duncan228
12-12-2009, 09:32 PM
NBA power rankings: Dec. 13, 2009 (http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/NBA_power_rankings_Dec_13_2009.html)
Mike Monroe
TOP 10
(Last rank in parentheses)
1. Lakers (1): Kobe breaks a finger on shooting hand but continues playing in Friday win; soon to be known as “Lefty.”
2. Celtics (3): Scary thing about 9-game win streak: They’re getting injured players back — first T. Allen; soon, Big Baby
3. Hawks (6): Combined score of two games vs. Toronto this season: Hawks 257, Raptors 204. Yikes!
4. Nuggets (2): Karl on seldom-used Anthony Carter: “We’ve definitely got the best third point guard in basketball.”
5. Magic (4): Lewis pulls a Carmelo, refuses to re-enter game in Utah; Van Gundy: “It was no big deal.”
6. Cavaliers (5): LeBron’s in-game audition for “Dancing with the Stars” irks Bulls’ Noah; Yo, Joakim: Keep score closer.
7. Mavericks (7): Early morning incident begs question: What’s Tim Thomas doing in Denny’s at 3a.m.?
8. Rockets (11): Elias Sports Bureau makes it official: Chuck Hayes is shortest starting center in NBA history.
9. Suns (8): Friday win over Magic kept home record perfect. They’re last team without a home loss.
10. Jazz (9): The big news Saturday: Hot Rod Hundley’s return as broadcaster, but for Lakers, not Jazz.
THE REST
11. Thunder (13)
12. SPURS (10)
13. Heat (14)
14. Kings (12)
15. Pistons (24)
16. Blazers (16)
17. Grizzlies (18)
18. Bucks (15)
19. Hornets (17)
20. Knicks (26)
21. Wizards (19)
22. Bobcats (21)
23. Clippers (22)
24. Bulls (23)
25. Raptors (20)
26. Pacers (25)
27. Warriors (27)
28. 76ers (28)
29. Wolves (30)
30. Nets (29)
Mike Monroe
TOP 10
(Last rank in parentheses)
1. Lakers (1): Kobe breaks a finger on shooting hand but continues playing in Friday win; soon to be known as “Lefty.”
2. Celtics (3): Scary thing about 9-game win streak: They’re getting injured players back — first T. Allen; soon, Big Baby
3. Hawks (6): Combined score of two games vs. Toronto this season: Hawks 257, Raptors 204. Yikes!
4. Nuggets (2): Karl on seldom-used Anthony Carter: “We’ve definitely got the best third point guard in basketball.”
5. Magic (4): Lewis pulls a Carmelo, refuses to re-enter game in Utah; Van Gundy: “It was no big deal.”
6. Cavaliers (5): LeBron’s in-game audition for “Dancing with the Stars” irks Bulls’ Noah; Yo, Joakim: Keep score closer.
7. Mavericks (7): Early morning incident begs question: What’s Tim Thomas doing in Denny’s at 3a.m.?
8. Rockets (11): Elias Sports Bureau makes it official: Chuck Hayes is shortest starting center in NBA history.
9. Suns (8): Friday win over Magic kept home record perfect. They’re last team without a home loss.
10. Jazz (9): The big news Saturday: Hot Rod Hundley’s return as broadcaster, but for Lakers, not Jazz.
THE REST
11. Thunder (13)
12. SPURS (10)
13. Heat (14)
14. Kings (12)
15. Pistons (24)
16. Blazers (16)
17. Grizzlies (18)
18. Bucks (15)
19. Hornets (17)
20. Knicks (26)
21. Wizards (19)
22. Bobcats (21)
23. Clippers (22)
24. Bulls (23)
25. Raptors (20)
26. Pacers (25)
27. Warriors (27)
28. 76ers (28)
29. Wolves (30)
30. Nets (29)