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Nuggets [07] The One And Only | 22-6| December Recap + McTen
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by BASiC on Sat Feb 03, 2007 8:49 pm
Player Movement
Nuggets Trade With Chicago
Nuggets Trade With Chicago
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Denver Nuggets and Chicago Bulls agreed on a five player trade today. This trade will send M. Sweetney and M. Allen to Denver and Y. Diawara, R. Evans and E. Najera to the Bulls.
The Nuggets will get a solid scorer and a rebounder in Mike Sweetney. He is still a young player and will defenetely develop his game. Malik Allen has probably reached his peak and will not see many minutes for the Nuggets. But he will bring some experience and veteranship into the young team.
The Bulls got rookie Y. Diawara who will see limited numbers during the first season. Reggie Evans and Eduardo Najera can be a nice back-up for the Bulls. Here are the player averages:
M. Sweetney -- 6.2 PPG | 5.2 RPG
M. Allen -- 1.7 PPG | 0.5 RPG
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R. Evans -- 2.3 PPG | 2.6 RPG
E. Najera -- 1.8 PPG | 2.3 RPG
Y. Diawara -- 1.5 PPG | 0.9 RPG | 1.0 APG
- Nuggets Sign L. Murray
Denver Nuggets announced today the signing of veteran guard Lamond Murray. He might be the bench player the Nuggets have been looking for. Murray can shoot the ball and is good defensive player. It's reported that the deal will bring Murray over 1 million dollars during the one year. Only time will show if this deal pays off.
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by BASiC on Sat Feb 03, 2007 9:00 pm
As you can see I got Sweetney (thanks for the advice joeygraham). But I was unable to get a decent SF/SG without giving up too much. So I decided to sign Murray. He's shooting ratings are quite good and that's all I needed - someone who can score. Hope you like the transactions, updates of the next two weeks are coming soon!
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by BASiC on Sun Feb 04, 2007 6:48 am
Week 6 Recap (Dec 3 - Dec 9)
Game 16 - Dec 6, 2006: vs Atlanta Hawks (6-10)
Iverson Leads Nuggets To Win
Iverson finished with 32 points.
Atlanta 75:102 Denver | Simmed Game | Boxscores
DENVER, Dec 6 -- The Nuggets started strong, holding a 16 points lead after the opening quarter. They extended it to 24 by the half. Allen Iverson led the Nuggets with 32 points, 'Melo had 20 and Camby 21.
Joe Johnson suffered a sore leg in a win against the Sonics last night but seemed to be in form as he scored 25 versus Denver.
The Hawks managed to narrow the gap to 19 after the third but lost the fourth period 15:23 and the game 75:102.
Denver had three players who played their first game as a Nuggets - M. Sweetney had 1 points, 1 steal and 3 boards during 21 minutes; M. Allen had a block in 3 minutes and L. Murray scored 5 points, grabbed 5 rebounds and made 3 assists plus a steal and a block.
Game notes
Game 17 - Dec 8, 2006: vs Miami Heat (13-5)
O'Neal Explodes, Heat Win Despite Iversons Triple-Double
Allen Iverson had 28 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds.
Miami 97:96 Denver | Simmed Game | Boxscores
DENVER, Dec 8 -- Miami obtained a 3 points lead after the first and increased it to 12 by the half. Denver shot-down Wade as he scored only 9 points in the game, but they couldn't stop Shaq - the veteran center scored 36 points to lead the Heat past Nuggets.
The Nuggets made a last quarter run led by A.I who finished with a triple-double. Still that wasn't enough as they lost by a single point.
Game notes
Game 18 - Dec 9, 2006: @ Dallas Mavericks (14-5)
Nuggets Beat Dirk-less Mavs
Camby trying to block Dampier
Denver 105:101 Dallas | Simmed Game | Boxscores
DALLAS, Dec 9 -- Dallas did lead the Western Conference after November but without Dirk they have lost all games so far. Eric Dampier scored 23 points in a close loss to the Nuggets. Terry and Howard added 20 and 23 respectively. The Nuggets were led by Iverson who had 26 points, followed by 'Melo's 23 points.
Game notes
Player movement
12/02/2006 -- The Nuggets sign Free Agent L. Murray for one year in a deal worth 1.18M
12/05/2006 -- The Bulls trade M. Sweetney, M. Allen to the Nuggets for R. Evans, E, Najera and Y. Diawara
12/08/2006 -- The SuperSonics trade N. Collison to the Suns for J. James
Injuries
12/04/2006 -- S. Parker (LAL) | Sprained wrist | Duration: 10 days | Unplayable
12/04/2006 -- G. Hill (ORL) | Broken nose | Duration: 7 days | Playable
12/06/2006 -- E. Curry (NY) | Sprained toe | Duration: 5 days | Playable
12/08/2006 -- M. Blount (MIN) | Sore shoulder | Duration: 6 days | Playable
12/08/2006 -- D. West (NOK) | Broken toe | Duration: 2 weeks | Unplayable
12/09/2006 -- K. Bogans (ORL) | Bruised thigh | Duration: 4 days | Playable
Rumors
Record
The Nuggets are currently 4th in the league, 3rd in West and 1st in Northwest with a 13-5 record
Week 7 Preview
Game 16 - Dec 6, 2006: vs Atlanta Hawks (6-10)
Iverson Leads Nuggets To Win
Iverson finished with 32 points.
