Chapter 1: Rebuilding A Dynasty [Los Angeles Lakers] <END>

[Kevin]

Embiid suffers broken foot, will miss 4 to 6 weeks

Joel Embiid didn't play in his entire rookie season because of a stress fracture on his right foot. Now, in his second season, he is averaging 12.7 ppg, 8.8 rpg, and 1.8 bpg, not bad for his debut season following a comeback from a major injury.

He was playing well for the Lakers when he joined the squad in mid-December and even had a 30-15 game in January. But it seems like his debut season is going to be cut short by yet another injury. According to the Lakers' staff, Embiid's foot which he had surgery to repair last year has been re-broken.

Embiid is expected to have surgery to repair his injured foot some time over the next few days. His timetable on his recovery is estimated to be 4 to 6 weeks, depending on how well the surgery goes and how it heals.

Once surgery was considered an option, it shouldn't have come as a total surprise that a break could have been a possibility, but it's disappointing nonetheless. If Embiid's foot is already so weak at age 21, it's hard to imagine how he'll hold up by 30.

Even though the young big man showed his determination to come back on the court and help the team, he is very unlikely to participate in a basketball game this season. The only possible way is if the Lakers actually get to the playoffs but even that idea seems wild and far-fetched for Lakers GM Kevin Parker Sr. When asked, GM Parker said to the media:

"Joel missed his entire rookie season with an injury. This year, in his debut season, he's suffered sore knees and foot but still played through it and look where it got us. His health will now be our top priority this offseason. We need him next year for us to be contenders."

[TGsoGood]

pretty funny that this has happened!

[Kevin]

just stopping by to say that the next recap is a monthly recap so it's going to take some time.

[Kevin]

Monthly Recap Part 1 of 2

Eastern Conference Standings

Cleveland Cavaliers (43-16)
Miami Heat (42-18)
Chicago Bulls (37-23)
New York Knicks (35-23)
Indiana Pacers (32-27)
Toronto Raptors (30-27)
Boston Celtics (29-30)
Orlando Magic (28-32)
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Detroit Pistons (26-32)
Milwaukee Bucks (25-34)
Philadelphia 76ers (24-33)
Charlotte Hornets (23-33)
Atlanta Hawks (23-35)
Brooklyn Nets (21-37)
Washington Wizards (14-45)

Western Conference Standings

Golden State Warriors (40-16)
San Antonio Spurs (38-20)
Oklahoma City Thunder (36-22)
Memphis Grizzlies (34-25)
Los Angeles Clippers (32-25)
New Orleans Pelicans (32-26)
Dallas Mavericks (31-27)
Portland Trailblazers (20-27)
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Los Angeles Lakers (30-29)
Houston Rockets (30-31)
Denver Nuggets (26-32)
Utah Jazz (23-35)
Minnesota Timberwolves (23-36)
Phoenix Suns (21-36)
Sacramento Kings (17-43)

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Players of the Month:

East: Carmelo Anthony [NYK] (23.4 ppg, 7.8 rpg, 2.6 apg, 1.8 spg, 0.6 bpg)
West: Damian Lillard [POR] (23.2 ppg, 5.9 rpg, 7.4 apg, 1.5 spg, 0.3 bpg)

Rookies of the Month:

East: Terry Rozier [CHA] (5.9 ppg, 1.5 rpg, 1.9 apg, 0.3 spg, 0.0 bpg)
West: Emmanuel Mudiay [LAL] (12.6 ppg, 4.9 rpg, 5.2 apg, 2.1 spg, 0.9 bpg)

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Monthly Leaders:

Points
Stephen Curry [GSW] 27.4
Kevin Durant [OKC] 25.8
LeBron James [CLE] 25.0
Carmelo Anthony [NYK] 23.4
Damian Lillard [POR] 23.2

Offensive Rebounds
Andre Drummond [DET] 3.7
Joakim Noah [CHI] 2.9
Kenneth Faried [DEN] 2.8
Rudy Gobert [UTA] 2.8
Zach Randolph [MEM] 2.8

