'96 Bulls in 2K25 - vs Current and Classic teams

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2K25 first look at Jordan vs KD's Phoenix Suns.

Mj dropped 60 on KD, Beal and Booker. https://youtu.be/Isif5YCrKEI

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New look at Paul George in a SIxers uniform with Joel Embiid. A close game!

Game link: https://youtu.be/awfG9f5Qm6Y

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It's Jason Kidd and the 2002 New Jersey Nets.

Game link: https://youtu.be/Cs5EAgwJDkc

As much as Kidd fueled this NJ team's offense in transition, the '02 Nets had the highest defensive efficiency rating that year, helping them reach the NBA Finals. It showed in the game's first half, limniting the Bulls to 31 pts, leading them by 13

But the tables were turned in the second half as the Bulls defense stifled them to 34 pts in the entire 2nd half, while exploding for 60.

Bulls win by 13, 90-78.

But the Nets had no answer for MJ. He had his way, especially in the second half, finishing with 48 pts . Pipen added 26 and Kukoc 10. ROdman had 15 rebs.

Kidd finished with 27 pts 10 assts, while Kittles added 18.

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The new-look New Orleans Pelicans test their mettle against MJ and the Bulls.

Game link: https://youtu.be/NoVCqrLQZmI

Ultimately, MJ dominated his matchup with newly acquired Dejoiunte Murray.

MJ finished with 39 pts 10 assts. Pippen added 20 pts 8 rebs 6 assts.

FOr the Pelicans, Ingram, McCollum and Murray all scored 20 and above. Zio was somewhat lackluster, guarded by ROdman all game. He had 12 pts 9 rebs.

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First look at the '95-96 Seattle Supersonics featuring Shawn Kemp, Gary Payon, Detlef Schrempf.

Game link: https://youtu.be/j_vObIbLIgk

The Bulls struggled in the first half in their offensive sets, causing several turnovers that led to the SOnics going on the break. The Sonics also outshot the Bulls in 3s and they were up by douboe digits at the half, 55-41.

The second half was a completely different story. Scottie Pippen caught fire in the 3rd, making all 6 of his shots, including 3/3 from 3-prt range. It helped wake up the Bulls offense that was reliant on MJ in the 1st half. Kerr and Kukoc started connecting in the perimeter and they were able to cut the lead to 5 going into the 4th.

With Jordan starting the 4th on the bench, Pippen continued his brilliance offensively and shouldered the lead, keeping the Bulls in the game. Jordan would come back in with 5 mins left and finished the comeback. They would end the game on a 17-6 run in the final minutes to earn the W.

Bulls come back from as much as 16 pts down to win it, 108-102.

Jordan and Pippen both scored over 30 pts. They had 36 and 37 pts respectively. Steve Kerr and TOni Kukoc combined for 33 off the bench.
4 Sonics starters were in double-figures. Gary Payton led the SOnics with 42 pts 6 rebs 9 assts. Hawkins had 18 and Kemp 14.

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It's the 2004 Pistons a.k.a. Bad Boy Pistons Part Deux.
https://youtu.be/fLJj3MsQZpQ

Always a thrill going against these guys. I always try to dunk on the Wallace Brothers. Did I?

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The 1999 New York Knicks. https://youtu.be/WbIGwDygfYk

Probably my favorite Knicks team of all time, one that i truly rooted for in 1999

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Fired up 2K25 and played the New Look Lakers in an CPU vs CPU battle.

After a close 1st half, the Lakers ran over the Bulls in the 3rdQ and didnt look back.

Game link: https://youtu.be/97MevF9TM7k

Doncic lit up MJ's Bulls with 47 pts.

Still wonder why I dont like playing CPU vs CPU?