Atlanta 75:102 Denver | Simmed Game | Boxscores
DENVER, Dec 6 -- The Nuggets started strong, holding a 16 points lead after the opening quarter. They extended it to 24 by the half. Allen Iverson led the Nuggets with 32 points, 'Melo had 20 and Camby 21.
Joe Johnson suffered a sore leg in a win against the Sonics last night but seemed to be in form as he scored 25 versus Denver.
The Hawks managed to narrow the gap to 19 after the third but lost the fourth period 15:23 and the game 75:102.
Denver had three players who played their first game as a Nuggets - M. Sweetney had 1 points, 1 steal and 3 boards during 21 minutes; M. Allen had a block in 3 minutes and L. Murray scored 5 points, grabbed 5 rebounds and made 3 assists plus a steal and a block.
Game notes
- Nuggets scored 52% from the field while Hawks were 34%
M. Camby seems to be develop into an all-around player - he had 7 assists, 2 steals and 4 blocks to go along with his 13 rebounds and 21 points.
The three new Nuggets combined for 6 points in their first game.
Game 17 - Dec 8, 2006: vs Miami Heat (13-5)O'Neal Explodes, Heat Win Despite Iversons Triple-Double
Allen Iverson had 28 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds.
Miami 97:96 Denver | Simmed Game | Boxscores
DENVER, Dec 8 -- Miami obtained a 3 points lead after the first and increased it to 12 by the half. Denver shot-down Wade as he scored only 9 points in the game, but they couldn't stop Shaq - the veteran center scored 36 points to lead the Heat past Nuggets.
The Nuggets made a last quarter run led by A.I who finished with a triple-double. Still that wasn't enough as they lost by a single point.
Game notes
- Denver was 6-12 from 3PT range
Both teams played equal and their team stats are almost the same.
Game 18 - Dec 9, 2006: @ Dallas Mavericks (14-5)Nuggets Beat Dirk-less Mavs
Camby trying to block Dampier
Denver 105:101 Dallas | Simmed Game | Boxscores
DALLAS, Dec 9 -- Dallas did lead the Western Conference after November but without Dirk they have lost all games so far. Eric Dampier scored 23 points in a close loss to the Nuggets. Terry and Howard added 20 and 23 respectively. The Nuggets were led by Iverson who had 26 points, followed by 'Melo's 23 points.
Game notes
- Former Nugget Greg Buckner scored 13 points in 12 minutes
Nuggets shot above 50% from the field again
Player movement
12/02/2006 -- The Nuggets sign Free Agent L. Murray for one year in a deal worth 1.18M
12/05/2006 -- The Bulls trade M. Sweetney, M. Allen to the Nuggets for R. Evans, E, Najera and Y. Diawara
12/08/2006 -- The SuperSonics trade N. Collison to the Suns for J. James
Injuries
12/04/2006 -- S. Parker (LAL) | Sprained wrist | Duration: 10 days | Unplayable
12/04/2006 -- G. Hill (ORL) | Broken nose | Duration: 7 days | Playable
12/06/2006 -- E. Curry (NY) | Sprained toe | Duration: 5 days | Playable
12/08/2006 -- M. Blount (MIN) | Sore shoulder | Duration: 6 days | Playable
12/08/2006 -- D. West (NOK) | Broken toe | Duration: 2 weeks | Unplayable
12/09/2006 -- K. Bogans (ORL) | Bruised thigh | Duration: 4 days | Playable
Rumors
Record
The Nuggets are currently 4th in the league, 3rd in West and 1st in Northwest with a 13-5 record
Week 7 Preview
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by not_a_member on Sun Feb 04, 2007 7:17 am
Hy, i red a little of your dynasty, its nice.
but i tryed myself to get my updated roster to dynasty mode but it always resets
rosters, so wha i should need to do?
but i tryed myself to get my updated roster to dynasty mode but it always resets
rosters, so wha i should need to do?
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by BASiC on Sun Feb 04, 2007 9:55 pm
Week 7 Recap (Dec 10 - Dec 16)
Game 19 - Dec 12, 2006: @ Atlanta (7-14)
J.J.'s 31 Not Enough To Beat Denver
A. I. fakes, drives, scores
Denver 84:83 Atlanta | Simmed Game | Boxscores
ATLANTA, Dec 12 -- After beating the Hawks at home last week by 27, the Nuggets visit Atlanta to win by one. Joe Johnson scored 31, Claxton had 16 and Pachulia added 13 and 12 boards in a close loss today. Camby had a team-high 18 points and was supported by Carmelo (15), Iverson (14) and J.R. (10). Mike Sweetney grabbed 12 rebounds witch is the highest he's done for the Nuggets. Murray chipped 10 points from the bench.
Game notes
Game 20 - Dec 13, 2006: @ Washington (9-12)
Nuggets Beat Arenas & Co
J.R. showing his leaping ability
Denver 115:106 Washington | Played Game | Boxscores
WASHINGTON, Dec 13 -- Denver started strong again, winning the first quarter 32:19. Washington had trouble containing Iverson, who made almost every shot he attempted. Superb offense by the Nuggets resulted in open shots and most of them were made.
The lead increased to 20 in the third quarter but the Wizards had something left in them to make a run. Arenas, Butler and Stevenson dragged their team back into the and late in the period the Nuggets led by only 4. Denver managed to gather themselves and hold on to the lead, they won the game 115 to 106.