Rebounds
Andre Drummond [DET] 11.5
Dwight Howard [HOU] 11.3
Zach Randolph [MEM] 10.4
Bismack Biyombo [CHA] 10.4
Julius Randle [LAL] 10.3

Assists
Jose Calderon [NYK] 9.3
Ty Lawson [DEN] 8.9
Ricky Rubio [MIN] 8.7
Chris Paul [LAC] 8.6
Russell Westbrook [OKC] 8.5

Steals
Stephen Curry [GSW] 2.4
Ricky Rubio [MIN] 2.3
Thaddeus Young [BKN] 2.3
Emmanuel Mudiay [LAL]2.1
Dwyane Wade [MIA] 2.0

Blocks
Julius Randle [LAL] 2.0
Anthony Davis [NOP] 1.9
Roy Hibbert [IND] 1.8
Joel Embiid [LAL] 1.8
Terrence Jones [HOU] 1.8

Player Efficiency Rating
Stephen Curry [GSW] 26.7
LeBron James [CLE] 26.5
James Harden [HOU] 26.3
Kevin Durant [OKC] 24.7
Damian Lillard [POR] 23.8

Efficiency
Stephen Curry [GSW] 30.0
Kevin Durant [OKC] 29.0
LeBron James [CLE] 28.6
Russell Westbrook [OKC] 26.6
Damian Lillard [POR] 26.4

True Shooting %
Danny Green [SAS] 66.0%
Damian Lillard [POR] 63.3%
Kevin Martin [MIN] 62.3%
Stephen Curry [GSW] 61.7%
Bogan Bogdanovic [BKN] 61.7%

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Transactions

Notable Signings

Lakers sign Rashad Vaughn to 4-year deal worth $8M.

Trades

Cavaliers trade JR Smith and Anderson Varejao | Pacers trade Roy Hibbert

Hirings/Firings

Timberwolves fire head coach Flip Saunders; Hire head coach Steve Clifford
Wizards fire head coach Jason Kidd; Hire head coach Chase Farley


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Notable Injured Players:

Out for Season:

Marcin Gortat [Torn MCL]
Marcus Smart [Torn ACL]
Eric Bledsoe [Torn MCL]
Derrick Rose [Broken Patella]
Jeff Green [Torn MCL]
Gorgui Dieng [Torn MCL]

Out for 4-8 Weeks:

Joel Embiid [Broken Toe]
Evan Turner [Broken Jaw]
Tyreke Evans [Broken Ankle]
Trey Lyles [Broken Finger]
Ed Davis [Sore Wrist]
Iman Shumpert [Torn Hamstring]
Chandler Parsons [Torn Hamstring]
Kelly Oubre [Torn Hand Ligament]



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Award Races:

Most Valuable Player:
LeBron James [CLE]
Stephen Curry [GSW]
Kevin Durant [OKC]
Chris Bosh [MIA]
Kyrie Irving [CLE]

Rookie of the Year:
Emmanuel Mudiay [LAL]
Frank Kaminsky [MEM]
Amir Williams [SAS]
Perry Ellis [MIN]
Jahlil Okafor [DAL]

6th Man of the Year:
Ryan Anderson [NOP]
Andray Blatche [ATL]
Jahlil Okafor [DAL]
Mario Chalmers [MIA]
Manu Ginobili [SAS]

Defensive Player of the Year:
Dwight Howard [HOU]
Demarcus Cousins [SAC]
Andre Drummond [DET]
Chris Bosh [MIA]
Anthony Davis [NOP]

Most Improved Player:
Julius Randle [LAL]
Patrick Patterson [TOR]
Aaron Gordon [ORL]
Jordan Hamilton [LAC]
Terrence Jones [HOU]

[Kevin]

Monthly Recap Part 2 of 2



Green = Team Leader in..

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Team Monthly Report

What went right:

• We won 5 straight games before the All-Star Break!
• We, at one point, were above .500 and was 2 wins away from the 8th seed.
• Randle still is improving his game and is close to leading the team in points per game.
• Mudiay has now won 3 of the last 4 Rookie of the Month Award and is on his way to being named the Rookie of the Year.
• Stanley Johnson seems to be getting used to his 7th man role in the team and is back to his contributing ways.
• DeMarre Carroll is back and he looks good. We can finally play some perimeter defense on the remainder of the season.

