LA Lakers 2011-12|Paused

[dare]

The defending champ is on a great start, losing only three of their first eighteen games and two of those are close loss. They end the month of November with a three games winning streak, hopefully they continue their good way of playing.

Pau Gasol and Kobe Bryant continues to dominate the league.
Leading the pack is their star players, Pau Gasol and Kobe Bryant. Bryant is averaging a league high 32.0 PPG while Gasol continues his all around performance with 20.0 PPG, 9.2 RPG and 4.3 APG. Many look Gasol as the sidekick of Bryant but for his teammates there is no sidekick; it is like 1a and 1b. Both can be a star on any team and can be the main focus on offense.

For now the team can improved their inside defense and three point shooting, Andrew Bynum can make those things easier with his presence. Reports say that the young big men might return early this December.

PLAYER STATS:

Kobe Bryant: 32.0 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 4.3 APG, 1.5 SPG, 0.4 BPG, 53.1 FG%, 39.2 3P%, 92.6 FT%

Pau Gasol: 20.0 PPG, 9.2 RPG, 4.3 APG, 0.3 SPG, 1.4 BPG, 54.5 FG%, 0.0 3P%, 76.8 FT%

Lamar Odom: 10.3 PPG, 7.3 RPG, 2.4 APG, 1.1 SPG, 0.5 BPG, 48.1 FG%, 30.6 3P%, 64.3 FT%

Shannon Brown: 10.3 PPG, 1.3 RPG, 0.8 APG, 1.1 SPG, 0.1 BPG, 46.7 FG%, 36.2 3P%, 87.1 FT%

Ron Artest: 8.1 PPG, 5.2 RPG, 1.2 APG, 1.7 SPG, 0.1 BPG, 40.7 FG%, 34 3P%, 78.7 FT%

Matt Barnes: 7.6 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 1.1 APG, 0.3 SPG, 0.2 BPG, 48.8 FG%, 51.6 3P%, 77.1 FT%

Steve Blake: 6.7 PPG, 1.5 RPG, 3.9 APG, 0.4 SPG, 0.0 BPG, 52.9 FG%, 60.5 3P%, 82.1 FT%

Derek Fisher: 6.2 PPG, 2.5 RPG, 2.6 APG, 0.7 SPG, 0.1 BPG, 39.2 FG%, 39.4 3P%, 94.7 FT%

Derrick Caracter: 1.9 PPG, 1.1 RPG, 0.0 APG, 0.2 SPG, 0.1 BPG, 53.8 FG%, 0.0 3P%, 75 FT%

Joe Smith: 1.3 PPG, 0.5 RPG, 0.0 APG, 0.0 SPG, 0.0 BPG, 42.9 FG%, 0.0 3P%, 75 FT%

Luke Walton: 0.5 PPG, 0.6 RPG, 0.6 APG, 0.1 SPG, 0.0 BPG, 22.2 FG%, 0.0 3P%, 100 FT%

Theo Ratliff 0.3 PPG, 0.6 RPG, 0.0 APG, 0.1 SPG, 0.2 BPG, 33.3 FG%, 0.0 3P%, 25 FT%

Devin Ebanks: D-League

[megarover]

Kobe is putting some unreal numbers this season. Instead of slowing down he is putting up his best numbers in years.

[dare]

megarover, I doubt that will continue, most of his great games are simmed.

[dare]

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STORIES AROUND THE LEAGUE

New Big Three

When Lebron James and Chris Bosh decided to team up with Dwayne Wade and play in Miami it is expected that they will be a contender. The three players still average allstar numbers, in fact the three combined 68.4 of the team’s 100.9 points average. But still they are only second in the Eastern Conference.

Who needs a King

Cleveland might get over soon when you know who leave the town. Coach Byron Scott really brings out the best of the Cavaliers especially on the veteran Antawn Jamison; he is averaging 26.1 PPG and 8.0 RPG as he leads his team on the top of Eastern Conference with a 12-5 record.

Trouble in Texas

Even though the San Antonio Spurs is an old team still they are capable to make noise in the league, but now they are currently in the 10th spot on the Western Conference. They lose three straight game and now fall to an 8-9 record. Rumors about Tony Parker wanting a trade might be affecting the team’s chemistry.

Losing the Touch

The Boston Celtics made the Finals last season but now their return might not happen; they are now 10th in the East with an 8-9 record. Paul Pierce and Ray Allen both are struggling; Allen only averaging 14.5 PPG while Pierce is 13.5 PPG.

