00s Tournament: North Region

[QUOTE=KG215][B][SIZE="3"]2004 Pacers vs. 2001 Raptors[/SIZE][/B]

[B]Jermaine O'Neal:[/B] 36.8 MPG, 21.6 PPG, 14.2 RPG, 2.4 APG, 3.0 BPG, 0.4 SPG, 3.2 TOV, .478 FG%, .782 FT%

[B]Ron Artest:[/B] 38.8 MPG, 17.8 PPG, 6.6 RPG, 2.0 APG, 0.6 BPG, 3.2 SPG, 2.0 TOV, .457 FG%, .454 3P%, .714 FT%

[B]Al Harrington:[/B] 26.2 MPG, 13.2 PPG, 7.6 RPG, 1.0 APG, 0.0 BPG, 0.2 SPG, 1.4 TOV, .489 FG%, .285 3P%, .842 FT%

[B]Reggie Miller:[/B] 30.6 MPG, 8.8 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 4.6 APG, 0.2 BPG, 0.4 SPG, 1.4 TOV, .394 FG%, .363 3P%, 1.000 FT%


[B]Vince Carter:[/B] 40.2 MPG, 22.2 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 4.6 APG, 1.2 BPG, 1.6 SPG, 3.6 TOV, .386 FG%, .400 3P%, .950 FT%[/QUOTE]

Great defense by Artest smothering VC in this series

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[B][SIZE="4"]5 2000 Portlant Trailblazers [/SIZE]

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[B]Preview:[/B] The 2000 Blazers went 59-23 in the regular season before coming very close to upsetting the eventual champion 00 Lakers in the WCF. This series is still regarded as one of the closest ever in the Shaq/Kobe era. This team was very deep with great veterans all-around. You had Rasheed, Pippen, Sabonis, Damon Staudomire, Steve Smith, none of these players were in their primes, but each were close to their primes. Overall the Blazers are a team that have proven they can beat anyone, so it wouldn

[SIZE="3"][B]Game 1: at Blazers 116, Pistons 90[/B][/SIZE]

Box Score: [url]http://whatifsports.com/nba/boxscore.asp?GameID=8101353&nomenu=1&teamfee=-1[/url]

Player of the Game: D.Staudomire 22pts/9ast on 8/15 FG

[B]Recap:[/B] The Blazers start strong in Game 1 with a dominating performance. All 5 starters were in double-figures for Portland as they had no problem executing on offense. Their defense was also strong holding the Pistons to just 90 points. Detroit has a lot of things to figure out if they plan to comeback from this.

[SIZE="3"][B]Game 2: at Blazers 92, Pistons 84[/B][/SIZE]

Box Score: [url]http://whatifsports.com/nba/boxscore.asp?GameID=8101372&nomenu=1&teamfee=-1[/url]

Player of the Game: S.Pippen 16pts/5ast/3stl on 6/10 FG

[B]Recap: [/B]This game was much closer as the Pistons gave up more of a fight. However, tough defense by the Blazers in the 4th quarter sealed the Pistons fate. It was another team effort from Portland with no one having a really good game, just good veteran play and a solid win.

[SIZE="3"][B]Game 3: at Pistons 86, Blazers 77[/B]

[/SIZE]Box Score: [url]http://whatifsports.com/nba/boxscore.asp?GameID=8101385&nomenu=1&teamfee=-1[/url]

Player of the Game: B.Wallace 10pts/20reb/5blk

[B]Recap:[/B] Ben Wallace says not so easy. In another tight game entering the 4th, this time the Pistons play tough defense to get themselves the win. They held the Blazers to just 33% shooting for the game and only 33 points in the 2nd half. This effort was of course led by DPOY Ben Wallace. The Pistons realize great defense is their best shot to beat Portland.

[B][SIZE="3"]Game 4: at Pistons 100, Blazers 96[/SIZE][/B]

Box Score: [url]http://whatifsports.com/nba/boxscore.asp?GameID=8101408&nomenu=1&teamfee=-1[/url]

Player of the Game: B.Wallace 6pts/26reb/5blk

[B]Recap: [/B] The Pistons even the series up at 2-2 with an amazing effort in Game 4. Trailing by 8 entering the 4th, Chucky Atkins caught fire scoring all 14 points for the Pistons from 5:30 to 0:30 when the game was pretty much over. His 4th quarter offensive heroics, combined with the amazing effort on the glass and defense by Ben Wallace has the series all knotted up.


[B][SIZE="3"]Game 5: Pistons 110, at Blazers 105[/SIZE][/B]

Box Score: [url]http://whatifsports.com/nba/boxscore.asp?GameID=8101440&nomenu=1&teamfee=-1[/url]

Player of the Game: J.Stackhouse 41pts/8reb/6ast on 14/25 FG

[B]Recap:[/B] The Pistons stun the Blazers with a Game 5 victory. The Blazers led by as many as 21 points in the 1st half, before seeing some of the hottest shooting performances they have ever seen. The Pistons shot lights out in the 2nd half scoring 69 points and eventually taking the game. Stackhouse who has struggled all series finally came through 41 points for the Pistons. Detroit now hopes to put away the series as we head back to Motor City.


[B][SIZE="3"]Game 6: Blazers 98, at Pistons 79[/SIZE][/B]

Box Score:[url]http://whatifsports.com/nba/boxscore.asp?GameID=8101467&nomenu=1&teamfee=-1[/url]


Player of the Game: S.Pippen 17pts/9reb/8ast

[B]Recap: [/B] With the game within 5 points entering the 4th, the Blazers actually played like their season was on the line. It looked like the Pistons would steal another one in the 4th, but the Blazers played terrific offense and defense extending the series to 7.

[B][SIZE="3"]Game 7: at Blazers 104, Pistons 93[/SIZE][/B]

Box Score:[url]http://whatifsports.com/nba/boxscore.asp?GameID=8101523&nomenu=1&teamfee=-1[/url]

Player of the Game: R.Wallace 27pts/10reb on 11/16 FG

[B]Recap: [/B] The Blazers win the series in a very tough Game 7. The Game was tied 86-86 with only 4 minutes remaining, but the Pistons had run out of gas as the Blazers finished the series strong. Rasheed Wallace was great on offense as the Blazers overcame a 20-20 performance by Ben Wallace. Stackhouse blamed himself for the loss with another poor shooting performance.


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Wow what a series that was. I had the privledge of watching this series unfold slowly through the play-by-plays. Had a very real feel to it on how it all went down. We also were very close to our 1st upset.