What went wrong:

• Joel Embiid goes down with a broken toe and will be about for 2 to 3 months.
• Sim Bhullar does not seem happy with his role in the team and has actually announced that he is going to test free agency this summer.
• Still no progress with Porzingis. His late shot release makes it hard to shoot over tall, quick players.
• Nick Young’s role has now been downgraded to the 8th man of the team because of his continuous struggle contributing to the team.

What to expect next month:

I just checked the calendar and I already know we are going to get owned this month. First opponent of the month? Cavaliers. There are only two teams that is below 500 that we are going to face next month and those are the Nuggets and the Timberwolves. Expect some loses, Lakers fans. Just…… hold on.

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Player Reviews

Shabazz Napier

I was a big fan of him before he played in the pros and even though we’ve seen him play in the NBA, I think he still hasn’t shown us what he can do because of the crowded Miami backcourt. I do not plan on retaining him for more than 2 years, though since I have massive plans when Free Agency begins.

DeMarre Carroll

The Junkyard Dog. When I saw him at the bottom of the Free Agents list, I quickly signed him a deal because I know we’ll benefit in the future. We’re not trying to win it this season so I really don’t care even if he’s out of the whole season. I just want him back when Year 3 begins so we can go back to our winning ways and finally contend for the first time in years.

[Kevin]

Randle vows to play better to help Lakers reach the playoffs

Julius Randle has a little bit of something to say to the media on a Lakers Podcast. The young forward said that he'll step up his game and be more dominant on the low block this upcoming weeks.

"My brother Joel (Embiid) is out for a month, maybe two at best, so I got to cover for him. I promise that I am going to work harder and contribute more to the team now that I'm the only physical presence we have down low."

and when he was asked about his fatigue and overall health, the forward replied:

"Well, at the start of the season, I complained a little bit because of the minutes that I was getting. Coach wanted me to play for almost the entire game but I just can't. But now, I know I can do it. I just have to believe in myself and keep on doing what I've been doing since the start of this season. I'm not worried about being injured, I just want to showcase everything that I have so we can finally come back to the playoffs."

The young forward averaged only 8.9 ppg and 6 rpg last season but has seen it grow exponentially this season. Randle is now averaging 15.7 ppg and 10.0 rpg, paired with 2 bpg.

[Kevin]

Just an update: I've updated every thing on the first page except the roster section since it takes a lot of work to do and Im just too tired for that shit.

[Solaris Phase Two]

Ayeee

[Kevin]

Checking in just to say that this story is not dead. I'll be posting recaps later

[TGsoGood]

It's so hard to keep this type of thread updated. Still good work you have done here. I plan to recreate your Lakers in my association to face my Kings. I have a few one more season to get through to get this past draft class. Maybe I can draft Myles Turner or one D'angelo Russell for his passing.

[Kevin]

Week #20 Recap

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@ Cleveland (42-16)



Randle scores season-high 38 in win; 98-118
Player of the Game: J. Randle (38 pts, 17 rebs, 1 asts)

Other Notable Performers:

Lakers:
E. Mudiay (19 pts, 6 rebs, 7 asts, 2 stls)
K. Bryant (16 pts, 4 rebs, 5 asts)
D. Carroll (11 pts, 6 rebs, 2 asts, 2 stls, 2 blks)

Cavaliers:
L. James (22 pts, 10 rebs, 5 asts, 2 stls, 9-26 FG)
K. Love (9 pts,7 rebs, 2 stls)
R. Hibbert (9 pts, 5 rebs, 2 asts, 1 stl, 1 blk)

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@ Denver (26-34)



Nuggets lose 6th straight game versus Lakers; 102-97

Player of the Game: J. Randle (23 pts, 9 rebs, 2 asts, 3 stls, 3 blks)

Other Notable Performers:

Lakers:
E. Mudiay (21 pts, 3 rebs, 3 asts)
K. Bryant (20 pts, 7 rebs, 6 asts)

Nuggets:
T. Lawson (20 pts, 3 rebs, 9 asts, 4 stls)
W. Chandler (14 pts, 3 rebs, 2 asts, 1 blk)
W. Barton (13 pts, 7 rebs, 4 asts, 1 stl, 1 blk)

