newc's Pistons[8-8] Race 2 MVP + Rookie rankings

[Martti.]

Rondo has been incredible. Get over .500 soon!

[newc]

Pistons beats Celtics, completes the first month


Ben Gordon with the last bucket of the game

Thanks to the great game in the 2nd quarter, Pistons managed to beat the Boston Celtics, 92-89. During the game, both teams lost a men through injury - Ben Wallace and Rodney Stuckey didn't enter the game after their injuries, it's not known will they play the first games of next month. One of the main heroes of the match, Al Jefferson added: We missed Ben at the second half, but we managed to hold the win without him.

One of the main intersts before the game was, how their first game against former teams will play Stuckey, Rondo, and Brown. I came out for the game as I normally do, nothing special, after the game said, Rajon Rondo, of course, it was strange to play against the Celtics, but I didn't have any special feelings. Celtics looked a bit better in the first minutes of the game, but theu couldn't get a big lead, after 1st quarter it was plus 3 to them, 27-24.

In the second quarter for the first time in the game, Kwame Brown checked in, who, against his former team, looked really concentrated - he had only 14 minutes of playing, but managed to have 6 points, 4 rebounds and 2 blocks. However, this quarter was in a Pistons mark in the first half the guests from Detroit ended with a nine point lead, 50-41. Three minutes before the end of the half Ben Wallace got injured, he did not return to the game.

Second half started with another injury, this time it was Rodney Stuckey, he didn't enter the game after that too. Even without him Celtics were able to get closer to the Pistons and the end of the game was a real thriller, one minute before the end of the game, the result was 89-89, and Rajon Rondo came to the free throw line to shoot two, but he could throw only 1 shot. Later teams exchanged swith everal inaccurate shots, and Ben Gordon 5 seconds before the end of the match, threw a two-point shots, Celtics could not answer and lost the game.

Player of the game

Richard Hamilton

33 Points

4 Rebounds

3 Assists

16-22 FGM-A


Notable Performers

Pistons [8-8]

Gordon 19pts, 4ast, 3stl
Jefferson 18pts, 11reb
Rondo 8pts, 15ast, 4stl, 1blk

Celtics [12-7]

Garnett 22pts, 6reb, 2stl
Pierce 20pts, 5ast, 2reb, 2stl
Stuckey 15pts, 6ast, 3reb

Highlights:


Big Ben with a crazy dunk / Rondo blocks Stuckey's shot


Rajon with a great steal from the back / Wallace suffers an arm injury

[newc]

Rip and Rondo are forming a great duo.

Yeah, Hamiltons has scored many points after Rondo's passes

Rondo has been incredible. Get over .500 soon!

Yes, he is great. I'll certainly try!

[Lamrock]

Great win. I really like this dynasty. Bet the Celtics are regretting that awful trade (they almost made in real life) here.

[kibaxx7]

Nice win man... great game by Rip!

[Martti.]

Great win. Hope Big Ben isn't injured for long.

[newc]

November recap: Around the league

Standings

Western Conference

LA Lakers* 14-3
Dallas* 12-4
Phoenix 9-3
Minnesota* 7-7
New Orleans 10-7
LA Clippers 9-7
Memphis 8-8
San Antonio 8-8
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Houston 7-7
Oklahoma 8-9
Utah 7-9
Denver 7-10
Golden State 5-11
Portland 4-11
Sacramento 3-14

Eastern Conference

Orlando* 16-0
Cleveland* 13-5
Boston* 12-7
Philadelphia 10-7
Washington 10-7
Miami 8-7
Charlotte 9-9
Detroit 8-8
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Atlanta 8-10
Indiana 7-9
Toronto 7-9
Chicago 6-8
New York 6-11
New Jersey 4-13
Milwaukee 1-15

