duncan228
01-04-2009, 01:05 AM
Mike Monroe's NBA power rankings: Jan. 4, 2009 (http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/spurs/Mike_Monroes_NBA_power_rankings_Jan_4_2009.html)
TOP 10
(Last week’s rank in parentheses)
1. Lakers (2): Oh, no! Zenmaster Phil faces fact he may have to coach Western All-Star team. His response: “Hate it.”
2. Celtics (3): Losing three of four on West Coast trip accomplishes the impossible, at least according to Rajon Rondo: “It humbles us.”
3. Cavaliers (1): They would still be!No. 1, but chipped bone in Ilgauskas’ ankle is cause for major concern. Can LeBron play center?
4. Magic (4): This is scary. They beat Heat convincingly with Turkoglu missing all six 3-pointers and scoring only seven.
5. Hornets (6): They thought they could talk P.J. Brown out of retirement, but Big Easy native swears he’s not playing again.
6. SPURS (5): Only two games on schedule this week. What are they going to do with all their free time?
7. Nuggets (8): Anthony’s game-winner in OKC is no surprise. In relatively short career, he’s already made nine in final seven seconds.
8. Pistons (13): They’re not too worried about Rip’s injury, but Rasheed’s technical foul count (12) is bit of a problem.
9. Rockets (7): Can ancient Mutombo straighten out locker room Alston says is full of selfish teammates?
10. Hawks (9): OT loss in Jersey on Friday night was one of cruelest of season for any team.Ń
THE REST
11. Mavs (11)
12. Suns (14)
13. Heat (10)
14. Trail Blazers (12)
15. Jazz (15)
16. Bucks (16)
17. Nets (18)
18. Raptors (17)
19. Pacers (25)
20. Bobcats (19)
21. Grizzlies (21)
22. Bulls (23)
23. 76ers (24)
24. Clippers (20)
25. Warriors (22)
26. Kings (26)
27. Timberwolves (28)
28. Knicks (27)
29. Wizards (29)
30. Thunder (30)
TOP 10
(Last week’s rank in parentheses)
1. Lakers (2): Oh, no! Zenmaster Phil faces fact he may have to coach Western All-Star team. His response: “Hate it.”
2. Celtics (3): Losing three of four on West Coast trip accomplishes the impossible, at least according to Rajon Rondo: “It humbles us.”
3. Cavaliers (1): They would still be!No. 1, but chipped bone in Ilgauskas’ ankle is cause for major concern. Can LeBron play center?
4. Magic (4): This is scary. They beat Heat convincingly with Turkoglu missing all six 3-pointers and scoring only seven.
5. Hornets (6): They thought they could talk P.J. Brown out of retirement, but Big Easy native swears he’s not playing again.
6. SPURS (5): Only two games on schedule this week. What are they going to do with all their free time?
7. Nuggets (8): Anthony’s game-winner in OKC is no surprise. In relatively short career, he’s already made nine in final seven seconds.
8. Pistons (13): They’re not too worried about Rip’s injury, but Rasheed’s technical foul count (12) is bit of a problem.
9. Rockets (7): Can ancient Mutombo straighten out locker room Alston says is full of selfish teammates?
10. Hawks (9): OT loss in Jersey on Friday night was one of cruelest of season for any team.Ń
THE REST
11. Mavs (11)
12. Suns (14)
13. Heat (10)
14. Trail Blazers (12)
15. Jazz (15)
16. Bucks (16)
17. Nets (18)
18. Raptors (17)
19. Pacers (25)
20. Bobcats (19)
21. Grizzlies (21)
22. Bulls (23)
23. 76ers (24)
24. Clippers (20)
25. Warriors (22)
26. Kings (26)
27. Timberwolves (28)
28. Knicks (27)
29. Wizards (29)
30. Thunder (30)