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vs Portland (31-27)



Bryant misses game-tying 3 as Lakers lose; 103-106

Player of the Game: A. Afflalo (20 pts, 4 rebs, 2 asts, 3 stls)

Other Notable Performers:

Lakers:
J. Randle (36 pts, 15 rebs, 2 asts, 1 stl, 6 blks)
S. Johnson (12 pts, 5 rebs, 3 asts, 1 stl, 4 blks)
K. Porzingis (10 pts, 7 rebs)

Trailblazers:
L. Aldridge (19 pts, 6 rebs)
C. Kaman (13 pts, 4 rebs, 1 ast)
D. Lillard (10 pts, 6 rebs, 6 asts, 3 stls)

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Around the League:
- Oubre, cleared to play for next week
- Cavaliers keep on rolling with straight 10 wins
- Walker and Curry among returning point guards from injury
- Allan Carny out in Utah, Carl Guerrero hired

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Players of the Week:
East: L. James [CLE]
West: J. Randle [LAL]*

*First Laker this season to be named the Player of the Week.

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Week Overall Result: 2 W , 0 L
Season: 32-30

[Kevin]

It's so hard to keep this type of thread updated. Still good work you have done here. I plan to recreate your Lakers in my association to face my Kings. I have a few one more season to get through to get this past draft class. Maybe I can draft Myles Turner or one D'angelo Russell for his passing.

Thanks man. Let me know how it turns out

[Kevin]

Randle switches to the 5th spot

Julius Randle seems to be very confident when he said to the media that he'll be sliding in that Center spot previously owned by rookie Kristaps Porzingis. Porzingis, who is 7'1 in height, replaced Embiid a week ago for the starting spot when Embiid broke his right foot. Porzingis will now be sliding to the Power Forward slot.

Randle has been far better than Porzingis and is actually a candidate for the Most Improved Player Award this year for all the efforts he's put through this season. Randle is currently averaging 18.2 ppg and 10.7 rpg this season while Porzingis is only averaging below 5 ppg.

When Coach Byron Scott was asked about the rotation changes, he said, "Randle's just stronger and more skilled down low than Porzingis ever was. Zinger is a stretch four and he should stay that way. Meanwhile, Randle is a monster on the boards and with his post-up abilities, he can dominate matchups."

[Kevin]

Oubre cleared to play against Clippers

After weeks and weeks of rehabbing, Kelly Oubre, the rookie from Kansas, has finally been cleared to play by the Lakers' staff against the Lakers' game versus the Clippers this Tuesday.

Oubre will come off the bench and is expected to play between 8-12 minutes, depending on the situation.

[Kevin]

Week #21 Recap

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@ Los Angeles (35-29)

Oubre comes back after 3 months but Lakers still lose; 107-115

Player of the Game: J. Randle (33 pts, 14 rebs, 3 asts, 3 stls, 4 blks)

Other Notable Performers:

Lakers:
E. Mudiay (17 pts, 9 rebs, 6 asts)
K. Bryant (14 pts, 5 rebs, 3 asts, 2 blks)
K. Oubre (8 pts, 4 rebs, 3 asts, 2-2 3PT)

Clippers:
J. Crawford (30 pts, 2 rebs, 2 stls)
B. Griffin (21 pts, 12 rebs, 2 asts, 1 stl, 1 blk)
D. Jordan (14 pts, 14 rebs, 2 stls)

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vs Denver (27-37)

Nuggets continue losing behind Randle's 33; 82-77

Player of the Game: J. Randle (33 pts, 7 rebs, 5 asts, 1 blk)

Other Notable Performers:

Lakers:
K. Bryant (17 pts, 4 rebs, 1 ast)
E. Mudiay (10 pts, 3 rebs, 4 asts, 2 stls)
S. Johnson (10 pts, 7 rebs, 4 asts, 2 stls)

Nuggets:
T. Lawson (18 pts, 5 rebs, 2 stls)
J.J. Hickson (11 pts, 10 rebs)
K. Faried (9 pts, 10 rebs, 2 blks)