*Division leader

Players of the Month

West Player: K.Bryant 30,1ppg 3,3rpg 7,9apg 1,76bpg 2,12spg

East Player: L.James 28,4ppg 5,6rpg 9,7apg 2,5bpg 1,56spg

West Rookie: H.Thabeet 8,7ppg 8,6rpg 3,3apg 1,25bpg 0,88spg

East Rookie: B.Jennings 15,7ppg 3,4rpg 4,3apg 0,44bpg 1,63spg

League Leaders

Points per game

1) D.Nowitzki 31,1
2) K.Bryant 30,1
3) L.James 28,4
4) A.Iverson 26,6
5) T.McGrady 26,5
6) C.Bosh 26,1
7) B.Davis 26,0
8) C.Anthony 25,8
9) T.Parker 25,7
10) C.Paul 25,5
- B.Gordon 22,9

Rebounds per game

1) S.O’Neal 14,6
2) D.Nowitzki 12,1
3) J.O’Neal 11,9
4) A.Horford 11,8
5) E.Dampier 11,6
5) A.McDyess 11,6
7) E.Brand 11,5
8) G.Oden 11,4
9) T.Duncan 11,1
10) Nene 11,0
- A.Jefferson 10,4

Assists per game

1) V.Carter 10,3
2) L.James 9,7
3) T.Parker 9,4
4) C.Billups 9,1
4) J.Calderon 9,1
6) B.Davis 9,0
7) R.Westbrook 8,8
8) T.Ford 8,7
9) R.Allen 8,4
10) D.Williams 8,3
- R.Rondo 7,6

Blocks per game

1) S.O’Neal 2,78
2) T.Duncan 2,69
3) L.James 2,50
3) J.Smith 2,50
5) S.Marion 2,38
6) K.Love 2,36
7) E.Brand 2,24
8) C.Bosh 2,19
8) J.Howard 2,19
10) M.Camby 2,13
- B.Wallace 1,56

Steals per game

1) R.Rondo 2,81
2) L.Deng 2,57
3) B.Gordon 2,44
3) E.Gordon 2,44
5) P.Stojakovic 2,43
6) J.Richardson 2,42
7) L.Hughes 2,41
8) T.Parker 2,38
9) S.Battier 2,29
10) C.Billups 2,24

Transactions

4/11 The Kings sign R.Swift
12/11 The Hawks trade A.Horford, Z.Pachulia for C.Villanueva, C.Wilcox ( 3 team trade)
12/11 The Timbwrwolves trade A.Jefferson, R.Hollins for A.Horford, T.Prince ( 3 team trade)
12/11 The Pistons trade T.Prince, C.Villanueva, C.Wilcox for A.Jefferson, Z.Pachulia, R.Hollins ( 3 team trade)
24/11 The Jazz trade C.Miles to the Rockets for C.Landry
28/11 The Bobcats trade D.Diop to the Hawks for M.Williams

[newc]

Great win. I really like this dynasty. Bet the Celtics are regretting that awful trade (they almost made in real life) here.

Thanks Well, they're doing pretty well without Rondo too

Nice win man... great game by Rip!

Thanks, Rip is a real leader!

Great win. Hope Big Ben isn't injured for long.

Thanks, he will play the next game, he has just a minor injury

[anthony22]

lol,no Howard in rebounds and blocks first 10,and shaq with 14.6 a game..nicee

[Azzdogs]

Thabeet only if he could play like that in real life.

[newc]

November Recap: Team Report


Picture of the month: Big Ben posterizes Sasha Vujacic

Record: 8-8
Conference: 8th
Division: 2nd
Leaders:
Points – 22,9 Ben Gordon
Rebounds – 10,4 Al Jefferson
Assists – 7,6 Rajon Rondo
Steals – 2,81 Rajon Rondo
Blocks – 1,56 Ben Wallace

Al Jefferson
Pos: C
Stats: 13.6 PPG 10.4 RPG 1.8 APG 0.80 SPG 1.00 BPG
Best Game of the Month: 24pts 7rebs 3blks 1stl vs. Lakers

Al Jefferson joined the team after half a month behind, and he showed his best game with the first match he played in Detroit. Al gives the team what it asks from its centre player - rebounds, blocked shots and easy points from under the basket. Pairing with Ben Wallace they are a threat to every team in this league.

