Team of The Week Philadelphia - For the second week
in a row, the 76ers continued to win games with excellent defense and solid
play from its secondary guys like Eric Snow. Best in the East?
Right now, you bet.
Other notables Phoenix - Off to a great start in
the crowded West, where every game will probably count come season's end.
Sacramento/Indiana - Bouncing back
from bad starts with 4 game winning streaks.
Game of the Week - Cleveland
vs Philadelphia, Wednesday. Most are going with Utah/San Antonio on Tuesday,
but I think we'll learn more from this game. It will give a good
indication of whether or not the Cavs are legit.
Stinkers Seattle - At this point they're
behind the Clippers and don't appear to playing as hard. This team
needs to mesh quickly or they'll be very disappointed come May.
Golden State - Quickly proved me
wrong after their fluke win against the Suns by dropping five straight.
Boston - Rick Pitino might as well
just leave now.
Prime Timers Stephon Marbury - NBA Player of
the Week, averaging 34.7 points and 9 assists.
Jeff McInnis - It's rare that we
get opportunities to highlight Clippers, but McInnis is a surprise, leading
the young Clips in scoring and assists.
Eric Snow - took the Answer's slack
and led the team as they continued their winning ways.
Shawn Marion - All-around player
who is currently leading the Suns in scoring.
Pine Timers Larry Hughes - He's got to be better
than this, only 34% shooting
The Bucks - Lack of defense is adding
up to another disappointing season.
X-Factors Shawn Kemp - I guess with his salary
he can't really be an X-Factor, but coming off the bench Kemp has been
a solid addition to the Blazers, hitting baskets at key times.
C. Billups - Stepping up his play
steadily, especially with Brandon going down.
The Top Ten 1. Utah - Best in the West? We'll
know after Tues.
2. San Antonio - Need to show the
intensity they have vs. the Lakers every night
3. Philadelphia - Still winning
with D.
4. LA Lakers - Shaq's looking mortal
lately.
5. Phoenix - Marion and Kidd lead
the way.
6. Sacramento - praying that Webber
is OK
7. Portland - Back on the right
track.
8 - 10. Pick your 3 Eastern
Conference teams...
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