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@ Minnesota (25-40)

Lakers pull up in OT; 106-95

Player of the Game: J. Randle (32 pts, 13 rebs, 4 asts, 13-18 FG)

Other Notable Performers:

Lakers:
E. Mudiay (17 pts, 5 rebs, 5 asts, 4 stls)
K. Porzingis (11 pts, 6 rebs, 2 stls, 3 blks)
K. Bryant (10 pts, 4 rebs, 7 asts)

Timberwolves:
N. Pekovic (24 pts, 9 rebs, 1 stl)
A. Wiggins (13 pts, 4 rebs, 1 ast, 2 blks)
K. Martin (12 pts, 2 rebs, 4 asts)

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@ Houston (33-34)

Harden misses game-tying layup as Lakers ride Randle's 36 points; 124-122

Player of the Game: J. Randle (36 pts, 15 rebs, 2 stls, 3 blks)

Other Notable Performers:

Lakers:
E. Mudiay (16 pts, 2 rebs, 4 stls, 4 asts)
K. Oubre (15 pts, 1 stl, 1 reb, 4-4 3PT)
S. Johnson (15 pts, 7 rebs, 9 asts)

Rockets:
J. Harden (47 pts, 4 rebs, 7 asts, 7 stls)
N. Robinson (17 pts, 3 rebs, 7 asts)
D. Howard (15 pts, 15 rebs, 4 asts, 5-18 FT)

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Around the League:
- Cavaliers clinch playoff berth
- Calderon surpasses Rubio in Pure Point Rating
- Bulls’ Butler finally free from nagging injuries
- Pistons win 9th straight game
- Randle is in the MVP discussion

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Player of the Week:
East: J. Wall [WAS]
West: C. Paul [LAC]

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Week Overall Result: 3 W , 1 L
Season: 35-31

[Kevin]

3 straight articles for anyone who actually reads this story

Hope you guys enjoy.

PS: The 5 main posts in this thread got updated.

[TGsoGood]

Wow Julius Randle droppin about 34 a game in the last 4. 3 game winning streak. Lakers looking good on the road in these last two, pulling out victories.

[Kevin]

I've been making him the star of this team instead of relying on rookies like Mudiay and Johnson and vets like Kobe. I still need to figure out how to get him to average 25+ ppg without attempting more than 20+ shots too .

[Kevin]

preliminary exams are over so hopefully I can start posting recaps here again.

[Kevin]

Week #22 Recap

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Vs New Orleans (34-31)



Randle bags triple-double in win versus Davis-less Pelicans; 117-105
Player of the Game: J. Randle (44 pts, 13 rebs, 10 asts, 6 blks, 19-42 FG)

Other Notable Performers:

Lakers:
K. Oubre (18 pts, 8 rebs, 4 asts, 2 blks)
R. Vaughn (10 pts, 2-2 3PT)
E. Mudiay (10 pts, 8 rebs, 4 asts, 2 stls, 2 blks)

Pelicans:
J. Holiday (22 pts, 5 rebs, 8 asts)
Q. Pondexter (17 pts, 3 rebs, 2 asts, 2 stls)
L. Williams (16 pts, 5 rebs, 9 asts)

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Vs Charlotte (27-40)



Lakers, Mudiay coast past Hornets; 100-80
Player of the Game: E. Mudiay (19 pts, 7 rebs, 4 asts, 1 stl)

Other Notable Performers:

Lakers:
K. Oubre (18 pts, 3 rebs, 2 stls)
S. Johnson (17 pts, 4 rebs, 1 blk)
K. Bryant (11 pts, 3 rebs)

Hornets:
G. Henderson (22 pts, 3 rebs, 2 asts)
K. Walker (17 pts, 2 rebs, 4 asts)
L. Stephenson (11 pts, 3 rebs, 1 ast)

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@ Golden State (48-20)



Warriors grind out Lakers; 116-145
Player of the Game: K. Thompson (36 pts, 8 rebs, 7 asts, 3 stls)

Other Notable Performers:

Lakers:
J. Randle (32 pts, 17 rebs, 7 asts, 2 blks)
K. Oubre (29 pts, 3 stls)
E. Mudiay (11 pts, 9 asts, 3 rebs)

