepower.

Billups vs. Baron Davis should be a good matchup all series, and also the Hornet bigs think they can overpower the Pistons bigs. The Pistons will have to do their best to contain Davis/Jones/Mashburn, while still keeping the Hornet's big men in check. Could be a tougher than expected series.

[IceMan2]

Let the tournament begin!

[IceMan2]

Game 1:
at Pistons 110, Hornets 99

Box Score: http://whatifsports.com/NBA/boxscore.asp?GameID=6337986&nomenu=1&teamfee=-1
Player of the Game: B.Wallace 8points/14reb/4blk


The Pistons jumped off to a 31-16 start in the 1st quarter, and finished the 4th quarter strong as well. Overall they held the Hornets to 45% shooting and forced 21 TOs. While on offense, they had a very balanced scoring attakc.

[IceMan2]

Aite gotta do something else soon, so gonna go quicker. When there are actual therads, will spend more time. But this is a warm-up matchup ne ways

Game 2:
at Pistons 110, Hornets 93


Box Score: http://whatifsports.com/NBA/boxscore.asp?GameID=6337996&nomenu=1&teamfee=-1

POY: B.Wallace 12points/11reb

[IceMan2]

Game 3:
at Hornets 101, Pistons 86

Box Score: http://whatifsports.com/NBA/boxscore.asp?GameID=6337997&nomenu=1&teamfee=-1
Player of the Game: B.Davis 17points/8ast



Game 4:
Pistons 102, at Hornets 76

Box Score: http://whatifsports.com/NBA/boxscore.asp?GameID=6338000&nomenu=1&teamfee=-1

Player of the Game: B.Wallace 8points/18reb/3bkl


Pistons turn up the defensive intensity holding the Hornets to just 28 points in the 1st half.

[IceMan2]

Game 5:
at Pistons 110, Hornets 89

Box Score: http://whatifsports.com/NBA/boxscore.asp?GameID=6338004&nomenu=1&teamfee=-1

Player of the Game: B.Wallace 8points/15reb/8blk






00s Pistons Win Series 4-1




Overall, the Pistons defense did a great job on the Hornets. And the balanced attack on offense also worked well for the Pistons with numerous players having good games. The Pistons controlled the glass led by Ben Wallace and showed everyone that they are a worthy #1 seed advancing to the 2nd round.

[EnoughSaid]

Nice and quick first series. Kind of surprised how the Hornets managed to win 1 game! :lol

[DirtySanchez]

B Diddy on the Hornets was a beast

[IceMan2]

Nice and quick first series. Kind of surprised how the Hornets managed to win 1 game! :lol
Hey they did have a ton of talent if you look at that roster. Baron Davis, Eddie Jones, Jamal Mashburn, all these guys were 20+ppg scorers. And then a lot of good bigs who could defend too.




Lakers vs. Thunder next!

Preview of the Laker team coming up

[IceMan2]

Also, just for your information


The players from the 00-02 Hornets WILL be present in the All-00s Hornets team. So B-Diddy, Eddie Jones, Mashburn will once again join the Hornets teaming up with CP3, West, Chandler, etc

And also the members of the 09 Thunder will join the All-00s Sonics team as well.

[magnax1]

I think the Heat are likely to win this. They just have so much talent, especially defensively.

[IceMan2]

I think the Heat are likely to win this. They just have so much talent, especially defensively.
More than Pistons? :confusedshrug:

[Notitlesince73]

Trying to figure out what 1st round upset is looming. Sonics maybe?

[magnax1]

More than Pistons? :confusedshrug:
I do think so. Zo, PJ Brown, Wade, Jones, Brian Grant, Anthony Mason were all fantastic all NBA level defenders. The starting for Detroit was great, but I think those guys dispersed through a team of all stars would be much better.

[IceMan2]

Trying to figure out what 1st round upset is looming. Sonics maybe?
Probably not against Lakers lol

[Notitlesince73]

Probably not against Lakers lol
Aren't they facing the kings?

[IceMan2]

Aren't they facing the kings?
Why do you say that? The seeds and 1st round matchups are posted in my 1st few threads


The Lakers are going against the 00s Thunder aka 09 Thunder lol

[IceMan2]

1 00s Lakers




http://nbcsportsmedia.msnbc.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/040529/040529_kobe_shaq_vmed.standard.jpg

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_V4YBYyTmmxg/SlULQ_Y6xbI/AAAAAAAAAhg/pcJyOTiPTqk/s320/lakers-history.jpg

http://www.basketblog.es/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/370x270kobe-gasol-300x218.jpg




vs.





