The 2K10 & Beyond Project - Season 19/20: NBA Finals - Game 7

Monthly Report: December 2012

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Arenas, McGrady added to the season-ending injury list

The Clippers and Rockets have both been dealt injury blows, with namely the Clippers losing their starting PG Gilbert Arenas, while Houston Championship hero Tracy McGrady's torn MCL could possibly be the end of his career.

Lakers, Knicks stuck in first gear, deadline moves on the horizon?

Entering 2013, last season's top placed finishers in the Knicks & Lakers find themselves sitting at or below .500, joining a growing list of underperforming teams scattered throughout the league likely to be active at the deadline.

Thunder lead Northwest dominance of the West

After 4 of the 5 teams in the Northwest Division missed the playoffs last season, they now hold the top 4 positions in the Western Conference, with the Thunder proving to be almost unstoppable through the first two months of the season.

ORL 105 @ POR 92
7th January 2013

Lopez, Magic dominate in Portland


The post-Dwight Howard era of the Orlando Magic continues to run strong, with Brook Lopez leading the way with 19 points & 12 rebounds.

MIL 91 @ TOR 95
13th January 2013

Raptors squeeze out win over Bucks


With star SF Carmelo Anthony out with a sprained foot, the 1-2 punch of Durant & Westbrook tore apart the Clippers defense.

SA 102 @ PHI 89
21st January 2013

Parker, Ginobili lead Spurs over Sixers


It was a slower than usual start for the Spurs, however a win in the Wells Fargo Center has put them closer to .500.

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Grizzlies rise up West ranks

After a lackluster 2011-12 season, the Grizzlies are firing on all cylinders to start 2013, setting themselves up for their first deep playoff push heading into the All-Star break.

Heat, Bulls seem class above in East

The Miami Heat & Chicago Bulls are trading places at the top of the East, both boasting fantastic seasons from their stars in Dwyane Wade & Kyrie Irving.

Dream over in Beantown?

As the deadline approaches and they linger at the bottom of the East standings, the Boston Celtics look poised to blow apart their longstanding Big 3. But the question becomes who has pieces on the table to offer up?

ATL 99 @ IND 103
5th February 2013

Lawson leads 4th quarter charge over Hawks


The rising star of Ty Lawson shone bright in the fourth quarter, leading the Pacers past the contending Hawks.

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DEN 98 @ CLE 108
9th February 2013

Landry stars in W over Nuggets


Carl Landry lead the way for the Cavaliers, as the Cleveland faithful continue to hold out hope for a Playoff berth.

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All Star & Rising Stars Challenge Teams Announced

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SHAQ 107 - CHUCK 93
15th February 2013

Lillard, Thompson & Faried shine for Team Shaq


Even with Team Chuck boasting the past two #1 picks of Anthony Davis & Kyrie Irving, #10 pick and rookie Damian Lillard starred over his sophomore counterpart.






EAST 135 - WEST 114
17th February 2013

Wade dominant in All Star Masterpiece

Dwyane Wade proved why his Heat team is at the top of the Eastern Conference, leading the East with 39 points, 9 rebounds and 10 assists and in an outstanding performance.

Trade Deadline
17th February 2013

Duncan, Parker move to the Big Apple, CP3 to lead new era in San Antonio



After a less than ideal first half of the season, it seems LeBron James has pulled out all the stops to bring some championship-caliber teammates to MSG, breaking up the San Antonio Spurs longtime trio by welcoming veterans Tim Duncan & Tony Parker. With Chris Paul missing the All-Star Game and the Knicks limping to a 21-30 record after finishing top of the East last season, it seemed clear that the pairing of CP3 & LeBron could be on the verge of souring. As the more pass-first PG of Parker comes into the fold, LeBron has more opportunity dominate the scoring whilst also having a consensus top 3 PF of all time in the post. As well as a new franchise PG, the Spurs also add exciting SF Danilo Gallinari, who gets his opportunity to step out of the shadow of the King and create a legacy in San Antonio.

Beantown says goodbye to The Truth, adds Parsons from Sac-Town


After 11 years in Boston, Paul Pierce is coming home to California, as the Celtics look to move on from the The Truth, and begin a rebuild with the exciting sophomore Chandler Parsons. The Kings add valuable veteran experience to pair with their dynamic youthful backcourt, as they look to maintain their presence in the top half of the Western Conference.

Clippers add Billups to replace Arenas, send Jordan to Nuggets


With Gilbert Arenas out for the season, the Clippers have added another veteran PG to steer their dynamite offense, acquiring Chauncey Billups from the Clippers in a three-team trade also including the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Nuggets will look to reinvigorate their offense with the exciting DeAndre Jordan pairing with Michael Kidd-Gilchrist & Mario Chalmers.

You can find the full list of deadline deals here.

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Now that's unexpected!

GS 97 @ NY 121
27th February 2013

New-look Knicks demolish reigning Champs


LeBron and the Knicks sent a message, dominating the reigning Champion Warriors in MSG, kickstarting their second half of the season.

