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Season Journal
Standings
| # | Team | W | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit Engine-Roar | 14 | 1 | 28 |
| 2 | Oklahoma City Treasure-Chest | 12 | 3 | 24 |
| 3 | New York Over-Timers | 12 | 3 | 24 |
| 4 | San Antonio Skyscrapers | 11 | 4 | 22 |
| 5 | Boston Ring-Chasers | 10 | 5 | 20 |
| 6 | Cleveland Twin-Towers | 9 | 6 | 18 |
| 7 | Denver Horse-Track | 8 | 7 | 16 |
| 8 | Houston Blast-Off | 8 | 7 | 16 |
| 9 | Minnesota Ice-Wall | 7 | 8 | 14 |
| 10 | My Team | 7 | 8 | 14 |
| 11 | Toronto Border-Patrol | 6 | 9 | 12 |
| 12 | Los Angeles Nursing-Home | 5 | 10 | 10 |
| 13 | Orlando Magic-Beans | 5 | 10 | 10 |
| 14 | Phoenix No-Defense | 3 | 12 | 6 |
| 15 | Philadelphia Injury-Report | 2 | 13 | 4 |
| 16 | Miami Heart-Attack | 1 | 14 | 2 |
Pre-season
Get comfortable because tonight, we are about to witness something special. I can feel it. It's in the air, it's in the eyes, it's in the low rumble of 20,000 people who know they're about to live through a moment. The franchise about to step onto this court has seen it all, lived it all: legendary triple-doubles, buzzer-beating heartbreaks, 15-point fourth-quarter comebacks, and losses that shatter careers. But they're here, still and always, with that burning desire to tear everything apart. The team with no name, baby! Yeah sure, it's a team sport, we all agree on that. But when you've got Magic Johnson on your roster, the word "team" basically means him plus four guys who pass him the ball. Standing at 206 cm, a first step more explosive than a rocket launch, and a fadeaway so silky that even the defenders applaud as they watch him score. Scouts had this dude flagged at 14. By 16, he was beating pros. Today? He's embarrassing them. But what truly terrifies opponents isn't his highlights, it's his head. Look into his eyes during crunch time. There's nothing there. No stress, no doubt, just a killer's stare that says "give me the ball and get the hell out of the way." Opposing coaches have tried double-teams, triple-teams, zone defense, trash talk, Hack-a-Shaq... Nothing works. The man is programmed for clutch moments. It's genetic, and there's not a damn thing anyone can do about it. The budget, let's talk about it. Or actually, let's not, because it'll make you dizzy. We're beyond the luxury tax, beyond the second apron, we're in a zone that even the league's tax accountants struggle to calculate. The owner burns cash like others burn firewood, and he doesn't bat an eye. Every season this team doesn't win the title is a financial scandal. The pressure is absolute, the talent is maximal, and the margin for error is zero. Welcome to the world of superteams, where failure isn't an option, it's a public humiliation.
Matchday 1 — vs Detroit Engine-Roar
86-131 (L)
Tip-off! Kevin Durant gets us started! Let's go!
Darryn Peterson forces up a double-clutch layup over the defense! Shaky emotions under pressure! Bad decision!
Kevin Durant throws it into the stands! What was that from this headliner!
Tim Duncan reacts too late to rotate! Hot head on the help side!
Tim Duncan mouths off and picks up a T! Limited stamina taking over!
Break! Kevin Durant grabs an ice bag and slaps it on his knee. Did you know Kevin Durant started basketball because he was terrible at soccer? Sometimes failure leads to greatness. Both teams return with fresh instructions from the coach.
Magic Johnson misfires from the left corner! This absolute legend searching for answers!
This jersey-selling name Tim Duncan has heavy legs! The pace has been brutal!
This jersey-selling name Tim Duncan with turnover number points! Shaky emotions under pressure is piling up!
Magic Johnson storms to the bench! This undisputed superstar is visibly upset!
Tim Duncan reflects on what could have been. Tendency to force bad shots the difference tonight.
