By Joe Manganiello and Dave Holcomb 1. Oklahoma City Thunder: Without Russell Westbrook, the Thunder climbed to the NBA’s best record. In Westbrook's first game back on Thursday, they got blown out by the Heat. But we are not worried; there is no way a team's title odds decrease when adding a perennial All-Star. 2. Miami Heat: Judging by the way LeBron James entered All-Star … [Read more...] about NBA Power Rankings: February 21
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NBA Power Rankings: All-Star Edition
By Joe Manganiello and Dave Holcomb 1. Oklahoma City Thunder: The Boston Celtics have held Durant to 21 points in two games against the Thunder this season. Of course, the forward did not even play in one of the contests and Oklahoma City still won both. 2. Indiana Pacers: Vince Carter to Paul George, “Hey, that’s my dunk bro.” 3. Houston Rockets: When Dwight Howard is … [Read more...] about NBA Power Rankings: All-Star Edition
NBA Power Rankings: February 9
By: Joe Manganiello and Dave Holcomb 1. Oklahoma City Thunder: Aside from Friday's one-point loss to Orlando, Oklahoma City has been reeling off win after win sans Russell Westbrook, going an NBA-best 12-3 over their last fifteen games. With Kevin Durant taking pole position in the MVP debate, and Serge Ibaka playing like an All-Star - it really is too bad that Ibaka couldn't … [Read more...] about NBA Power Rankings: February 9
Knicks drop must-win in Milwaukee
By Dave Holcomb Despite J.R. Smith's 30 points and Carmelo Anthony's strong fourth quarter, New York loses to NBA-worst Milwaukee Bucks There never really is such a thing as a must-win game the first week of February in the NBA, but with Knicks still a game out of eighth place after winning four of its last five, and facing the Milwaukee Bucks, the only team in the league … [Read more...] about Knicks drop must-win in Milwaukee
NBA Power Rankings: January 31 (All-Star Selection Edition)
By Joe Manganiello and Dave Holcomb 1. Oklahoma City Thunder: Kevin Durant would win the MVP award if the season ended today, so of course he is starting the All-Star game. (Go Slim Reaper!) But how weird is it that the best team in the West only gets one All-Star? Chalk it up to Westbrook’s injury, and the field being completely loaded - Serge Ibaka is really having an … [Read more...] about NBA Power Rankings: January 31 (All-Star Selection Edition)