Warriors:
H. Barnes (24 pts, 4 rebs, 1 ast, 4-5 3PT)
S. Curry (23 pts, 3 rebs, 8 asts, 2 stls, 1 blk, 1-6 3PT)
A. Iguodala (19 pts, 3 rebs, 7 asts, 3 stls, 3-3 3PT)

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Vs Miami (47-22)



Wade drops season-high 18 in win over Lakers; 70-84
Player of the Game: D. Wade (18 pts, 3 rebs, 5 asts, 3 stls)

Other Notable Performers:

Lakers:
J. Randle (18 pts, 8 rebs, 2 asts, 2 blks)
E. Mudiay (9 pts, 4 rebs, 3 asts)
K. Oubre (8 pts, 2 rebs, 5 asts)

Heat:
G. Dragic (15 pts, 5 rebs, 4 asts)
C. Bosh (12 pts, 7 rebs, 7 asts)
R. Christmas (12 pts, 4 rebs, 2 blks)

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Players of the Week:
East: L. James [CLE]
West: K. Durant [OKC]

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Around the League:
- Cavaliers clinch playoff spot
- Bulls clinch playoff spot
- Teague excited to resume playing
- Celtics end Cavs’ streak to 9

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Week Overall Result: 3 W , 1 L
Season: 38-32

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[Kevin]

Week #23 Recap

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Vs San Antonio (44-27)



Porzingis hits 3 to put Lakers up in overtime; 103-100
Player of the Game: K. Oubre (26 pts, 3 rebs, 2 asts, 4 stls, 2 blks)

Other Notable Performers:

Lakers:
J. Randle (20 pts, 8 rebs, 3 asts, 4 blks)
K. Porzingis (17 pts, 10 rebs, 1 blk)
E. Mudiay (12 pts, 8 rebs, 11 asts)

Spurs:
T. Parker (22 pts, 5 rebs, 4 asts, 2 stls)
T. Splitter (14 pts, 8 rebs, 2 asts, 2 stls)
D. Green (13 pts, 6 rebs, 5 asts, 1 stl)

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@ Brooklyn 23-49



Lakers convincing in win over Nets; 97-74
Player of the Game: J. Randle (35 pts, 6 rebs, 2 asts, 2 stls, 6 blks)

Other Notable Performers:

Lakers:
K. Oubre (13 pts, 7 rebs, 4 asts, 2 stls)
S. Johnson (10 pts, 1 reb, 2 stls)
K. Bryant (9 pts, 5 rebs, 2 asts)

Nets:
T. Young (18 pts, 7 rebs, 2 asts)
D. Williams (14 pts, 5 rebs, 6 asts)
J. Johnson (11 pts, 4 rebs, 3 asts, 3 stls, 2 blks)

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@ New York (40-32)



Anthony ices everyone with cold-blooded 3; 97-100
Player of the Game: C. Anthony (26 pts, 7 rebs, 4 stls, 4-7 3PT)

Other Notable Performers:

Lakers:
J. Randle (34 pts, 16 rebs, 2 asts, 1 blk)
S. Johnson (10 pts, 3 rebs, 2-2 3PT)
E. Mudiay (10 pts, 8 rebs, 5 asts, 5 stls)

Knicks:
T. Hardaway (16 pts, 6 rebs, 3 asts, 2 stls, 2 blks)
R. Ledo (13 pts, 3-5 3PT)
J. Calderon (13 pts, 6 rebs, 12 asts, 3 stls, 5 TOs)

Worst Player of the Game: A. Bargnani (28 mins, 0 pts, 4 TOs, 0-11 FG)

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Around the League:
- Jazz looking to make late season run for playoffs
- Curry breaks nose, will miss 1 week according to team staff
- Randle has a chance to win the MVP, says Shaquille O'Neal

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Players of the Week:
East: Nikola Vucevic [ORL]
West: Stephen Curry [GSW]

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Week Overall Result: 2 W , 1 L
Season: 40-33

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[TGsoGood]

A young team with a winning record. What I want to see from this thread is what will these guys do in the playoffs.
Are they to young? Are they ready? Can they suprise the entire league?