Ben Wallace
Pos: PF
Stats: 6.4 PPG 6.9 RPG 2.5 APG 1.44 SPG 1.56 BPG
Best Game of the Month: 17pts 13rebs 6ast 3stl 1blk vs. Magic

How many of you waited for this kind of performance from Ben Wallace, when he returned to his former team in summer? Yes, he doesn't score many points, but he really hasn't done that before either. He is the best shot blocker in this team, second-best rebounder, this is a good performance for such a veteran as Big Ben. Hopefully he will be able to continue the season like this.

Richard Hamilton
Pos: SF
Stats: 16.4 PPG 3.7 RPG 5.6 APG 0.94 SPG 0.69 BPG
Best Game of the Month: 27pts 9rebs 8ast 1stl @ Milwaukee

Rip Hamilton was always starting games off the bench at the start of the month, but with Prince's departure he got a chance to start the games and he used it perfectly, becoming one of the best team players and a leader. Small Forward position maybe is a bit unusual for him, but it looks like he learns fast.

Ben Gordon
Pos: SG
Stats: 22.9 PPG 3.9 RPG 1.8 APG 2.44 SPG 0.63 BPG
Best Game of the Month: 49pts 3rebs 3stl 2ast vs. Nets

Who does not remember the season opening game against the Nets, when Ben Gordon scored 49 points? However, not all month was so great for Gordon as the first game. In several games when the shots did not fall, he lowered his hands and looked very helpless in offense and defense. However, this changed, Ben realized that he is this teams leader and the team looks forward to see a decent performance from him. And after he realized that, we could see a lot more from Ben than just shooting from the distance.

Rajon Rondo
Pos: PG
Stats: 12.9 PPG 3.9 RPG 7.6 APG 2.81 SPG 0.94bpg
Best Game of the Month: 29pts 18ast 8stl vs. Lakers

There have been lots of talks about which team has won gotten more out of the Pistons-Celtics trade. Seeing the game of Rajon Rondo, there's no question that the Pistons team had bigger gain. Rondo is the best interceptor in the league, his quick and aggressive drives are very difficult to stop. It remains only to wish it to continue!

Jason Maxiell
Pos: PF
Stats: 4.9 PPG 3.7 RPG 1.6 APG 0.50 SPG 0.94 BPG
Best Game of the Month: 16pts 6rebs 2blk 2ast @ Chicago

Jason Maxiell was the best reservist for the team this month, he always went on the field playing with great energy and thereby helped the team. He has proved that he can also play bigger game time, like in his best game this month against the Bulls. He's small for a big guy, but he compensates it with great energy and hustle.

Zaza Pachulia
Pos: C
Stats: 4.0 PPG 3.5 RPG 0.7 APG 0.29 SPG 0.24 BPG
Best Game of the Month: 6pts 3rebs vs. Suns

Zaza joined Pistons team the same day Al Jefferson did and he has been a good back up for him. We haven't seen much highlight episodes from him, but, he does his job perfectly, especially on rebounding. It would be nice to see more blocked shots from him.

Sam Young
Pos: SF
Stats: 2.2 PPG 0.9 RPG 0.2 APG 0.31 SPG 0.23 BPG
Best Game of the Month: 8pts 3rebs vs. Bobcats

Sam Young has shown a very mature game, although he is still a Rookie. He does a great job in defensive end, where he is one of the best in the team. Would like to see more from him on the offense, but that will come with time. He has good chances to establish in this league.

Wil Bynum
Pos: SG
Stats: 4.6 PPG 1.2 RPG 0.2 APG 0.80 SPG 0.40 BPG
Best Game of the Month: 7pts 5rebs 1stl vs. Suns

The experienced guard wasn't in the coaches rotation at the beginning of the month, but after three team trade, Wil Bynum had some playing time at last, which he used for being a great leader on and off the court of the second unit.