Game notes
Game 21 - Dec 15, 2006: @ Boston (6-15)
Solid Team Effort Lifts Nuggets Past Celtics
K-Mart is back.
Denver 111:103 Boston | Simmed Game | Boxscores
BOSTON, Dec 15 -- The Celtics haven't been doing good this year. They're 13th in the Eastern Conference at the moment.
They did put up a fight but were unable to win. Pierce led his team with 29 points, Candy-man added 24 and Telfair had 14.
The Nuggets got 24 points from their bench so it seems that the trades are paying off.
Game notes
Game 22 - Dec 16, 2006: @ New York (10-15)
Denver Makes It 5 Straight
FT shhoting wasn't a problem, the Knicks were 10-14 from the charity stripe.
Denver 97:94 New York | Simmed Game | Boxscores
NEW YORK, Dec 16 -- The Nuggets had a terrific first quarter as they built a 13 point lead. NY was led by Curry, who finished with 26 points and sparkled a second quarter run to take the lead back - NY led by 3 at the half. S. Marbury complained about a sore achilles tendon suffered a few game ago. Despite that he played 45 minutes, scored 9 points and dished out 10 assists.
The Nuggets came from the locker room fired and took the lead back, beating NY 33:18 in the third. The Knicks did make another try in the last period but didn't manage to win.
Game notes
Player movement
NONE
Injuries
12/10/2006 -- A. Biedrins (GSW) | Sprained knee | Duration: 2 weeks | Unplayable
12/10/2006 -- N. Collison (PHX) | Sprained finger | Duration: 3 weeks | Unplayable
12/11/2006 -- D. Wade (MIA) | Sprained knee | Duration: 2 weeks | Unplayable
12/12/2006 -- K. Bogans (ORL) | Sore thigh muscle | Duration: 5 days | Playable
12/13/2006 -- A. Croshere (DAL) | Strained calf muscle | Duration: 12 days | Unplayable
12/13/2006 -- J. Foster (IND) | Sprained toe | Duration: 10 days | Unplayable
12/13/2006 -- V. Carter (NJ) | Sprained knee | Duration: 3 weeks | Unplayable
12/13/2006 -- D. Milicic (ORL | Broken bone in his foot | Duration: 6 weeks | Unplayable
12/13/2006 -- T. Outlaw (POR) | Sore foot | Duration: 6 days | Playable
12/13/2006 -- G. Payton (MIA) | Sprained ankle | Duration: 8 days | Unplayable
12/15/2006 -- D. Nowitzki (DAL) | Sore knee | Duration: 6 days | Playable *
12/15/2006 -- M. Olowokandi (BOS) | Broken nose | Duration: 2 weeks | Playable
12/15/2006 -- M. Ruffin | Strained calf muscle | Duration: 6 days | Playable
12/16/2006 -- M. Miller (MEM) | Sore neck | Duration: 4 days | Playable
12/16/2006 -- W. Green (PHI) | Hyper-extended knee | Duration: 2 weeks | Unplayable
Rumors
Record 17-5
The Nuggets are currently 2nd in the league, 2nd in West and 1st in Northwest with a 17-5 record
Week 8 Preview
Game 19 - Dec 12, 2006: @ Atlanta (7-14)
J.J.'s 31 Not Enough To Beat Denver
A. I. fakes, drives, scores
Denver 84:83 Atlanta | Simmed Game | Boxscores
ATLANTA, Dec 12 -- After beating the Hawks at home last week by 27, the Nuggets visit Atlanta to win by one. Joe Johnson scored 31, Claxton had 16 and Pachulia added 13 and 12 boards in a close loss today. Camby had a team-high 18 points and was supported by Carmelo (15), Iverson (14) and J.R. (10). Mike Sweetney grabbed 12 rebounds witch is the highest he's done for the Nuggets. Murray chipped 10 points from the bench.
Game notes
- Both teams were poor from the 3PT line (Denver 12% - Atlanta 28%)
Game 20 - Dec 13, 2006: @ Washington (9-12)Nuggets Beat Arenas & Co
J.R. showing his leaping ability
Denver 115:106 Washington | Played Game | Boxscores
WASHINGTON, Dec 13 -- Denver started strong again, winning the first quarter 32:19. Washington had trouble containing Iverson, who made almost every shot he attempted. Superb offense by the Nuggets resulted in open shots and most of them were made.
The lead increased to 20 in the third quarter but the Wizards had something left in them to make a run. Arenas, Butler and Stevenson dragged their team back into the and late in the period the Nuggets led by only 4. Denver managed to gather themselves and hold on to the lead, they won the game 115 to 106.
Game notes
- Blake had 15 points in the contest.
Iverson and Arenas were in constant foul trouble.
Game 21 - Dec 15, 2006: @ Boston (6-15)Solid Team Effort Lifts Nuggets Past Celtics
K-Mart is back.
Denver 111:103 Boston | Simmed Game | Boxscores
BOSTON, Dec 15 -- The Celtics haven't been doing good this year. They're 13th in the Eastern Conference at the moment.
They did put up a fight but were unable to win. Pierce led his team with 29 points, Candy-man added 24 and Telfair had 14.
The Nuggets got 24 points from their bench so it seems that the trades are paying off.