We also now have our 1st 2nd round matchup:


2004 Indiana Pacers vs. 2000 Portland Trailblazers



2nd round is going to be much tougher lol

[B][SIZE="3"]2000 Blazers vs. 2002 Pistons[/SIZE][/B]

[B]Scottie Pippen:[/B] 40.1 MPG, 15.4 PPG, 7.7 RPG, 5.6 APG, 1.0 BPG, 1.7 SPG, 2.0 TOV, .417 FG%, .240 3P%, .611 FT%

[B]Rasheed Wallace:[/B] 36.0 MPG, 17.0 PPG, 7.9 RPG, 2.0 APG, 1.4 BPG, 1.4 SPG, 1.4 TOV, .505 FG%, .250 3P%, .579 FT%

[B]Steve Smith:[/B] 36.6 MPG, 17.0 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 3.6 APG, 0.6 BPG, 1.4 SPG, 2.3 TOV, .427 FG%, .304 3P%, .929 FT%

[B]Damon Stoudemire:[/B] 31.3 MPG, 13.7 PPG, 2.9 RPG, 5.3 APG, 0.0 BPG, 1.4 SPG, 2.0 TOV, .416 FG%, .333 3P%, .897 FT%

[B]Arvydas Sabonis:[/B] 30.6 MPG, 12.3 PPG, 10.4 RPG, 2.7 APG, 1.3 BPG, 1.0 SPG, 1.1 TOV, .434 FG%, .850 FT%


[B]Jerry Stackhouse:[/B] 39.3 MPG, 18.9 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 6.6 APG, 0.7 BPG, 1.0 SPG, 3.6 TOV, .338 FG%, .300 3P%, .767 FT%

[B]Clifford Robinson:[/B] 38.7 MPG, 17.6 PPG, 6.9 RPG, 2.7 APG, 1.3 BPG, 0.9 SPG, 3.0 TOV, .475 FG%, .467 3P%, .714 FT%

[B]Ben Wallace:[/B] 39.9 MPG, 10.7 PPG, 15.6 RPG, 2.3 APG, 4.3 BPG, 1.3 SPG, 0.9 TOV, .531 FG%, .385 FT%

[B]Chucky Atkins:[/B] 31.1 MPG, 15.3 PPG, 3.1 RPG, 3.1 APG, 0.4 BPG, 1.1 SPG, 2.0 TOV, .550 FG%, .444 3P%, .429 FT%

The 2002 Pistons is my choice for an upset. It so close to win it all but after all its the fullpack Blazers.

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[B][SIZE="4"]6 2007 Phoenix Suns[/SIZE]
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[B]Preview:[/B] The 2007 Phoenix Suns went 61-21 in the regular season and many thought were robbed by the refs in a series against the eventual champion Spurs. In fact, many thought the Suns were a championship caliber team and deserved the championship in 2007. So they are as good as anyone in this tournament. They were led by Steve Nash, Amare Stoudemire, and Shawn Marion as their all-stars. They also had defensive stopper Raja Bell. Overall, this team is loaded and will not go down without a fight.

The 2007 Chicago Bulls went 49-33 in the regular season before losing to the Pistons in the 2nd round. Ben Wallace joined the Bulls in 2007 and instantly turned them around making them an elite defensive team. They also had Gordon, Hinrich, and Deng, each having good seasons on offense and making this team an offensive threat as well.

This series shows us a matchup against an offensive orientated team in the Suns and a defensive orientated team in the Bulls. This is also the 1st matchup where both teams were from the same year. The Suns are obviously the favorites here, the Bulls will somehow need to stop this offense and hope Ben Gordon gets hot.

Was staring to wonder if you had given up on this.

[SIZE="3"][B]Game 1: at Suns 119, Bulls 96[/B][/SIZE]

Box Score: [url]http://whatifsports.com/nba/boxscore.asp?GameID=8164898&nomenu=1&teamfee=-1[/url]

Player of the Game: S.Marion 32pts/15reb/4stl on 14/20 FG

[B]Recap:[/B] The Suns rout the Bulls Game 1. They had no trouble on offense as they were led by 32 from Marion, 16 points and 17 assists from Nash, and 24 from Barbosa off the bench. Overall as a team they shot nearly 55% from the field. They also kept the top scorers of Chicgo in check, Bell played good defense on Gordon preventing him from blowing up.

[SIZE="3"][B]Game 2: Bulls 107, at Suns 99[/B][/SIZE]

Box Score: [url]http://whatifsports.com/nba/boxscore.asp?GameID=8164913&nomenu=1&teamfee=-1[/url]

Player of the Game: B.Wallace 7pts/14reb/4stl

[B]Recap: [/B]The Bulls make some adjustments on defense and stun the Suns in Game 2. The Suns were not able to get into their offensive rythm all game as the Bulls defense was strong. The effort on defense of course was led by Ben Wallace.

[SIZE="3"][B]Game 3: Suns 108, at Bulls 79[/B]

[/SIZE]Box Score: [url]http://whatifsports.com/nba/boxscore.asp?GameID=8164918&nomenu=1&teamfee=-1[/url]

Player of the Game: A.Staudomire 28pts/12reb on 11/18 FG

[B]Recap:[/B] The Suns fight back with a great defensive effort of their own. They held the Bulls to just 35% shooting playing excellent defense throughout. Amare finaly had a big game on offense for the Suns as they regain the lead in the series 2-1. The Bulls did a good job limiting Nash again but Marion and Amare continue to produce. Gordon struggled shooting 7/21 this game.

[B][SIZE="3"]Game 4: Suns 107, at Bulls 96 [/SIZE][/B]

Box Score: [url]http://whatifsports.com/nba/boxscore.asp?GameID=8164919&nomenu=1&teamfee=-1[/url]

Player of the Game: A.Staudomire 25pts/17reb on 11/21 FG

[B]Recap: [/B] In a close battle all throughout the Suns finally pulled away in the 4th quarter to take a 3-1 lead on the Bulls. Amare had another big game on the road while Nash added a personal high 24 points in the series. This game was physical, close, but the Suns just outlastedt the Bulls who gave it everything they had.

[B][SIZE="3"]Game 5: at Suns 109, Bulls 99[/SIZE][/B]

Box Score: [url]http://whatifsports.com/nba/boxscore.asp?GameID=8164920&nomenu=1&teamfee=-1[/url]

Player of the Game: A.Staudomire 22pts/10reb on 8/14 FG

[B]Recap:[/B] The Suns finish the series off at home in 5 games. They led as much as 17 points in the 1st half, but the Bulls showed heart cutting it down to 5. However, the Suns got serious again and finished it



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2nd Round Showdown: 2006 Heat vs. 2007 Suns :eek:

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[B][SIZE="4"]7 2001 San Antonio Spurs[/SIZE]
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[B]Preview:[/B] The 2001 San Antonio Spurs went 58-24 in the regular season before losing to the eventual champion LA Lakers in the WCF. They were led by the twin-towers, Duncan-Robinson. Duncan was in his prime while Robinson was 35 by this time, though still effective and impacting. Overall this team had many veterans and played great defense to win games with Duncan and Robinson altering shots. They are the highest non-championship Spurs seed in this tournament.

