11. The Boston Celtics are in Denial
March 27, 2011
The Boston Celtics have lost 5 out of their last nine, and yet from no is panicking. Doc Rivers doesn’t seem worried because he said. “There are no back to back days in the playoffs are they?” No they aren’t. The Celtics should be worried. Very worried. Until this slide the Celtics were lead...
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12. NBA Rankings March 21
March 24, 2011
Eastern Conference
The Chicago Bulls. Another solid week for the Bulls who keep winning without Boozer. Their two guard rotation of the former Utah guards Korver and Brewer plus defensive specialist Bogans have held up nicely, but the signing of two guards off the streets this late for dep...
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13. The Denver Nuggets are better off without Carmelo Anthony
March 21, 2011
Nobody knew it at the time but the Denver Nuggets are just doing just fine since trading Carmelo Anthony. They are doing more than fine. They are thriving. They are 9-2. In fact for the first time in team history they have won three consecutive road games by more than ten points. It makes me thin...
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14. NBA Rankings March 14
March 15, 2011
Eastern Conference
1. Chicago Bulls. Boozer is hurt again, but the Bull have the ageless Kurt Thomas who has done a wonder job filling in for him. What more can he do to stay in the rotation once Boozer gets back?
2. Boston Celtics. Two bad losses to Clippers and 76ers may end up ...
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15. The Miami Heat edging the Los Angeles Lakers
March 11, 2011
This game had had playoff atmosphere from the start. Even with the many empty court seats at the start of game because of the early start. (Television wins again!). It was back and forth with each team trying to separate but could not. At the end it became a bump and grind game and surprise, they...
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16. NBA Rankings March 7
March 08, 2011
Eastern Conference
Boston Celtics. The Celtics have played extremely well since the big trade. Krystic has fit in nicely at center and Green is giving them quality minutes at the three and four spot. Of course most of their wins are coming against the underbelly out West. Big test will c...
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17. The Orlando Magic Rallying to Defeat the Miami Heat
March 06, 2011
That was an amazing comeback by the Magic. They were getting their heads handed to them by the Heat. LeBron and D. Wade each had twenty points at half time for the first time all year. The Heat were playing their best game since crushing the Lakers on Christmas. There defense was trapping and ...
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18. NBA Rankings February 28
February 28, 2011
Eastern Conference
Chicago Bulls. Nice comeback win over the Heat. Derrick Rose is strong candidate for MVP. They play terrific team defense, Noah and Boozer need to play games together and it wouldn’t hurt if they can pick up a two guard that can play both offense and defense. Boston Cel...
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19. NBA Mid Season Review Rankings
February 22, 2011
Eastern Conference
Boston Celtics. The Celtics have had many injuries to their big people but Doc Rivers has a masterful job of nursing them through the regular season to be healthy for the playoffs. He is pushing them a little harder this year to have the top seed in the east because he w...
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20. NBA Review Los Angeles Lakers at Boston Celtics
February 13, 2011
The Los Angeles Lakers rallied from a fifteen point second quarter deficit to defeat the Boston Celtics. The Lakers got close by pounding the ball inside to Gasol, Bynum and Odom. Then Kobe Bryant finished the Celtics off with his fourth quarter shooting. The highlight for the Celtics was Ray All...
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