16 00s Thunder



http://nbadiretta.altervista.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/kevin-durant-russell-westbrook-91-points-okc-vs-denver-video-300x168.jpg





00s Lakers:


Starting Line-Up:

PG: Gary Payton
SG: Kobe Bryant
SF: Trevor Ariza
PF: Pau Gasol
C: Shaquille O'Neal


Bench: Lamar Odom
Bench: Caron Butler
Bench: Derek Fisher
Bench: Andrew Bynum
Bench: Robert Horry
Bench: Karl Malone
Bench: Rick Fox



00s Thunder:

Starting Lineup:

PG: Westbrook
SG: Sefolosha
SF: Durant
PF: Green
C: Collison

Bench: Wilcox
Bench: Damien Wilkins
Bench: Watson
Bench: Kristic
Bench: Joe SMith
Bench: Kyle Weave
Bench: Desmond Mason






Preview: The most successful team of the decade get a chance to show their power. Kobe/Gasol/O'Neal all in their primes will headline this team. Question is how will they co-exist and how will the rest of the team perform.

The OKC Thunder had just been created in 09 so they aren't too good. They do have Durant, who had a good season that year dropping 25/7. Jeff Green and rookie Westbrook were also solid. Their goal should just be to get a win lol.


Lakers should sweep. Just too talented. But can they stop Durant? Prime Kobe and Ariza will be there to bother him.. The only advantage Thunder have though is better team chemistry, will that be enough to prevent sweep?

[Notitlesince73]

Why do you say that? The seeds and 1st round matchups are posted in my 1st few threads


The Lakers are going against the 00s Thunder aka 09 Thunder lol

http://imageshack.us/a/img193/5239/chrispaulnoway.png I'm confused as hell. I said the Sonics are the upset pick. Are the Sonics and Thunder the same team in this tourney?

[IceMan2]

http://imageshack.us/a/img193/5239/chrispaulnoway.png I'm confused as hell. I said the Sonics are the upset pick. Are the Sonics and Thunder the same team in this tourney?
No. There is a Sonics team (as you can see in the 1st post and the matchups post). There is also a Thunder team. The 00s Sonics includes the Thunder team as well, so they really are the entire 10 year decade team.


I just had to throw in a extra team for the 16th seed (since there are only 15 teams in the west), so I just tossed in 09 Thunder



00s Sonics face 00s Kings 1st round. What i meant earlier was Lakers are probably not gonna get upset by OKC Thunder (not sonics). lol i can see why u got confused

[Notitlesince73]

No. There is a Sonics team (as you can see in the 1st post and the matchups post). There is also a Thunder team. The 00s Sonics includes the Thunder team as well, so they really are the entire 10 year decade team.


I just had to throw in a extra team for the 16th seed (since there are only 15 teams in the west), so I just tossed in 09 Thunder



00s Sonics face 00s Kings 1st round

So I was right, the sonics are facing the kings first round, and not the lakers? This whole discussion is pointless, probably not understanding just because its late. This whole tourney is a Great Idea, and can't wait to watch it unfold

[IceMan2]

Game 1:
at Lakers 105, Thunder 77


Box Score: http://whatifsports.com/NBA/boxscore.asp?GameID=6338146&nomenu=1&teamfee=-1
Player of the Game: P.Gasol 21pts/10reb/4ast on 9/15 FG


Lakers defense was the surprise Game 1 holding the Thunder to 77 points.



Game 2:
at Lakers 125, Thunder 118

Box Score: http://whatifsports.com/NBA/boxscore.asp?GameID=6338151&nomenu=1&teamfee=-1

Player of the Game: Shaq 28points/15reb/5ast/5bkl



Give the Thunder props for fighting till the very end here. They led after each quarter, but in the 4th the Lakers just finally stepped up their game and won it. The Thunder Big 3 had big games, Durant 34, Westbrook 25, and Green 23. But it was short as the Lakers though lazy on defense, got it done on the other side led by Shaq.

[IceMan2]

Game 3:
Lakers 102, at Thunder 100


Box Score: http://whatifsports.com/NBA/boxscore.asp?GameID=6338158&nomenu=1&teamfee=-1

Player of the Game: Shaq 32pts/14reb


Thunder battle till the end again. Lakers had command most game, but Thunder made them work for it. O'Neal though dominated again leading the way. Kobe had an off 6/20 shooting night with foul trouble, but LA was able to hold on in OKC.