The 2001 Dallas Mavericks went 53-29 in the regular season before losing to the, guess who, 2001 Spurs in the western semi-finals. This was the 1st year where the

The Spurs have the most teams in this tournament (5) and the Mavericks are tied with the 2nd most (4). So far all 4 Spur teams have advanced and all 3 Maverick teams have advanced to the 2nd round. Will be interesting to see which franchies takes all their teams to the 2nd round and which franchise loses 1.

[SIZE="3"][B]Game 1: at Spurs 92, Mavericks 84[/B][/SIZE]

Box Score: [url]http://whatifsports.com/nba/boxscore.asp?GameID=8167039&nomenu=1&teamfee=-1[/url]

Player of the Game: T.Duncan 29pts/20reb on 9/16 FG

[B]Recap:[/B] Tim Duncan has a big game 1 to give the Spurs a 1-0 lead in the series. Duncan had a 20-20 game while Robinson added 20pts/18reb/5blk. Both Robinson and Duncan made it very tough for the Mavericks on offense, as the great Dallas offense scored just 84 points.

[SIZE="3"][B]Game 2: Mavericks 91, at Spurs 78[/B][/SIZE]

Box Score: [url]http://whatifsports.com/nba/boxscore.asp?GameID=8167414&nomenu=1&teamfee=-1[/url]

Player of the Game: D.Nowitzki 15pts/8reb/8ast

[B]Recap: [/B]The Mavericks take Game 2 to even the series. The Spurs continue to play great defense but had a lot of struggle on offense today. Duncan was quiet today with only 16 points. He will have to do more for the Spurs if they want to win this series.

[SIZE="3"][B]Game 3: at Mavericks 104, Spurs 103 [/B]

[/SIZE]Box Score: [url]http://whatifsports.com/nba/boxscore.asp?GameID=8167541&nomenu=1&teamfee=-1[/url]

Player of the Game: D.Nowitzki 27pts/10reb/5ast

[B]Recap:[/B] A big shot from Finley saved the Mavericks from a huge letdown. The Mavericks led by 16 entering the 4th, but Daniels jumper with 27 seconds left gave the Spurs a 1 point lead in an incredible comeback. But the game was not over, Finley

[B][SIZE="3"]2007 Suns vs. 2007 Bulls[/SIZE][/B]

[B]Steve Nash:[/B] 39.4 MPG, 18.8 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 11.2 APG, 0.0 BPG, 0.8 SPG, 4.4 TOV, .436 FG%, .375 3P%, 1.000 FT%

[B]Amare Stoudemire:[/B] 35.4 MPG, 21.6 PPG, 13.0 RPG, 1.6 APG, 1.0 BPG, 1.2 SPG, 2.8 TOV, .568 FG%, .889 FT%

[B]Shawn Marion:[/B] 41.0 MPG, 21.0 PPG, 12.6 RPG, 2.4 APG, 1.8 BPG, 1.6 SPG, 2.0 TOV, .613 FG%, .533 3P%, .833 FT%

[B]Leandro Barbosa:[/B] 29.8 MPG, 15.8 PPG, 1.8 RPG, 5.0 APG, 0.2 BPG, 0.8 SPG, 1.0 TOV, .422 FG%, .346 3P%, .941 FT%

[B]Raja Bell:[/B] 37.2 MPG, 13.6 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 2.8 APG, 0.0 BPG, 0.4 SPG, 0.8 TOV, .460 FG%, .393 3P%, .917 FT%

[B]Boris Diaw:[/B] 27.8 MPG, 8.0 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 4.2 APG, 0.4 BPG, 0.2 SPG, 1.8 TOV, .500 FG%, .333 3P%, .600 FT%


[B]Kirk Hinrich:[/B] 37.6 MPG, 15.2 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 6.8 APG, 0.2 BPG, 1.8 SPG, 3.8 TOV, .435 FG%, .400 3P%, .533 FT%

[B]Ben Gordon:[/B] 36.6 MPG, 24.4 PPG, 2.4 RPG, 4.2 APG, 0.2 BPG, 1.2 SPG, 4.2 TOV, .412 FG%, .355 3P%, .771 FT%

[B]Luol Deng:[/B] 36.4 MPG, 13.4 PPG, 7.6 RPG, 2.4 APG, 0.8 BPG, 1.0 SPG, 1.4 TOV, .441 FG%, .625 FT%

[B]Ben Wallace:[/B] 37.8 MPG, 8.4 PPG, 11.4 RPG, 2.6 APG, 2.6 BPG, 2.2 SPG, 0.4 TOV, .429 FG%, .500 FT%

[QUOTE=KG215][B][SIZE="3"]2007 Suns vs. 2007 Bulls[/SIZE][/B]

[B]Steve Nash:[/B] 39.4 MPG, 18.8 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 11.2 APG, 0.0 BPG, 0.8 SPG, 4.4 TOV, .436 FG%, .375 3P%, 1.000 FT%

[B]Amare Stoudemire:[/B] 35.4 MPG, 21.6 PPG, 13.0 RPG, 1.6 APG, 1.0 BPG, 1.2 SPG, 2.8 TOV, .568 FG%, .889 FT%

[B]Shawn Marion:[/B] 41.0 MPG, 21.0 PPG, 12.6 RPG, 2.4 APG, 1.8 BPG, 1.6 SPG, 2.0 TOV, .613 FG%, .533 3P%, .833 FT%

[B]Leandro Barbosa:[/B] 29.8 MPG, 15.8 PPG, 1.8 RPG, 5.0 APG, 0.2 BPG, 0.8 SPG, 1.0 TOV, .422 FG%, .346 3P%, .941 FT%

[B]Raja Bell:[/B] 37.2 MPG, 13.6 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 2.8 APG, 0.0 BPG, 0.4 SPG, 0.8 TOV, .460 FG%, .393 3P%, .917 FT%

[B]Boris Diaw:[/B] 27.8 MPG, 8.0 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 4.2 APG, 0.4 BPG, 0.2 SPG, 1.8 TOV, .500 FG%, .333 3P%, .600 FT%


[B]Kirk Hinrich:[/B] 37.6 MPG, 15.2 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 6.8 APG, 0.2 BPG, 1.8 SPG, 3.8 TOV, .435 FG%, .400 3P%, .533 FT%

[B]Ben Gordon:[/B] 36.6 MPG, 24.4 PPG, 2.4 RPG, 4.2 APG, 0.2 BPG, 1.2 SPG, 4.2 TOV, .412 FG%, .355 3P%, .771 FT%

[B]Luol Deng:[/B] 36.4 MPG, 13.4 PPG, 7.6 RPG, 2.4 APG, 0.8 BPG, 1.0 SPG, 1.4 TOV, .441 FG%, .625 FT%

[B]Ben Wallace:[/B] 37.8 MPG, 8.4 PPG, 11.4 RPG, 2.6 APG, 2.6 BPG, 2.2 SPG, 0.4 TOV, .429 FG%, .500 FT%[/QUOTE]

Beast series from Marion, Bulls did a good job slowing Nash though.