-Julius Randle is balling out of his mind right now but is he Franchise player or just a flash in the pan.

[Kevin]

A young team with a winning record. What I want to see from this thread is what will these guys do in the playoffs.
Are they to young? Are they ready? Can they suprise the entire league?

-Julius Randle is balling out of his mind right now but is he Franchise player or just a flash in the pan.

Ha, some article ideas.

[Kevin]

Week #24 Recap

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@ Toronto (41-38)



Oubre swishes fadeaway jumper to seal win; 105-103
Player of the Game: J. Randle (24 pts, 10 rebs, 3 asts, 7 blks)

Other Notable Performers:

Lakers:
K. Oubre (13 pts, 6 rebs, 4 asts)
S. Johnson (12 pts, 9 rebs, 2 asts)
K. Porzingis (12 pts, 6 rebs, 3 asts)

Raptors:
T. Ross (23 pts, 6 rebs, 2 stls)
B. DeJean-Jones (17 pts, 3 rebs, 1 stl)
K. Lowry (17 pts, 8 asts)

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vs Los Angeles (48-32)



Clippers make it 11th straight wins after win; 80-85
Player of the Game: C. Paul (19 pts, 6 rebs, 9 asts)

Other Notable Performers:

Lakers:
J. Randle (15 pts, 7 rebs)
K. Bryant (12 pts, 1 reb)
E. Mudiay (12 pts, 3 rebs, 5 asts)

Clippers:
B. Griffin (16 pts, 12 rebs, 2 blks)
M. Hezonja (14 pts, 4 rebs, 2 asts)
J. Crawford (12 pts, 3 rebs, 4 asts, 3 stls)

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@ Portland (41-39)



Lakers cruise past Lillard and Aldridge-less Blazers; 88-70
Player of the Game: J. Randle (28 pts, 11 rebs, 3 blks)

Other Notable Performers:

Lakers:
R. Vaughn (17 pts, 4 rebs, 1 stl)
S. Johnson (13 pts, 8 rebs, 2 asts)
K. Oubre (8 pts, 9 rebs, 3 asts)

Trailblazers:
A. Crabbe (19 pts, 4 rebs, 4 asts)
C. Kaman (10 pts, 10 rebs)
A. Afflalo (7 pts, 2 rebs, 3 asts)

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Around the League:
- Wiggins wants to opt out of his contract?
- Lakers looking forward to clinch playoff berth
- Clippers keep on winning

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Players of the Week:
East: Chris Bosh [MIA]
West: Dirk Nowitzki [DAL]

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Week Overall Result: 2 W , 1 L
Season: 42-34

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[Kevin]

Monthly Recap Part 1 of 2

Eastern Conference Standings

Cleveland Cavaliers (55-20)
Miami Heat (49-26)
Chicago Bulls (45-30)
New York Knicks (43-33)
Detroit Pistons (40-35)
Boston Celtics (39-36)
Toronto Raptors (39-36)
Indiana Pacers (38-37)
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Orlando Magic (35-40)
Philadelphia 76ers (33-41)
Atlanta Hawks (32-42)
Charlotte Hornets (30-44)
Milwaukee Bucks (30-45)
Brooklyn Nets (23-52)
Washington Wizards (19-56)

Western Conference Standings

Golden State Warriors (53-21)
San Antonio Spurs (46-28)
Oklahoma City Thunder (46-29)
Los Angeles Clippers (45-29)
Memphis Grizzlies (43-32)
Los Angeles Lakers (42-34)

Portland Trailblazers (39-35)
New Orleans Pelicans (39-36)
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Dallas Mavericks (38-37)
Houston Rockets (35-40)
Denver Nuggets (32-43)
Minnesota Timberwolves (32-43)
Utah Jazz (30-45)
Phoenix Suns (27-47)
Sacramento Kings (26-49)

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Players of the Month:

East: Kyrie Irving [CLE] (22.1 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 7.1 apg, 1.6 spg, 0.4 bpg)
West: Julius Randle [LAL] (19.8 ppg, 10.4 rpg, 2.5 apg, 0.6 spg, 2.3 bpg)

