Lakers (82), Spurs (97)
Three straight losses for the Lakeshow. Yikes. What's even yikesier, is that the they lost by an average of about 17pts during that stretch. Kobe wasn't as mad as he was during Christmas, because now he's part of the blame (8/27 FG). And two 7footers and a 6'11" guy all got outplayed by a 6'8" dude. The Spurs now improve to a league best record of 27-4. 72-10 anyone?
The Pacers were the Celtics' W#13 during their 14 game win streak, and they could be W#1 in another streak that Boston could start. The Beantown boys started sluggishly, falling behind by double digits, but came back like the (very very old. ancient even. but to be politically correct, we'll just call them the) veteran team that they are. JO's back, and Rondo could follow suit within the week. By the law of averages, that means either Shaq or KG will miss the next few games with a sore knee. (and Celtics fans all over suddenly knocked on wood)
Knicks (98), Heat (106)
Save for a late rally from the Knicks, this was all Heat. D3 had a season high 40pts and thwarted a comeback by New York. Bosh and Bron got 18pts apiece. Interesting scenario, 8 minutes into the contest, Zydrunas Ilgauskas (who fits the Boston definition quite well), had 12 pts and 9 rbds. Amare had 2pts and zero boards. Z for MVP.Magic (110), Cavaliers (95)
This one was a close contest through 3, but then it rained threes. 19 3pointers overall for the Disney Boys (I actually like that better than "The Magicians" now), with a subpar game from Dwight because of foul trouble. The Cavs continue to be the lesser team that they are. The countdown to February begins. Bucks (77), Bulls (90)
A disappointing year for the Bucks so far. For a team with so much promise and expectation, it's too bad that the injury bug has sneered at the deer. Jennings is still out with a foot injury, and Bogut looks like he was pretty accurate with his assessment at the beginning of the season that he'd play about 80% healthy throughout the year. May I suggest a logo change?
Raptors (84), Mavericks (76)
No Dirk, No offense? Wait, that isn't how it's supposed to go. Especially with replacements in Shawn Marion and Brian Cardinal (well, maybe not Cardinal). No excuses for the Mavs here. The Raptors were without starters Bargnani, Weems, Evans and Calderon as well. The rookie Ed Davis got a double-double and said "Bosh who?" (Note: He didn't really say that)
Trailblazers (77), Nuggets (95)
Melo missed his 4th straight game with the funeral of his sister. Good thing the starting-to-get-healthy Nuggets did quite well without him. The complete starting five of Denver all scored in double figures, and the Bird Man was classic (8pts, 12 rbds, 2blks). I bet Denver fans can't wait to see what this team can do when Melo get's back. Well, that is if... (and more wood was knocked upon)
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