Roko Ukic
Pos: PG
Stats: 1.7 PPG 0.5 RPG 0.6 APG 0.92 SPG 0.23 BPG
Best Game of the Month: 2pts 3ast 3stl @ Chicago

This new Croatian really hasn't really praised the coaches with his game, though we had seen some flashes of him playing a great basketball. We just wish that these flashes wouldn't be just flashes.

Other players currently on the roster haven't played much for Pistons team and it's not enough to judge their game.

Highlights of the month:

[newc]

lol,no Howard in rebounds and blocks first 10,and shaq with 14.6 a game..nicee

Yes he had been quiet at the first month, but it wasn't a factor for Magic to loose any game

Thabeet only if he could play like that in real life.

maybe he would be if he would start like he does in my dynasty

[Lamrock]

Nice player evals. You have a very talented side, so hopefully you gel in December. (Wow, this is like the tenth straight dynasty topic I've bumped... making the rounds today)

[newc]

Race to MVP

1) Kobe Bryant 30,1ppg 3,3rpg 7,9apg 2,12spg 1,76bpg

2) Dirk Nowitzki 31,1ppg 12,1rpg 2,1apg 1,63spg 1,38bpg

3) Vince Carter 24,0ppg 4,3rpg 10,3apg 2,13spg 1,75bpg

4) LeBron James 28,4ppg 5,6rpg 9,7apg 1,56spg 2,50bpg

5) Steve Nash 22,7ppg 3,2rpg 6,7apg 0,83spg 1,33bpg

6) Rashard Lewis 24,6ppg 9,3rpg 1,5apg 1,31spg 1,31bpg

7) Kevin Garnett 23,4ppg 10,8rpg 2,3apg 2,11spg 1,74bpg

8) Allen Iverson 26,6ppg 3,2rpg 7,8apg 1,35spg 1,18bpg

9) Chris Bosh 26,1ppg 10,3rpg 5,5apg 2,19spg 1,75bpg

10) Baron Davis 26,0ppg 3,3rpg 9,0apg 1,75spg 1,44bpg

Rookie Rankings

1) Brandon Jennings 15,7ppg* 3,4rpg 4,3apg 1,63spg* 0,44bpg

2) Hasheem Thabeet 8,7ppg 8,6rpg* 3,3apg 0,88spg 1,25bpg*

3) Tyreke Evans 12,9ppg 1,6rpg 4,1apg 1,06spg 0,59bpg

4) Johnny Flynn 9,9ppg 2,4rpg 5,0apg* 1,43spg 0,36bpg

5) Blake Griffin 7,4ppg 4,8rpg 0.9apg 0,63spg 0,75bpg

6) James Harden 8,4ppg 2,1rpg 1,9apg 0,71spg 0,94bpg

7) DeMare DeRozan 7,8ppg 2,6rpg 0,1apg 1,19spg 0,69bpg

8) Ty Lawson 5,4ppg 1,4rpg 1,4apg 0,88spg 0,31bpg

9) Stephen Curry 5,9ppg 1,5rpg 0,3apg 0,69spg 0,19bpg

10) Gerald Henderson 3,2ppg 1,3rpg 0,1apg 0,41spg 0,06bpg

* Rookie Leader

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p.s. Sorry for no responses for a long time, I've been having lot's of things to do lately

[newc]

Nice player evals. You have a very talented side, so hopefully you gel in December. (Wow, this is like the tenth straight dynasty topic I've bumped... making the rounds today)

Thanks, I hope I'll start to play better in December too

[Dee.]

6) Rashard Lewis 24,6ppg 9,3rpg 1,5apg 1,31spg 1,31bpg

2) Hasheem Thabeet 8,7ppg 8,6rpg* 3,3apg 0,88spg 1,25bpg*

[Martti.]

Hell yeah, Rashard's a beast! And Jennings dominating, great to see that.

[Alpha_]

waxin' hot Jennings.. lol

[Fresh8]

Good to see Rip playing well.