Tuomas' Live 04 Lakers // Lakers pwn Heat

[Tuomas]

Spurs fall to Lakers in Los Angeles
Bryant and Odom make a statement

San Antonio Spurs 93-105 Los Angeles Lakers
( 23-30 , 19-27 , 20-27 , 31-21 )
[Spurs Boxscore][Lakers Boxscore]



1st Half
Lakers now faced the Spurs on their home floor. Both teams are looking to be top title contenders and today. On this night both teams were battling for Western Conference supremacy. San Antonio's strategy was clear from the start: give the ball to Duncan downlow and let him decide what to do with it. It worked for a while, but the Spurs didn't know what to do with Kobe, who seemed determined to take over scoring 17 points in the first quarter. Michael Finley got in to the act as Duncan's presence downlow made room for open jumpers, but with Lamar Odom shooting well along Bryant, the Lakers surprisingly seemed to cruise past the Spurs on this one.

2nd Half
Tony Parker started to rack up points as well as Spurs tried to turn the momentum, but instead the Lakers started to run and gun changing their offense into an alley-oop galore. San Antonio had to start fouling as the Bryant-Odom duo showed no signs of slowing down. The Lakers started the last quarter with a 7-0 run and they started to ease the tempo as the game was decided. The Spurs did cut the deficit by 10 but at that time it was already too late as Los Angeles had control from the start and never gave it up.



Kobe Bryant - Los Angeles Lakers
Statline:
37 Points
13/17 Free Throws
4 Rebounds
4 Assists


Home Team Best (LAL)
Lamar Odom - 28pts, 2reb, 3ast, 2stl

Away Team Best (SAN)
Michael Finley - 23pts, 1ast, 2stl
Tony Parker - 22pts, 5reb, 6ast
Tim Duncan - 20pts, 8reb, 2blk, 6stl

Worst of Both
Kwame Brown (LAL) - 2pts, 8reb, 23mins
Manu Ginobili (SAN) - 3pts, 5fouls, 2to, 13mins













Los Angeles is #1
After beating the New Jersey Nets and the San Antonio Spurs, the Los Angeles Lakers have taken the league number one spot with a record of 8-2. The team has been playing really well, lead by Kobe Bryant, who still hasn't been noticed in MVP talk.

Top 5teams in the League:
Los Angeles Lakers* : 8-2
New Jersey Nets* : 7-2
Cleveland Cavaliers* : 6-2
Seattle Supersonics : 5-2
New Orleans Hornets : 7-3
(* - Leader of their division)

[wade_03]

Excellent dynasty and I was wondering if the roster you are using is the latest update available for live 2004. If it is can you please say where you got it from.

[Tuomas]

NLSC's latest plus I made last summers off season moves manually.

[Mark.]

Top notch job on the win, always nice to see a Lakers win over the Spurs

[Pistol]

Thi sdynasty is looking fantastic! Holy shoot, lol. Great pics and team is doing great too.

[wade_03]

What happened to this dynasty, I actually liked it?

[Tuomas]

I'm not quitting it since you never know when I feel like playing a game of 2004, but right now I have lots of other stuff going on so haven't really had time or motivation to update.

[marxj]

this was great. i am still playing live '04 and i still enjoy. dont quit Tuomas, keep posting

[Andreas Dahl]

Great stuff Tuomas Glad to see one of these old games in action again. Oh those were truly the days..

[Tuomas]

Lakers overcome Garnett, Wolves
Another stellar performance by Odom and Kobe

Los Angeles Lakers 81-77 Minnesota Timberwolves
( 12-25, 20-18, 28-22, 21-12 )
[Lakers Boxscore][Timberwolves Boxscore]



1st Half
Both teams started off sloppy. The Lakers couldn't make shots while the Wolves seemed determined to pound the ball inside. Minnesota started the game with a 11-0 run, credit to good defense that forced LA to turn the ball over numerous times. Out of the Lakers' 12 points in the first Lamar Odom scored 10. Minnesota opened the second with a 10-2 run mainly by high percentage shots. At the half they had a comfortable lead. Lakers' Kobe Bryant had four points at this point.