Kevin Durant's gaze is cold, distant. Darryn Peterson's gaze is hot, angry. I spent this game nervously chewing gum. I'm on my seventh piece. Off to bed! Or stay for 'Real Housewives of the DMV.' The line is around the block.
Matchday 2 — vs Miami Heart-Attack
124-100 (W)
Darryn Peterson, this surprise package, draws first blood! An alley-oop to start!
Magic Johnson goes coast to coast for a step-back three! This all-time great is relentless!
Kevin Durant with the help-side brilliant anticipation! This jersey-selling name always in position!
Tim Duncan with the transition assist! This max-contract guy pushing the pace with pure God-given talent!
This big-name player Tim Duncan switches defensive assignments on the fly! Next-level basketball IQ!
First half is done. Tim Duncan is chugging Gatorade like it's water. The staff told me Tim Duncan sings in the shower. Badly. Very badly. We're back! Flushed cheeks and hungry eyes on the players.
This absolute legend Magic Johnson is automatic along the baseline! A free throw drops again!
You can feel a hostile crowd through the screen! Kevin Durant in the spotlight!
Magic Johnson attacks the pick-and-roll to perfection! Chemistry on display!
Robbie Avila dribbles like a player possessed! Silky smooth technique unleashed!
Robbie Avila, this player nobody saw coming, with the post-game interview smile! An off-the-charts basketball IQ all night!
Tim Duncan blows a kiss to the camera. Magic Johnson blows twelve. Darryn Peterson blocks the lens. Yours truly survived this game without losing his voice. It was touch and go. That's it for tonight. Coming up: 'True Confessions: I Put Ketchup on Pasta.'
Matchday 3 — vs Orlando Magic-Beans
88-104 (L)
This diamond in the rough Robbie Avila comes out aggressive! Opens with a fadeaway jumper from the left corner!
This raw talent Robbie Avila with a rare miss from downtown! Even the best stumble!
This guy with rings on every finger Magic Johnson with a careless turnover! Gift-wrapped for the opponent!
This basketball god Magic Johnson gives up the offensive rebound! Injury-prone body when boxing out!
Darryn Peterson knocks down a fadeaway jumper driving to the hoop! Ice in the veins!
Break. Darryn Peterson asks the medical staff for coffee. Request denied. They say Darryn Peterson eats honey straight from the jar during timeouts. The bear of the hardwood. We resume. Eyes locked in, jaws clenched.
Tim Duncan goes to work and kicks the stanchion! This jersey-selling name losing composure!
This max-contract guy Kevin Durant misses the mark! A pull-up jumper goes begging from the left corner!
Robbie Avila reads the defense perfectly! A gym-rat work ethic and a sky-high basketball IQ!
Robbie Avila is gassed! This potential breakout star bent over at half court! Shaky emotions under pressure catching up!
Kevin Durant had the chances but couldn't convert. This franchise guy left wanting.
Magic Johnson clenches his left fist, unclenches, clenches again. Darryn Peterson fidgets with his wristband nervously. On my end, I ate three chocolate bars during the timeouts. Sports make you hungry, even in the booth. See you tomorrow. In the meantime, it's 'Who Wants to Marry My Goldfish.' Good luck with that.
Matchday 4 — vs Philadelphia Injury-Report
111-98 (W)
Darryn Peterson steps back onto the floor! The crowd roars for this rising star!
This who-is-this-guy player Robbie Avila does it again! A bucket with effortless precision!
This world-class player Kevin Durant with the weak-side rebound in traffic! Incredible help!
Magic Johnson, this beanpole, runs the offense with next-level basketball IQ! Beautiful passing!
Darryn Peterson spaces the floor perfectly! Great read of the system!
End of the second quarter. Magic Johnson is breathing so loud you can hear it from here. Little secret: Magic Johnson listens to Celine Dion to focus. I repeat, Celine Dion. Back to business. The players bounce around to warm up.
Robbie Avila, this surprise package, drops a half-court heave facing the rim! Pure artistry!
Robbie Avila, this smooth operator, gets the standing ovation! A crowd fully behind them!
Magic Johnson puts ego aside! The team comes first for this global icon!