[B][SIZE="3"]2001 Mavericks vs. 2001 Spurs[/SIZE][/B]


[B]Michael Finley:[/B] 42.1 MPG, 20.3 PPG, 4.7 RPG, 4.4 APG, 0.4 BPG, 1.4 SPG, 1.9 TOV, .471 FG%, .550 3P%, .667 FT%

[B]Dirk Nowitzki:[/B] 40.4 MPG, 17.7 PPG, 10.1 RPG, 3.1 APG, 1.0 BPG, 0.9 SPG, 1.7 TOV, .434 FG%, .333 3P%, .759 FT%

[B]Steve Nash:[/B] 35.1 MPG, 12.3 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 6.9 APG, 0. BPG, 1.1 SPG, 3.3 TOV, .444 FG%, .333 3P%, .800 FT%

[B]Juwan Howard:[/B] 33.3 MPG, 14.7 PPG, 6.4 RPG, 2.7 APG, 0.7 BPG, 1.1 SPG, 3.0 TOV, .469 FG%, .929 FT%


[B]Tim Duncan:[/B] 38.9 MPG, 22.1 PPG, 14.3 RPG, 3.7 APG, 2.1 BPG, 1.0 SPG, 4.1 TOV, .484 FG%, .500 3P% (1/2), .640 FT%

[B]David Robinson:[/B] 33.7 MPG, 15.6 PPG, 11.1 RPG, 1.4 APG, 3.9 BPG, 1.4 SPG, 2.9 TOV, .477 FG%, .657 FT%

[B]Derek Anderson:[/B] 35.0 MPG, 16.0 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 3.1 APG, 0.3 BPG, 1.9 SPG, 2.4 TOV, 4.15 FG%, .500 FT%, .962 FT%

[QUOTE=KG215][B][SIZE="3"]2001 Mavericks vs. 2001 Spurs[/SIZE][/B]


[B]Michael Finley:[/B] 42.1 MPG, 20.3 PPG, 4.7 RPG, 4.4 APG, 0.4 BPG, 1.4 SPG, 1.9 TOV, .471 FG%, .550 3P%, .667 FT%

[B]Dirk Nowitzki:[/B] 40.4 MPG, 17.7 PPG, 10.1 RPG, 3.1 APG, 1.0 BPG, 0.9 SPG, 1.7 TOV, .434 FG%, .333 3P%, .759 FT%

[B]Steve Nash:[/B] 35.1 MPG, 12.3 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 6.9 APG, 0. BPG, 1.1 SPG, 3.3 TOV, .444 FG%, .333 3P%, .800 FT%

[B]Juwan Howard:[/B] 33.3 MPG, 14.7 PPG, 6.4 RPG, 2.7 APG, 0.7 BPG, 1.1 SPG, 3.0 TOV, .469 FG%, .929 FT%


[B]Tim Duncan:[/B] 38.9 MPG, 22.1 PPG, 14.3 RPG, 3.7 APG, 2.1 BPG, 1.0 SPG, 4.1 TOV, .484 FG%, .500 3P% (1/2), .640 FT%

[B]David Robinson:[/B] 33.7 MPG, 15.6 PPG, 11.1 RPG, 1.4 APG, 3.9 BPG, 1.4 SPG, 2.9 TOV, .477 FG%, .657 FT%

[B]Derek Anderson:[/B] 35.0 MPG, 16.0 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 3.1 APG, 0.3 BPG, 1.9 SPG, 2.4 TOV, 4.15 FG%, .500 FT%, .962 FT%[/QUOTE]

Duncan easily outplayed Dirk but Dallas was just deeper. Great series though Game 7 decided by 2 points.

More please :applause:

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[B]Preview:[/B] The 2008 New York Knicks went 50-32 in the regular season before losing to the Indiana Pacers in the ECF. This team was led by a prime duo of Houston and Spreewell with Ewing still being a good contributer inside. Besides for these 3, this team had depth with Larry Johnson, Camby, and Kurt Thomas. Overall an experienced team who has the weapons to keep up with anyone.

The 2008 Utah Jazz went 54-28 before losing to the Lakers in the 2nd round. This team was led by the all-star duo of Deron Williams and Carlos Boozer. This was the new Stockton-Malone in Utah, though of course not as good. Nonetheless they got the job done and had some help with AK-47 and Okur.

This will be an interesting series. The Knicks will somehow have to stop Boozer and Deron. They have the bigs to throw at Boozer, but it will be tough for them to contain Deron with Charlie Ward. The Jazz are a WCF squad which may mean they are tougher and can take on better competition. We will see if this is the case.

[SIZE="3"][B]Game 1: at Knicks 100, Jazz 99[/B][/SIZE]

Box Score: [url]http://whatifsports.com/nba/boxscore.asp?GameID=8189318&nomenu=1&teamfee=-1[/url]

Player of the Game: A.Houston 16pts and GW

[B]Recap:[/B] In a very tight Game 1 the Knicks survive it with an Allan Houston buzzer-beater game winner. The Knicks were up by 1 but Boozer

Looks like the East getting their ass kicked in West vs East matchups.