Game notes
- For the second time this season the Nuggets were out-rebounded
Both teams shot 42% from the 3PT range.
Game 22 - Dec 16, 2006: @ New York (10-15)Denver Makes It 5 Straight
FT shhoting wasn't a problem, the Knicks were 10-14 from the charity stripe.
Denver 97:94 New York | Simmed Game | Boxscores
NEW YORK, Dec 16 -- The Nuggets had a terrific first quarter as they built a 13 point lead. NY was led by Curry, who finished with 26 points and sparkled a second quarter run to take the lead back - NY led by 3 at the half. S. Marbury complained about a sore achilles tendon suffered a few game ago. Despite that he played 45 minutes, scored 9 points and dished out 10 assists.
The Nuggets came from the locker room fired and took the lead back, beating NY 33:18 in the third. The Knicks did make another try in the last period but didn't manage to win.
Game notes
- 'Melo had only 10 points in the contest
Francis and Marbury combined for a dismal 18 points.
Player movement
NONE
Injuries
12/10/2006 -- A. Biedrins (GSW) | Sprained knee | Duration: 2 weeks | Unplayable
12/10/2006 -- N. Collison (PHX) | Sprained finger | Duration: 3 weeks | Unplayable
12/11/2006 -- D. Wade (MIA) | Sprained knee | Duration: 2 weeks | Unplayable
12/12/2006 -- K. Bogans (ORL) | Sore thigh muscle | Duration: 5 days | Playable
12/13/2006 -- A. Croshere (DAL) | Strained calf muscle | Duration: 12 days | Unplayable
12/13/2006 -- J. Foster (IND) | Sprained toe | Duration: 10 days | Unplayable
12/13/2006 -- V. Carter (NJ) | Sprained knee | Duration: 3 weeks | Unplayable
12/13/2006 -- D. Milicic (ORL | Broken bone in his foot | Duration: 6 weeks | Unplayable
12/13/2006 -- T. Outlaw (POR) | Sore foot | Duration: 6 days | Playable
12/13/2006 -- G. Payton (MIA) | Sprained ankle | Duration: 8 days | Unplayable
12/15/2006 -- D. Nowitzki (DAL) | Sore knee | Duration: 6 days | Playable *
12/15/2006 -- M. Olowokandi (BOS) | Broken nose | Duration: 2 weeks | Playable
12/15/2006 -- M. Ruffin | Strained calf muscle | Duration: 6 days | Playable
12/16/2006 -- M. Miller (MEM) | Sore neck | Duration: 4 days | Playable
12/16/2006 -- W. Green (PHI) | Hyper-extended knee | Duration: 2 weeks | Unplayable
Rumors
Record 17-5
The Nuggets are currently 2nd in the league, 2nd in West and 1st in Northwest with a 17-5 record
Week 8 Preview
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by BASiC on Tue Feb 06, 2007 10:42 pm
Week 8 Recap (Dec 17 - Dec 23)
Game 23 - Dec 18, 2006: vs Washington Wizards (9-14)
Denver Wins Over Time Thriller
Marcus Camby with the offensive rebound and the slam.
Washington 117:120 Denver (OT) | Simmed Game | Boxscores
DENVER, Dec 18 -- After losing the first period 33:21 the Nuggets scored 43 points in the second to take the lead. They allowed only 16 for the visiting Wizards in the third to lead by 10 before the last quarter. The Wizards were able to tie the game in the last period and we were heading into over time. The Nuggets outscored the Wizards 11 to 8 in overtime and won their sixth in a row. Denver beat Washington last week 115:106.
Game notes
Game 24 - Dec 20, 2006: vs Phoenix Suns (17-8)
Lucky 7 For The Nuggets
Carmelo scored only 11 points but grabbed 8 boards and got 8 assists.
Phoenix 101:102 Denver | Simmed Game | Boxscores
DENVER, Dec 20 -- Steve Nash scored 26 points and dished out 12 assists but was forced to watch his Suns fall to Nuggets by a single point.
After falling behind by seven in the first, the Nuggets quickly gathered themselves and played strong the rest of the game and came up with the win. Their success lied in the fact that they managed to stop Amare and Marion from scoring. The two combined for 26 points and 14 rebounds. On a good night both of them could put up these stats individually.
Game notes
Game 25 - Dec 22, 2006: vs Sacramento Kings (11-13)
Kings Stop The Streak
Artest had 22 points in Kings win
Sacramento 111:95 Denver | Simmed Game | Boxscores
DENVER, Dec 22 -- The Nuggets were victorious in the first half as they managed to build a 12 point lead. It was looking as they were to win their 8th straight. But the Kings had something up their sleeve. They outscored the Nuggets by 12 in the third period and tied the game. In the last quarter they held Denver to only 11 points and got the win.
Game notes
Player movement
NONE
Injuries
12/20/2006 -- S. Telfair (BOS) | Strained shoulder | Duration: 5 days | Playable
12/20/2006 -- R. Marshall (IND) | Neck spasm | Duration: 7 days | Unplayable
12/22/2006 -- J. Foster (IND) | Sore toe | Duration: 6 days | Playable
12/22/2006 -- J. Singleton (LAC) | Broken finger | Duration: 2 weeks | Unplayable
12/23/2006 -- S. Jackson (GSW) | Neck spasm | Duration: 10 days | Unplayable
12/23/2006 -- R. Allen (SEA) | Bruised knee | Duration: 7 days | Playable
12/23/2006 -- C. Boozer (UTAH) | Broken nose | Duration 7 days | Playable
Rumors
Record 19-6
The Nuggets are currently 2nd in the league, 2nd in West and 1st in Northwest with a 19-6 record
Week 9 Preview
Game 23 - Dec 18, 2006: vs Washington Wizards (9-14)
Denver Wins Over Time Thriller
Marcus Camby with the offensive rebound and the slam.