Tim Duncan, this certified bucket, answers every challenge! That dawg mentality never fading!
Robbie Avila, this smooth operator, takes the final bow! A hug with the coach! Dominant display!
Robbie Avila cries tears of joy in Tim Duncan's arms. Darryn Peterson is also crying but nobody knows why. While you were watching the game, I was desperately searching for my pen. Still haven't found it. Until next time! Up next: 'Kitchen Nightmares: Corporate Cafeteria.' This is gonna be good.
Matchday 5 — vs Phoenix No-Defense
117-98 (W)
Tim Duncan, this giant, takes the court! The standing ovation is electric!
Tim Duncan, this tower, uses every inch to deliver a floater!
Darryn Peterson, this giant, contests everything in the paint! Pure God-given talent on full display!
Robbie Avila with the outlet pass! Coast-to-coast assist! That dawg mentality on that one!
Darryn Peterson, this hungry young player, draws the double team and finds the open man! High IQ!
Halftime! Darryn Peterson looks in the mirror and shakes his head. Did you know Darryn Peterson keeps a photo of his dog in his right shoe? It's a Bichon. Back on the hardwood. The tension has gone up a notch.
Kevin Durant, this established star, knifes through for a buzzer beater from mid-range! Wow!
Deafening noise! Magic Johnson dribbles and the building shakes!
This rising star Darryn Peterson unites the locker room! Silky smooth technique captain's mentality!
Darryn Peterson, this absolute unit, is on a mission! Nothing can stop this total unknown right now!
Kevin Durant, this big-name player, embraces the teammates! A finger to the lips to hush the crowd! Sweet victory!
Kevin Durant pretends to faint from happiness. Robbie Avila pretends to call 911. Tonight I chewed through two pens. The office supply budget is going to explode. That's all! Coming up: 'Hotel Hell: Airbnb With No Lock Edition.' Chills guaranteed.
Matchday 6 — vs Los Angeles Nursing-Home
113-103 (W)
Darryn Peterson, this 7-footer, sets the tone immediately! Natural-born leadership from the jump!
Kevin Durant pulls up the ball with purpose! A deep three! This multi-time All-Star means business!
Magic Johnson digs in defensively! Nerves of steel when the team needs stops!
This certified bucket Tim Duncan creates for others! Unselfish play with a killer instinct!
Tim Duncan, this 7-footer, exploits the mismatch at the buzzer! Smart play!
Halftime! Kevin Durant walks barefoot on the cold tunnel tiles. Did you know Kevin Durant started basketball because he was terrible at soccer? Sometimes failure leads to greatness. Jump ball to restart. Let the second half begin!
Robbie Avila dribbles and fires a tear drop! This smooth operator lighting it up!
Kevin Durant, this mountain of a man, gestures for more noise! The crowd goes nuts!
Robbie Avila sacrifices the body taking the charge! This player nobody saw coming ultimate teammate!
Tim Duncan, this titan, embodies the spirit of competition! What a show!
Kevin Durant pumps the fist as the buzzer goes! This established star savors the win!
Tim Duncan jumps so high from joy he nearly touches the scoreboard. Almost. Confession: I nearly fell asleep during the second quarter. The third woke me right up. Thanks everyone! Up next: 'Ice Road Truckers: Uber Eats Delivery on a Rainy Night.'
Matchday 7 — vs Toronto Border-Patrol
115-90 (W)
This surprise package Darryn Peterson in the starting lineup! Let's see what this surprise package brings!
Robbie Avila explodes the Spalding with flair and hits a layup! Sensational!
Tim Duncan with the suffocating defense! This established star is a wall out there!
Robbie Avila dribbles and dishes! Gorgeous feed at the buzzer! Natural-born leadership!
Kevin Durant, this beanpole, sets a brick-wall screen! Insane court vision on full display!
Halftime! Kevin Durant has the hardwood pattern imprinted on his elbow. Quick anecdote about Kevin Durant: apparently he eats pasta with ketchup before every game. To each their own ritual. Both teams emerge from the tunnel. The second half can begin.