Game 4:
Lakers 123, at Thunder 95

Box Score: http://whatifsports.com/NBA/boxscore.asp?GameID=6338166&nomenu=1&teamfee=-1

Player of the Game: Shaq 30points/6reb/5ast


The Lakers play on both sides this game and dominate the Thunder. O'Neal continues his dominant play against the weak Thunder front court.






00s Lakers Win 4-0




Though they had some close games and blowouts, the series was what we expected. Sweep.

[IceMan2]

Aite folks, that was our 1st 2 matchups. They were really warmups because neither the Charlotte Hornets or the Thunder had full decade teams in the 00s.

Tomorrow some real decade team matchups will start. Teams that you helped create.


2 Boston Celtics vs. 15 Charlotte Bobcats

2 San Antonio Spurs vs. 15 LA Clippers


There will be a thread made to sim these 2 matchups. The thread can be linked from here.
Until then, all the matchups & results are being edited into my 3rd post in this thread.

[IceMan2]

Lets continue this!

[Freedom Kid7]

This is turning out pretty interesting actually. I'm gonna pick the SPurs as the main pick, and the Bulls to upset at least one round.

[IceMan2]

Celtics vs. Bobcats
and
Spurs vs. Clippers

is under way here:

http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?t=269940


Post your thoughts/predictions there. 3rd post will be updated soon after.

[IceMan2]

Celtics win in 5
Spurs win in 5

Thats all for today

Post 3 had been updated with all the results thus far

[IceMan2]

Tomorrow we resume with:


3 00s Mavericks vs. 14 00s Warriors

and

3 00s Heat vs. 14 00s Hawks

[KobesFinger]

I couldn't see the box-scores of Lakers-Thunder, could you possibly re-post? Thanks

[IceMan2]

I couldn't see the box-scores of Lakers-Thunder, could you possibly re-post? Thanks
Sorry man they expire after a few days. You gotta keep up with this!

[IceMan2]

The Heat and the Mavericks advance
http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?t=270403

3rd post of this thread has been updated with all the results so far .



Next up (hopefully tomm) we will start:


4 00s Pacers vs. 13 00s Bulls

and

4 00s Suns vs. 13 00s Grizzlies

[RIP CITY]

[/CENTER]

00s Pistons

Starting Lineup

PG: C.Billups
SG: R.Hamilton
SF: T.Prince
PF: R.Wallace
C: B.Wallace

Bench: G.Hill
Bench: J.Stackhouse
Bench: A.McDyess
Bench: M.Okur
Bench: L.Hunter
Bench: C.Williamson
Bench: R.Stuckey


Preview: The Pistons have obviously one of the best teams in the decade. They are going with their championship 5 as their starting roster, we all know this squad is great on defense. But they have added a prime Hill who also will play a big part of this team. Stackhouse gives them more firepower off the bench.

Why is a Prime Grant Hill coming off the bench for Tayshaun Prince? Wouldn't it hurt the Pistons chances to put their best player on the bench, he was a 25 PPG, Triple Double threat that was a better defender than Tayshaun in 2000. Just wondering.

[IceMan2]

Why is a Prime Grant Hill coming off the bench for Tayshaun Prince? Wouldn't it hurt the Pistons chances to put their best player on the bench, he was a 25 PPG, Triple Double threat that was a better defender than Tayshaun in 2000. Just wondering.
Lol he was not a better defender than Prince.

Um chemistry reasons? The championship 5 played well together and Hill brings them a different type of play off the bench.

[IceMan2]

Suns vs. Grizzlies has just ended with the Suns sweeping the Grizzles. The Grizzlies exit the tournament swept, just like they always have been in the 00s.

http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?t=271111


Pacers vs. Bulls will also be simmed in that thread

[RIP CITY]

Lol he was not a better defender than Prince.

Yes he was.


Um chemistry reasons? The championship 5 played well together and Hill brings them a different type of play off the bench.

Ok, just seems like benching the best player isn't beneficial for the team. Was just curious.

[IceMan2]

Yes he was.



Ok, just seems like benching the best player isn't beneficial for the team. Was just curious.
Um Prince was an All-D member in his prime. What defensive recognition did Hill ever get?

[IceMan2]

anyone want to see this continue?