Washington 117:120 Denver (OT) | Simmed Game | Boxscores
DENVER, Dec 18 -- After losing the first period 33:21 the Nuggets scored 43 points in the second to take the lead. They allowed only 16 for the visiting Wizards in the third to lead by 10 before the last quarter. The Wizards were able to tie the game in the last period and we were heading into over time. The Nuggets outscored the Wizards 11 to 8 in overtime and won their sixth in a row. Denver beat Washington last week 115:106.
Game notes
- 'Melo scored only 10 points.
Nuggets' bench combined for 23 points while Wizards got 13
Iverson scored 37 points and was 4-7 from 3PT range
Game 24 - Dec 20, 2006: vs Phoenix Suns (17-8)Lucky 7 For The Nuggets
Carmelo scored only 11 points but grabbed 8 boards and got 8 assists.
Phoenix 101:102 Denver | Simmed Game | Boxscores
DENVER, Dec 20 -- Steve Nash scored 26 points and dished out 12 assists but was forced to watch his Suns fall to Nuggets by a single point.
After falling behind by seven in the first, the Nuggets quickly gathered themselves and played strong the rest of the game and came up with the win. Their success lied in the fact that they managed to stop Amare and Marion from scoring. The two combined for 26 points and 14 rebounds. On a good night both of them could put up these stats individually.
Game notes
- Carmelo scored only 11 points. He's inconsistency is starting to worry everyone.
Nash and Iverson had almost the same stats.
Denver has now won 7 straight.
Game 25 - Dec 22, 2006: vs Sacramento Kings (11-13)Kings Stop The Streak
Artest had 22 points in Kings win
Sacramento 111:95 Denver | Simmed Game | Boxscores
DENVER, Dec 22 -- The Nuggets were victorious in the first half as they managed to build a 12 point lead. It was looking as they were to win their 8th straight. But the Kings had something up their sleeve. They outscored the Nuggets by 12 in the third period and tied the game. In the last quarter they held Denver to only 11 points and got the win.
Game notes
- Kings were 7-10 from 'down town'
Denver was 95% from the charity stripe
The Kings are the third team to grab more rebounds than the Nuggets.
Player movement
NONE
Injuries
12/20/2006 -- S. Telfair (BOS) | Strained shoulder | Duration: 5 days | Playable
12/20/2006 -- R. Marshall (IND) | Neck spasm | Duration: 7 days | Unplayable
12/22/2006 -- J. Foster (IND) | Sore toe | Duration: 6 days | Playable
12/22/2006 -- J. Singleton (LAC) | Broken finger | Duration: 2 weeks | Unplayable
12/23/2006 -- S. Jackson (GSW) | Neck spasm | Duration: 10 days | Unplayable
12/23/2006 -- R. Allen (SEA) | Bruised knee | Duration: 7 days | Playable
12/23/2006 -- C. Boozer (UTAH) | Broken nose | Duration 7 days | Playable
Rumors
Record 19-6
The Nuggets are currently 2nd in the league, 2nd in West and 1st in Northwest with a 19-6 record
Week 9 Preview
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by BASiC on Wed Feb 07, 2007 1:48 am
Week 9 Recap (Dec 24 - Dec 30)
Game 26 - Dec 26, 2006: vs Boston Celtics (8-17)
Nuggets Edge Celtics In A Close Game
K-Mart slamming home the alley-oop by Iverson.
Boston 92:97 Denver | Simmed Game | Boxscores
DENVER, Dec 26 -- Once again the Nuggets started strong and held an 8 point lead after the opening quarter. In the second period they increased the lead by 4 and were leading by 12 going into the halftime brake. Marcus Camby stud out with 21 points and 13 rebounds. 'Melo on the other hand was struggling yet again, scoring only 14 points.
In the third the Celtics reduced the deficit by 6 points. They were led by Paul Pierce and Wally Szczerbiak. Pierce had 19 in the game and was 0 from 4 'down town'. Wally-world led the scorers with 30 points.
The Nuggets played a solid fourth quarter and held on to the lead.
Game notes
Game 27 - Dec 28, 2006: vs Seattle Supersonics (6-23)
Strong Second Half Wins It For The Nuggets
J.R slams it.
Seattle 78:103 Denver | Simmed Game | Boxscores
DENVER, Dec 28 -- Seattle managed to win the first quarter but fell apart after that. With Ray Allen complaining about his bruised knee, the Sonics had to step up their game. That wasn't the case as the Nuggets allowed 27 second half points while scoring 51 themselves. They were led by Iversons 22 points, Carmelo added 19 and grabbed 14 boards.
Game notes
Game 28 - Dec 29, 2006: @ New Orleans/Oklahoma City (15-11)
Nuggets Cruise By Hornets
J.R with the monster dunk.
