duncan228
02-28-2009, 10:11 PM
NBA power rankings: March 1, 2009 (http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/spurs/NBA_power_rankings_March_1_2009.html)
Mike Monroe
TOP 10
(Last week’s rank in parentheses)
1. Lakers (1): As good as Jackson’s best Bulls? “I’m not going to compare them ... what I don’t want to see them remind me of is the Clippers.”
2. Cavaliers (2): They lost Big Ben’s physicality, but gain more of Anderson Varejao’s energy.
3. Celtics (3): Clock is ticking on Marbury’s first whine that he needs more playing time.
4. Nuggets (6): Holding Lakers to 29.8 percent shooting means you must be doing something right; Birdman’s seven blocks help.
5. Rockets (8): How much do they miss T-Mac? They haven’t lost a game since he declared himself out for season.
6. SPURS (4): Beating two Western playoff teams without Duncan impressed, and now there’s Pops Mensah-Bonsu.
7. Magic (5): Blowout loss to Bulls gave Van Gundy a platform: “Contending team? We’re just kidding ourselves.”
8. Hornets (7): They can thank Thunder’s doc for their Friday win — Chandler’s tip-in at buzzer provided final margin.
9. Jazz (9): Boozer’s back. At full strength, they’re scary, so look for an upward move in West standings by season’s end.
10. Trail Blazers (10): Roy takes ownership of playoff push, calls out teammates who won’t defend: “I don’t care if I hurt feelings.”
THE REST
11. Mavericks (11)
12. Suns (14)
13. Hawks (12)
14. Heat (15)
15. Sixers (13)
16. Nets (20)
17. Bucks (18)
18. Bulls (16)
19. Pistons (17)
20. Charlotte (21)
21. Knicks (19)
22. Warriors (23)
23. Pacers (22)
24. Raptors (24)
25. Clippers (30)
26. Wizards (29)
27. Thunder (25)
28. Grizzlies (27)
29. Kings (27)
30. Timberwolves (28)
Mike Monroe
TOP 10
(Last week’s rank in parentheses)
1. Lakers (1): As good as Jackson’s best Bulls? “I’m not going to compare them ... what I don’t want to see them remind me of is the Clippers.”
2. Cavaliers (2): They lost Big Ben’s physicality, but gain more of Anderson Varejao’s energy.
3. Celtics (3): Clock is ticking on Marbury’s first whine that he needs more playing time.
4. Nuggets (6): Holding Lakers to 29.8 percent shooting means you must be doing something right; Birdman’s seven blocks help.
5. Rockets (8): How much do they miss T-Mac? They haven’t lost a game since he declared himself out for season.
6. SPURS (4): Beating two Western playoff teams without Duncan impressed, and now there’s Pops Mensah-Bonsu.
7. Magic (5): Blowout loss to Bulls gave Van Gundy a platform: “Contending team? We’re just kidding ourselves.”
8. Hornets (7): They can thank Thunder’s doc for their Friday win — Chandler’s tip-in at buzzer provided final margin.
9. Jazz (9): Boozer’s back. At full strength, they’re scary, so look for an upward move in West standings by season’s end.
10. Trail Blazers (10): Roy takes ownership of playoff push, calls out teammates who won’t defend: “I don’t care if I hurt feelings.”
THE REST
11. Mavericks (11)
12. Suns (14)
13. Hawks (12)
14. Heat (15)
15. Sixers (13)
16. Nets (20)
17. Bucks (18)
18. Bulls (16)
19. Pistons (17)
20. Charlotte (21)
21. Knicks (19)
22. Warriors (23)
23. Pacers (22)
24. Raptors (24)
25. Clippers (30)
26. Wizards (29)
27. Thunder (25)
28. Grizzlies (27)
29. Kings (27)
30. Timberwolves (28)