Tuomas' Live 04 Lakers // Lakers pwn Heat

[Arget]

which rosters are you using? 1.17 or mohagnis? where did you get odom?

[Tuomas]

Late reply on that one, check the first post... I use the newest NLSC rosters that are from the end of last season.

I'm continuing this dynasty, since I got the urge to play Live 2004 again

Does anyone know how to make the Iverson-trade via dbf or something..?

[hammertime23]

I'm glad this is continuing. I just installed Live 2004 again, and I added you to my msn. So when you get the chance try and go on so you can send me your roster and other files.

[Tuomas]

The Lakers have played two non-broadcasted games, here are the results:
Seattle Supersonics - Los Angeles Lakers : 103-86
Portland Trailblazers - Los Angeles Lakers : 87-115





Lakers work their way around the Raptors
Toronto collapses during the second half

Los Angeles Lakers 83-62 Toronto Raptors
( 13-18 , 25-15 , 23-15 , 22-14 )
[Lakers Boxscore][Raptors Boxscore]
Player Of The Game : Kobe Bryant (LAL) 19PTS, 1REB, 2BLK, 2AST

1st Half
Kobe Bryant obviously looked forward to meeting the Raptors and having another great game. Toronto however controlled the pace of the game from the start and a low scoring match was in the making. Morris Peterson controlled the Raptors' offense while the Lakers couldn't get the ball where they wanted it. Lakers started the second quarter by playing tighter defense and it payed off on both ends and gave Lakers the control. Bryant finished the first half with a clutch 20-footer.

2nd Half
Los Angeles opened the second half with a 8-0 streak and showed signs of dominance over the Raptors. Lamar Odom finally got his shot going while Chris Bosh had serious problems and finished with only four points in the whole game. Toronto missed wide open shots and easy situations under the basket so it came as no surprise that the Lakers took this one easily at the end.




Away Top Performer : Lamar Odom (LAL) 12PTS, 3REB
Home Top Performer : Morris Peterson (TOR) 19PTS, 5REB


Next game





The New Orleans Hornets have signed Kerry Kittles and Doug Christie for 1 year.
The Chicago Bulls have signed Glenn Robinson for 1 year.
The Atlanta Hawks have signed Shawn Kemp for 1 year.

Next up: Monthly awards, stats, standings.

[hova-]

Nice dynasty, pics look awesome. Good win over the Rapors !
Looking forward to the stats and stuff.

[hammertime23]

Great dynasty, the screens look amazing. Your dominating out there. Maybe me and you can make Live 2004 more cool then live 07 lol.

[Martti.]

This Pic looks just increadible.. How did the photographer get there?
Anyway, good luck. Can't wait for the stats. Really happy to see you continuing this dynasty.

[Tuomas]

Thanks for all the positive feedback. Surprisingly Live 2004 is still very fun when you ignore some of the biggest glitches.

hammertime23, I'm not very comfortable sending files over msnm. Do you have gmail? I mean I can send you my rosters of course but about 95% of my patches and all the most visible ones can still be downloaded @nbalive.org, now www.nbavg.org, every player, jersey patches etc.

[hammertime23]

No I don't have gmail, I have hotmail and yahoo.

[Tuomas]

Lakers win Bulls in shooting frenzy
Bulls miss too much shots, loose

Los Angeles Lakers 100-92 Chicago Bulls
( 21-31 , 35-23 , 26-18 , 18-20 )
[Lakers Boxscore][Bulls Boxscore]
Player Of The Game : Kobe Bryant (LAL) 25PTS, 3REB, 1BLK, 1AST

1st Half
Chicago opened the game riding on Ben Wallace's post presence on both ends getting easy baskets and preventing Lakers from doing the same. In the second quarter both teams traded baskets back and forth with nobody outdueling their defenders. Lakers capitalized on Bulls' misses and came on top at the half, with Bryant scoring last eight Lakers' points.

2nd Half
Both teams started the second half with poor shooting, especially the Bulls, which seemed determined to bring themselves back with three pointers. That plan backfired as the Lakers got on a 11-0 with lots of breakaways. Vladimir Radmanovic seemed to be the player Chicago should have had on their roster, since he answered to Bulls three point mortaring by sinking three straight threes during three straight possessions. Bryant took care of business late in the fourth when Bulls tried to make a comeback and that wrapped it.




Away Top Performer : Kwame Brown (LAL) 12PTS, 9REB
Home Top Performer : Ben Gordon (CHI) 25PTS, 4REB, 2AST


Next game




And now it's time for November's edition of...


