Game 3: Mavs (1-2)
Game Plan:
On O: Go through AD on Dirk
On D: Keep Dirk in the post, and Tawn away from it
1st: 23-22 Raps
Only 3 assists to go with 10 field goals. That is why the score is so near. They are playing Zone, and we're isolating. Anyways, Barry is still the star with 7 points and 3 blocks, thanks to a 3 inches advantage, on Nash. Tawn is unstoppable, scoring 9 points on perfect shooting.
2nd: 46-46
Trying many ways to shut down their forwards (putting Kukoc on Dirk and Joe Smith on Tawn, or putting Kukoc on Tawn and AD on Dirk, or even Deke on Dirk and Miller on Tawn, I tried it all), but it never worked out. Brad Miller also went down when Shawn Bradley knocked him to the floor while he was trying to complete an alley-oop from Strickland. It's his left knee, and he's out for the game at the very least. That will give more time to new comers Kukoc and Smith.
Speaking about those two, Kukoc has not been as impressive as I first thought. Well, he couldn't benefit from a matchup advantage because he was guarded by very athletic and strong forwards, so I'll keep that in mind. Joe Smith, on the other end, showed me the hustler I wished I had since the beggining of the season. Getting offensive boards on the break is always something I like, and this guy had 2 in 3 minutes of play.
3rd: 77-73 Mavs
I started the second half with Smith as my Center. Usually, I'd have prefered Deke, but now, to guard a Raef that has 3 point touch, I'll go with Smith... And he went down while trying to dunk over Nash, probably with a bruised right arm. His hustle was really missed, as his Defense on Dirk, but Brent Barry showing signs of himself two nights ago and MoPete leading the show really helped us to be in the game at the beginning of the final one.
4th: 104-98 Mavs
Late game struggle caused us to drop our first game in the season. On the good hand, Barry ended the game with 22pts, 5 ast and 4 blocks, showing he is for real.
Brad Miller sprained his ankle, causing him to miss 2 weeks, during which Smith and Deke will take turns at the 5.
Also, I think it's time for you to see a bit of the league leaders and surprises:
PPG:
1. B. Barry (TOR) 31.0
2. R. Hamilton (DET) 29.0
3. P. Pierce (BOS) 28.5
4. C. Webber (SAC) 27.5
5. S. Abdur-Rahim (ATL) 26.7
RPG:
1. S. O'neal (LAL) 12.3
2. T. Duncan (SAS) 12.0
2. K. Garnett (MIN) 12.0
2. B. Wallace (DET) 12.0
5. J. O'neal (IND) 11.0
5. C. Webber (IND) 11.0
APG:
1. B. Barry (TOR) 8.3
2. J. Kidd (NJN) 8.2
3. S. Nash (DAL) 7.8
4. M. Jackson (UTAH) 7.3
5. J. Tinsley (IND) 7.2
BPG:
1. B. Wallace (DET) 4.00
2. S. O'neal (LAL) 2.67
3. T. Duncan (SAS) 2.50
4. A. Davis (TOR) 2.33
4. B. Miller (TOR) 2.33
SPG:
1. B. Barry (TOR) 3.00
1. A. Iverson (PHI) 3.00
3. R. Artest (IND) 2.40
4. A. Houston (TOR) 2.33
5. Baron Davis (NOH) 2.20
League-wide:
Surprise players: Webber (27.5-11-5-2-2) is coming back to his past-surgery self, and so is Allan Houston (23 ppg to go alongside 2.33 spg). Kurt Thomas is gettin 20.2 and 9.5, with 2.2 dimes per. Brent Barry is also surprising everyone, leading the league in scoring, assists, steals and averaging 5.7 rpg and 2 bpg.
Surprise teams: Atlanta and New York are undefeated so far... but it's too early to tell for more than that.
Results from my trades: Seattle are probably regretting Barry, but JYD is getting 10 boards per, Moiso is 12-8, and Alvin is averaging 23 points per, good for 15th in the league.
Sacramento must also be regretting that trade, as Vince is getting only 17.5 points and 5 assists. Also, they are somehow unwilling to start Doug alongside Vince, preferring young Gerald Wallace, who is at 7.5 points.
New York: Peja is averaging 14.5 points. Enough said.
The 04 Class: I'm gonna show you stats from the top picks of the rookie class.
(in order of drafting)
1. CLE - LeBron James: 24.7 - 7 - 4 - 0.67 - 0.67
2. DET - Darko Milicic: 20 - 8 - 4 - 1 - 1
3. DEN - Carmelo Anthony: 10.5 - 3.7 - 2.7 - 0 - 1
4. TOR - Chris Bosh*: 1 - 1.3 - 0 - 0.3 - 0 in 2.7 minutes
5. MIA - Dwayne Wade: 10 - 5 - 3 - 1 - 1
6. LAC - Chris Kaman*: 4 - 4.5 - 0.5 - 1 - 0.5 n 19.5 minutes
7. CHI - Kirk Hinrich*: Did not play yet
8. MIL - TJ Ford: 9.3 - 3 - 5 - 1.3 - 0.3
9. NYK - Mike Sweetney*: 2.2 - 0.8 - 0.2 - 0 - 0.2 in 9 minutes
10. WAS - Jarvis Hayes*: 3- 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 in 4.5 minutes
* denotes a bench role
@Negative One: Thanks a lot

I hope I'll be able to make it a little more lively though...
@bullsfan009: Heck yeah, he's going for NBA first team if he keeps it up.