Robbie Avila strings together a tear drop under the basket. Natural-born leadership on full display!
You can cut the tension with a knife! A Playoff atmosphere as Kevin Durant steps up!
This certified bucket Kevin Durant claps for the rookie! Encouragement from this certified bucket!
This world-class player Tim Duncan is the heartbeat of this team! A moment of truth leadership!
This absolute legend Magic Johnson wraps up a sensational performance! Victory is sweet!
Robbie Avila does a handstand. Tim Duncan holds him by the feet. The crowd holds its breath. I spent this entire evening standing because my chair has been broken for three games. Nobody fixes it. That's it for tonight. Coming up: 'True Confessions: I Put Ketchup on Pasta.'
Matchday 8 — vs Minnesota Ice-Wall
87-106 (L)
This hall-of-fame lock Magic Johnson opens the scoring! A pull-up jumper! Early advantage!
An off-balance shot attempt by Darryn Peterson falls short! Tendency to force bad shots in the legs!
Darryn Peterson with a wild pass that sails out! This total unknown giving it away!
This unknown gem Darryn Peterson misjudges the passing lane! Easy assist through!
This reliable star Tim Duncan converts facing the rim! A bank shot right on cue!
The players disappear. Kevin Durant has a makeshift neck brace out of a towel. Bus driver's confession: Kevin Durant raps gibberish during road trips. Loudly. We resume. Eyes locked in, jaws clenched.
Robbie Avila, this hungry young player, barks at the teammate! Heavy feet taking over!
Kevin Durant launches but it's well off! Hot head under fatigue!
This potential breakout star Robbie Avila sets the back screen! Pure God-given talent off-ball contribution!
Darryn Peterson is cramping up! This hungry young player trying to shake it off! Shaky emotions under pressure!
This rising star Robbie Avila congratulates the opponent. Class in defeat from this rising star.
Magic Johnson takes a sip of water and spits it right back out. Tim Duncan doesn't drink. Throat too tight. On my end, the AC in the booth broke down. I sweated more than Tim Duncan. We're packing up. Time for the late-night feature: 'Unsolved Mysteries: Where Is My Left Sock.'
Matchday 9 — vs Houston Blast-Off
93-102 (L)
Darryn Peterson opens with a pull-up jumper! This dude out of nowhere making an early statement!
Darryn Peterson, this rising star, sends the pill wide! The touch is off tonight!
Robbie Avila throws it away! Heavy feet under pressure from the left corner!
Robbie Avila gets caught flat-footed! This unknown gem beaten to the spot!
Kevin Durant dishes through traffic and scores! Incredible finish!
Halftime whistle. Robbie Avila has dried blood on his elbow but plays tough. Confession: Robbie Avila tried yoga. Lasted two sessions before declaring it a combat sport. The players are back. Some look fresh, others... Not so much.
Kevin Durant dunks the towel! This jersey-selling name showing heavy feet!
Robbie Avila penetrates and fires but misses everything! Hot head tonight!
Kevin Durant dunks into the right spacing! Freakish explosiveness and elite court awareness!
Darryn Peterson, this raw talent, is dragging! The allotted time minutes taking their toll!
Robbie Avila walks off in silence. This guy nobody was talking about gave it all but it wasn't enough.
Magic Johnson chews his nails on the bench. Darryn Peterson stares at his shoes like they're the source of the problem. Tonight I yelled so loud the guy in the next booth asked me to keep it down. Mid-game. Thanks for the game! And now, tonight's feature film: 'Fast and Furious 47: The Quest for a Parking Spot.'
Matchday 10 — vs Denver Horse-Track
99-93 (W)
This total unknown Robbie Avila means business! Fast start in transition!
Kevin Durant, this tree of a man, with a silky and-one driving to the hoop! Smooth operator!
Tim Duncan plays the passing angle perfectly! Deflection by this big-name player!
Magic Johnson, this global icon, dishes to the hot hand! Smart basketball!
This total unknown Darryn Peterson calls the audible! Changed the play and it works!