2nd Half
Los Angeles got into the game right at the start of the second half, while Minnesota relied solely on Kevin Garnett who answered. During the third LA managed to get a few runs and made it an even game eventually taking the lead in the fourth and putting it away in the final minutes.



Kobe Bryant - Los Angeles Lakers
Statline:
25 Points
3 Rebounds
3 Assists
1 Steal


Away Team Best (LAL)
Lamar Odom - 24pts, 4reb, 2ast, 1blk
Aaron McKie - 11pts, 5/8FG, 5reb, 3ast

Home Team Best (MIN)
Kevin Garnett - 23pts, 9reb, 1stl
Ricky Davis - 12pts, 1reb, 4ast, 4stl, 1blk

Worst of Both
Mike James (MIN) - 6pts, 6min, 1stl


Mark Blount (C - MIN) makes the assist of his life [ DOWNLOAD ] (video)

[hammertime23]

Great Dynasty. This is inspiring me to make a 2004 one. i added you on msn. Maybe we can work on somethings with the game.

[JaoSming]

man that POTG pass was a bullet. nice work man

[Tuomas]

Here is the score for last game (don't feel like making a full recap (I lost so...meh)

Memphis Grizzlies - Los Angeles Lakers : 92-82
Player Of The Game : Damon Stoudamire (22pts, 12ast)

In other news, here is highlights from another game, Washington Wizards at New Jersey Nets. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAlirXsbh0s


And now it's time for monthly updates again.


Players Of The Month :
East Player : Chris Bosh (TOR) 27ppg, 10rpg, 4apg, 2bpg, 0.9spg
West Player : Zach Randoplh (POR) 22.8ppg, 11.8rpg, 2.5apg, 0.5bpg, 0.5spg
East Rookie : Charlie Villanueva (MIL) 12.1ppg, 7.4rpg, 3.9apg, 1.0bpg, 0.7spg
West Rookie : Chuck Hayes (HOU) 8.8ppg, 11.0rpg, 1.8apg, 1.0bpg, 1.0spg

League Leaders :

Points Per Game :
1. Gilbert Arenas (WAS) 28.2
-. Kobe Bryant (LAL) 28.2
3. Zach Randolph (POR) 25.1
4. Paul Pierce (BOS) 23.9
5. Jermaine O'Neal (IND) 23.6

Rebounds Per Game :
1. Kevin Garnett (MIN) 13.1
2. Tim Duncan (SAN) 12.8
-. Ben Wallace (CHI) 12.8
4. Shaquille O'Neal (MIA) 12.3
5. Dwight Howard (ORL) 12.0

Assists Per Game :
1. Jason Kidd (NJN) 8.4
2. Rafer Alston (HOU) 7.7
3. Steve Nash (PHO) 7.4
4. Sam Cassell (LAC) 7.0
-. Jason Williams (MIA) 7.0

Blocks Per Game:
1. Shaquille O'Neal (MIA) 2.7
2. Ben Wallace (CHI) 2.5
3. Tim Duncan (SAN) 2.4
-. Chris Mihm (LAL) 2.4
-. Jermaine O'Neal (IND) 2.4

Steals Per Game :
1. Allen Iverson (PHI) 2.5
2. Ron Artest (SAC) 2.2
3. Chris Paul (NOK) 2.1
-. Baron Davis (GSW) 2.1
5. 4 Tied (-) 2.0

MVP Candidates







lol @ San Antonio & Houston

[Marquis]

yeah lol, and Dallas at the same company...

Your Lakers looking strong

[Tuomas]

Well Dallas is a few games behind but Houston 1-9 I want to face them soon.

Now for the advertising part : I had an idea of running a NBA Live 2004 tournament. If you're interested, click the link on my sig.

