duncan228
04-04-2009, 10:46 PM
NBA power rankings: April 5, 2009 (http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/spurs/NBA_power_rankings_April_5_2009.html)
Mike Monroe
TOP 10
(Last rank in parentheses)
1. Lakers (2): Newest hero? DJ Mbenga; “Mbenga’s Bangers” reminiscent of Rambis Youth.
2. Cavaliers (1): Who’s going to pay for loss to Wiz and humiliation in Orlando? Um ... who’s next on their schedule? Why, the Spurs.
3. Magic (3): Blowout of Cavs was just their eighth, in 14 games, against playoff-bound teams since losing Jameer Nelson.
4. Nuggets (6): They’re on a roll, but Karl has put Anthony on temper alert. Top scorer just two technicals shy of a suspension.
5. Trail Blazers (8): Warning to potential first-round foe: better have home-court advantage. They’re 31-7 at Rose Garden.
6. Celtics (5): Bostonians holding their breath with Garnett shut down for rest of regular season, but they’ve won four straight without him.
7. Spurs (4): Which will come first? End of the world, or Ginobili’s next assignment to come off bench?
8. Rockets (7): Rarely used Mutombo says this season will be his last, and swears he really means it this time.
9. Suns (15): They may have found their mojo too late to make playoffs, but they’re making Mavs and Jazz sweat.
10. Hornets (10): They were going to move up on this list before Friday loss to Warriors, who had only seven healthy players.
THE REST
11. Jazz (9)
12. Hawks (12)
13. Mavericks (13)
14. 76ers (11)
15. Heat (14)
16. Bulls (16)
17. Pistons (17)
18. Bobcats (19)
19. Bucks (20)
20. Nets (18)
21. Pacers (21)
22. Warriors (23)
23. Raptors (25)
24. Wizards (29)
25. Knicks (22)
26. Thunder (24)
27. Grizzlies (27)
29. Timberwolves (30)
30. Clippers (28)
Mike Monroe
TOP 10
(Last rank in parentheses)
1. Lakers (2): Newest hero? DJ Mbenga; “Mbenga’s Bangers” reminiscent of Rambis Youth.
2. Cavaliers (1): Who’s going to pay for loss to Wiz and humiliation in Orlando? Um ... who’s next on their schedule? Why, the Spurs.
3. Magic (3): Blowout of Cavs was just their eighth, in 14 games, against playoff-bound teams since losing Jameer Nelson.
4. Nuggets (6): They’re on a roll, but Karl has put Anthony on temper alert. Top scorer just two technicals shy of a suspension.
5. Trail Blazers (8): Warning to potential first-round foe: better have home-court advantage. They’re 31-7 at Rose Garden.
6. Celtics (5): Bostonians holding their breath with Garnett shut down for rest of regular season, but they’ve won four straight without him.
7. Spurs (4): Which will come first? End of the world, or Ginobili’s next assignment to come off bench?
8. Rockets (7): Rarely used Mutombo says this season will be his last, and swears he really means it this time.
9. Suns (15): They may have found their mojo too late to make playoffs, but they’re making Mavs and Jazz sweat.
10. Hornets (10): They were going to move up on this list before Friday loss to Warriors, who had only seven healthy players.
THE REST
11. Jazz (9)
12. Hawks (12)
13. Mavericks (13)
14. 76ers (11)
15. Heat (14)
16. Bulls (16)
17. Pistons (17)
18. Bobcats (19)
19. Bucks (20)
20. Nets (18)
21. Pacers (21)
22. Warriors (23)
23. Raptors (25)
24. Wizards (29)
25. Knicks (22)
26. Thunder (24)
27. Grizzlies (27)
29. Timberwolves (30)
30. Clippers (28)