Denver 104:83 New Orleans | Simmed Game | Boxscores
NEW ORLEANS, Dec 29 -- Denver dictated the pace of the game throughout the four quarters. Allen Iverson led the Nuggets to their third straight win, scoring 31 points. Anthony had 13 in the game and coach Karl is furious with his performance during the past few weeks. Lamond Murray scored a season-high 13 points for the Nuggets in 20 minutes. The Hornets were led by Paul's 23 points, Stojacovic added 16 and Mason 13.
Game notes
Player movement
12/26/2006 -- The Celtics trade A. Ray to the Bobcats for R. Hollins
12/29/2006 -- The Magic trade T. Ariza to the Wizards for D. Stevenson
12/30/2006 -- The Trail Blazers trade S. Graham to the Pistons for J. Maxiell
Injuries
12/26/2006 -- T. McGrady (HOU) | Hyper-extended knee | Duration: 6 weeks | Unplayable
12/29/2006 -- S. Cassell (LAC) | Strained achilles tendon | Duration: 4 days | Unplayable
12/30/2006 -- L. Huges (CLE) | Broken nose | Duration: 4 weeks | Unplayable
Rumors
Record 22-6
The Nuggets are currently 2nd in the league, 2nd in West and 1st in Northwest with a 22-6 record
Week 10 Preview
Game 26 - Dec 26, 2006: vs Boston Celtics (8-17)
Nuggets Edge Celtics In A Close Game
K-Mart slamming home the alley-oop by Iverson.
Boston 92:97 Denver | Simmed Game | Boxscores
DENVER, Dec 26 -- Once again the Nuggets started strong and held an 8 point lead after the opening quarter. In the second period they increased the lead by 4 and were leading by 12 going into the halftime brake. Marcus Camby stud out with 21 points and 13 rebounds. 'Melo on the other hand was struggling yet again, scoring only 14 points.
In the third the Celtics reduced the deficit by 6 points. They were led by Paul Pierce and Wally Szczerbiak. Pierce had 19 in the game and was 0 from 4 'down town'. Wally-world led the scorers with 30 points.
The Nuggets played a solid fourth quarter and held on to the lead.
Game notes
- The Celtics got only 5 points from their bench
Denver was out rebounded again
Game 27 - Dec 28, 2006: vs Seattle Supersonics (6-23)Strong Second Half Wins It For The Nuggets
J.R slams it.
Seattle 78:103 Denver | Simmed Game | Boxscores
DENVER, Dec 28 -- Seattle managed to win the first quarter but fell apart after that. With Ray Allen complaining about his bruised knee, the Sonics had to step up their game. That wasn't the case as the Nuggets allowed 27 second half points while scoring 51 themselves. They were led by Iversons 22 points, Carmelo added 19 and grabbed 14 boards.
Game notes
- R. Allen played with a minor injury.
The Sonics had 18 assists versus 27 by the Nuggets
Game 28 - Dec 29, 2006: @ New Orleans/Oklahoma City (15-11)Nuggets Cruise By Hornets
J.R with the monster dunk.
Denver 104:83 New Orleans | Simmed Game | Boxscores
NEW ORLEANS, Dec 29 -- Denver dictated the pace of the game throughout the four quarters. Allen Iverson led the Nuggets to their third straight win, scoring 31 points. Anthony had 13 in the game and coach Karl is furious with his performance during the past few weeks. Lamond Murray scored a season-high 13 points for the Nuggets in 20 minutes. The Hornets were led by Paul's 23 points, Stojacovic added 16 and Mason 13.
Game notes
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Player movement
12/26/2006 -- The Celtics trade A. Ray to the Bobcats for R. Hollins
12/29/2006 -- The Magic trade T. Ariza to the Wizards for D. Stevenson
12/30/2006 -- The Trail Blazers trade S. Graham to the Pistons for J. Maxiell
Injuries
12/26/2006 -- T. McGrady (HOU) | Hyper-extended knee | Duration: 6 weeks | Unplayable
12/29/2006 -- S. Cassell (LAC) | Strained achilles tendon | Duration: 4 days | Unplayable
12/30/2006 -- L. Huges (CLE) | Broken nose | Duration: 4 weeks | Unplayable
Rumors
Record 22-6
The Nuggets are currently 2nd in the league, 2nd in West and 1st in Northwest with a 22-6 record
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by BASiC on Wed Feb 07, 2007 4:13 am
December Recap
Because December 31st was on the 10th week, Denver's record is 23-6 in the standings. For those who are wondering why my record is 22-6 in this thread and 23-6 in the standings.
Conference Standings
Division Standings
Player Awards
League Leaders
Denver Nuggets Stats
Because December 31st was on the 10th week, Denver's record is 23-6 in the standings. For those who are wondering why my record is 22-6 in this thread and 23-6 in the standings.
Conference Standings
Division Standings
Player Awards
League Leaders
Denver Nuggets Stats
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by BASiC on Wed Feb 07, 2007 6:12 am
The McTen
By BASiC
1. About the Mavs
What about the Mavs? They started their season by winning 11 games straight. Then lost and won a few games and then..Dirk got injured. Their leading scorer Dirk Nowitzki was out for about 3 weeks. He missed nine games. The Mavs have a strong lineup and are one of the finals favorites but without Dirk they went 3-6 and lost their first place in the Western Conference. As soon as Dirk returned the Mavs won five straight before losing to the Hornets and Nuggets. Now..it seems to me that Dirk isn't only the leading scorer but he is the one that keeps this team running.