Already looking like a great move by LeGM.

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Lakers overcome early season woes

The Lakers are back in the mix, lead by perennial superstar Kobe Bryant. After a slow start to the season, they officially look to cause trouble to the dominant Thunder.

High hopes in the Big Apple

With the addition of Tony Parker and Tim Duncan, the Knicks cannot afford to lose many more games if they want to keep their Playoff hopes alive. Much like 2011, creeping into the playoffs could be their best-case scenario.

Charlotte's horror season continues

After reaching the NBA Finals last season, the Bobcats have never looked so far away from a Championship. Could it be time to overhaul their roster this offseason and start fresh?

Gonna take a hell of a finish for the Knicks to make it. That'll be interesting to see.

SAC 97 @ SA 106
1st March 2013

Paul leads Spurs past Kings with Triple-Double


The future looks bright for Chris Paul in San Antonio, starring with 24 points, 10 assists & 10 rebounds against the Paul-Pierce led Kings.

MEM 84 @ UTA 107
16th March 2013

Millsap, Jazz take scalp of Grizzlies


Paul Millsap lead the charge for the surging Jazz, taking out the Rudy Gay-less Grizzlies in Utah.

MIA 98 @ CHI 107
27th March 2013

Bulls reign supreme in top of East Battle


In a possible preview of the Eastern Conference Finals, Derrick Rose and the Bulls sent a clear message to the Heat, taking a big win into the last month of the season.

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Thunder hit 60 wins, firm as clear favourite for Championship

The two-headed scoring dragon of Kevin Durant & Russell Westbrook don't look to be slowing down at all, as the Thunder hurtle towards a record-win season and the #1 seed in the West.

Warriors chance to repeat on a knife-edge

A near perfect last month of the season will be needed by the reigning Champions to even have the chance to repeat, after a less-than-ideal season from their key stars.

CP3, Spurs creep closer to postseason

With a new-look offense lead by Chris Paul, the Spurs have risen from the depths of the Western Confernce to be a handful of wins away from Playoff contention.

Magic go 1-9 in last 10 to end the month, slip down East rankings

After such a strong showing in their first season without Dwight Howard so far, the wheels appear to be falling off the wagon in Orlando as Brook Lopez looks likely to miss the rest of the regular season. Finishing off the month of March losing 9 of their last 10, their postseason chances are heavily in jeopardy.

ORL 90 @ HOU 105
1st March 2013

Iguodala, Rockets continue Magic woes


The Orlando Magic are still sorely missing Brook Lopez as they continue their slide down the East rankings, punctuated by a star performance from Rockets swingman Andre Iguodala.

WAS 88 @ TOR 95
3rd March 2013

8th seed race heats up with Raptors win over Wizards


As the Magic continue to slide, the Raptors tied the Wizards for 33 wins, one behind current 8th seed, thanks to some late game heroics from veteran PG Mo Williams.

BKN 101 @ IND 82
12th March 2013

Nets rise above Pacers in Indy


With the Nets now level with the Pacers with 42 wins apiece, the chase to hold on to the #3 seed is reaching a tipping point.






LAC 85 @ NO 109
12th March 2013

Hornets keep Playoff hopes alive with win over Clippers


The Hornets are knocking on the door of a playoff berth, putting the pressure on the Clippers who currently sit only 1 game above in the 8th seed.

SA 105 @ LAL 100
14th March 2013

Spurs hold on to sliver of hope with win over Lakers


The Spurs season hangs in the hands of those above them, as they continued their hot run in April, only dropping 1 game of their past 7.

Monthly Report: April 2013

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Bulls win east, but lose Rose for season/T'Wolves lose Love

It's a cruel world, as the Chicago Bulls secured the #1 seed in the Eastern Conference at the cost of their star PG Derrick Rose, who will miss 4-8 weeks with a torn meniscus, effectively cutting short the best chance the Bulls have had for a Championship in 15 years. It's been one of the best seasons in Minnesota Timberwolves history, yet will also miss their star big man Kevin Love for the playoffs, a broken jaw keeping their star out in their first Playoffs campaign in almost a decade.

Spurs & Rockets make the cut, Hornets & Clippers miss out

Chris Paul has successfully lead the Spurs back to the playoffs, as the Spurs and Rockets from the Southwest were the lucky dogs of the four West teams tied with 41-41 records to end the regular season. Though the Spurs celebration will be short-lived, as the top-placed Thunder seem to be on a warpath to this years Championship.

New blood spotlights Playoffs

After all missing the playoffs last year, the Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves, Philadelphia 76ers & Brooklyn Nets have all secured home court advantage in the first round, adding fresh matchups to this year's Championship chase.

Warriors & Bobcats suffer worst Finals hangovers in history

After facing off for an NBA Championship 11 months ago, the Charlotte Bobcats & Golden State Warriors find themselves irrelevant, finishing with the worst records following an NBA Finals appearance in history.

Art imitates life with Rose.