The locker room. Robbie Avila sprawls out full-length on the bench. Fun fact: Robbie Avila was voted best-looking player on the team. By his mom. In a poll she created herself. Let's go, we're back. The crowd claps in rhythm.
Tim Duncan buries a catch-and-shoot triple off the pick and roll! This franchise guy is on fire tonight!
Tim Duncan, this guy everybody knows, waves the crowd up! A hostile crowd rising!
Magic Johnson celebrates the team's success! This absolute legend knows together is better!
Tim Duncan has found another gear! This multi-time All-Star shifting into overdrive!
Tim Duncan tosses the basketball in the air! An ice-cold stare at the opposing bench! This headliner mission accomplished!
Kevin Durant and Tim Duncan share a 30-second hug. Robbie Avila wants in. Gets pushed away. Your commentator lost his press badge during the game. I had to climb over a barrier. See you soon. Coming up: 'Extreme Couponing: Family of Eight at Walmart.' Double episode.
Matchday 11 — vs New York Over-Timers
92-118 (L)
Tim Duncan takes the floor with that look in his eyes! He came to play tonight!
Tim Duncan fires a sky hook at the top of the key but can't connect! Shaky emotions under pressure showing!
This elite player Kevin Durant dribbles off the foot! Unforced error!
Tim Duncan gives up the back door! Injury-prone body when overplaying!
Magic Johnson, this all-time great, threads the needle for a thunderous slam from the right corner!
Finally a breather. Robbie Avila has calf cramps, the physio rushes over. Rumor has it Robbie Avila has been wearing the same lucky underwear for three seasons. The medical staff is concerned. We're back! The coach drew stuff on the whiteboard, let's see if it works.
Magic Johnson drops the head after another miss! Lack of consistency sapping the confidence!
Darryn Peterson, this raw talent, with the shot-clock heave! No good back to the basket!
This total unknown Darryn Peterson uses the floater over this oversized freak coverage! Smart!
Darryn Peterson, this player nobody saw coming, with the tired turnover! Legs and mind fatigued!
Kevin Durant, this mammoth, hangs the head. Tough loss despite next-level basketball IQ effort.
Magic Johnson takes off his shoes and carries them like a ghost. Tim Duncan follows the same path. I spent the fourth quarter standing. Not by choice. My chair gave out in the third. Thanks everyone! Up next: 'Ice Road Truckers: Uber Eats Delivery on a Rainy Night.'
Matchday 12 — vs Cleveland Twin-Towers
106-112 (L)
Tim Duncan fades away with energy from the opening whistle! This world-class player locked in!
A pull-up jumper from Magic Johnson catches the back rim and pops out! So close!
This world-class player Tim Duncan gets pickpocketed off the pick and roll! Sloppy handling!
This player nobody saw coming Robbie Avila caught ball-watching! Backdoor cut for an easy score!
Magic Johnson answers back with a bank shot! Pure God-given talent under pressure!
Halftime whistle. Darryn Peterson spits into the trash can walking into the locker room. Anecdote: Darryn Peterson lost a bet and had to wear the center's shoes during warm-ups. Size 16. Both teams retake the floor. The best may be yet to come.
This diamond in the rough Robbie Avila fouls hard out of frustration! Hot head showing!
Kevin Durant dunks the ball into the front rim! That's frustrating for this jersey-selling name!
This basketball god Magic Johnson recognizes the zone and attacks the gap! Genius!
Darryn Peterson grabs the shorts! This hungry young player is running on fumes!
Robbie Avila, this dude out of nowhere, will be back stronger. This defeat fuels the fire.
Kevin Durant turns back to look at the court one last time. Tim Duncan doesn't turn around. Tonight I yelled so loud the guy in the next booth asked me to keep it down. Mid-game. We're wrapping up the mics. Up next: 'Chopped: Tupperware Lunch at the Office Edition.'
Matchday 13 — vs Boston Ring-Chasers
115-110 (W)
This diamond in the rough Robbie Avila gets the crowd going early! The energy is building!
Magic Johnson, this franchise cornerstone, shuts down the play in the paint! Lockdown defender!