[B][SIZE="3"]2008 Jazz vs. 2000 Knicks[/SIZE][/B]


[B]Deron Williams:[/B] 39.2 MPG, 20.2 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 11.3 APG, 0.2 BPG, 1.0 SPG, 2.8 TOV, .489 FG%, .421 3P%, .844 FT%

[B]Carlos Boozer:[/B] 34.3 MPG, 19.0 PPG, 14.2 RPG, 2.0 APG, 0.0 BPG, 1.3 SPG, 3.0 TOV, .521 FG%, .640 FT%

[B]Mehmet Okur:[/B] 37.7 MPG, 17.0 PPG, 11.7 RPG, 2.7 APG, 0.7 BPG, 1.0 SPG, 2.0 TOV, .507 FG%, .500 3P%, .750 FT%

[B]Andrei Kirilenko:[/B] 32.8 MPG, 10.8 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 5.7 APG, 1.8 BPG, 0.8 SPG, 1.8 TOV, .448 FG%, .100 3P%, .923 FT%

[B]Ronnie Brewer:[/B] 26.0 MPG, 12.5 PPG, 3.7 RPG, 1.5 APG, 0.8 BPG, 1.3 SPG, 1.5 TOV, .582 FG%, .333 3P%, .909 FT%


[B]Latrell Sprewell:[/B] 42.2 MPG, 18.8 PPG, 4.7 RPG, 3.0 APG, 0.3 BPG, 3.0 SPG, 3.0 TOV, .388 FG%, .625 3P%, .933 FT%

[B]Allan Houston:[/B] 41.5 MPG, 18.2 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 4.2 APG, 0.0 BPG, 1.2 SPG, 2.3 TOV, .420 FG%, .400 3P%, .906 FT%

[B]Patrick Ewing:[/B] 34.5 MPG, 16.2 PPG, 10.3 RPG, 0.8 APG, 2.3 BPG, 1.0 SPG, 2.2 TOV, .414 FG%, .833 FT%

[B]Larry Johnson:[/B] 34.2 MPG, 13.3 PPG, 4.7 RPG, 2.8 APG, 0.0 BPG, 0.7 SPG, 1.2 TOV, .492 FG%, .333 3P%, .818 FT%

[B]Marcus Camby:[/B] 21.2 MPG, 9.7 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 0.8 APG, 2.2 BPG, 1.7 SPG, 1.5 TOV, .564 FG%, .875 FT%

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[B][SIZE="4"]1 2000 Los Angeles Lakers [/SIZE]

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[B][SIZE="4"]9 2008 Utah Jazz[/SIZE]
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[B]Preview:[/B] The 2000 Lakers finished with a 67-15 record, the best seen in the entire decade. Definitely making them worthy of a #1 seed in this tournament. The playoffs weren't as easy, but they made it through eventually winning the championship. O'Neal was at his peak and maybe the best player in this entire tournament. Kobe was an all-star but not quite in his prime yet. Nonetheless, they had Rice who was probably the best role-player they had in their 1st 3-peat and could make up for Kobe not being at in his prime yet.


The 2008 Utah Jazz went 54-28 before losing to the Lakers in the 2nd round. This team was led by the all-star duo of Deron Williams and Carlos Boozer. This was the new Stockton-Malone in Utah, though of course not as good. Nonetheless they got the job done and had some help with AK-47 and Okur.


The Lakers advanced past the Grizzlies in Round 1 with O’Neal leading the way. O’Neal averaged 29/14 on 59% shooting as he was dominant in this series. The Jazz were led by the Combo of Deron/Boozer who both had a strong series for this Utah team. The Jazz matchup actually pretty well against the Lakers, Deron and Boozer may be tough to defend for LA. Ron Harper will be the primary defender on Deron but he maybe too slow to keep up, Deron averaged 20.2ppg and 11.3apg in Round 1 and Lakers better hope to slow him down a bit more. The Jazz also have players to throw at Kobe and Rice with Brewer and Ak-47. This worked well in Round 1 as Sprewell shot just 38.8% while Houston at 42%. The Jazz have to hope to contain Rice and Kobe, because there is going to be no stopping O’Neal. Shaq might need a monster series to get his Laker team over Utah in this one.

[SIZE="3"][B]Game 1: at Lakers 102, Jazz 96[/B][/SIZE]

Box Score: [url]http://whatifsports.com/nba/boxscore.asp?GameID=8200607&nomenu=1&teamfee=-1[/url]

Player of the Game: S.O’Neal 32pts/13reb/8ast on 13/21 FG

[B]Recap:[/B] After a struggling 1st half with just 37 points at halftime, the Lakers found their offensive touch in the 2nd half to take the game. The Jazz had no answer for Shaq as they double-teamed him constantly but he still found a way to dominate the game. Kobe 19/9/7 as he took the challenge to play defense on Deron and held Williams to 6/14 shooting. Glen Rice added 23 for the Lakers.

[SIZE="3"][B]Game 2: at Lakers 103, Jazz 87[/B][/SIZE]

Box Score: [url]http://whatifsports.com/nba/boxscore.asp?GameID=8200609&nomenu=1&teamfee=-1[/url]

Player of the Game: S.O’Neal 37pts/18reb/6ast/6blk on 18/24 FG

[B]Recap: [/B]Shaquille O’Neal dominated Game 2 as the Jazz had no answer for him again. Shaq shredded through Boozer and Okur in this game as the Jazz had no answer for O’Neal. Kobe added 21 for the Lakers and led the defensive effort on Deron Williams holding him to 4/17 shooting with good help defense by Shaq who had 6 blocks. A complete effort by the Lakers today as they take a 2-0 lead in the series.


[SIZE="3"][B]Game 3: at Jazz 106, Lakers 103 [/B]

[/SIZE]Box Score: [url]http://whatifsports.com/nba/boxscore.asp?GameID=8200612&nomenu=1&teamfee=-1[/url]

Player of the Game: M.Okur 24pts/12reb and GW

[B]Recap:[/B] The Jazz comeback home where they are so great. And they showed the Lakers why they are so good at home winning a closer thriller. Okur hit a go-ahead 3 pointer with 2 seconds left in the game to give the Jazz a 3 point lead and the Game 1 win. Deron Williams had 21/11 while Boozer was a monster with 37/11. Shaq had another monster game but the Jazz did a good job limiting Kobe and Rice.


Jazz make adjustments to play Jarrod Collins more to help guard Shaq. Lakers make adjustments to play Horry over AC Green more to help guard Boozer.

[B][SIZE="3"]Game 4: at Jazz 108, Lakers 89[/SIZE][/B]

Box Score: [url]http://whatifsports.com/nba/boxscore.asp?GameID=8200614&nomenu=1&teamfee=-1[/url]

Player of the Game: C.Boozer 27pts/9reb on 13/22 FG

[B]Recap: [/B] The Jazz even up the series at 2-2 with a dominating Game 2 win. The Jazz played great deny defense not allowing O’Neal to get into his rythm, while executing brilliantly on offense. Boozer continues to have a great series as the Jazz also controlled the glass. The Jazz are now 5-0 at home.