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STANDINGS AND LEAGUE LEADERS

	1. K.Bryant (LAL) 2. M.Ellis (GSW) 3. K.Durant (OKC) 4. D.Rose (CHI) 5. B.Roy (POR)	32.0 28.9 28.2 28.1 27.8		1. Dwight Howard (ORL) 2. B.Wallace (DET) 3. M.Camby (POR) 4. K.Love (MIN) 5. J.Smith (ATL) 22. P.Gasol (LAL)	13.9 11.8 11.1 10.9 10.6 9.2
	1. R.Rondo (BOS) 2. J.Kidd (DAL) 3. D.Rose (CHI) 4. S.Nash (PHO) 5. B.Davis (LAC) 42. P.Gasol (LAL)	12.0 10.8 8.5 8.4 8.2 4.3		1. R.Hibbert (IND) 2. D.Howard (ORL) 3. A.Bargnani (TOR) 4. M.Gortat (PHX) 5. J.McGee (WAS) 15. P.Gasol (LAL)	2.4 2.3 2.1 1.9 1.9 1.4
	1. D.Lee (GSW) 2. C.Boozer (CHI) 3. G.Wallace (CHA) 4. J.Smith (ATL) 5. P.Gasol (LAL)	.559 .556 .552 .549 .545		1. R.Rondo (BOS) 2. D.Harris (NJN) 3. T.Parker (SAS) 4. R.Felton (NYK) 5. J.Wall (WAS) 25. R.Artest (LAL)	2.8 2.4 2.4 2.3 2.3 1.7
	1. S.Blake (LAL) 2. A.Jamison (CLE) 3. M.Barnes (LAL) 4. M.Beasley (MIN) 5. A.Bargnani (TOR)	.605 .519 .516 .500 .480		1. M.Ellis (GSW) 2. M.Conley (MEM) 3. J.Flynn (MIN) 4. R.Stuckey (DET) 5. B.Davis (LAC) 21. K.Bryant (LAL)	3.5 3.5 3.5 3.4 3.3 2.9

[The X]

So what was the weird idea I inspired? You piqued my interest

[dare]

So what was the weird idea I inspired? You piqued my interest

Post post post post post post, weird isn't it?

[The X]

That is weird

[KidJustin]

Clippers 5-13?

I was hoping for some news on Blake

Also, (this is just nitpicking..but) i think u got the Turnover leader in reverse? I thought the lower the number of Turnovers the better?

unless ur point is to show that Monta Ellis has the worst handles in the league...?

[dare]

KidJustin, I might do it in next month, about the turnover leader I just copy the way NBA.com presents it. The player who turns the ball the most is the leader.

[Kubik]

Nice association! I like recaps and reports style. Nice to see huge numbers from Kobe.

[Bucket]

Pacers and Nets
In all my associations Jamison averages 22-28 ppg

[dare]

Kubik, Thanks glad to have you here
Valdis, It's early in the season so the standings can change.

[dare]

[Game Links: Boxscore | Game Stats | Play-By-Play | Highlights]
Wizards-Lakers notebook
By: NBA.com
Posted December 7,2010

THE FACTS: Kobe Bryant scored 20 points of his 26 points in the first half, Pau Gasol had 12 points and ten rebounds as the two star players sit almost the whole second half. Both players only played their season low 20 minutes. As the bench takes over the game. Rashard Lewis led his team with 23 points while star rookie John Wall finished with 9 points and twelve assists.

THE STAT: The Lakers bench outscored the Wizards bench 60-18. Almost all players in the Lakers scored at least 5 points, only Theo Ratliff scored 4 points but did grabbed eight rebounds. The "Killer B's" scored 35 points combined, Shannon Brown (13), Steve Blake (11) and Matt Barnes (11).

TURNING POINT: The game is tied at 10 early in the first quarter when Derek Fisher finds Ron Artest for an alley-oop layup. Bryant then nails two jumpers and that was the start of a 15-2 run by the Lakers.

HOT: The Lakers shot 72% in the first half and they continue it in the second half. They finished the game with an outstanding 69% shooting.

NOT: The Wizards only shot 38% mainly because of the Lakers great defense, the Wizards have been outmatched in almost every team categories except for blocks and steals. They did not score any fast break points in this game.

GOOD MOVE: Phil Jackson sits out his regular starters early in the third quarter, the bench surely did not disappoint their coach and played with great energy.

BAD MOVE: Flip Saunders decided to get small in the second quarter to out run the Lakers but it backfired to them as they Lakers continue pound the ball inside for easy baskets. The Lakers outscored the Wizards 38-23 in that quarter.