2. Denver - Chicago trade
For those who don't remember, on December 5th the Bulls traded Mike Sweetney and Malik Allen to the Nuggets for Yakhouba Diawara, Reggie Evans and Eduardo Najera. At first it was hard to say who benefited most from this trade. Shore, Denver got Sweetney who is probably the best player of the five and they also got Allen but they gave three players in return. It seemed like a very even trade.
Anyway, Denver was 3rd in the West before the trade and they are now 2nd. Although they moved up only one spot, they went 14-2 in December! Oh yeah..they did sign Lamond Murray about the same time the trade took place and Murry is averaging 6 points per game. And although Sweetney is averaging less than he did in Chicago despite getting more time on the court, I think the Nuggets did benefit from this trade.
And off course the Bulls..They were 7-10 before the trade and 10-5 after it. They rose from 10th in the East to 5th! And despite the fact that Evans' and Najera's combined averages are about the same as Sweetney's average, the Bulls have improved. So I guess both teams benefited from this trade.
3. Golden States' success
The Warriors trade with the Pacers worked well for them. They went from a lottery-team to a playoff team. They were 4th in the West after November and are 6th at the moment. They have fallen two spots because S. Jackson is injured.
A. Harrington is averaging 14.6 points and 8.2 rebounds for the Warriors. Injured Jackson is averaging 7 points. The Warriors already have two superstar players in Jason Richardson and Baron Davis. All they needed was some support. Golden State is a serious force to be reckoned with.
4. LA Lakers moving up
The Lakers are on fire. They are currently on an 11-0 run and have already tied Mavs' winning streak. One more and they will set the record for the season. They have beat strong teams on the way - 92:86 against the Mavs, 110:80 against the Nets, 104:84 against the Heat and 92:85 versus the Magic. And those have all been road games.
But how did they manage to do it you ask?! Well Bryant is averaging 25.5 points, 5.3 boards, 5.8 assists and 2 steals and Lamar Odom has 16.7 points and 10.9 rebounds. But the player who has stunned everybody is Luke Walton. His averages are 16.2 points, 5.9 rebounds and 5.2 assists.
The Lakers were 7th after November and have climbed to 4th now. They have the same record with Dallas and Phoenix. The top teams in the West are very strong and Lakers have proven that so are they.
5. Minnesotas' fall
Poor T-Wolves fans. Minnesota was 5th in the Western Conference after November but have fallen to 12th. They had a 0-9 losing streak in December. And they lost to Philly and Sonics who are the two weakest teams in the league right now. No injuries or anything. Just poor team performance. KG averages 20 and 12, while Mike James has 24 points per game and Ricky Davis adds 19 but it's the overall team performance that matters and right now they don't have any.
6. New Orleans' rise
New Orleans have come from 13th in West to 7th. They had an 8-0 run in December and are currently a playoff team. Peja Stojacovic leads the team with 20.2 ppg and grabs about 6 boards. Chris Paul is second in scoring with 17.7 and dishes out 8.4 assists every game - that's good enough to be third in the league in assists per game. T. Chandler had 13 and 11 and Desmon Mason scores 12 ppg but D. West is a real surprise. He is averaging 16.6 points and 10.6 rebounds plus 1.59 blocks per game.
7. Bobcats going down?
They were 8th in the East a month ago. Now they're 14th. They went 3-11 in December, despite Elton Bland is putting up MVP numbers and Adam Morrison winning back-to-back Rookie of the East monthly awards. Again - it's the overall team effort that matters. The Bobcats have a problem with assists, they don't have any. They have two players who are averaging more than 1.5 assists per game (Felton and McInnis). They had a playoff spot but couldn't hold on t it - Shame on you!
8. Hawks in the playoffs?
Coming up from 14th in East to 9th at the moment. It seems that Joe Johnson is dragging his team into the playoffs. The season is far from over and they are still a bit short from the 8th seed but still - wow. J.J is averaging 29 points per game and yes, he is the leading scorer in the NBA at the moment. But Tyrone Lue broke his nose on the 31st of December (not a good way to celebrate the New Year!) and will be out for 2 weeks. So let's see how the Hawks will do without his 11 points per game.
9. The deal with O'Neal
Jermaine O'Neal was voted Player Of the East in November and in December. He is averaging 27.6 points, 11.6 boards and 2.16 blocks per game. But why are the Pacers still 12th in the East? It seems to me that the trade didn't work for them as well as they thought.
Talking about O'Neals, how's Shaq doing? How about 21.5 points, 10.6 boards and 2.2 blocks per game? The veteran still has it and the only reason why Miami gave up their 2nd place in East is because Wade was injured.
10. 'Melo going melo?
Believe it or not but the young star is averaging 13.9 points during the last 10 games. He was 4th among the top scorers in the league after November with 25.4 ppg but has now fallen out of the top 25. He doesn't have problems rebounding and passing the ball. And despite his lackluster performance in shooting the Nuggets did go 14-2 in December. But he should pick up his game soon, because if he doesn't, the Nuggets might find someone who can score.