Both teams up the minutes of their star players

[B][SIZE="3"]Game 5: at Lakers 98, Jazz 85[/SIZE][/B]

Box Score: [url]http://whatifsports.com/nba/boxscore.asp?GameID=8200615&nomenu=1&teamfee=-1[/url]

Player of the Game: S.O’Neal 29pts/22reb/6blk

[B]Recap:[/B] The Lakers take a 3-2 lead behind a great defensive effort. O’Neal led this defensive effort grabbing 22 rebounds, all defensive rebounds limiting any 2nd chance points by the Jazz. He also had 6 blocks overall exerting great effort on defense.

[B][SIZE="3"]Game 6: at Jazz 106, Lakers 99[/SIZE][/B]

Box Score:[url]http://whatifsports.com/nba/boxscore.asp?GameID=8200616&nomenu=1&teamfee=-1[/url]


Player of the Game: C.Boozer 26pts/12reb

[B]Recap: [/B] The Lakers really wanted to finish the series but the Jazz deny them. Boozer had another good game as he has been the MVP of the Jazz this series attacking the weak PF spot of the Lakers. The Jazz also did a great job defending O’Neal holding him to under 20 points. Collins gets some credit as O’Neal has not played as well ever since Collins helped out on O’Neal more.

Both teams give all their key stars more minutes for Game 7.

[B][SIZE="3"]Game 7: at Lakers 112, Jazz 103[/SIZE][/B]

Box Score:[url]http://whatifsports.com/nba/boxscore.asp?GameID=8200618&nomenu=1&teamfee=-1[/url]
Player of the Game: K.Bryant 32pts/18reb/7ast on 14/26 FG

[B]Recap: [/B] The Lakers win the series in a tough fought Game 7. The Jazz needed to come out strong and they did, taking a double digit lead in the 1st quarter and overall scoring 39 points. The Lakers however fought back and had a 7 point lead by the end of the 3rd. But the Jazz dit not quit, the game came down to the 4th. It was just a 2 point game with 3 minutes left after 2 buckets by Deron, but after that, the Lakers put the Jazz away. Kobe Bryant had his best game of the series with 32 points and 18 rebounds, playing with great intensity on both ends of the floor limiting Deron as well. O’Neal had another monster game with 38 points and 13 rebounds as he showed Utah that no one could stop him. All teams won their home games and that is what it all came down to.


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That was a tough 7 game series. The 2000 Lakers are fortunate that they have homecourt advantage in all the series they play in this tournament, including the Final 4 where they maybe matched up against other 1 seeds. They still have home court because they had the best record in the decade.

But yeah nice 7 game series. As a side note, those who know WIF already know this, but in case you can't wait till I post all 7 games (or want to make sure I am not "fixing" anything lol), you can start following "GameIDs" from the WIF box score. Every boxscore link has a "GameID",

[url]http://whatifsports.com/nba/boxscore.asp?GameID=8200614&nomenu=1&teamfee=-1[/url]

and since I sim sequentially, you can see the GameIDs of the ones I sim after (they are about 10-20 higher, you may have to go 1 by 1 some).
So to make it more clear, when I post the "preview", sim some random game on WIF NBA, get the box score link, see the GameID, change teh GameID for something around the one you have, and you will eventually find the series I am simming, and you can follow along (and see that I only sim each game once).

Did you pick the 2000 Lakers over the 2001 Lakers because of a better regular season record?

I think the 2001 Lakers were pretty clearly the better of the two teams. They coasted in the regular season, but flipped the switch in the playoffs and dominated. And Kobe was still basically just a really good role player in 2000, but was a full-blown superstar in 2001.

[QUOTE=KG215]Did you pick the 2000 Lakers over the 2001 Lakers because of a better regular season record?

I think the 2001 Lakers were pretty clearly the better of the two teams. They coasted in the regular season, but flipped the switch in the playoffs and dominated. And Kobe was still basically just a really good role player in 2000, but was a full-blown superstar in 2001.[/QUOTE]

I usually seperate by record, but for "debatable" teams like 2000 Lakers vs. 2001 Lakers, I break it by simming a 7 games series between the 2. The 00 Lakers won 4-3. So I choose them. Maybe I should've simmed more games :confusedshrug:

Either way I think they are pretty close. Kobe may have not been as good in 2000 as he was in 2001, but they had Glen Rice who was a very good role player, better than anyone they had in their 3 peat, he I think more than makes up the difference.

Also another advantage for the Lakers, since you can't have more than 1 team in a 2 year span (so no consecutive year teams), the Lakers were able to enter the 2000 Lakers and the 2002 Lakers (who were similar to the 2001 Lakers). If they entered the 2001 Lakers, there would be only 1 Laker team from the 3 peat.

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[B][SIZE="4"]2 2004 Detroit Pistons [/SIZE]

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[B][SIZE="4"]10 2001 Dallas Mavericks[/SIZE]
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[B]Preview:[/B] The 2004 Detroit Pistons went 54-28 and stunned the world defeating the Lakers for the championship. They really improved as a team once they acquired Rasheed Wallace. The Pistons were a very dominant defensive team, arguably the best defensive team in this tournament. Anyone facing this team knows it will not be an easy series.


The 2001 Dallas Mavericks went 53-29 in the regular season before losing to the, guess who, 2001 Spurs in the western semi-finals. This was the 1st year where the

[SIZE="3"][B]Game 1: at Pistons 91, Mavericks 82[/B][/SIZE]

Box Score: [url]http://whatifsports.com/nba/boxscore.asp?GameID=8201513&nomenu=1&teamfee=-1[/url]

Player of the Game: B.Wallace 14pts/12reb

[B]Recap:[/B] The Pistons take game 1 with their strong defense. Overall all 5 starters were in double figures and they held the Mavericks to 39% shooting. Finley had 10, while Nash just 5. Nowitzki came out playing aggressive finishing with 29pts/12reb but Dallas’s big 3 all need to play well to beat Detroit.

[SIZE="3"][B]Game 2: at Pistons 103, Mavericks 91[/B][/SIZE]

Box Score: [url]http://whatifsports.com/nba/boxscore.asp?GameID=8201561&nomenu=1&teamfee=-1[/url]

Player of the Game: B.Wallace 20pts/18reb/3stl

[B]Recap: [/B]The Pistons take a 2-0 lead in the series with a strong performance from Ben Wallace. All 5 starters were once again in double figures led by Hamilton’s 24 and the Mavericks big 3 sturggled. They combined shooting just 18/56 from the field today as the Pistons defense has done a good job taking them out making it very difficult for Dallas to win a game.