[Tuomas]

Lakers complete blockbuster trade with Raptors
Acquire Bosh, lose Kwame



The Los Angeles Lakers and Toronto Raptors finished a surprise blockbuster deal this morning that sends all-star forward Chris Bosh and point guard Jose Calderon to Los Angeles. The Toronto Raptors get Kwame Brown, newly acquired Brendan Haywood and youngster Ronny Turiaf. Lakers clearly were tired of waiting for Kwame Brown to delevop to his full potential, whatever that is.

The Lakers clearly benefited from this trade. First of all the get all-star Chris Bosh, who joins Lamar Odom and Kobe Bryant what seems to be an offensive lineup that can match up any team any time. Jose Calderon is a good back up point guard, especially for the Lakers, who don't have a clear starting PG. The absence of Brown and Haywood inside will most likely be filled to give Andrew Bynum more minutes. One thing the Lakers also got was a free roster spot, looking forward to next year's draft and free agent signings.

The Raptors, in short, are a mess once again. Now they got a squad featuring of inconsistent big men Antonio Davis, Kwame Brown, Brendan Haywood and Rafael Aroujo, small-time declining likes of Alvin Williams and Latrell Sprewell plus some 'who cares'-type of 1-3 year old n00bs. The best player on this team might be Fred Jones.



The Lakers also got themselves more room for next year's free agent signings, currently a little over 4,000,000 points under the cap. Here are some of the upcoming free agents :

Ben Wallace
Jason Terry
Sam Cassell
Tashaun Prince
Ronald Murray
Bonzi Wells
Alonzo Mourning
Chris Wilcox
Drew Gooden
Nazr Mohammed




Here is the Los Angeles Lakers' schedule for the rest of the season :

Denver Nuggets - Los Angeles Lakers
Washington Wizards - Los Angeles Lakers

All-Star Weekend

Cleveland Cavaliers - Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers - Milwaukee Bucks
Los Angeles Lakers - Utah Jazz
Los Angeles Lakers - New York Knicks
Atlanta Hawks - Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers - Philadelphia 76ers
Los Angeles Lakers - Miami Heat
Los Angeles Lakers - Phoenix Suns
Orlando Magic - Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers - Houston Rockets
Golden State Warriors - Los Angeles Lakers
New Orleans Hornets - Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers - Dallas Mavericks

[Pr1kolaz]

Yea, nice dynasty, and recaps.. I like your awesome roster!

[Tuomas]

Thriller in LA
Lakers score 40 in last quarter to break down Nuggets

Denver Nuggets 111-114 Los Angeles Lakers
[Nuggets Boxscore][Lakers Boxscore]



Chris Bosh's debut in LA was a night to remembered. Denver started the game by launching a horde of three pointers while Lakers were looking to get inside points. Smush Parker played really well on both ends but was pulled away by early foul trouble. Denver had a 11-2 run in the first as their bench contributed to put the Nuggets up by double digits early. The Lakers tried to get back by playing better defense and it worked in the second and third. In the last quarter the game was tight as both teams shot well.
The Lakers got the edge at the final 20 seconds when Kobe Bryant blocked Kenyon Martin's dunk attempt and scored on the following possession, putting the Lakers in position to take the game. The Nuggets got the ball back, and found Kenyon Martin again with 8.2 seconds left, who this time was fouled. Martin missed the second of his two, which would have tied the game. After that Denver had to foul Smush Parker, who made both free throws to seal the game.



Kobe Bryant - Los Angeles Lakers
Statline:
28 Points
5 Rebounds
1 Blocked shot
1 Steal


Home Team Best (LAL)
Chris Bosh 26pts, 3reb, 2ast, 1stl
Lamar Odom - 19pts, 2reb, 3stl, 1ast

AwayTeam Best (DEN)
Carmelo Anthony - 25pts, 4reb, 3ast, 1stl
Andre Miller - 13pts, 10ast, 2reb

Worst of Both
Smush Parker (LAL) - 8to









Washington Wizards 110-109 Los Angeles Lakers

No recap on this one. Bryant scores 48 and misses final shot, Arenas scores 42. Don't feel like making one, althought it was the second best game all season next to the Denver game.




Monthly news and after that, the All-Star game.