League Leaders




Players Of The Month


Standings





Whats next for the Lakers?
The Lakers have started the season 6-2, which is good comparing it to last year. However, the team hasn't faced any major contenders like the Spurs or the Suns. The next game against the New Jersey Nets will be the first big test and it should show some signs of the Lakers' roster's strength.
Rumours say that Los Angeles has been active on the trade markets but so far there's no more info on that. What Lakers' could use is three point shooting and low-post scoring. They have enough youth so maybe the team could use some more leadership and experience.

[kibaxx7]

Man this looks great. Really nice pics and recaps.

[Marquis]

One of the reasons I like 2004, is the 3D portraits.

Good job on these standings and other stuff

[Sacke12]

I really like this dynasty. Good job

[Tuomas]

Lakers interested in Jermaine O'Neal


Will there be another O'Neal-Bryant duo in LA?

There are rumours stating that the Lakers have been working on a deal that would bring Jermaine O'Neal to Los Angeles. Any additional details haven't been leaked. It seems that the Lakers would have to build the trade around Odom and other young guys to keep both sides interested.




Lakers to face Nets and Spurs at home.


It will be a tough task containing the likes of Vince Carter and Tim Duncan.

The Los Angeles Lakers face the New Jersey Nets and San Antonio Spurs at home. These games show indication whether the Lakers are going in the right direction with last summer's transactions. Both teams will come hard at the Lakers. The Nets are league-leading 7-1 and show no signs of slowing down, while the Spurs look to take lead for the Western Conference.

[Tuomas]

Lakers consistent, get the W
Bryant scores 42 in victory

New Jersey Nets 88-104 Los Angeles Lakers
( 20-29 , 16-27 , 27-28 , 25-30 )
[Nets Boxscore][Lakers Boxscore]



1st Half
The Nets suffered a possible game deciding loss in the first two minutes, when Vince Carter injured his back and was out of the game. Richard Jefferson stepped up and scored 10 points in the first quarter. The Lakers played sloppy and Bryant started the game with many missed shots. The Lakers changed the game tempo in the second opening the quarter with a 14-0 run, which suffocated New Jersey's game. Jason Kidd was nowhere to be seen.

2nd Half
New Jersey tried double teaming downlow but that resulted in open shots for LA. It seemed like the Nets always left the wrong man open. Kobe Bryant and Lamar Odom took over. The New Jersey seemed to get themselves back into the game lead by Kidd but another Lakers run diminished any hopes of any late game comeback. Kobe Bryant continued to torch the Nets defense. Smush Parker also had a great fourth quarter on both ends.



Kobe Bryant - Los Angeles Lakers
Statline:
42 Points
19/22 Free Throws
3 Rebounds
3 Assists
4 Blocks



Home Team Best (LAL)
Lamar Odom - 17pts, 5reb, 1ast, 1blk, 4/4FT

Away Team Best (NJN)
Richard Jefferson - 21pts, 7reb, 5ast, 2stl
Jeff McInnis - 20pts, 5reb, 2ast

Worst of Both
Chris Mihm (LAL) - 2pts, 8reb, 4fouls, 20mins

[Tuomas]

Lakers trade for Haywood, sign free agent Wesley Person


Lakers added Haywood and Person to their roster, Wizards get Evans and Radmanovic

The Los Angeles Lakers have traded forward Vladimir Radmanovic and guard Maurice Evans to the Washington Wizards for center Brendan Haywood. The trade gives Lakers much needed post presence on defense and offense. He will now team up with Chris Mihm at the center position. Mihm hasn't been playing his best basketball this year, so the trade makes sense. What the Wizards will do with Evans and Radmanovic, we'll just have to wait and see.
Immediately after the trade was brought to public, the Lakers announced that they have signed free agent and veteran sharpshooter Wesley Person for a year. Person should bring veteran leadership and clutch three point shooting to the young squad.

[Martti.]

Love the headings. Good luck against the Spurs!

[23 LeBron]

perfect headings dude, looking nice so far...

[Jing]

Hm.. I dunno.. Haywood...? I suppose you wanted more of an inside presence.

edit--- oh wait.. heh thats what you said in your recap.

[Tuomas]

Yea, well I traded my whole team around and tried about everybody and all I could come up was Haywood Live 2004's trading logic sucks. Plus Radmanovic sucks anyway.

[Isaiah]

THIS ONE IS LOOKIN GREAT! sick pictures man! i almost forgot how good NBA Live 2004 looked

[23 LeBron]

especially the courts are cute... i think the best courts r in live 04...

[anubisak]

wow man nice dynasty you got here..keep the good job...one question Did you buy Fraps to get the hole video in good speed cus mine its like in 30frp...let me know

[Tuomas]

No, I just downloaded the latest version and set it up, that's all.

[23 LeBron]

hey man, im waitin for the next match... post it soon