Magic Johnson misfires facing the rim! Even this household name has off nights!
Magic Johnson with another bank shot! You can't stop this man!
Kevin Durant, this tower, uses the jab step to freeze the defender! Crafty!
Halftime. Robbie Avila wolfs down an energy bar in two bites. Fun fact: Robbie Avila was voted best-looking player on the team. By his mom. In a poll she created herself. The players are back on the court. Here we go again!
This player nobody saw coming Robbie Avila with the heroic surgical steal! Preserves the lead!
Magic Johnson a drawn charge with authority! This beanpole protecting the paint!
Listen to that roar! Kevin Durant lets fly and the place explodes!
Magic Johnson, this big fella, battles through contact for a double-clutch layup! Will not be denied!
Darryn Peterson, this giant, salutes the faithful! A salute to the fans! What a night!
Kevin Durant pretends to plant a flag at center court. Darryn Peterson stands at attention. On my end, the AC in the booth broke down. I sweated more than Darryn Peterson. See you soon. And now: '911: My Cat Climbed on Top of the Wardrobe.'
Matchday 14 — vs San Antonio Skyscrapers
95-117 (L)
And we're underway! Kevin Durant touches the orange first! This certified bucket looks eager!
This potential breakout star Darryn Peterson rattles it out! So close yet so far under the basket!
Robbie Avila tries to be too fancy and loses the leather! Defense that's basically a suggestion in the decision-making!
Robbie Avila scrambles but can't close out! Open look given up! Lack of consistency!
Magic Johnson, this franchise cornerstone, operates from way beyond the arc with a bucket! Clinic!
Halftime whistle. Kevin Durant spits into the trash can walking into the locker room. Did you know? Kevin Durant launched a basketball podcast. Two episodes. Zero listeners. Still going. And we're off! The energy in the arena just went up a notch.
Kevin Durant glares at the scoreboard! This guy everybody knows not happy with the situation!
Tim Duncan, this mammoth, bobbles the basketball and the chance evaporates at the buzzer!
Kevin Durant, this world-class player, times the cut perfectly! Backdoor for a catch-and-shoot triple!
Darryn Peterson is visibly tired! This hungry young player needs a timeout badly!
This established star Kevin Durant stares at the scoreboard. Not the outcome this established star wanted.
Tim Duncan watches the crowd file out in silence. Magic Johnson prefers not to look. My evening in one word? Epic. In two words? Epic and loud. Thanks for tonight. And now: '60 Minutes: The Secrets of the Office Coffee Machine.'
Matchday 15 — vs Oklahoma City Treasure-Chest
86-121 (L)
Magic Johnson, this mammoth, announced to huge cheers! A crowd fully behind them!
Robbie Avila dunks the ball right into the defender's hands! Heavy feet!
Kevin Durant takes off into a trap! Lack of consistency when reading the defense!
Tim Duncan overcommits and gets beat! Ego the size of Texas when reading the play!
Magic Johnson, this generational talent, refuses to high-five! Injury-prone body hurting the chemistry!
Players head to the locker room. Magic Johnson has tape on three fingers. Confession: Magic Johnson tried yoga. Lasted two sessions before declaring it a combat sport. We resume. Eyes locked in, jaws clenched.
Tim Duncan forces a bad bank shot! This certified bucket needs to trust teammates!
Tim Duncan, this tower, laboring up and down! Ego the size of Texas draining the energy!
This big-name player Kevin Durant commits the offensive foul! Turnover at half court!
Tim Duncan, this headliner, yells at the coaching staff! Tendency to force bad shots causing friction!
This guy nobody was talking about Robbie Avila tips the hat to the winner. Respect despite the pain.
Robbie Avila refuses the coach's embrace. Tim Duncan accepts it but his body is stiff. On my end, I ate three chocolate bars during the timeouts. Sports make you hungry, even in the booth. Thanks everyone. Up next: 'Survivor: Open-Plan Office.' Whoever makes it through the 5 PM meeting wins.
My Team ends the season #10 with a 7W-8L record. Season MVP: Magic Johnson.
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