[SIZE="3"][B]Game 3: at Mavericks 113, Pistons 96 [/B]

[/SIZE]Box Score: [url]http://whatifsports.com/nba/boxscore.asp?GameID=8201656&nomenu=1&teamfee=-1[/url]

Player of the Game: S.Nash 22pts/11ast on 8/15 FG

[B]Recap:[/B] The Mavericks finally find their offensive groove showing why they were one of the top offensive teams of their day. Nash, Finley, and Juwan Howard all had over 20 points in this victory, reminding teams with the addition of Howard they are a Big 4 not 3. Detroit defended Dirk well again but Dallas just seemed to have too many offensive weapons last game.


[B][SIZE="3"]Game 4: at Mavericks 106, Pistons 93[/SIZE][/B]

Box Score: [url]http://whatifsports.com/nba/boxscore.asp?GameID=8201673&nomenu=1&teamfee=-1[/url]

Player of the Game: S.Nash 23pts/11ast on 8/12 FG

[B]Recap: [/B] The Mavericks even up the series at 2-2 with another great home win. They played great offense again led by Nash and Howard both scoring over 20. The Pistons have focused more on stopping Dirk and Finley, this game Dirk just had 6 points. But Dallas has too many players who can step up on their offense.

Both teams up the minutes of their star players, Pistons higher Hunter to help out defending Nash more.

[B][SIZE="3"]Game 5: at Pistons 109, Mavericks 87[/SIZE][/B]

Box Score: [url]http://whatifsports.com/nba/boxscore.asp?GameID=8201706&nomenu=1&teamfee=-1[/url]

Player of the Game: C.Billups 23pts/8ast

[B]Recap:[/B] The Pistons come back home and take a 3-2 lead in the series with a dominating performance on both ends of the floor. They returned to playing phenomenal defense doing a good job containing all of Dallas’s weapons while on offense made it look easy against Dallas’s not so strong defense. Billups led the way with 23 points.

[B][SIZE="3"]Game 6: Pistons 106, at Mavericks 86[/SIZE][/B]

Box Score:[url]http://whatifsports.com/nba/boxscore.asp?GameID=8201758&nomenu=1&teamfee=-1[/url]


Player of the Game: B.Wallace 13pts/18reb/7blk

[B]Recap: [/B] The Pistons avoid a Game 7 as their defense prevailed winning this series against the Mavericks in 6 games. Ben and Rasheed Wallace dominated on defense, as these 2 combined for 13 blocks in this win. On offense they had 6 guys in double figures led by Hamilton’s 18 points. Nowitzki continued his struggles this series as the Pistons completely shut him down similar to how they shut down Carmelo last series.




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I think the 2004 Pistons will beat the 2000 Lakers if they squared up. They can limit O'Neal a little with Ben Wallace, and if they take out Kobe/Rice (which I think they can and will) they will have enough to beat LA.

[B][SIZE="3"]2000 Lakers vs. 2008 Jazz[/SIZE][/B]


[B]Shaquille O'Neal:[/B] 42.3 MPG, 30.3 PPG, 14.4 RPG, 5.4 APG, 3.1 BPG, 1.0 SPG, 3.1 TOV, .595 FG%, .600 FT%

[B]Kobe Bryant:[/B] 41.7 MPG, 21.0 PPG, 8.6 RPG, 6.3 APG, 1.7 BPG, 1.4 SPG, 4.3 TOV, .444 FG%, .250 3P%, .828 FT%

[B]Glen Rice:[/B] 34.6 MPG, 18.0 PPG, 2.9 RPG, 4.1 APG, 0.0 BPG, 0.7 SPG, 1.9 TOV, .505 FG%, .464 3P%, .808 FT%


[B]Deron Williams:[/B] 41.7 MPG, 16.9 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 9.9 APG, 0.1 BPG, 0.7 SPG, 3.3 TOV, .413 FG%, .238 3P%, .871 FT%

[B]Carlos Boozer:[/B] 37.3 MPG, 23.1 PPG, 10.0 RPG, 2.9 APG, 1.0 BPG, 0.9 SPG, 3.4 TOV, .544 FG%, .813 FT%

[B]Andrei Kirilenko:[/B] 29.7 MPG, 8.7 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 4.9 APG, 2.0 BPG, 1.9 SPG, 1.4 TOV, .451 FG%, .467 3P%, .615 FT%

[B]Mehmet Okur:[/B] 31.0 MPG, 15.3 PPG, 9.4 RPG, 1.4 APG, 0.6 BPG, 0.7 SPG, 1.4 TOV, .411 FG%, .344 3P%, .846 FT%

[B]Ronnie Brewer:[/B] 24.6 MPG, 9.4 PPG, 2.0 RPG, 2.1 APG, 0.3 BPG, 1.4 SPG, 0.7 TOV, .475 FG%, .375 3P%, .583 FT%

[QUOTE=KG215][B][SIZE="3"]2000 Lakers vs. 2008 Jazz[/SIZE][/B]


[B]Shaquille O'Neal:[/B] 42.3 MPG, 30.3 PPG, 14.4 RPG, 5.4 APG, 3.1 BPG, 1.0 SPG, 3.1 TOV, .595 FG%, .600 FT%

[B]Kobe Bryant:[/B] 41.7 MPG, 21.0 PPG, 8.6 RPG, 6.3 APG, 1.7 BPG, 1.4 SPG, 4.3 TOV, .444 FG%, .250 3P%, .828 FT%

[B]Glen Rice:[/B] 34.6 MPG, 18.0 PPG, 2.9 RPG, 4.1 APG, 0.0 BPG, 0.7 SPG, 1.9 TOV, .505 FG%, .464 3P%, .808 FT%


[B]Deron Williams:[/B] 41.7 MPG, 16.9 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 9.9 APG, 0.1 BPG, 0.7 SPG, 3.3 TOV, .413 FG%, .238 3P%, .871 FT%

[B]Carlos Boozer:[/B] 37.3 MPG, 23.1 PPG, 10.0 RPG, 2.9 APG, 1.0 BPG, 0.9 SPG, 3.4 TOV, .544 FG%, .813 FT%

[B]Andrei Kirilenko:[/B] 29.7 MPG, 8.7 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 4.9 APG, 2.0 BPG, 1.9 SPG, 1.4 TOV, .451 FG%, .467 3P%, .615 FT%

[B]Mehmet Okur:[/B] 31.0 MPG, 15.3 PPG, 9.4 RPG, 1.4 APG, 0.6 BPG, 0.7 SPG, 1.4 TOV, .411 FG%, .344 3P%, .846 FT%

[B]Ronnie Brewer:[/B] 24.6 MPG, 9.4 PPG, 2.0 RPG, 2.1 APG, 0.3 BPG, 1.4 SPG, 0.7 TOV, .475 FG%, .375 3P%, .583 FT%[/QUOTE]

Shaq beasted. Kobe just inflated his stats with that strong Game 7 performance. But i give him props for defending Deron well.