[JaoSming]

nice screens man

[Tuomas]

East, LeBron dominate All-Star game
109 - 143
Click team logo for boxscore



32 points, 14/18 FG


Baron Davis (WEST) 24pts
Kevin Garnett (WEST) 21pts
Tracy McGrady (WEST) 20pts
Kobe Bryant (WEST) 18pts
Paul Pierce (EAST) 20pts
Dwyane Wade (EAST) 20pts
Gilbert Arenas (EAST) 19pts
Shaquille O'Neal (EAST) 17pts







Sorry, wasn't really interested about the All-Star even this time so didn't bother making it a bgger deal. No DC in 2004, didn't want to make one using 07, everybody knows every dunk.

[Tuomas]

Players Of The Month for January





League Leaders















The Cleveland Cavaliers have traded David Wesley to the New York Knicks for Jerome James.
The Utah Jazz have traded Andre Owens to the Seattle Supersonics for Nick Collison.

[Marquis]

Spurs looked bad at the 14th place last month, but hey now they are at the 15th place...

Nice trade you had. Keep going with the updates

[Tuomas]

Cleveland Cavaliers 90-111 Los Angeles Lakers
( 28-19 , 14-32 ,22-28 , 26-32 )
[Cavs Boxscore][Lakers Boxscore]



Kobe Bryant - Los Angeles Lakers
Statline:
37 Points
14/21 Field Goals
3 Rebounds
2 Assists
1 Block
1 Steal


Home Team Best (LAL)
Chris Bosh - 19pts, 4reb, 1blk
Lamar Odom - 13pts, 4reb, 3ast

Away Team Best (CLE)
Larry Hughes - 30pts, 2reb, 1ast, 2stl
LeBron James - 23pts, 1reb, 2ast, 2stl
Eric Snow - 10pts, 7reb, 14ast

Worst of Both
Drew Gooden (CLE) - 0pts, 3reb, 7min


( Two best teams, two best players, now they battle for the sickest pic as well)

[Tuomas]

Simmed game :



Indiana Pacers 87-97 Los Angeles Lakers
( 16-23 , 21-24 , 24-26 , 26-24 )
Player Of The Game : Lamar Odom (LAL)






McKie demolishes Bucks, himself
Lakers continue cruising

Los Angeles Lakers 107-77 Milwaukee Bucks
( 20-21 , 36-24 , 27-17 , 24-15 )
[Lakers Boxscore][Bucks Boxscore]



1st Half
The Bucks started strong and surprisingly took a one point lead into the second quarter. After that the story of the game unraveled as an unexpected one-man offensive force, Lakers' PG Aaron McKie scored 17 points in the quarter as the Lakers took a commanding lead, which Michael Redd cut down with two three pointers to end the half. Lakers lead 56-45 at this point.

2nd Half
Milwaukee frenzied to cut the lead to three to start the half, but then it was more of Aaron McKie, who managed to muscle in a four point play as well. He shot two pointers and drove to the hole with no mercy putting Lakers up by 21. He continued his miraculous play in the last quarter, but then injured his left leg on a play under the basket. It seemed obvious that he could have gone for 50, now he finished with 43 as the injury ended his game, but at that point it was too late for the Bucks, who lost with a 40 point deficit.
McKie's magical performance left everyone in awe, including the Laker team, which excluding Bryant was left pretty much scoreless, everyone scored single digits.



Aaron McKie - Los Angeles Lakers
Statline:
43 Points
18/22 Field Goals
2/2 Three Pointers
2 Steals
(In 12 minutes it's NBA Live, remember?)


Home Team Best (MIL)
Michael Redd - 27pts, 5/7 3pt, 2reb, 2ast
Bobby Simmons - 19pts, 4ast, 1stl

Away Team Best (LAL)
Kobe Bryant - 26pts, 1reb, 1ast

Worst of Both
Lakers' starters excluding Kobe Bryant - 21pts in total, who needs them when you got Aaron McKie

[Marquis]

Shocking stats by Aaron McKie. wow 43 points and what a shooting percentage

Nice screens, especially against Cavs, these Cavs jerseys are so sexy