Rookies of the Month:

East: Karl-Anthony Towns [WAS] (6.3 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 0.4 apg, 0.1 spg, 0.9 bpg)
West: Kelly Oubre [LAL] (10.9 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 2.2 apg,0.8 spg, 0.8 bpg)

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Monthly Leaders:

Points
Stephen Curry [GSW] 27.5
Kevin Durant [OKC] 25.2
LeBron James [CLE] 25.2
Klay Thompson [GSW] 23.5
Carmelo Anthony [NYK] 23.1

Offensive Rebounds
Andre Drummond [DET] 3.6
Joakim Noah [CHI] 2.9
Julius Randle 2.8
Dwight Howard [HOU] 2.8
Andrew Bogut [GSW] 2.7

Rebounds
Andre Drummond [DET] 11.5
Dwight Howard [HOU] 11.1
Zach Randolph [MEM] 10.5
Julius Randle [LAL] 10.4
Bismack Biyombo [CHA] 10.1

Assists
Jose Calderon [NYK] 9.6
Ty Lawson [DEN] 8.7
Chris Paul [LAC] 8.7
Russell Westbrook [OKC] 8.5
Ricky Rubio [MIN] 8.1

Steals
Stephen Curry [GSW] 2.3
Thaddeus Young [BKN] 2.3
Ricky Rubio [MIN] 2.1
Emmanuel Mudiay [LAL]2.1
Chris Paul [LAC] 2.0

Blocks
Julius Randle [LAL] 2.3
Anthony Davis [NOP] 1.9
Joel Embiid [LAL] 1.8
Roy Hibbert [IND] 1.7
Serge Ibaka [OKC] 1.7

Player Efficiency Rating
Stephen Curry [GSW] 26.9
LeBron James [CLE] 26.5
James Harden [HOU] 25.5
Kevin Durant [OKC] 24.5
Russell Westbrook [OKC] 23.8

Efficiency
Stephen Curry [GSW] 30.4
Kevin Durant [OKC] 28.7
LeBron James [CLE] 27.9
Russell Westbrook [OKC] 27.1
Damian Lillard [POR] 26.3

True Shooting %
Danny Green [SAS] 66.6%
Damian Lillard [POR] 63.2%
Stephen Curry [GSW] 61.9%
Andrew Bynum [NYK] 61.5%
Kevin Love [CLE] 61.5%

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Transactions

Notable Signings

N/A

Trades

N/A

Hirings/Firings

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Notable Injured Players:

Out for Season:

Marcin Gortat [Torn MCL]
Marcus Smart [Torn ACL]
Eric Bledsoe [Torn MCL]
Derrick Rose [Broken Patella]
Jeff Green [Torn MCL]
Gorgui Dieng [Torn MCL]

Out for 4-8 Weeks:

Joel Embiid [Broken Toe]
Evan Turner [Broken Jaw]
Tyreke Evans [Broken Ankle]
Trey Lyles [Broken Finger]
Ed Davis [Sore Wrist]
Iman Shumpert [Torn Hamstring]
Chandler Parsons [Torn Hamstring]
Kelly Oubre [Torn Hand Ligament]



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Award Races:

Most Valuable Player:
LeBron James [CLE]
Stephen Curry [GSW]
Russell Westbrook [OKC]
Kevin Durant [OKC]
Kyrie Irving [CLE]

Rookie of the Year:
Emmanuel Mudiay [LAL]
Frank Kaminsky [MEM]
Kelly Oubre [LAL]
Amir Williams [SAS]
Jahlil Okafor [DAL]

6th Man of the Year:
Ryan Anderson [NOP]
Andray Blatche [ATL]
Jahlil Okafor [DAL]
Mario Chalmers [MIA]
Manu Ginobili [SAS]

Defensive Player of the Year:
Julius Randle [LAL]
Demarcus Cousins [SAC]
Andre Drummond [DET]
Chris Bosh [MIA]
Anthony Davis [NOP]

Most Improved Player:
Julius Randle [LAL]
Shabazz Muhammad [MIN]
Jordan Hamilton [LAC]
Tim Hardaway Jr. [NYK]