[B][SIZE="3"]2008 Utah Jazz Playoff Stats (13 Games)[/SIZE][/B]

[B]Deron Williams:[/B] 40.5 MPG, 18.4 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 10.5 APG, 0.2 BPG, 0.8 SPG, 3.1 TOV, .448 FG%, .325 3P%, .857 FT%

[B]Carlos Boozer:[/B] 35.9 MPG, 21.2 PPG, 11.9 RPG, 2.5 APG, 0.5 BPG, 1.1 SPG, 3.2 TOV, .534 FG%, .737 FT%

[B]Andrei Kirilenko:[/B] 31.2 MPG, 9.7 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 5.2 APG, 1.9 BPG, 1.4 SPG, 1.6 TOV, .450 FG%, .320 3P%, .769 FT%

[B]Mehmet Okur:[/B] 34.1 MPG, 16.1 PPG, 10.5 RPG, 2.0 APG, 0.6 BPG, 0.8 SPG, 1.7 TOV, .453 FG%, .400 3P%, .796 FT%

[B]Ronnie Brewer:[/B] 25.2 MPG, 10.8 PPG, 2.8 RPG, 1.8 APG, 0.5 BPG, 1.4 SPG, 1.1 TOV, .526 FG%, .364 3P%, .739 FT%

[QUOTE=KG215][B][SIZE="3"]2008 Utah Jazz Playoff Stats (13 Games)[/SIZE][/B]

[B]Deron Williams:[/B] 40.5 MPG, 18.4 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 10.5 APG, 0.2 BPG, 0.8 SPG, 3.1 TOV, .448 FG%, .325 3P%, .857 FT%

[B]Carlos Boozer:[/B] 35.9 MPG, 21.2 PPG, 11.9 RPG, 2.5 APG, 0.5 BPG, 1.1 SPG, 3.2 TOV, .534 FG%, .737 FT%

[B]Andrei Kirilenko:[/B] 31.2 MPG, 9.7 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 5.2 APG, 1.9 BPG, 1.4 SPG, 1.6 TOV, .450 FG%, .320 3P%, .769 FT%

[B]Mehmet Okur:[/B] 34.1 MPG, 16.1 PPG, 10.5 RPG, 2.0 APG, 0.6 BPG, 0.8 SPG, 1.7 TOV, .453 FG%, .400 3P%, .796 FT%

[B]Ronnie Brewer:[/B] 25.2 MPG, 10.8 PPG, 2.8 RPG, 1.8 APG, 0.5 BPG, 1.4 SPG, 1.1 TOV, .526 FG%, .364 3P%, .739 FT%[/QUOTE]

Very typical Jazz stats. And also typical Jazz team play, I think they went 6-0 at home and 2-5 on the road :oldlol:

[B][SIZE="3"]2004 Pistons vs. 2001 Mavericks[/SIZE][/B]


[B]Chauncey Billups:[/B] 35.3 MPG, 15.3 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 5.5 APG, 0.2 BPG, 0.2 SPG, 2.2 TOV, .359 FG%, .235 3P% (8/34), .947 FT%

[B]Richard Hamilton:[/B] 37.2 MPG, 21.0 PPG, 2.3 RPG, 5.5 APG, 0.2 BPG, 1.0 SPG, 2.5 TOV, .520 FG%, .960 FT%

[B]Ben Wallace:[/B] 40.5 MPG, 13.2 PPG, 15.3 RPG, 2.0 APG, 2.5 BPG, 2.0 SPG, 1.0 TOV, .475 FG%, .677 FT%

[B]Tayshaun Prince:[/B] 35.5 MPG, 14.5 PPG, 5.2 RPG, 2.5 APG, 1.3 BPG, 0.8 SPG, 1.2 TOV, .550 FG%, .438 FG%, .933 FT%

[B]Rasheed Wallace:[/B] 29.2 MPG, 13.0 PPG, 7.7 RPG, 1.7 APG, 2.2 BPG, 1.0 SPG, 1.5 TOV, .508 FG%, .304 3P%, .550 FT%


[B]Dirk Nowitzki:[/B] 39.5 MPG, 14.8 PPG, 9.8 RPG, 2.8 APG, 1.3 BPG, 1.0 SPG, 2.8 TOV, .317 FG%, .160 3P% (8/25), .840 FT%

[B]Michael Finley:[/B] 39.5 MPG, 17.8 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 4.8 APG, 0.8 BPG, 1.5 SPG, 2.0 TOV, .417 FG%, .263 3P%, .632 FT%

[B]Steve Nash:[/B] 37.8 MPG, 12.3 PPG, 5.2 RPG, 7.8 APG, 0.0 BPG, 1.2 SPG, 2.8 TOV, .424 FG%, .318 3P%, .733 FT%

[B]Juwan Howard:[/B] 34.3 MPG, 17.7 PPG, 7.0 RPG, 2.3 APG, 0.5 BPG, 0.2 SPG, 2.2 TOV, .512 FG%, .782 FT%

[B][SIZE="3"]2001 Dallas Mavericks Playoff Stats (13 Games)[/SIZE][/B]


[B]Dirk Nowitzki:[/B] 40.0 MPG, 16.4 PPG, 10.0 RPG, 3.0 APG, 1.2 BPG, 0.9 SPG, 2.2 TOV, .377 FG%, .255 3P%, .796 FT%

[B]Michael Finley:[/B] 40.9 MPG, 19.2 PPG, 5.2 RPG, 4.6 APG, 0.6 BPG, 1.5 SPG, 1.9 TOV, .445 FG%, .410 3P%, .652 FT%

[B]Steve Nash:[/B] 36.4 MPG, 12.3 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 7.3 APG, 0.2 BPG, 1.2 SPG, 3.1 TOV, .435 FG%, .325 3P%, .760 FT%

[B]Juwan Howard:[/B] 33.8 MPG, 16.1 PPG, 6.7 RPG, 2.5 APG, 0.6 BPG, 0.7 SPG, 2.6 TOV, .489 FG%, .838 FT%

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[B][SIZE="4"]3 2006 Miami Heat[/SIZE]

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[B]Preview:[/B] The 2006 Miami Heat went 52-30 in the regular season and then won the NBA Championship. They are the last and lowest seed of all the NBA champions: A 3 seed. That though tells them they have a point to make. They are led by the duo of Wade & O