By BASiC
1. About the Mavs
What about the Mavs? They started their season by winning 11 games straight. Then lost and won a few games and then..Dirk got injured. Their leading scorer Dirk Nowitzki was out for about 3 weeks. He missed nine games. The Mavs have a strong lineup and are one of the finals favorites but without Dirk they went 3-6 and lost their first place in the Western Conference. As soon as Dirk returned the Mavs won five straight before losing to the Hornets and Nuggets. Now..it seems to me that Dirk isn't only the leading scorer but he is the one that keeps this team running.
2. Denver - Chicago trade
For those who don't remember, on December 5th the Bulls traded Mike Sweetney and Malik Allen to the Nuggets for Yakhouba Diawara, Reggie Evans and Eduardo Najera. At first it was hard to say who benefited most from this trade. Shore, Denver got Sweetney who is probably the best player of the five and they also got Allen but they gave three players in return. It seemed like a very even trade.
Anyway, Denver was 3rd in the West before the trade and they are now 2nd. Although they moved up only one spot, they went 14-2 in December! Oh yeah..they did sign Lamond Murray about the same time the trade took place and Murry is averaging 6 points per game. And although Sweetney is averaging less than he did in Chicago despite getting more time on the court, I think the Nuggets did benefit from this trade.
And off course the Bulls..They were 7-10 before the trade and 10-5 after it. They rose from 10th in the East to 5th! And despite the fact that Evans' and Najera's combined averages are about the same as Sweetney's average, the Bulls have improved. So I guess both teams benefited from this trade.
3. Golden States' success
The Warriors trade with the Pacers worked well for them. They went from a lottery-team to a playoff team. They were 4th in the West after November and are 6th at the moment. They have fallen two spots because S. Jackson is injured.
A. Harrington is averaging 14.6 points and 8.2 rebounds for the Warriors. Injured Jackson is averaging 7 points. The Warriors already have two superstar players in Jason Richardson and Baron Davis. All they needed was some support. Golden State is a serious force to be reckoned with.
4. LA Lakers moving up
The Lakers are on fire. They are currently on an 11-0 run and have already tied Mavs' winning streak. One more and they will set the record for the season. They have beat strong teams on the way - 92:86 against the Mavs, 110:80 against the Nets, 104:84 against the Heat and 92:85 versus the Magic. And those have all been road games.
But how did they manage to do it you ask?! Well Bryant is averaging 25.5 points, 5.3 boards, 5.8 assists and 2 steals and Lamar Odom has 16.7 points and 10.9 rebounds. But the player who has stunned everybody is Luke Walton. His averages are 16.2 points, 5.9 rebounds and 5.2 assists.
The Lakers were 7th after November and have climbed to 4th now. They have the same record with Dallas and Phoenix. The top teams in the West are very strong and Lakers have proven that so are they.
5. Minnesotas' fall
Poor T-Wolves fans. Minnesota was 5th in the Western Conference after November but have fallen to 12th. They had a 0-9 losing streak in December. And they lost to Philly and Sonics who are the two weakest teams in the league right now. No injuries or anything. Just poor team performance. KG averages 20 and 12, while Mike James has 24 points per game and Ricky Davis adds 19 but it's the overall team performance that matters and right now they don't have any.
6. New Orleans' rise
New Orleans have come from 13th in West to 7th. They had an 8-0 run in December and are currently a playoff team. Peja Stojacovic leads the team with 20.2 ppg and grabs about 6 boards. Chris Paul is second in scoring with 17.7 and dishes out 8.4 assists every game - that's good enough to be third in the league in assists per game. T. Chandler had 13 and 11 and Desmon Mason scores 12 ppg but D. West is a real surprise. He is averaging 16.6 points and 10.6 rebounds plus 1.59 blocks per game.
7. Bobcats going down?
They were 8th in the East a month ago. Now they're 14th. They went 3-11 in December, despite Elton Bland is putting up MVP numbers and Adam Morrison winning back-to-back Rookie of the East monthly awards. Again - it's the overall team effort that matters. The Bobcats have a problem with assists, they don't have any. They have two players who are averaging more than 1.5 assists per game (Felton and McInnis). They had a playoff spot but couldn't hold on t it - Shame on you!
8. Hawks in the playoffs?
Coming up from 14th in East to 9th at the moment. It seems that Joe Johnson is dragging his team into the playoffs. The season is far from over and they are still a bit short from the 8th seed but still - wow. J.J is averaging 29 points per game and yes, he is the leading scorer in the NBA at the moment. But Tyrone Lue broke his nose on the 31st of December (not a good way to celebrate the New Year!) and will be out for 2 weeks. So let's see how the Hawks will do without his 11 points per game.
9. The deal with O'Neal
Jermaine O'Neal was voted Player Of the East in November and in December. He is averaging 27.6 points, 11.6 boards and 2.16 blocks per game. But why are the Pacers still 12th in the East? It seems to me that the trade didn't work for them as well as they thought.
Talking about O'Neals, how's Shaq doing? How about 21.5 points, 10.6 boards and 2.2 blocks per game? The veteran still has it and the only reason why Miami gave up their 2nd place in East is because Wade was injured.
10. 'Melo going melo?
Believe it or not but the young star is averaging 13.9 points during the last 10 games. He was 4th among the top scorers in the league after November with 25.4 ppg but has now fallen out of the top 25. He doesn't have problems rebounding and passing the ball. And despite his lackluster performance in shooting the Nuggets did go 14-2 in December. But he should pick up his game soon, because if he doesn't, the Nuggets might find someone who can score.
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