SIMMED GAMES:

Top Performers
LAKERS: Kobe Bryant 44 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal | Pau Gasol 29 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 block
ROCKETS: Yao Ming 21 points, 6 rebounds, 3 blocks | Aaron Brooks 21 points, 1 rebound, 10 assists


Top Performers
LAKERS: Kobe Bryant 38 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, 1 block | Pau Gasol 29 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists
KINGS: Tyreke Evans 24 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals | DeMarcus Cousins 13 points, 5 rebounds, 1 block

UP NEXT:
LA LAKERS @ LA CLIPPERS | DECEMBER 8, 2010


LA LAKERS @ CHICAGO BULLS | DECEMBER 10, 2010


LA LAKERS @ NEW JERSEY NETS | DECEMBER 12, 2010


LA LAKERS @ WASHINGTON WIZARDS | DECEMBER 14, 2010


LA LAKERS @ INDIANA PACERS | DECEMBER 15, 2010


LA LAKERS @ PHILADELPHIA 76ERS | DECEMBER 17, 2010

[rise]

I've noticed 2k11 makes Antawn Jamison overachieve and I don't even own the game! I rofled when I saw Cleveland at the top without Lebron.

I'm glad I see Dallas at the top of the West though. lol

[The X]

I've noticed 2k11 makes Antawn Jamison overachieve and I don't even own the game! I rofled when I saw Cleveland at the top without Lebron.

Must just be the roster that dare is using. The standings in mine are pretty good, Cavs are 12th in East with 5-14 record. Jamison does overachieve though

[dare]

I'm using Albyss I check and simmed a couple of months and the standings will be more realistic

[Lamrock]

Hate the Lakers, but this does look very good. Keep it up.

[dare]

Lamrock, Thanks man

Did you guys open the highlights link? No matter what I do I can't record the sounds. So I left it without any background sounds.

[The X]

I think Lamrock is same as me, loves the way you're "recapping" the sim games

Highlights are too harsh on eyes for my liking. Fraps is letting you down as very herky jerky. Background sound/music would be good.

[dare]

The X, So no more videos from now on?

[Pistol]

Dare, this is great even though I wouldn't mind if the Lakers plane took a nosedive in the ocean and they became 'Lost'. Great presentation and Kobe is scoring a bunch, hopefully he tears his ACL

[The X]

The X, So no more videos from now on?

I don't mind if you contine, I just won't be watching them

I wouldn't base it on me as I never watch anybody's videos, even if they are good & professionally done

[dare]

Agent420, Thank you and damn you
The X, Well if no one is going to view it then why make them. The less work the better

[dare]

[Game Links: Boxscore | Game Stats | Play-By-Play | Highlights]
Lakers-Bulls notebook
By: NBA.com
Posted December 10,2010

THE FACTS: Derrick Rose led his team with 16 points and nine assists as 6 Bulls players score in double digit. Only three players had a good game for the Lakers, Kobe Bryant had 24 points, five rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block, Lamar Odom added 19 points, eight rebounds, one assist, one steal and two blocks while Pau Gasol had 18 points, six rebounds, two steals and three blocks.

THE STAT: Joakim Noah ties the entire Lakers team in block shots with 7, he finished the game with 6 points, 8 boards, one assists and three steals.

TURNING POINT: After scoring 10 in the first quarter Bryant did not return till the second half because of knee problems, with Odom and Gasol in foul trouble the Bulls take advantage and made an 18 point lead.

HOT: The Bulls bench outscored the Lakers bench 50-5, Taj Gibson and C.J Watson leading the way with 13 a piece.

NOT: Lakers guards played very poorly in the game (except Bryant). Derek Fisher only had 6 points with 7 turnovers while Shannon Brown had 2 points and Steve Blake only had 1 point.

SIMMED GAMES:

Top Performers
LAKERS: Kobe Bryant 24 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 1 block | Pau Gasol 15 points, 13 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 blocks
CLIPPERS: Baron Davis 26 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal | Chris Kaman 14 points, 13 rebound, 2 assists, 6 blocks


Top Performers
LAKERS: Kobe Bryant 41 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists, 2 steals | Ron Artest 14 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals, 2 blocks
NETS: Travis Outlaw 22 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal | Troy Murphy 19 points, 8 rebounds, 1 block


Top Performers
LAKERS: Kobe Bryant 28 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals | Lamar Odom 14 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists
WASHINGTON: John Wall 17 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals | Rashard Lewis 9 points, 17 rebounds, 3 assists


Top Performers
LAKERS: Kobe Bryant 31 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals, 1 block | Lamar Odom 21 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists
PACERS: Danny Granger 27 points, 12 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block | Darren Collison 17 points, 2 rebounds, 9 assists, 1 steal


Top Performers
LAKERS: Kobe Bryant 41 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists, 2 steals | Ron Artest 14 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals, 2 blocks
76ERS: Elton Brand 18 points, 8 rebounds, 4 steals, 1 block | Jrue Holiday 15 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 1 block

UP NEXT:
LA LAKERS @ TORONTO RAPTORS | DECEMBER 19, 2010


MILWAUKEE BUCKS @ LA LAKERS | DECEMBER 21, 2010


MIAMI HEAT @ LA LAKERS | DECEMBER 25, 2010

[Pistol]

Clippers worked you man, as did the Bulls. I see you beating both the Bucks and the Raptors, but the Heat coming out an laying the smackethdown.